As spotted by Aftermath today, Nintendo has filed a lawsuit against the US government over the sweeping tariffs that President Donald Trump put in place across the world last year. While specifically targeting the refunds from the tariffs that were struck down by the Supreme Court last month, the lawsuit…
Coming soon to a Hyundai vehicle near you (If you’re in South Korea)…. new Pokémon infotainment themes! A Pikachu Quick Attack theme and Ditto World theme are available for drivers in South Korea of the following vehicles: 2026 Palisade, Ioniq 9, 2026 Nexo, 2026 Ioniq 6, 2026 Sonata, SONATA The…
In a new interview with NikkeixTrend, Yakuza series chief director Ryosuke Horii was asked a series of questions regarding the latest installment in the series, Yakuza Kiwami 3 + Dark Ties. One of the most notable things about Kiwami 3 is that it marks the first time in series history…
It’s a little surreal to think the Virtual Boy is over 30 years old now, but time trucks on whether we want it to or not. With the console soon to get its own dedicated app on the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 for NSO subscribers, now’s a better time…
The rumors were true! To celebrate Pokémon’s 30th anniversary, and 27 years after Pokémon pinball first launched on the Game Boy Color, Stern Pinball has officially revealed a full-sized Pokémon pinball machine. We recently had the opportunity to visit Stern’s headquarters in Chicago to play the machine in person, and…
The new LEGO Eevee model isn’t just wildly cute – it’s hiding some colorful references to the Pokémon’s many evolutions within its foundational bricks. A video from TikTok user bricksbymind revealed a couple of places within the Eevee model that have unusually colored pieces. @bricksbymind Easter Eggs in the…
Collectors of video game trinkets and doodads will be happy to learn that Good Smile and Square Enix have announced a slew of new figurines that will be releasing this year. While the highlights are from the Final Fantasy series, including Final Fantasy VII Remake and X, there are also…
It’s official! After almost a year of speculation and rumors, Stern Pinball has officially announced that its next machine is indeed Pokémon! Not much is known about the machine just yet, but in typical Stern fashion, we should be getting a full reveal in the coming weeks following…
Update (2/24/26): The Super Mario Galaxy plushes are now up for pre-order at Play-Asia! You can get the Bee Mario and Boo Mario for $18.99 each. And remember, use the code NWIRE2025 on orders over $20 to save 5%. In the never-ending quest to create a plush for…
We’re only a few weeks away from being able to relive the Virtual Boy from the comfort of our Switch systems. Nintendo’s biggest flop, the console launched at a time when anticipation for the N64 was reaching a fever pitch and before the technology to do proper 3D was financially…
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie will be here in just a few short months, and Nintendo has dropped a brand-new trailer showing off the sights, sounds, and several new characters that will accompany us on this new adventure. While it was a pretty safe assumption that Yoshi would be joining…
Released last March to coincide with MAR10 Day, Lego debuted a new Mario Kart set that let players build a large-scale Mario with kart for adults to build. It was surprisingly detailed and very faithful to the series, though it was missing one important thing: his brother! That seems to…
Pikachu’s original look is making a comeback, as Takara Tomy has announced (via Essential Japan) the return of a popular plush from the ‘90s. Faithfully reproduced from an iconic 1997 toy, the “Welcome Back! Pikachu 1/1 Plush” should be a potent hit of precious nostalgia for those who recall the…
LEGO has officially unveiled its previously teased LEGO Ocarina of Time set — and it’s an absolute beauty. Clocking in at just over 1,000 pieces, this $129 diorama recreates the larger than life final battle from Ocarina of Time, featuring Link, Zelda, and Ganon at the ruins of Ganon’s Castle….
An unexpected brand collaboration was announced during today’s live Resident Evil Showcase, partnering the survival-horror franchise with luxury watch company Hamilton. Hamilton International CEO Francesca Ginocchio revealed two new products, based on the in-game watches worn by Requiem protagonists Leon Kennedy and Grace Ashcroft. “The Khaki Field Auto Chrono [for…
