Kicking off today’s Xbox Showcase stream was the announcement of one of the worst kept secrets in gaming: an Xbox handheld. After months of speculation and leaks, Microsoft has finally confirmed what we all thought was happening: Microsoft is partnering with Asus to create a variant of its ROG Ally…
Over the course of the past couple years or so, the Super Mario Bros. series has seen quite a bit of change. When Charles Martinet stepped down from his role as the voice of Mario, that took many fans by surprise. That wouldn’t be the last of the well-known Mario…
Last November, we ran an op/ed speculating about the performance improvements the Nintendo Switch 2 could bring to the vast library of Switch 1 games. While some have gotten native ports or Switch 2-specific updates, it would be impossible for Nintendo and every other publisher to update all 5,987 games…
About a year ago the Hobonichi Mother Project was barely stirring, with calls for manga artists followed by the announcement proper leading to a steady roll out of products and celebrations. One of the most notable was Pollyanna, a tribute book full of illustrations and memories from those eventually recruited…
Monster Hunter Rise co-starred in Monday’s Monster Hunter Digital Event, but for yesterday’s follow up it got the full focus from Capcom. Over twenty minutes of footage was shared, covering multiple topics that are brand new to the Switch game. If you want the purest gameplay, I suggest scrolling down…
It’s-a time to celebrate the Mushroom Kingdom’s biggest All-Star! Mar10 Day has become a fun, annual tradition for the character and that of course extends to a certain mobile game with his name in the title. Mario Kart Tour is revving up for its newest bi-weekly theme, and it’s none…
Japanese luxury fashion house Samantha Thavasa is back at it again with another video game focused collab this year. Ahead of Monster Hunter Rise’s release, Capcom and the Samantha Thavasa Group have announced that they’ll be producing a variety of wallets and bags based off/inspired by some of the creatures…
Over the last few years, toy company Re-Ment has continued to work with The Pokémon Company and HAL Laboratory to bring both the Pokémon world and Dreamland to life through various blind box figure sets. While their releases may be quite some time off from now, the company has issued…
As the hunt for delicious and fashionable monsters surrounding Kamura Village kicks off this March 26th, the Capcom Cafe is preparing for the launch of Monster Hunter Rise by readying collaboration merchandise that will be exclusively sold at the establishment for a limited-time. From pens, clear files, and keychains to…
Get ready Trainers, an Incense Day event is on the way in a few days, on March 14th! The festivities will feature the likes of Beldum who will be attracted to those who use Incense. Evolving the Steel- and Psychic-type ‘mon into Metang, and then to Metagross, will score you…
How many times will we have to shout “mama mia” before the end of the month arrives? As March 31st rapidly approaches, it seems the plumber brothers can not catch a break from their products being revoked off retail and digital shelves. Just when we all thought video game entries…
Yesterday saw one of Bowser’s Airships fly in from the horizon, but today’s Super Mario reveal from Jakks Pacific is a little more down to earth. Coming from the recently (re)released Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury, it’s a trio of feline friends ready to join your collection. …
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl will present you with a tough choice right out the gate – or out the case, as it were. Even Turtwig and Chimchar fans know that in Sinnoh there’s a little favoritism towards a proud little penguin, no doubt due to its omnipresence in…
UPDATE: Funimation has confirmed that rather than being a straight adaptation of the games, it will be a “new story that has never been told before with unique characters from the ‘Kiseki’ series.” A new game is also in development based on the anime, though it’s not confirmed if it…
Welcome to the Nintendo Wiretap! Today we’re discussing some awesome new merch: Bowser’s Airship Playset from Jakks Pacific and three new Monster Hunter Stories 2 amiibo. Check it out! Read our written articles on the topics here: New Monster Hunter Stories 2 amiibo announced Bowser’s Airship Playset announced…
