From humble beginnings to a global empire, the Pokémon franchise has gone so far over the years. Yet despite the size of the throne the series sits on today, The Pokémon Company always makes time to celebrate the steps it took to get there. The amount of merchandise available seems…
In a bit of exciting news to brighten your day, legendary creator Shigeru Miyamoto has turned 72 years old today. While it technically hasn’t happened in the US just yet as his birthday is November 16th, 2024, it is the 16th over in Japan. For nearly 50 years now, Miyamoto…
Welcome to Part 4 of Our Deep Dive into the History of Amiibo! In today’s installment, we’re exploring the amiibo releases of 2016—a year that saw the introduction of new franchises, an influx of collectible cards, and some highly sought-after Japan-exclusive releases! Raise Your Shovels! The first amiibo release of…
It took a long time for Sega and Atlus to bring Persona 5 to platforms beyond the PlayStation but that wait doesn’t appear to have dulled the excitement. In a recent tweet, Atlus has confirmed that the new release of Persona 5 Royal has sold over 1 million units since…
With a significant new release, Pokémon will likely be on the forefront of the minds of many over the holiday season this year.dr The Pokémon Center in Japan is capitalising on that in style, with a recent social media campaign netting fans two wallpapers featuring the cute critters in festive…
To say Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s launch was messy would be an understatement. For every comment gushing about the open world design or new Pokémon there were two or three others pointing out a ridiculous glitch. Needless to say, fans have been eagerly awaiting news on a patch and now…
Are you a big fan of Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes? Are you a fan of physical media? Then you might be interested in the game’s comprehensive soundtrack coming soon to Japan. Split across four discs, the package comes with a whopping 118 tracks, making it the complete soundtrack. While…
The long, testy relationship between the competitive Super Smash Bros. community and Nintendo has once again boiled into conflict – Smash World Tour, an international circuit with championships to be held in December, has been abruptly shut down by Nintendo after not being able to obtain a commercial license, cancelling…
Another former exclusive of the sinking ship that is Google Stadia has been confirmed for a console release! Wavetale, developed and published by Thunderful Games, is an action-adventure with a story focus. Protagonist Sigrid befriends an enigmatic shower which gives her the power to walk on water, letting you as…
Update (12/22/22): The Holiday Cheer Suit DLC is now available in Sonic Frontiers, so make sure to sign into the game and grab that! Tis the season on the Starfall Islands. You can nab the Holiday Cheer Suit in Sonic Frontiers for free…right now! pic.twitter.com/YgVgSQyXCQ — Sonic the Hedgehog…
It hasn’t been even 24 hours since the second Super Mario Bros. Movie trailer dropped, and we’ve already got more footage on hand – with Dutch subtitles, of all things. (The video is quite quiet, as a heads up.) Apparently found on Twitch, the trailer appears to show…
Tales of Symphonia stands as a legend in both its series and the GameCube’s library as a whole. Many a Nintendo fan launched their first Demon Fang in this game, and it remains beloved even in the wake of more modern RPGs. Bandai Namco has shared a new trailer for…
Bandai Namco has announced that the Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour will return in 2023, ready to unleash new details on an assortment of Dragon Ball video games. A date for the event was not specified, but if the 2021 and 2022 Battle Hours are anything to go by, the…
The Super Mario Bros. Movie’s second trailer did not disappoint, showcasing a whole lot of iconic elements from the series. Karts and Rainbow Road, some platforming and power-ups; but the real star is its cast. All the big players of the movie are featured this time, showing off new designs…
Almost two months after the Super Mario Bros. Movie was teased via trailer, we have our first meatier look at the film, courtesy of another brief Nintendo Direct. Introduced once again by Shigeru Miyamoto and Chris Meledandri, joined this time by Anya Taylor-Joy (Peach) and Seth Rogan (Donkey Kong), the…
