A new report from MobileGamer.biz has confirmed that Angry Birds and Sonic Rumble developer Rovio has been hit with layoffs due to its puzzle game Angry Birds Dream Blast underperforming. The article says that the studio will lay off 36 team members while undergoing restructuring as it continues to integrate…
In a new interview with WCCFTech, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi answered some questions about both the upcoming Switch 2 port of Remake and what the future holds for the remake trilogy. Apart from chatting about game-key cards again, Hamaguchi revealed that Rebirth was set to receive DLC…
Remakes of games can be a touchy subject. The line between preserving all that’s loved from the original and tainting its legacy is a thin one. Factor in a more contemporary hit to build off of though? Now that makes things easier, and ideally leaves us with something like Persona…
Kirby and the Forgotten Land’s Switch 2 Edition released today, bringing with it the new Star-Crossed World expansion! This addition promises new levels, new challenges, and new Mouthful Modes! To celebrate, a new physical reward has been added to My Nintendo: introducing Tote Kirby! The tote bag features Kirby on…
In its ongoing campaign to get everybody buying Razer products, the peripheral manufacturer teased a new product for fans of Pokémon: a pair of Gengar headphones. While not originally announced alongside its new line of products earlier this year, Razer is seemingly continuing its collaboration with The Pokémon Company to…
If you’ve followed our past posts on McDonald’s Japan’s August specials, you’ll know that this past weekend saw the start of a promotion with The Pokémon Company. In addition to some toys included with Happy Meals, there was a limited-edition set of Pokémon cards that included an extra-limited variant of…
Nintendo of Japan has just revealed one of what will surely be multiple announcements leading up to Mario’s 40th anniversary in September. My Mario, a new child-focused product line of merchandise and engagement experiences, is launching on Tuesday, August 26th in Japan. You can view the My Mario…
With the Nintendo Switch 2 only being two months old at this point, it makes sense that there aren’t any color options available quite yet. Past Nintendo handhelds have had a myriad of special editions and colors to choose from, and while the Switch 2 will likely get some in…
Visitors to Japan this month will want to make a stop by McDonald’s if they’re big into Pokémon. As part of a special promotion starting on August 8th, 2025, McDonald’s Japan will be carrying a handful of new, exclusive Pokémon toys in Happy meals as well as the previously reported…
If you live in Japan and are a big fan of Weekly Shōnen Jump or Pokémon, be on the lookout at your local newsstands next week. Starting August 4th, 2025, the popular anime magazine will be collaborating with Nintendo’s biggest critter-catching franchise for a series of promotional covers featuring artwork…
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If you’re a fan of not only retro games but gaming history, Digital Eclipse’s Atari 50 is a must-own compilation. Containing over 100 games from across legendary developer Atari’s history, the game not only offers newer players a chance to experience the past, but gives them the historical context and…
After teasing a collaboration with The Pokémon Company last week, Razer has officially unveiled a line of peripherals for fans of Nintendo’s mega-popular franchise. As you would expect from the peripheral maker, the crossover includes a new mouse, keyboard, deskman, and pair of headphones for use with your computer. They…
I often forget My Nintendo is even a thing as Nintendo doesn’t really promote the service very often. Acting as a sort of replacement for Club Nintendo, My Nintendo routinely gets updated with physical and digital rewards from hot Switch titles and Nintendo is extending that to the Switch 2….
If you happen to find yourself in Japan this August, you might want to make a stop at McDonald’s while you’re there. As announced on McDonald’s Japan’s Twitter account, the Golden Arches will be collaborating with The Pokémon Company for a series of exclusive cards this August. The biggest one…
