Nintendo’s video game legacy has come a long way since its inception; from the company’s first games in the ‘70s to the worldwide influence it holds now, there’s been a lot lost to time along the way. One of the more memorable relics of the past was the Nintendo Space…
The trend of converting classic and popular Pokémon into life-sized plushes has finally reached its logical conclusion. After years of bringing some of our favorite buddies to life, such as Psyduck, Porygon, and Mew, Japan’s Pokémon Center has given into the memes and created the ultimate life-sized plush: Gardevoir. Every…
Well, this is an article I wasn’t expecting to write today, but I’m sure glad I am! Two icons from the early 2000s collide as Netflix just released the opening credits for their upcoming Devil May Cry animated series—featuring music from none other than Limp Bizkit! Give it a listen/watch…
Do you like strategy? Monochrome? Giant robots? Assuming the answer to all of those questions is “yes” (and it better be), then look no further than Wolfstride, an upcoming mecha RPG from developer OTA IMON Studio and publisher Raw Fury, coming to the Nintendo Switch on May 10th. …
Anybody remember the Pokémon World Tournament in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2? Where all the old Trainers from previous games showed up and you got to fight them? It was dope. It’s not the first or last time the series had battles against past Trainer legends, but it was…
It’s time for everybody’s favorite hot-button topic — sales reports! Specifically in Japan, where the sales chart was topped by Nintendo Switch Sports, selling over 190,000 copies on its debut. While nearly a 50% decrease from Wii Sports Resort’s first week sales (354,000), it’s still a solid performer that we…
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak releases on June 30th, and so you might be wondering if you can just pick up and play it. The short answer is “not quite” — to be able to access Sunbreak’s content, you’ll have to clear the base game’s final boss in the main storyline,…
With its blockier look and cheery expression it’s no surprise Pokémon Legends: Arceus’ Hisuian form of Voltorb has proven popular, and naturally popularity means merchandise when it comes to this franchise. A new plush of Hisuian Voltorb has rolled onto the online Pokémon Center store, retailing for $14.99. It stands…
In recent years the retro indie market has started to move on from the 8-bit and 16-bit eras to fully embrace the 3D nostalgia. This new game from developer A Grumpy Fox and publisher Deck13 Spotlight is a choice example, going all-in with low-poly models, blocky textures, and even having…
Nintendo Switch Sports might be giving some console owners their fill of soccer inspired fun already, but there’s something a little more extreme just around the corner. Mario Strikers: Battle League marks the return of this particular sports spinoff sub-series, bolstering its online side and introducing some new mechanics. …
When you think of iconic duos, what comes to mind? Peanut Butter and jelly? Simon and Garfunkel? What about Pokémon and Build-A-Bear Workshop? That’s right! Build-A-Bear and the Pokémon Company are teaming up once again to bring a fan-favorite Pocket Monster to life with the all-new Grookey Bundle, available now…
If you have extra points to spend, make sure to check out some of My Nintendo’s offerings right now, as cute stationery stationery printables and digital wallpaper themed to Kirby and the Forgotten Land are available! The stationery includes four adorable letter sheet designs and will cost you…
The World Video Game Hall of Fame, part of the National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York, has inducted several classics into its lineup each year since 2015. Every entry so far has been more than deserving, and the 2022 lineup of games is no different: Ms. Pac-Man, Dance…
IMAX is about as grand of a viewing experience you can get, short of a planetarium (which is far more specialized). You’d have to possess a lot of money to be able to play video games on such a big screen (and the resolution would probably be inadequate) but now…
It’s like a conga line of people who want to dump Bobby Kotick into a dunk tank (and hey, I’m right there with them) — the chain of lawsuits against Activision Blizzard continues, with the latest plaintiffs coming from NYC. Specifically the New York City Employees’ Retirement System and pension…
