Over the course of the past couple years or so, the Super Mario Bros. series has seen quite a bit of change. When Charles Martinet stepped down from his role as the voice of Mario, that took many fans by surprise. That wouldn’t be the last of the well-known Mario…
Last November, we ran an op/ed speculating about the performance improvements the Nintendo Switch 2 could bring to the vast library of Switch 1 games. While some have gotten native ports or Switch 2-specific updates, it would be impossible for Nintendo and every other publisher to update all 5,987 games…
As people discovered yesterday, the newly released Nintendo Switch 2 is compatible with a variety of generic USB webcams for use with GameChat. That’s great for people who already have a webcam in their possession and don’t want to shell out for Nintendo’s official camera. What if you wanted to…
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. https://twitter.com/LEGO_Group/status/1475832753014943747?t=dq9v9MoLTP3eh2Map1Yi1Q&s=19 The…
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…
Pokémon merchandise has been a constant for the franchise, with apparel fitting into that money-making equation for decades. Walking into almost any nationwide clothing retailer you’ll be able to find Pikachu, and while that availability is welcome and great for kids in particular, they’re not exactly the most fashionable offerings….
Throughout Pokémon’s 25th anniversary the Pokémon Company has been releasing short animations spotlighting the different starter Pokémon, going in reverse order. Now they’ve finally reached the trio that started it all… or should that be quartet? We’ll just have to wait and see if that’s a wrap on…
