Yesterday afternoon we witnessed a devastating loss to the video games industry. In another round of layoffs that seems to happen every week, WB Games announced it would be closing three studios. These were Player First Games (Multiversus), WB San Diego (which had not yet announced its game), and Monolith…
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…
It’s very bizarre to hear executives from Microsoft talking about the Nintendo Switch 2, but ever since the company’s pivot to multi-platform development took hold, we’ve been hearing more and more from Team Green about games on other platforms. During the Official Xbox Podcast yesterday, Xbox Games Studio head Craig…
Terry is one of Dragon Quest’s most iconic party members, arguably outshining his own game’s hero in terms of recognizability. After debuting in Dragon Quest VI, he went on to star in the first Dragon Quest Monsters, multiple spin-offs, and can even be found referenced as an alt-costume in Super…
2021 may have been the year of Pokémon’s 25th anniversary, but the celebration (for now) keeps on rolling, as Converse is launching a Pokémon crossover collab collection campaign in the US tomorrow. There are both shoes for adults and toddlers, along with shirts, sweaters, and even a backpack. The press…
Square Enix is usually quick on the draw when it comes to releasing soundtracks for its games and the upcoming Triangle Strategy is no different. The company’s North American storefront has been updated with a listing for a 4-disc Triangle Strategy soundtrack that costs $42.99. No track listing is confirmed…
2022’s Consumer Electronics Show (or CES) is almost upon us and once again Arcade1up is partaking and bringing with it a batch of new modern arcade machines. As per usual these new units will be shorter than the cabinets of old but still be playable while standing up or sitting…
The Kirby Café has hosted several limited time menu additions and seasonal offerings, almost always drawing from a set pool of characters. Kirby is nearly always front and center, with mainstays like Waddle Dee and Whispy Woods tagging along. Even Chef Kawasaki has (fittingly) become another mascot for this cozy…
The holidays may be essentially over, but consumerism marches on, compelling us to purchase products no matter the time of year. Such is the case with the new Luigi’s Mansion Lego sets, which have just gotten a spooky new commercial, complete with Don LaFontaine-esque voice over: Here you…
Christmas may have come and gone but there’s still plenty of winter left to go. Atlus is naturally taking advantage of the season with its festive mascot, Jack Frost, and this latest piece of merchandise is leaning all the way in. These new Jack Frost slippers, specifically based on his…
If you, like me, would take bullets for the Shinx line of Pokémon, then the merch gods have something in store for you: a new line of goods titled “My Rentorar’s Story” (Rentorar is the Japanese name for Luxray), combining wholesome storytelling, electric blues and blacks, and… FILA sportswear? The…
A new Poké Toon recently arrived, but it features an old favorite. While it’s not the same Jigglypuff you might remember from the anime, this Balloon Pokémon is here to give us its own story. That story’s all about making friends and finding your voice, with our spiky-haired…
Initially spotted via an online listing, Lego and Sega have confirmed that a set inspired by Sonic the Hedgehog is coming soon! Very soon, in fact, as a full press release has confirmed the Lego Ideas Sonic the Hedgehog Green Hill Zone Set will be available January 1st. Welcome to…
Back in February of this year, a Lego Ideas set based on Sonic the Hedgehog went into development at the company, and now to close things out we’ve got a look at the finished product… Albeit accidentally. As spotted by Nintendeal, a box for the Sonic Ideas set has appeared…
While Good Smile tends to prioritize popular anime and video games for its Nendoroid line of figures, the company does occasionally get on-board with the latest zeitgeists. This latest figure, though, takes things to a whole other level. From "Among Us" comes a Nendoroid of the Crewmate! Nendoroid Crewmate…
