As one can expect with a franchise that has been running as long as the Super Mario series has, the cast of characters in it has seen a wide variety of iterations over the years. From all the way back to the arcade origins of Donkey Kong and Jumpman to…
It’s been six years since developer Team Cherry announced Hollow Knight: Silksong, the hotly anticipated sequel to its 2017 classic. Originally envisioned as a bit of DLC for the first game, the scope of the game had expanded so much that Team Cherry decided to make it a standalone title….
Yesterday’s reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2 told us that Nintendo has a new console on the horizon. That’s not meant to be a punchline, either: the reveal only told us that a new console is happening. There was a glimpse of a new Mario Kart and astute viewers can…
Latias and Latios are two of my favorites Legendary Pokémon, what with their harmonious nature and ability to take a Trainer through the skies. These two do more than just fly though; they soar past clouds and make every moment special — and now they’re taking Pikachu on a trip…
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…
