With how popular Shantae has become over the years, it’s surprising to learn that one of the games in the series was actually cancelled over 20 years ago. Despite that, Wayforward didn’t give up and would revive the project many years later to create a long-lost interquel for the series….
While home consoles are a widespread and ubiquitous part of the greater video game industry now, it hasn’t always been that way. Video game consoles have their origins from arcade machines, and the transition they made to end up in people’s living rooms was thanks in large part to systems…
As part of today’s financial report for Nintendo, company president Shuntaro Furukawa noted that Nintendo will be considering a price adjustment to the Switch 2 depending on how the situation of President Trump’s tariffs evolves in the coming months. With nobody sure of what the impact will be when Trump’s…
Want to feel thematically appropriate with the red plumber’s 35th anniversary or just in need of a stylish new background? For those of you who find the shiny branded artwork that Super Mario 3D All-Stars utilizes mesmerizing, you can now grab two different wallpaper sets from the My Nintendo store…
Pikachu’s latest game-face counterpart is hitting his adorable sweet line of treats very soon! To all Pokémon Trainers living in Japan who enjoy Pikachu Sweets, the dessert component of the Pokémon Café, you can look forward to the evolution pocket monster joining the delectable refreshables lineup. Starting October 2nd, Eevee-themed…
Calling all Super Mario Bros. fans! The time is now to see if you’ve completed enough My Nintendo missions to redeem the coveted Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary Pin Set #1. Available while supplies last, you’ll want to check if you’ve completed five missions, including purchasing and registering Super Mario…
Game Freak, the primary developer of the Pokémon game series, has officially trademarked a new name in China. Formerly known as “遊戲富利克” (which is close to “Game Freak” in English), the company has changed its name to “遊戲狂想家” (“Game Maniac”) according to a Weibo post by NS News Flash. The…
The cross-promotion you didn’t think would happen is becoming a reality – Pokémon and the world of Pairs Fashion Week. Thanks to a collaboration between The Pokémon Company and luxury designer brand Longchamp Paris, a line of Pokémon-themed handbags is coming soon. Ahead of the collection’s North American announcement (Nylon…
Two years of taps, swipes, and hoarding Wyrmite later and Dragalia Lost is set to celebrate its birthday once again. A special Dragalia Digest broadcast has been announced to explain the game’s 2nd Anniversary plans. A new Dragalia Digest will air around Sept. 24, 8 PM PT! We’re bringing you…
While we all welcomed and celebrated the return of Mario’s finest moments last week, we also had to bid farewell to another of Nintendo’s greatest successes. After nine years of service, production has ended for the Nintendo 3DS. Nintendo has now issued an official statement on the matter to GamesIndustry.biz….
Well, this is quite the unexpected studio acquisition. Microsoft has played its biggest card yet when it comes to its next gen plans, announcing that it has acquired ZeniMax Media and by proxy Bethesda for $7.5 billion. The publisher behind Doom, Fallout, and the Elder Scrolls has been on Xbox…
Trainers who are fans of cream and earthy flavored treats from the Galar region will love this upcoming combo. Pokémon Centers in Japan will be receiving new specialty fall-themed items based on Pokémon Sword and Shield in just a little over two weeks. The cream pocket monster Alcremie will finally…
Excited to cause mayhem in the quiet civilian slapstick neighborhood with a sibling or friend? Perhaps the title should be Untitled Geese now that more than one goose is about to be loose. Next week Untitled Goose Game will be receiving a new update that will include the highly anticipated…
Days after being announced on Funko’s official social media pages, New York Comic-Con’s Flocked Growlithe and Angry (or Grumpy, if you prefer) Pikachu Funko POP! figures have retailers to call home. Dropping during Funko’s Virtual Convention for NYCC next month, fan account PokéPOP is reporting the following thanks to their…
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