This past weekend, Sega held a closed network test for their upcoming kart racer Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds on PlayStation 5. To say that I had fun would be an understatement. For the three days that the beta was online, my living room sounded like an arcade — character one-liners being…
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside an hour on Wednesdays for Pokémon GO Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed…
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside an hour on Wednesdays for Pokémon GO Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed…
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…
Need something to pump out the jams while also looking like an adorable electric rodent? Then do we have the product for you – a Bluetooth speaker in the form of Pikachu. Compact, portable, and waterproof, it’s just about everything you would want from something to play tunes. …
Nintendo makes some of the most beloved and polished games in the entire world for folks to enjoy, but they can be notoriously tight-lipped and vicious to those who reveal secrets (or upload OSTs on YouTube, apparently). And now, the company that once held genuine yakuza ties (not relevant, just…
Kirby has been many things – hungry, sleepy, courageous – but for the first time, he’s fashionable. FuRyu is collaborating with “monet,” a popular artist on Japanese social media, to create a line of Kirby merch with the pink puffball decked out in stickers, accessories, and more. Items…
Mario and mushrooms are closely correlated – the hearty foodstuff has been powering the plumber up since 1985, which naturally means that his visage would make a humorous and fitting thing to slap on mushroom-related products. Enter Truff, a maker of hot sauces, mayo, and more infused with real truffles…
One of the best parts of The Super Mario Bros. Movie is undeniably its soundtrack, with composer Brian Tyler expertly weaving iconic tunes into new arrangements. If you’d like to own it physically then iam8bit has you covered, with the company opening pre-orders for four physical versions. For music loves…
