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…
It feels like eons since a Madden game has last graced a Nintendo console, but EA is finally going to change that this year. Recently announced as part of the slate of titles heading to the Switch 2 this year, Madden 26 will be available on Nintendo’s latest console alongside…
With Switch 2 pre-orders finally live for the US and Canada, you now have the chance to fork over money to Nintendo for the chance to play the next generation of Switch hardware. Fun! If you want to utilize the full feature set of the Nintendo Switch 2, you’ll need…
Tales of Symphonia originally released on August 29th, 2003, meaning today is the 20th anniversary of the classic RPG. As such, a new line of high quality F:NEX plushies are coming from Furyu. The lineup includes Lloyd, Colette, Genis, Presea, Zelos, Kratos, Mithos, and Noishe. The plushies are…
Back shortly after the game’s release in late January, a manga adaptation of Fire Emblem Engage began monthly serialization in Shonen Jump+. Now enough chapters have been published that the first tankobon volume of the manga has been compiled, releasing on September 4th. As you might imagine, the…
Mimikyu, the mysterious, ghost-type Pokémon, is finally coming to Build-A-Bear Workshop. This unique creation comes with a signature 5-in-1 sound chip, which, if I’m being honest, kind of sounds like someone is sneezing. (You can hear it on Build-A-Bear’s Webpage) Included in the bundle are two outfits that add a…
Everybody’s favorite mudfish Pokémon are here to sell you some frozen treats – Quagsire and Clodsire are collabing with Milcrea ice cream in Japan, adorning the packages of green tea and chocolate flavors respectively. Milcrea is a brand known for its stretchy milk fillings, which fits the vibes…
While Pokémon Scarlet and Violet certainly introduced a fair few fan-favorite creatures, its story also featured a bunch of new trainers that have caught the heart of players. Now it’s been confirmed that these very trainers will be starring in a promotional campaign in Japan! The Memories of Paldea campaign…
Avail, a subsection of Japanese clothing company Shimamura, is releasing a whole new lineup of Pokémon kigurumi – both the base onesies and cozy hats to wear. All of the available Pokémon are from Gen I, and include the likes of Pikachu, Charmander, Charizard, Snorlax, Eevee, Slowpoke, and Psyduck. …
With the World Championships having just ended and the new Path to the Peak animated series (Episode 2 out now!), maybe you’re itching to get some new gear for your Pokémon TCG sets. Well The Pokémon Company’s got you covered with brand new playmats, card sleeves, and deckboxes in four…
The Sonic Speed Cafe opened as a pop up store in San Diego in mid-July, serving Chili Dogs and other food items alongside hosting events in conjunction with San Diego Comic Con. While the store was slated to close on August 20th, the organizers have stated it will be extending…
One of the most intriguing aspects of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet was the introduction of Paradox Pokémon, creatures from another age that resemble familiar faces but with a unique twist. Now it’s time for them to take to the Trading Card Game and it looks to be quite the debut….
For the Pokémon World Championships, the NHK Symphony Orchestra put on a special performance of tracks from the games and some classical tunes for good measure. Now, it’s available to watch for free online! Be sure to skip to 13:40 to catch the show!
Perhaps you’ve heard of Boss coffee, a brand of Japanese canned coffee found in vending machines throughout Japan. They have some pretty iconic commercials starring Tommy Lee Jones. Anyway, the prevalent coffee brand is partnering with recent smash hit The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom to host a…
New Pokémon plushies are a common phenomenon, especially with a new generation out just last year. And three more are here today – first are the Charcadet evolutions Armarouge and Ceruledge, standing tall and tactile at 15 inches each. But that’s not all: we’ve also got everybody’s favorite…
