First 4 Figures, the premiere video game statue manufacturer, has announced a brand new “We <3 Kirby” statue for pre-order on its website. Featuring the pink puffball standing on a pedestal and holding a heart with the words We <3 Kirby, it’s a nice little figurine that would look great…
When looking at the Super Mario franchise from a modern lens, one of the most distinct aspects is the parallel existence of both traditional 2D entries alongside the more open 3D iterations. This side-by-side formula didn’t always exist, though; the jump to 3D would need a bit over a decade…
Any Sonic the Hedgehog film that included Shadow and didn’t have Crush 40’s “Live and Learn” would have been a monumental misfire. While that’s not the key to the film’s massive success this weekend (it managed to topple Mufasa: The Lion King with ease), even director Jeff Fowler understands how…
A little over a month ago, it was announced that the Pokémon TCG would be having a Pokémon GO expansion set in the summer. Well, we finally have details on that front — while no cards have been detailed, we have a release date of July 1st for the first…
Sanei knows how to get me excited for a plush. They’ve brought the likes of Kirby, Animal Crossing, and more to life in adorable ways. Next up though are some new additions to their Fire Emblem line, specifically a sextet from Three Houses! Both Byleths, Edelgard, Dimitri, Claude,…
This announcement may tousle your bones: Nendoroids for Papyrus and Sans from Undertale are up for pre-order. Papyrus, the spaghetti-cooking, hardworking, pun-loathing little brother, comes complete with thick eyebrows and the Starman symbol on his lapel. Sans, the joke-cracking, lazy bones, pun-master older brother whom the internet definitely treats very…
It’s time once again for the monthly sales report, and the numbers don’t lie: people are still buying video games. Indeed, whether it was the new smash hit Elden Ring or the same cadre of titles you see on the bestseller list every month, it appears nothing will stop the…
If you’ve been on the fence regarding the Final Fantasy-themed racer Chocobo GP, you can now download a “Lite” version through the Nintendo Switch eShop. This version of the game features fewer characters and modes to pick from, though it’s possible to play the main Chocobo GP mode and have…
Today, Bandai Namco and CyberConnect2’s four part RPG saga .hack//G.U. Last Recode has finally arrived on a Nintendo platform with a Switch release. The game, which originally released in parts on the PlayStation 2 before being ported to the PlayStation 4 a few years ago, takes place in a faux-MMO…
The theme park business has had a tumultuous time during the pandemic, but surprisingly few parks have utilized the time to expand, even if some (lookin’ at you Disney) have overhauled other aspects. In this sense, Universal Studios Hollywood is a rarity, as construction on its Super Nintendo World expansion…
Gamescom, the largest video game convention in Germany and all of Europe, has been an online-exclusive event for the last couple years due to the worldwide pandemic. Now, the event is returning to an in-person event this August 24th through 28th in Cologne — while still retaining certain functions online,…
While Nintendo was riding high as the second-best publisher on Metacritic’s 2017 list of game publisher rankings, the company has steadily been falling down the list over the years since. It dropped to fourth place in 2018 and 2019, ninth in 2020, and now sits at 14th in the 2021…
The Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, and while the sociopolitical situation is far too complex to sum up here (and you should not be relying on a Nintendo news website for this kind of information), the growing economic sanctions upon Russia are clearly having immense international effect beyond merely raising…
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is set to be a sprawling epic spanning nine movies worth of content, so it’s no surprise the game will feature a sizeable amount of planets to explore. This latest trailer focuses on the scope of the game, showcasing the pretty locales, some behind-the-scenes…
It’s official. After yesterday’s Instagram leak, the good folks at Lego and Nintendo have finally unveiled the latest additions to the Super Mario collection. That’s right! Princess Peach is officially getting added as an interactive Mega Figure along side six additional playsets, including Peach’s iconic castle. All of the sets…
