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…
Few company Presidents have had quite the impact on their audience quite like the former Nintendo of America exec Reggie Fils-Aimé. Bursting onto the scene at E3 2004, before he even became President, he instantly transformed the vibes of Nintendo’s shows going forward and became a household name for fans….
The Kirby Café Summer has been ongoing all throughout July, with fun and refreshing menu items to brighten guests’ days. Now some brand-new goods and a takeout treat have been added as well, ranging from practical to the utter superfluousness of finger puppets. Kirby, Waddle Dee, and Chef…
You know what your bed needs? A Gigantamax Snorlax plushie to keep you warm and cozy at night, as well as to ensure you’re safe from the Gigantamax Gengar plushie in the corner of your room… which you also need. Though when you think about it, by the laws of…
The most curious things can remind us of a good conundrum, whether it’s a clock on the wall, a cat on the road, or a set of items based off of a beloved series of DS and 3DS puzzle games with quaint atmospheres and ludicrous plot twists. And if you’re…
Earlier today, the Pokémon Company revealed an absolutely stunning collection of cards celebrating the series’ 25th anniversary. The new 25th Anniversary Collection features 28 beautiful cards which celebrate the TCG’s history, including a whole lot of the classic chubby Pikachu! The cards bring back artwork from some fan favorite…
Retro gaming sure has received a lot of attention lately, and for good reason. While emulation has been a viable option for gamers to play their favorite old games for years, there’s still something magical about using original hardware to play your favorite classics. Sadly, some hardware has aged much…
Premium Nintendo merchandise is nothing new – you can’t go a few months without a fancy Kirby jewelry collection – but this latest partnership with TAG Heuer will definitely break the bank. The Swiss luxury brand will be collaborating with Nintendo for a Mario-themed smartwatch. This stylish timepiece will feature…
Welcome to this week’s episode of Mii Weekly, a series where we feature headlines, impressions, and an assortment of variety segments all centered around Nintendo! In this edition, we cover the newest addition to the Nintendo Switch family of consoles, the new quality-of-life changes coming to The Legend of Zelda:…
While the anime is perhaps more prominent, the Pokémon Adventures manga has been adapting the games for just as long under the name Pokémon Special in Japan. Now collectors of the volumes can look forward to more adventures, as Viz Media has announced that it’ll be releasing Pokémon Adventures: X•Y…
2021 is a big year for Sonic the Hedgehog with it marking the blue blur’s 30th anniversary. While the enigmatic new game and the movie sequel are still some ways away, the milestone is still being celebrated in a variety of ways. Key amongst these celebrations comes from IDW, who…
If you watched the Sonic Symphony Orchestra last month, you may remember Masato Nakamura, the original composer of Sonic the Hedgehog, making an appearance to tease a new remix of Green Hill Zone by his band, Dreams Come True. Now the fresh take on the classic tune with vocals by…
Pokémon is no stranger to selling merch of a particular artistic style, as reiterated by their new line of merch. Based on art by picture book artist and manga author Noriyuki Echigawa, the so-called “Please write a report!” line of adorable goods is meant to encourage you to… well, write…
