If you’re a GameCube collector like me, you probably know that one of the rarest — and priciest — titles in the library is Chibi-Robo! With resale prices topping $200, it’s been out of reach for many fans for years. But not for much longer! Nintendo has announced that Chibi-Robo!…
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside an hour on Wednesdays for Pokémon GO Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed…
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…
Another Pokémon Center DX is about to open to the world, or more specifically western Japan. After Tokyo got theirs, it’s Osaka’s turn to bring things up to a whole new level of Poké mania to pave the way for Sword & Shield later this year. To coincide with the…
Pokémon merchandise is a big deal. Maybe not to all people, but to us collectors who have favorite ‘mon, new figures, plushes, and apparel make our world go ’round. In fact, the first thing that comes to mind when a new Pokémon game is announced and new pocket monsters are…
PDP was kind enough to send us a batch of its newest controllers – designs that include Yoshi, Sonic, Link, and Zelda. We take a close look at their gorgeous shell features and check out how they work during gameplay in this newest review video. Interested in getting your own?…
If you’re like me, then you probably own way too many t-shirts, but you never turn down the chance to pick up some new ones. Now, Uniqlo has released a new line of gaming themed t-shirts, featuring designs from classic franchises like Contra, Sonic the Hedgehog, Pac-Man, and more. …
The Switch Lite model drops in a month, but you won’t have to wait to find some accompanying peripherals to supplement your experience. Hori has announced a lineup of Switch Lite accessories to pair with your new gaming system, including the following: A Screen Protector Protective Casing STRONGER Protective Casing…
Europe’s been on a roll when it comes to special editions, and while we’ve gotten some of our own stateside, one of the biggest omissions is the steelbook bonus included with The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening. But if you aren’t one of the lucky collectors in Europe and can’t…
Amazon has a new listing for the official Pokémon Sword & Shield guide — titled Pokémon Sword & Pokémon Shield: The Official Galar Region Strategy Guide. This 352-page handbook contains a full walkthrough and a handy guide to the Galar Region Pokédex. It will provide tips and tricks for tackling…
Just the other day we got a look at the Pokémon Center’s line of Halloween goods, bringing Pikachu and friends to stores in some fun and fantastic costumes. Those’ll be available at all locations in Japan, however if you’re in or near Tokyo you might want to make a special…
It’s that time of year again when I can almost say it’s that time of year again for Halloween… almost! And yet here we are with our first glimpse at some all new goods celebrating tricks, treats, and costumes well ahead of the most candy-filled night of the year. While…
The Pokémon World Championships for 2019 are here! As previously reported, there promises to be plenty of Pokémon fun to go around, from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon competitive play to a Pokémon GO Invitational. Check out the primary stream below as the Opening Ceremony kicks off at 9 a.m….
The Sega Genesis Mini is nearly here, and to mark that release and help celebrate the system’s 30th birthday a new commercial’s here to remind you what the Genesis Does. With 40 games (plus a couple bonuses), two controllers, all the features and conveniences we’ve come to expect…
I always felt like one of the most overlooked aspects of Pokémon were the Professors. They’ve been more involved lately, sure, but we rarely get to see much… professoring. Now though, a new line of goods coming to Pokémon Centers will bring a little bit of that important study to…
