Nintendo of Taiwan announced today that the eShop will open its virtual doors on September 9th, 2025, for the region. It’s hard to believe Nintendo has been selling the Switch in the region without a digital presence for this long (and Nintendo of China is even set to close its…
There’s no shortage of choices when it comes to farming sims. Whether you’re after cozy vibes and the slower pace, get a thrill out of managing your homestead efficiently, or find the idea of starting a new life that appealing, the genre is a staple for a reason. Story of…
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…
Update: You can pre-order the Moogle and Cactuar knit plushes over at Play-Asia now. Save 5% with the code WIREDEALS at checkout, and get free shipping with an order over $100! The Moogle and the Cactuar are perhaps the most merchandised of all the Final Fantasy creatures behind…
Do you wish to signal to the world that your main vices are gluttony AND greed? Then this might be the perfect product for you — a Snorlax necklace and ring from high-end Japanese boutique jeweler U-Treasure (who’s made many other Pokémon products in the past), which can cost you…
These are the running shoes you’ll want to pick up before your next adventure. The Pokémon Company has teamed up with Converse to release All Star Light shoes in Japan featuring four different iconic Kanto Pokémon. The lightweight shoes have all been decked out with character sprites and appropriate color…
The Pokémon Trading Card Game has had plenty of gimmicks over the years, but this latest one is quite the surprise… Literally. In the Pokémon GO wave of cards you might stumble on one with a little Ditto symbol near the number. That’s your cue to peel away the front…
My Nintendo’s latest physical offering is celebrating the recent release of Nintendo Switch Sports! Up for grabs is a Spocco Square Cooling Towel, which you can snatch up for a mere 550 Platinum Points. Made of 100% polyester, the towel is sporting (haha) fun, colorful imagery of Spocco…
Megahouse’s GEMEX world of Pokémon figure statues is expanding into the Sinnoh region. As revealed on the Pokémon Company’s official blog, a new GEMEX Series statue of the Legendary Pokémon Dialga and Palkia will be released this December in Japan. Below, viewers can take a look at the gorgeous piece…
In the rough and tumble world of the Underground, we need all the help we can get — and Fangamer is selling us some primo little buddies. It’s Flowey! Flowey the Flower! Your best friend! Look at him smile and jive! He’s just a silly little guy. And he’ll happily…
Reggie Fils-Aimé is a man both far more and far less interesting than you would think. On paper, he should have a truly remarkable life. Born to the son of Haitian immigrants, growing up in the Bronx, working his way up and across various corporate ladders to become a transformative…
As promised, the first episode of the Pokémon Legends: Arceus short anime series Hisuian Snow has dropped. Featuring a story focusing on Hisuian Zoroark, it explores the relationship between humans and Pokémon much like the game itself. Check it out below:
Ship to Shore PhoneCo. has announced that it will be releasing a vinyl record featuring music from the original Phantasy Star. The classic 1987 Master System RPG was composed by Tokuhiko Uwabo and the 8-bit tunes are still beloved to this day. The vinyl’s two sides are separated into two…
First 4 Figures’ series of Champion statues from Breath of the Wild continues, as pre-orders are up for a statue of the Zora Champion Mipha, complete with trident and light up LED base. The 9” painted PVC statue with the usual marks of authenticity and even a little leaflet. …
Fly high — the Pokémon Center is adding some downright luxurious pure nickel-free sterling silver necklaces of the Kanto legendary birds for a pretty penny each. The designs for Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres are each quite lovely and sparkling, painted over with bright colors. Produced in collaboration with…
