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…
Mario Kart Tour is about to send players to another real world city, transformed into a track for all your globetrotting needs. Via Twitter, they’ve announced the upcoming Singapore Speedway along with a brand-new driver. Say hello to Vacation Luigi! Now, typically Luigi’s travel plans end up…
Mario Kart 9 is reportedly in active development and will come with a “new twist,” according to Kantan Games consultant Dr. Serkan Toto. In an article from GamesIndustry.biz, Toto says despite Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’s success on the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo plans on bringing a new installment of the racing…
It’s time to hit the links (that’s a golf thing, right?) — Golf Story is the next game to have a Free Trial period for Nintendo Switch Online users… in Japan. From today through January 14th at 6 p.m. JST, those with Japanese NSO accounts will be able to download…
Touken Ranbu Warriors — a Musou collab with the popular browser game starring the human personifications of famous swords — is launching this year, and Koei Tecmo has seen fit to detail the game in a lengthy six minute PV that details both battles and functions at your home base,…
A new year of Nintendo releases is about to begin, and that means more possibilities for Tetris 99 themes! The freemium puzzle game has been rolling out cross promotional customization since its start. Now a new Tetris Maximus Cup (the 28th!) is on the way, featuring sights and sounds from…
After a busy December, Super Rare Games is now ready to kick off 2022 with a new, 4,000 limited physical copy run of another Nintendo Switch game. Earning the 62nd spot in SRG’s collection of physical Switch games is Paper Cult’s Bloodroots. In Bloodroots, the world is your weapon…
For the person who wants to say “I have a high amount of money and taste but also a heightened sense of irony,” this is the fashion item for you — a gold-coated silver Magikarp necklace, costing a cool ¥12,900 (roughly $111), from noted Japanese boutique accessory brand U-Treasure (which…
Is your bank account drained from the holidays? Do you still have the slightest bit of spending money left in your wallet? Well, Nintendo is about to drain you dry, as after the conclusion of their recent holiday sale, they now have a big exciting New Year’s eShop sale with…
Terry is one of Dragon Quest’s most iconic party members, arguably outshining his own game’s hero in terms of recognizability. After debuting in Dragon Quest VI, he went on to star in the first Dragon Quest Monsters, multiple spin-offs, and can even be found referenced as an alt-costume in Super…
Update (1/25/22): An English version of the six minute overview trailer for Pokémon Legends: Arceus has been shared by Nintendo of America. You can watch it here: We’re nearing a new kind of Pokémon journey at the end of the month, and Nintendo’s delivered an extended look…
It’s hard to believe that the last in-person E3 event was in 2019 and that won’t be changing anytime soon. As reported by GamesBeat, the ESA has confirmed that E3 2022 will be an online-only event. On-going COVID-19 concerns are cited as the reason, likely due to the more transmissible…
Despite ongoing semiconductor shortages affecting the manufacturing of Nintendo Switch hardware and other pandemic-related issues delaying a number of games last year, the system seemingly continues to thrive. This is evident in new data gathered by Famitsu and shared with GamesIndustry.biz, which shows that Nintendo shifted 5.3 million Switch units…
