As part of Koei Tecmo’s third quarter financial results presentation, the company has announced that Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment has sold over one million copies worldwide. Having released in November of last year, it seems the lack of anything Zelda related on the Nintendo Switch 2 helped propel the…
If you thought Nintendo would only have one Direct presentation this month, then you’re probably like everyone else, and you should pat yourself on the back. You’re sane. Still, the reality is that Nintendo is somehow holding a second Direct this week, with a focus on the upcoming Tomodachi Life:…
Another Pokémon from Pokémon Scarlet and Violet joins the Pokédex in Pokémon GO! It’s time for Glimmet’s time to shine and be available in Routes. During the Into the Depths event, Glimmet will also be available as encounters in Field Research and paid Timed Research tasks. Plus, shiny rates for…
Pikachu’s original look is making a comeback, as Takara Tomy has announced (via Essential Japan) the return of a popular plush from the ‘90s. Faithfully reproduced from an iconic 1997 toy, the “Welcome Back! Pikachu 1/1 Plush” should be a potent hit of precious nostalgia for those who recall the…
On January 1st, 2026, Nintendo of America welcomed Devon Pritchard as the new president of the company following previous president Doug Bowser’s retirement. Since taking over, she hasn’t made any public statements or appeared in any videos until last night. As part of the 15th annual New York Game Awards,…
Dynasty Warriors: Origins will be hitting Nintendo Switch 2 in just a few days, but it originally released last year on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series platforms and has managed to sell pretty well. Developer Omega Force initially stated plans to make a sequel to Origins, but if a…
The Nintendo Switch 2 might be having a rough go of things globally, but the Japanese market for it is doing better than ever. According to new sales data published by Famitsu this morning, the release of the Switch 2 helped grow the Japanese home video game market by roughly…
Capcom has revealed a slew of intriguing new details regarding Resident Evil Requiem’s various gameplay mechanics. Yesterday’s live Resident Evil Showcase presentation was not for the squeamish, as it showed off the game’s very gory new crafting mechanic. Director Koshi Nakanishi explained how it works, while footage showed protagonist Grace…
“A new breed of infected” is promised for Resident Evil Requiem, with yesterday’s online Showcase presentation providing new details on the monsters players will face. Director Koshi Nakanishi confirmed that “This time, there are zombies that retain characteristics from when they were alive.” In the gameplay footage shown, a large…
Publisher Square Enix has confirmed that a new Life is Strange game is in development and will be revealed soon. Announcing a trailer (or stream?) for January 20th, 2026, at 1 p.m. ET, it seems the publisher wants to get ahead of all the rumors and speculation that have hit…
LEGO has officially unveiled its previously teased LEGO Ocarina of Time set — and it’s an absolute beauty. Clocking in at just over 1,000 pieces, this $129 diorama recreates the larger than life final battle from Ocarina of Time, featuring Link, Zelda, and Ganon at the ruins of Ganon’s Castle….
The latest Resident Evil Showcase ended with a pleasant surprise for those obsessed with the iconic soundtracks of Capcom’s flagship horror series. It was revealed that Resident Evil: Symphony of Legacy, an upcoming series of concerts that was announced back in December, will not be limited to Japan – it…
An unexpected brand collaboration was announced during today’s live Resident Evil Showcase, partnering the survival-horror franchise with luxury watch company Hamilton. Hamilton International CEO Francesca Ginocchio revealed two new products, based on the in-game watches worn by Requiem protagonists Leon Kennedy and Grace Ashcroft. “The Khaki Field Auto Chrono [for…
Today’s live Resident Evil Showcase had a pleasant surprise for collectors of official franchise merchandise. Coming this fall, protagonists Leon Kennedy and Grace Ashcroft will each have ⅙ scale figures. The Showcase narrator confirmed that they “can be displayed separately or together as a set,” with each half able to…
The Sonic the Hedgehog franchise turns 35 in 2026, and Sega has announced that it has many plans to celebrate this year. The company opened a new anniversary page on its official website to mark the mighty milestone, and released a trailer highlighting the blue blur’s many adventures to date….
