The start of 2025 has seen more Switch 2 leaks than the last couple of months combined. After a new patent mentioned upscaling technology for Nintendo’s upcoming device and a leak of the Switch 2 Joy-Con showed an optical sensor on the controller, this latest photo dump shows us a…
Originally published by Sega, Bayonetta is a dynamic action game centered around the pompous Umbra Witch of the same name. Nintendo would end up picking up the cancelled sequel and releasing Bayonetta 2 as a Wii U exclusive. From there, the series would become an integral member of the vast…
Over the weekend, some leaked images of supposedly official Switch 2 Joy-Con were shared on social media. While the physical description matches most of the rumors we’ve been hearing, there was one addition: an optical sensor. With the Switch 2 Joy-Con reportedly having magnetic connectivity with the main device, this…
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Ready to catch the next Eevee in the set, Trainers? Over the last few months, The Pokémon Company and Funko have released a different Eeveelution part of a connecting set called “An Afternoon With Eevee & Friends” on a monthly basis. Together these figures create a large diorama containing every…
Though they’re not available yet here in America, the Super Mario 35th Anniversary Splatoon 2 keychains have made their way to squid kids’ hands in Japan. These special promo items made to commemorate the upcoming Super Mario Power-Up Splatfest will be available via My Nintendo and their designs have been…
Surprise! Previously, we reported that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s four champions were receiving amiibo reprints according to Nintendo of America’s CPSIA site. Throw in the fact that Nintendo Official UK Store was taking pre-orders for nearly the entire Legend of Zelda amiibo line too, and we…
Five years is a long time for any indie game, let alone one as inspired and unique as Undertale. In honor of this milestone, creator Toby Fox has announced that in partnership with 8-4, Fangamer, and Music Engine, Undertale will be streaming a free 5th Anniversary orchestral concert next week….
Nintendo’s surprise announcement of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity may have left The Legend of Zelda fandom breathless for a moment. Now after having a proper fan freakout, we’ve collected the game’s trailer, official in-game images, illustrations, and more in one convenient post! Check out the greatness that awaits for…
Well, this came out of nowhere! Nintendo has announced a new Hyrule Warriors game developed by Koei Tecmo — the same developers as the original Hyrule Warriors and its subsequent ports to Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo Switch. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is set to tell the story of what…
Pokémon Sword & Shield added many new Pokémon and characters, but none are as equally mystifying and terrifying as Ball Guy. Though they may not reach Imakuni? levels of intrigue, this self appointed Galar League “mascot” has a habit of appearing everywhere while gifting Poké Balls with gusto. There are…
While Puyo themselves would be the most recognizable, the Puyo Puyo series’ true mascot would be a little yellow fellow by the name of Carbuncle. These days Carby pals around with main character Arle, but if you’re in Japan you may be able to get in on some of that…
Koei Tecmo’s brutal 3D Ninja Gaiden Trilogy could be heading to Switch, if a new listing by Hong Kong distributor Game Source Entertainment is anything to go by. The collection, which will supposedly include Ninja Gaiden Sigma, Sigma 2, and 3: Razor’s Edge, has been pulled from the site but…
For a collection that sees Mario conquer a galaxy, it’s fitting that he is once again taking over the world. Mere days after its reveal, Super Mario 3D All-Stars is already the second bestselling game of the year on Amazon. In Amazon’s “Best Sellers of 2020,” the platforming collection has…
The latest Pokémon mini Nanoblock set, featuring popular Fire-type monsters from the franchise, is now available to pre-order from Amazon Japan with units being shipped out on September 12th. Announced last month, the full box set features buildable versions of Charmander, Charizard, Fennekin, Cyndaquil, Chimchar, and Tepig. Each were only…
