Nintendo is continuing its trend of offering obscure or childhood favorite N64 games to Nintendo Switch Online. Not long ago, we unexpectedly received Rare’s cult classic destruction simulator/time attack extravaganza Blast Corps. Before that, 1080 Snowboarding filled the arcade Snowboarding game spot on Nintendo Switch left by the absence of…
It may have been obvious to fans that the upcoming film Sonic the Hedgehog 3 would be taking some elements from the 2001 Dreamcast title Sonic Adventure 2, but the connections might be going deeper than anticipated. In a new interview with GamesRadar+, Sonic 3 producer Toby Ascher that the…
What’s that carving down the slopes of nostalgia, big stupid noses guiding to a ski lift? Why, it’s Snowboard Kids! The fan-favorite N64 racing game that continues to elude the Switch Online service is getting a little more love from the folks at Fangamer. No strangers to Atlus merch, this…
We were treated to some surprise news about Slime-san last month. The platforming title about some goo and his bird buddy was in the physical release pipeline over at Limited Run Games. We didn’t get any insight about the release date or what would be included back then — but…
Liar Princess and the Blind Prince released today in Japan, and while we’re still fervently waiting for the announcement of the game’s localization, its release has brought with it a batch of new merchandise that matches the title’s tawny storybook aesthetic perfectly. The goods include separate wood charms of the…
The good folks at Build-A-Bear have just confirmed that Jigglypuff is the latest Pokémon to grace its expansive collection of Poké plushes starting today. Jigglypuff will come in two varieties: a basic edition (seen above) that will retail for $28 and an online exclusive bundle that comes with a pop…
One of the big surprises from yesterday’s Pokémon 2018 Video Game Press Conference was the Poké Ball Plus. If you’re one of those players who’s been waiting to make a childhood dream a reality, the wait is over. The Pokémon Company has unveiled the Poké Ball Plus, a…
In an almost cruelly timed announcement, Build-A-Bear has tweeted that they will be revealing “more Pokémon fun” in two days on May 31. On 5/31, get ready for more #Pokemon fun! Let a fellow Pokémon Trainer know and join us soon for the big reveal! pic.twitter.com/mg7uucjHHy — Build-A-Bear Workshop…
The upcoming Splatoon figma has gotten a new coat of paint and some fresh looks from fans at Mega Hobby Expo. Check it out: It’s not the only Squidkid around though, as a deluxe version of the figure will include accessories and colors to replicate the Splatoon 2 Inkling Girl….
If you’re making it out to the Belasco Theater this June for Nintendo’s Splatoon 2 and Super Smash Bros. tournaments, make sure to have your My Nintendo account at the ready. By getting your unique QR code scanned you can claim some event only goodies once per day, while supplies…
While the games and merchandise were the stars of the show, one of the most reliably great parts of Kirby’s 25th Anniversary celebration were the special illustrations that were released regularly via Twitter. Mostly released on holidays and sometimes just for the fun of it, these Dream Land drawings were…
It’s been quite some time since we’ve covered the comings and goings of Project Eevee. The event initially debuted with the larger than life costume of Eevee and celebrated the entire Eeveelution, and it looks like Eevee’s been a bit busy since then. Back in March, the group behind Project…
Japan is a country of many things, and one of them is cute, superfluous accessories. Cable Bites just one of these things: they’re little animals or characters that clip around around your phone’s charging cable to look like they’re biting onto your phone. Joining the existing lineup will be Nintendo’s…
The recently announced Sonic the Hedgehog collab with Puma has given the world another fresh pair of gaming kicks to fawn over. Now it looks like we’ll have to make room in our closets for a second set. You could say that Dr. Eggman might be the greatest scientific genius…
If you’re fan of biographical graphic novels detailing the lives of video game creators… well, that’s a pretty niche interest, but there’s some news this week that might pique your interest, as a new manga detailing the life and story Pokémon creator Satoshi Tajiri was released this week in Japan….
