Yesterday’s reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2 told us that Nintendo has a new console on the horizon. That’s not meant to be a punchline, either: the reveal only told us that a new console is happening. There was a glimpse of a new Mario Kart and astute viewers can…
For the last few years, when rumors of a Switch successor would pop up, it was always labelled as the Switch 2. Nobody knew what it was actually going to be called, but Switch 2 was a quick shorthand for saying “Nintendo’s next console” or “the successor to the Nintendo…
After the surprise drop of a Switch 2 reveal teaser, the internet was set ablaze with the information that the Switch successor is actually real and is coming sometime this year. Since it would be incredibly silly to unveil the new console and not give any information, the teaser ended…
You can now pre-order the Tears of the Kingdom Zelda figma at Play-Asia. And remember, you’ll save 5% with the code NWIRE24 at checkout! For those who are avid collectors of merchandise, odds are pretty likely that you own or at least have heard of figmas before. These…
Build-A-Bear and Pokémon has to be one of my favorite collaborations of all time! Over the past few years, we’ve seen more than a dozen Pokémon take the spotlight, and today, a new Kanto representative has joined the lineup! Cubone, arguably the saddest Pokémon of all time, has officially arrived! …
Update: Lego Super Mario & Yoshi is officially available right now! Orders are live right now at Amazon. There are few simpler pleasures in life than a classic 2D Mario experience. Whether you’re a casual fan of gaming or a committed Nintendo enthusiast, odds are you’ve got…
Ask a committed Kirby fan where they would go if they could go anywhere, and odds are you might just hear mention of the Kirby Café. This one-of-a-kind restaurant is admired by many for their adorable Kirby-centric dishes, wholesome atmosphere, and even a unique soundtrack. As amazing as the Kirby…
It’s time to venture to the crossroads, as Good Smile is bringing us all another fantastic figure. This time, Hades II Melinoë is getting the Nendoroid treatment. We saw the a peek of it back at the Anime Expo back in July this year, but now that the figure is…
There are many reasons to celebrate what Nintendo is doing in the gaming industry from both a creative and hardware perspective (especially when it comes to pricing), and the best place to do so right now is at the Nintendo Museum in Kyoto, Japan. The museum is an entire building…
The Nintendo Museum officially opens to the public on October 2nd, but fortunate journalists and influencers have already traveled to Kyoto for an exclusive sneak peek ahead of the grand opening. While much of the Museum was featured in the recent Nintendo Museum Direct, the gift shop remained under wraps—until…
For some reason, Japan always seems to get the best Nintendo Switch cases and covers. While we occasionally get nice ones here, it feels like almost every week, stunning new cases are released in Japan that blow what’s available in the US out of the water! Fortunately, hundreds of officially…
It’s that time of year again—leaves are changing, temperatures are dropping, and Nintendo of America has unveiled a new Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Nintendo Switch bundle for the holiday season! But this year, there’s even more to celebrate, as Nintendo is offering not one, but two bundles for new Switch…
Funko Fusion, the latest pop culture mashup featuring everyone’s favorite vinyl collectibles, Funko Pop, has finally arrived! Well, sort of. While the game launched today on PC, PS5, and Xbox, Nintendo Switch owners will have to wait until December for the digital release. A physical edition is also set to…
Rumors have been circulating for weeks about potential Nintendo Switch bundles being announced just in time for the holidays. While the stunning Zelda Edition Switch Lite is set to launch in North America in just a few weeks, what about the Switch OLED? Fortunately, the wait is over—Nintendo of Australia…
It’s shaping up to be a Sonic x Shadow Generations kind of day! Earlier, SEGA unveiled stunning new key art for the game, but the news don’t stop there! Attendees of this year’s Tokyo Game Show who can provide proof of their Sonic x Shadow Generations pre-order will receive a…
