3D collectathon platformers occupy the same lane for me as comfort food or an AC/DC album. They’re reliable, and no matter how much time passes, I can always return to them and feel familiarity. Of course, the best 3D platformers that leave their mark on history end up feeling more…
Hamster Corporation has announced that the classic Namco arcade game Air Combat 22 will be heading to its Arcade Archives series for modern platforms. As the sequel to the industry defining Air Combat, Air Combat 22 expanded the gameplay by allowing players to select different aircraft to carry out their…
Limited Run Games is back with a brand-new lineup of merchandise based on a classic Sega title. To honor the 25th anniversary of Jet Set Radio, you can now get a whole slew of shirts, plushes, trading cards, and keychains to show your love for Beat and the crew. While…
Kicking off 2021, Pokémon Sword & Shield’s Max Raid Battles will be focusing on Normal- and Dragon-type Pokémon throughout January. Even better, it’s the perfect time to hunt for Gigantamax Snorlax and Gigantamax Duraludon. Before you go hunting for these gigantic Pokémon, make sure you’re game is up to date…
For the Fire Emblem faithful, here’s some merch you might want to take notice of – Nintendo is releasing some Three Houses merch in late March in Japan, so you might wanna give these items an eyeball. First, are clear pouches styled based on the game’s four houses: Black Eagles,…
Several video game publishers and developers have celebrated the start of 2021 so far, but it’s worth paying special attention to this new piece of Sonic the Hedgehog artwork focusing on the “Classic” variations of the characters. Illustrated by Nathalie Fourdraine, who has provided plenty of Sonic illustrations over the…
Plenty of New Year well-wishes and artwork are pouring in from our favorite games and developers. Among them is a cute little something from Isabelle and company from Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Our favorite island employee has gathered with some villagers to make an Animal Crossing zodiac! Though…
We just crowned Hades our Game of the Year for 2020, but how’s this for a prize? Redditor canhazreddit has shared a custom arcade cabinet for Supergiant’s lauded roguelike. Featuring art and characters from Hades on a cab housing a PC, it’s a simple but no less impressive…
It’s customary at this point for game developers to wish a happy new years, but Square Enix tends to pull out all the stops with new artwork. 2021 is no different, with two new pieces being commissioned for the occasion alongside a handful of messages from key members of staff….
Looking back over the last 12 months, 2020 has… certainly not been what anyone expected. Sure, we all had a calendar filled with events, video game release dates, the opening of Super Nintendo World in Japan, birthdays, holidays, and more. Then the world was turned upside down due to a…
As we say goodbye to 2020, it’s time to wish everyone a Happy New Year (and a very “please be better than 2020” Happy 2021!). An unwritten tradition of sorts, check out the following New Year greetings and wishes from a variety of video game companies, including extra special wishes…
Everyone likes comfy clothes to chill out at home after a long day of, well, working at home. If you’re a fan of Animal Crossing then Gelato Pique, a luxury loungewear maker, has you covered with its Animal Crossing: New Horizons-based collection, and is now accepting entries for the line’s…
One of the new rides from Super Nintendo World in Japan is Yoshi’s Adventure, an omnimover ride described as the following: “Hang on to Yoshi as you search for Captain Toad on a treasure hunt! Use the Captain’s map to find 3 mysterious eggs! Get a spectacular view of the…
Running full speed towards 2021, this week’s Super Mario Bros. 35 Special Battle! will have you celebrating the end of 2020 and looking ahead into 2021. Of course, this all depends on your timezone, but the idea of ringing in the New Year via Super Mario Bros. 35? Sounds like…
Business isn’t slowing down at your local Pokémon Café in the puzzle-matching game Pokémon Café Mix. With a constant stream of customers, a plethora of orders and dishes is one way to celebrate the end of 2020. Another way is to invite some familiar faces back for another round of…
