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…
For the last few years, when rumors of a Switch successor would pop up, it was always labelled as the Switch 2. Nobody knew what it was actually going to be called, but Switch 2 was a quick shorthand for saying “Nintendo’s next console” or “the successor to the Nintendo…
After the surprise drop of a Switch 2 reveal teaser, the internet was set ablaze with the information that the Switch successor is actually real and is coming sometime this year. Since it would be incredibly silly to unveil the new console and not give any information, the teaser ended…
True to any game of its size and ilk, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is getting an official art book. The whopping 352 page art book comes with detailed illustrations of characters and environments from both the base game and the Torna expansion, as well as comments from the illustrators and other…
Looking for a little inspiration for your Pokémon merchandise collection? If the answer is yes, then you might want to take a look at what is affectionately referred to as the “Pika Poké Room.” This Pikachu inspired room was featured on the Instagram account @pkmntrans, though the actual room belongs…
Splatoon 2 and its predecessor have been hosting big tournaments in Japan ever since their releases and rise to popularity, meaning there’s no better place to be a squid kid than the games’ home turf. With these events come promos and swag, and one of those pieces is the official…
I’ve never been able to understand Trainers who bench their starter Pokémon. From the first steps of your journey they’re there with you — and even if not all of them are equal, they’re no less iconic to their regions and generations as a trio. That goes for their final…
The world has already been graced with a Kirby Otamatone, one of the cutest music makers to ever exist. The only way to possibly follow up Kirby? More Kirby. That’s right, I’m talking two new Otamatone varieties of Nintendo’s premier puffball coming to Japan next month. How ever could this…
Valentine’s Day is only a little over a month away, which means it’s time to start prepping for the occasion! If you’re stuck over what to get that special someone, the Pokémon Center wants you to know that you have a few super cute options to consider with its brand…
Arcade1Up has been bringing retro fans a compact and affordable way to play yesteryear’s classics, and that’s not about to stop in the new year. It’s been announced that five more cabinets are going to be produced, with some releasing as early as next month and with enough variety across…
We’ve been slowly receiving information about the upcoming Eevee Tamagotchi that’s scheduled to release near the end of the month, and it looks like a few more tiny details have come to light. Thanks to Tama-Palace and the TamaTalk forums, we got word that Bandai Namco has revealed the names…
Can you believe there have been four Kirby series Nendoroid so far, with three of those being Kirby himself? I sure can, because they’re taking up plenty of my shelf space. Still, I’ve got to make room for one more as a new color and Copy Ability is making its…
In case we haven’t met before, I love me some Kirby and that extends to merch of the little guy. When it comes to products though, they usually involve the pink puffball himself and Waddle Dee — with Meta Knight and Dedede tagging along pretty often. As a fan, sometimes…
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No matter the season, the time, or the setting, there’s nothing like a refreshing drink. That goes for the World of Pokémon too, and the latest theme coming to Pokémon Center stores in Japan pays tribute to one of the series’ most recurring refreshments. Mix au Lait (known in the…
