Just last September, Splatoon 3 celebrated its two-year anniversary in a spectacular sendoff with the Grand Festival. This celebration also marked the effective ending of the game, with new monthly Splatfest themes coming to a close. While the new content has slowed down, it hasn’t stopped entirely, as the seasonal…
For older Nintendo fans, Space World 2000 is one of the most pivotal moments in the company’s history. The event where Nintendo not only unveiled the GameCube to the public but showcased Super Mario 128 and some ridiculously high-quality 3D renders for a Legend of Zelda prototype, Space World 2000…
Across Nintendo’s vast reach, Mario has quite a few unique games under his belt. While most people tend to focus on the main series entries, there’s many games that fly under the radar for one reason or another. One such oft-forgotten title is Super Mario Run. This mobile-exclusive platformer doesn’t…
Japanese Pokémon merchandise is unbeatable! It seems like every week the Pokémon Center in Japan releases something new that fans of all things cute in North America are eager to import as quickly as possible. The latest amazing merchandise comes in the form of the My Pikachu collection, which promises…
This weekend’s event in Pokémon GO is a short little three-hour Limited Research Day event. As for which Pokémon will be featured as the reward catch encounter, it’s a twofer – Stunfisk and Galarian Stunfisk. Not only that, but a variety of Ground- and Rock-type Pokémon will also be available…
Alas, despite scientific advancements we’re still unable to physically hold adorable Pokémon in our arms. Thankfully we’re still getting plenty of merch to fill the void, though, and this latest release from Takara Tomy is tailor made for hugs. The company’s new “Hold me!” plushes feature Pikachu and Sprigatito and…
Popular anime figure line Nendoroids from Good Smile Company are back, with a couple more little guys you can add to your collection. First is everyone’s favorite goat mom from Undertale, Toriel, complete with a variety of expressions and her iconic cinnamon-butterscotch pie. We also have the yellow-raincoated Six from…
Build-A-Bear has released a ton of Pokémon plushes over the years, from Teddiursa to Growlithe to every single Eeveelution. And after previously releasing Grookey and Scorbunny, the Galar starter trio is finally complete, as Sobble joins the lineup. Going for $64 in the Build-A-Bear online bundle, Sobble comes…
When Lego Dimensions first showed off how well the world of Sonic the Hedgehog translated to the brick building toys, fans were clamoring for physical sets to be released. These prayers were somewhat answered with a Lego Ideas set a few years ago, but now it’s expanding much, much further….
The newest May issue of Corocoro Comic (a monthly elementary-school comic magazine and source of many a tidbit on new Pokémon over the years) comes with an extra goodie – packaged with the magazine are replicas of Splatoon 3’s Tableturf Battle cards, reproduced faithfully down to the images. 本日発売の「月刊コロコロコミック5月号」に、ナワバトラーのカード付録がつくそうだ。実際に遊ぶことはできないが、カードはもちろん、パックまで忠実に再現されている。気になる方は本屋さんに足を運んでみてはいかがだろうか。…
Update (4/21/23): You can now pre-order all the Kirby’s Dream Buffet plushes at Play-Asia! And remember, save 5% on orders over $20 when you use the code NWIREQ1 at checkout. Kirby’s Dream Buffet continued the pink protagonist’s longstanding tradition of smaller, more multiplayer oriented titles coming out alongside…
One of the most exciting aspects of a new AAA game release from Nintendo is the accompanying accessories that enhance the gaming experience. While Nintendo itself has unveiled impressive accessories like a Tears of the Kingdom themed Pro-Controller, Switch OLED, and carrying case, companies like Hori are also stepping up…
With the biggest Nintendo Switch title in years on the horizon, the merchandizing has already begun: Nintendo Official stores in Tokyo and Osaka have previewed some merch coming to the stores coinciding with the release of the game, including shirts, a poster, notebook, necktie, zip ouch, thermos, and more: …
In case you missed it, Splatoon 3’s next Splatfest is a special one to celebrate The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, in which players can choose between teams representing the three aspects of the Triforce: Team Power, Team Wisdom, and Team Courage. And you can rep your squad…
Need a one stop spot to pick up anything and everything related to the imminent The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom? Play-Asia has you covered, with Tears of the Kingdom’s Collector Edition, the OLED Model Switch, Pro Controller, amiibo, carrying case, covers, pouches, cases, and of course the…
