In a series of posts over on Twitter, former Capcom composer Masakazu Sugimori has suggested that Ace Attorney would not have become a franchise if it were released in the current gaming industry. As he explains, the initial sales numbers were so low that any modern publisher would have completely…
In a new report from Bloomberg, it’s been suggested that the Nintendo Switch 2 will move around five million consoles in its first week globally. That would wind up making it the fastest-selling launch for a console ever. For residents of the US and Canada, yesterday was when they finally…
As the weather continues to warm up as spring arrives in full, there are plenty of people looking to enjoy their time in the sun. For the Pokémon fans out there, there’s no better way to do so than by enjoying the Alola region’s tropical weather and colorful scenery. If…
The Vehicle Kit will be the newest addition to join the Labo family come September, and with just a few weeks to go until the release, Nintendo has revealed a really cool tidbit about its functionality: Players will be able to use the kit with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. You…
UPDATE: The Detective Pikachu movie now has an official website and Twitter account! At the Pokémon World Championships in Nashville, the logo for the live-action Detective Pikachu movie has been revealed, alongside a Summer 2019 release window. Rob Letterman, director of the #DetectivePikachuMovie, is onstage now and has revealed…
The Zelda series is no stranger to orchestral concerts – the Symphony of the Goddesses has been a smash hit worldwide for years now. A new set will be heading to Japan later this year with the simple subtitle of “Concert 2018”, with a focus on three instruments and their…
Some of my favorite memories of Japan are tied directly to the limited Kirby Café that ran during the summer of 2016. I vacationed in Osaka and got to have multiple meals at the temporary establishment and tasted plenty of Dream Land delights. Now if you just happened to be…
While people twiddle their thumbs in anticipation of Spike Chunsoft getting off their butts and making a Gen VII Pokémon Mystery Dungeon game, a bit of surprising news has come in related to the series’ music – Arata Iiyoshi, the composer of both PMD Blue/Red Rescue Team and PMD Explorers…
If you have enough money to avoid caviar and foie gras for an appetizer and are a fan of one particular Blue Bomber, does Capcom have the item for you! A pair of solid gold 30th anniversary statues molded after Mega Man himself has been revealed by Capcom Japan. …
Edge is sporting a few pretty awesome covers in celebration of the magazine’s 25th anniversary. Subscribers will receive one of four designs this month, each one showing off a beloved character from video game history. Among them is an incredibly familiar face to Nintendo fans — just about all people…
Previously announced for a Japanese release, we finally have confirmation that the Collector’s Edition of Undertale is making its way to the West. The news comes from a listing made over at Fangamer, which offers fans of the game two physical forms of the popular title: a standard edition and…
As a concept and a controller, the Joy-Con has won me over. Versatile, easy to hold, and cute enough that we likened them to puppy ears; other than the left ones de-syncing, it was hard to find fault with the Switch’s signature pieces. That said, this step forward came…
Pre-orders are officially open for four Kirby Switch accessories at Play-Asia right now. You can find them at the following pages: Kirby Star Quick Pouch (Blue) Kirby Star Protector Set (Gray) Kirby Star Quick Pouch (Pink + Gray) Kirby Star Protector Set (Pink + Gray) Remember, you can save…
Your jaw dropped during the Direct, you gasped at the gorgeous Limited Edition packaging in Europe, and now you’re getting one more nice surprise when it comes to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Included in the European exclusive Limited Edition is now a steelbook case for the game as well. Have…
As if all the game related news and reveals weren’t enough, Nintendo of Europe has now pulled back the curtain on a Limited Edition version of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. While content-wise it’s as simple as the game, a Smash branded GameCube controller, and a GameCube adaptor all in one…
