Just when I thought Nintendo was ready to close the book on the Animal Crossing: New Horizons saga, they surprised everyone with not one, but two major announcements. For just $5, players can grab the new Switch 2 update, which upgrades the visuals, expands multiplayer capacity, and even adds mouse…
Roughly one year ago, we reported on a lawsuit Nintendo had filed against the streamer Jesse Keighin, aka EveryGameGuru. At the time, Nintendo alleged that Keighin had been streaming pre-release and pirated versions of Nintendo software on his Twitch channel. The company sent all manner of cease and desist letters…
A new trailer has been released for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, showing more of the game’s cinematic storytelling and announcing that pre-orders are now open. The video also shows what is included in the special editions. The Deluxe and Premium Deluxe Editions feature a variety of…
The North American My Nintendo service is back at it with physical rewards for members! Following in the footsteps of the European and Japanese branches, NA has brought that vibrant 2022 calendar featuring a whole bunch of favorite Nintendo characters. Splatoon, Mario, Zelda, Animal Crossing… The gang’s all here to…
Monster Hunter and Universal Studios Japan have crossed paths plenty in the past. Experiences from Capcom’s iconic series have come to the theme park, usually as limited time attractions. Likewise, USJ-themed equipment has appeared in the games, most recently in Monster Hunter World as part of Event Quests. Now, as…
It’s finally here! First 4 Figures has officially revealed that its next PVC statue is the iconic Hylian Shield from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. This 12″ statue will come in two varieties at launch, including a standard edition that features not just the legendary shield, but…
Last month saw the reveal of the My Nintendo 2022 desk calendar on the Japanese storefront. Now, thankfully, European members will also be able to flip through wonderful Nintendo artwork each month, as the item is now available on the My Nintendo UK and Europe stores. The calendar features 13…
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:
