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…
While the series has come and gone from Nintendo platforms since, Tales of… got its start on the Super Famicom with Tales of Phantasia in 1995. In 2004 Namco adapted the game into an anime consisting of four episodes, and now it’s getting a Blu-Ray release by Discotek Media. Yes,…
The early years of the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise were weird, with Sega of Japan and Sega of America treating the character and setting in distinctly different ways. This is most apparent when it comes to the Hedgehog’s licensed cartoons, with DiC’s two takes being some of the most unique…
As the colder months quickly creep in, it looks like even Super Nintendo World is getting in on the holiday spirit — and perhaps, ensuring its guests stay warm in the park so that they don’t head home early to cozy up by the fire, instead of waiting in line…
Disclaimer: Grid Studios provided this sample for review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Back in 1999, I still remember walking into Toys”R”Us with my dad and picking out my very first Game Boy Color. I remember staring at the selection of colors for what seemed like an eternity…
Just released on My Nintendo UK and My Nintendo Europe, a new Metroid Dread pin set is now redeemable for members, featuring an action-ready Samus and an E.M.M.I. enemy (say that three times fast!). It’s available now for 500 Platinum Points plus shipping (which varies depending on the destination country)….
The merch manufacturers over at GoodSmile have once again bombarded us with news regarding upcoming video game figures, making wallets cry out in horror across the globe. Let’s take a look, shall we? Let’s start with the announcements, as there are quite a few, ranging from Skullgirls to Doom and…
Coming in hot after the announcement of Persona 4 Arena Ultimax’s return on Switch and more early next year, iam8bit has their own Persona series announcement. A Persona 25th Anniversary Deluxe Box Set vinyl collection is on the way, packaging soundtracks from all five core Persona titles in a special…
It’s finally here! The Sonic the Hedgehog 2 trailer is finally here! Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is set for an April 8th 2022 release date. Behold:
With Sonic himself being reprised by Ben Schwartz and Knuckles coming courtesy of Idris Elba, fans were no doubt curious who’d be voicing Miles “Tails” Prower in the Sonic the Hedgehog movie sequel. Well wait no more, as the genius pilot is flying high with a veteran actress that knows…
First 4 Figures is at it again with another beautiful-Nintendo themed statue. This time, we’re getting a gorgeous 12 inch PVC statue of Link’s Hylian Shield from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild! While it would have been nice to snag a full-sized version of the beauty, this…
In recent years the Pokémon Company has been making more of an effort to spotlight the humans of the franchise, with the likes of Pokémon Masters and the Scale World line of figures prominently featuring iconic trainers. Now a new merchandise line is on the way and its focus is…
Need some gear when you head off for the Hisui region? Third-party gaming accessory maker Hori has planned a small handful of items for the release of Pokémon Legends: Arceus next month, each available for pre-order now. The headliner is an ergonomic Split Pad Pro controller emblazoned with Arceus on…
