When looking back at JRPGs and their communities over the years, a concern that will come up time and time again is localization. Oftentimes, especially in the past, whether or not a new game would see release outside of Japan felt like a coinflip. Ys X: Nordics, the latest entry…
It’s been roughly 15 years since I last played Madden, about the same amount of time since I last played football in real life, actually. I played football for a big chunk of my youth, and even declined an opportunity to play junior college football to focus on my grades….
In a new interview posted by Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier today, the noted industry pundit had a chance to talk with Team Cherry ahead of the announcement of Hollow Knight: Silksong’s release date. As many have been wondering for the better part of a decade, why did Silksong take seven years…
Pokémon 25: The Album is almost here! The collection of songs from Katy Perry, Post Malone, and more will be debuting in stores later this week. Preparing for the launch, the previously announced “Evolution of a Song” video series is now available to watch! Featuring Cyn, Mabel, and Vince Staples,…
The Pokémon Center releases an array of items for entertainment, the home, and the office just about every week, yet somehow the collections always have a new, fresh air about them that make their appeal all the more delightful. Later this week, the company and in-house furniture maker Karimoku are…
It warms my heart knowing a new generation of fans will get to play Banjo-Kazooie once it’s available via the Switch Online Expansion Pack. Easily one of my all-time favorites, on the N64 or otherwise, the fine folks at Fangamer are doing their part to prop up the bear and…
In recent years companies have been experimenting with Advent Calendars. No longer content revealing pictures or tiny pieces of chocolate, companies like LEGO and Funko have had the festive countdowns feature toys. Now Sega is getting in on the fun with a new Sonic collectible that you’ll need to put…
Puma hooked up the Nintendo Wire team with a really fantastic pair of their new Animal Crossing-themed Wild Rider Sneakers that just released last month — and we couldn’t be more excited about their arrival! From top to bottom, the shoes are a work of art that celebrate a series…
On October 12th, 2001, the first Ace Attorney game released in Japan for the Game Boy Advance. We’ve already marked the occasion with our own celebratory article, and Capcom pushed out the boat with some new merchandise, but now we’ve got an official 20th anniversary website to enjoy alongside two…
Happy 20th anniversary Ace Attorney series! The visual novel, legal drama series has been around since the days of the Game Boy Advance is getting quite the party over in Japan. Announced last month, the Aeon Lake Town Capcom Cafe is hosting a special 20th-anniversary menu. In Capcom Cafe tradition,…
Project Piplup is expanding! As Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl’s release approaches just next month, the majority of Pikachu Sweets establishments will be taking on a new Piplup appearance until Thursday, November 18th! As can be seen in the photos below, the temporarily Pochama Sweets setup (“Piplup Sweets” in…
The next issue of Shonen Jump is set to feature a surprise for both fans of fighting games and One Piece, as the latter’s creator and artist Eiichiro Oda has drawn up a two-page spread that’s choc-full of references. Smash Bros. gets most of the love. The background appears to…
Happy Metroid Dread release day! Along with getting a brand new Metroid game that’s the sequel to Metroid Fusion (which is nearing its 19th anniversary), Nintendo is also releasing some official merchandise. Luckily, this time it’s available for multiple regions and in one case qualifies for international shipping. Check out…
After being announced at Nintendo’s E3 2021 Direct, Metroid Dread was not only going to be a sought-after game, but also one with a beautiful Special Edition. Consistently selling out during its pre-order phase, a few more copies are available today thanks to the game’s launch. Here’s what you’ll find…
A new group of patterns has arrived at Pokémon Shirts presented by Original Stitch! With Kanto, Johto, and Hoenn region patterns completed (and a refresh in the works for select Kanto patterns) are we off to the Sinnoh region? Nope, yet you’ll see plenty of Pokémon from the Galar region…
