On the same day as Nintendo confirms the existence of the Switch successor, Microsoft seems to go in the other direction as they announced the closure of multiple studios. Arkane Austin and Alpha Dog Games will close completely, while Roundhouse Studios will be absorbed by ZeniMax Online Studios. Tango Gameworks…
Nintendo of Japan has announced that construction on the Nintendo Museum in Japan has finally finished. While the plan was to have everything done by March 2024, things were delayed slightly for undisclosed reasons (likely due to a lack of materials). With construction wrapped, Nintendo is confident that the museum…
If you ever find yourself running low on games to play as the year goes on, it might be a good time to try out a classic title on the Nintendo Switch Online library. With so many options available across various systems, there’s something for everyone. Nintendo themselves have been…
The Funko and Pokémon partnership has brought us a few iconic ‘mon to collectors in recent months. Pikachu was released last year, Bulbasaur appeared last month, and Charmander will be here soon. Out of these three Pokémon, Pikachu received a supersized surprise, being available as a 10” Pop at Target…
Welcome back to the Wire Weekly, where I, Ben “my blood is 100% pasta” Fruzzetti, run through the week’s assortment of Nintendo news with what could charitably be referred to as wit, sarcasm, and personality. Well, we all know what the big news was this week — and no, I’m…
The Kirby Café, that wonderful place, is still running strong and making dreams come true in Tokyo. Starting next month though, something extra special will come along in celebration of its mascot’s birthday. For Kirby’s 27th birthday, the café is offering fans and visitors both a new menu option and…
On this wonderful Friday morning, Ryan Reynolds (Mr. Detective Pikachu himself) posted a new Pokémon: Detective Pikachu trailer on his social media accounts. It’s only a 30-second clip, perfect for commercials and ads, but don’t skip this one. There are a few new scenes mixed into this cut, and elaborating…
Spring’s just arrived, yet it looks like Kirby and friends are already looking towards summer. A new line of blind box figures have been shown off, inviting you all to the Dream Festival! Modeled after Japanese celebrations that usually hit in the warmest season of the year, plenty of old-fashioned…
Cuddles are in the air this spring over at the Pokémon Center! Our favorite ‘mon-centric shop is stocking up with some super adorable plushes in a variety of designs for collectors. Included in this batch are the likes of Whimsicott, Flaaffy, Pikachu, Altaria, Mareep, Arcanine, and Eevee. Have a look…
Looking at my wardrobe the majority of my shirts come from one place, and that place is Fangamer. Recently I gushed over their debut of official Snowboard Kids apparel and today the brand in the spotlight is video game’s number one explosives expert. Bomberman’s been blasting blocks and buddies for…
Late last month we got a peek at some upcoming Kirby prizes coming to Japanese arcades. Even if you aren’t so skilled at UFO catchers, you can have an even closer look at these lovely things. First off, seeing Kirby and Rick side by side is giving me all kinds…
If you’ve been looking for more Nintendo Switch accessories to add to your collection, our new set of giveaways may just peak your interest. We’ve teamed up with Hori and are giving away a number of Zelda and Mario themed Joy-Con across all of our social media accounts. That’s right…
Eevee and its ilk are genuine stars in the world of Pokémon at this point, in case you hadn’t noticed its promotion to mascot in Let’s Go! and all the other goods. But even with that kind of popularity you just can’t look away from something this perfect. 今日はメガハウスさんで制作中の『G.E.M.EXシリーズ…
During today’s SXSW Sonic panel, plenty of focus was given to upcoming kart racer Team Sonic Racing. Those excited for the game itself, riding the wave of new music, or just wanting to see these characters again all have something to be excited for. First was the debut of TSR’s…
Today’s “Gotta Go Fast” panel at SXSW was mostly focused on Team Sonic Racing, but there were a few outliers, and oddly two of the most significant are based around the classic Sonic 3 & Knuckles. First up we have a brand new remix of Knuckles’ old theme from Tee…
