The Nintendo Switch 2 has officially been unveiled. Nintendo confirmed it comes with 256GB of internal storage, which is eight times more than the original Switch. But here’s the thing: games have never been bigger. AAA titles like Cyberpunk 2077 clock in at a massive 64 gigs. If you’re anything…
No sooner did Nintendo confirm that the Switch 2 utilizies DLSS and will support ray-tracing that Nvidia has now given us a breakdown of the CPU and GPU the console will contain. While there aren’t raw numbers to compare against Nintendo’s rivals, we do know that not only are DLSS…
During yesterday’s Switch 2 Direct, Nintendo spent a surprisingly decent chunk of time describing GameChat, a new system feature that is basically like all of the social features Microsoft introduced to the Xbox 360 20 years ago. It’s charming how old-school Nintendo can be sometimes, but one thing that wasn’t…
We’ve see a plethora of goods dedicated to Pokémon Sword & Shield’s starters hit the Pokémon Center and retailers around the world for months now, but not a lot of merch focused on other new ‘mon have arrived quite yet. That’s about to change as the Japan Pokémon Center has…
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Listen up, traders: we’ve finally received confirmation that the latest full Pokémon TCG expansion, based on Sword and Shield, will be released on February 7th. The set will be available in booster boxes and packs, Elite Trainer Boxes, theme decks, and special collections. The 200+ card set will feature 50…
The Sonic the Hedgehog Twitter account announced another Sonic partnership with Puma. This time around, the Puma and Sonic teamed up to release the RS-X³ Sonic shoes, which are available now. These shoes are primarily black, with hues of blue and red to represent everyone’s favorite hedgehog. On the back,…
The Pokémon Center is no stranger to collaborations. We’ve seen a wide array of goods come out of partnerships with designers, artists, and large companies over the years, and this newest collection is bringing something a little extra special to the table. Teaming up with “HARIO Lampwork Factory” — a…
To all the big fans of the bear and bird out there, take note: Fangamer has once again descended upon the holiday season with the sole purpose of emptying your wallet; and it looks like they’ll succeed again, because they’ve added some delightful new items to their Banjo-Kazooie collection of…
Nothing screams “high fashion nerd” better than a designer handbag paired with the Nintendo characters we love, and the big N’s latest collaboration sees that vision realized: Nintendo and Danielle Nicole Handbags have announced a new product line. To celebrate the partnership, there will be an official launch event at…
It’s no secret that Pokémon GO is still going strong for countless Trainers around the world. From Community Days to huge festivals, thousands of players continue to come together to celebrate the ‘mon catching game. If you’re one of those people, this new collection at the Pokémon Center might just…
The Kirby Café isn’t just about the sights and flavors of Pop Star. Along with the new menu, goods, and overall renovations to the (now permanent) location, a new soundtrack album will be released to treat your ears just as well as your tastebuds. The Sound of Kirby Café 2…
After debuting last year, Fire Emblem Expo is officially coming back to Japan. Fittingly titled Fire Emblem Expo II, the event will call fans to Zepp Namba in Osaka to celebrate the memories, music, and more of Nintendo’s flagship strategy series. https://www.intsys.co.jp/works/FEexpo2/video/expo2019.mp4 Those in attendance will be able…
Anyone can tell you how you’re supposed to behave at the movies, but I’m glad I’ve been re-educated by a gaming icon. Pac-Man is staring in a new promo video that’ll play in Japanese theaters where he goes through the things you shouldn’t be doing during the show – in…
It’s that time of year again: great food, spending time with your loved ones, and of course, exclusive Nintendo merchandise. The Nintendo NYC store has unveiled a new Bowser statue (which replaces the old Donkey Kong one), and with it an exclusive Nintendo item. We’ve got something new to…
