In the realm of retro gaming, a key principle many live by is the idea of the preservation of history. After all, the very nature of the hobby is appreciating that which has been lost to time, and not just games, but hardware itself. This naturally extends to the iconic…
There have been more than a few truly amazing Lego Nintendo sets over the last few years, and it looks like Nintendo and Lego are continuing their partnership into 2025, with Nintendo of America announcing a brand-new Lego set coming this October. This new set will be the second of…
Drip, drip, drip. For a company with a freaking plumber as its mascot, there sure has been a lot of leaks about the Nintendo Switch 2 lately. So far, we’ve allegedly seen the dock, the Joy-Con, the Joy-Con magnetic rail system, the motherboard, the kickstand, and even a supposed replica…
Despite Universal Studios Japan issuing another delay for Super Nintendo World last week, the theme park is prepping for its inevitable grand opening. Today, plenty of theme park enthusiasts took to social media reporting that a “technical rehearsal” was being held for the new area as well as the Universal…
Kirby comes up plenty, but one aspect of the galactic hero that doesn’t always get emphasized is how soft he can be. Plushes are one thing — now take a look at this upcoming collaboration with Japanese brand ITS’DEMO. One look at these springtime selections will remind you that just…
We recently shared an interview by Square Enix with Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory Co-Director Masanobu Suzui, which gave a broad overview of the making of the latest title in the Kingdom Hearts saga. The interview went into the details and challenges of creating a rhythm action game that’s fun…
The Roguelike and Metroidvania hybrid indie hit Dead Cells will be receiving a free trial period according to a tweet posted by Nintendo Europe. The trial will be exclusive to Nintendo Switch Online members, and will run from January 26th to February 1st. Motion Twin, the game’s developer,…
It’s time to hit the garage and tune up your favorite ride, because the first Mario Kart North American Open of the new year has officially been announced! From January 29th at 12 p.m. PT until January 31st at 6 p.m. PT, players on Mario Kart 8 Deluxe can participate…
Released late last year for last-gen consoles and PC, the remaster of the 2012 Action-RPG Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning has now been announced for Nintendo Switch! The title was a hidden gem in its time, developed by 38 Studios and Big Huge Games and helmed by The Elder Scrolls IV:…
Fans may’ve already known this was coming, but Bandai Namco has confirmed the next and final character for Jump Force’s Character Pass 2. From JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure (specifically Part 5 – Golden Wind) comes the Gang Star with a dream, Giorno Giovanna. He’ll fight with his stand Gold Experience and…
Cris Tales has been a long time coming, with a dedicated development cycle and a delay or two along the way. The time bending RPG is almost here, though, and signaling that finish line is a fully featured Collector’s Edition. If you were won over by the game’s demo or…
Mama Mia! Nintendo of America has given us a fresh look at the latest LEGO Super Mario Adventure Set! You can order series 2 of all the LEGO Super Mario sets right here.
Few upcoming games look quite as strange as Balan Wonderworld, the latest creation helmed by Sonic and NiGHTS co-creator Yuji Naka. Thankfully if you’re unsure of what it even is you’re in luck, as a demo has been announced for all platforms. From January 28th you’ll be able to play…
With the Hoenn region joining the massive pattern library of Pokémon Shirts presented by Original Stitch next month, there’s a particular trio cutting ahead in line and wanting to celebrate the Pokémon franchise’s 25th anniversary! The Galar region’s starter trio – Grookey, Scorbunny, and Sobble – have been added to…
It’s almost that time of year again for Japanese merchandise manufacturers to reveal their latest toys and collectibles at Wonder Festival. The Winter 2021 event was scheduled to go ahead in-person this February, but due to the recent state of emergency being declared across Japan, it was cancelled earlier this…
