As Deadline reported this morning, Australian actor Uli Latukefu has been cast as Ganondorf in the upcoming live-action The Legend of Zelda film. A relative newcomer to the scene, Latukefu’s first film role was as Cole in Alien: Covenant. He has been steadily employed since, sticking mostly to TV shows,…
As well as raking in huge profits at the box office, Nintendo has explained that its movies are breaking down barriers to allow for an expanded audience. In Nintendo’s latest financial report, the company stated that releases such as The Super Mario Galaxy Movie can allow people without any gaming…
The Japanese Ministry has once again called on the Trump administration to stop using franchises such as Mario, Pokémon, and Naruto in its social media posts. According to a report by Japanese publication Mainichi Shimbun (via IGN), Japanese officials put forth at least two more requests to the US government…
Square Enix announced this morning that its hit throwback RPGs Octopath Traveler 1 and 2 will soon be receiving Nintendo Switch 2 Edition’s. Packing the same type of upgrades we’ve seen in the past, i.e. resolution bumps and improved performance, the duology is set to hit Nintendo’s new platform on…
As part of Kinda Funny’s deep dive interview podcast earlier this week, Spyro: A Realm Beyond developer Toys for Bob spoke about its vision for Spyro, how it is handling gameplay mechanics for the new installment, and the development history for A Realm Beyond since finishing work on Crash Bandicoot…
Square Enix has released a new update for The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales that addresses one of the biggest issues players have had with it since launch: how incessantly annoying the fairy companion character can be. As part of the new version 1.1.0 update, you can now completely…
Nintendo Japan has released two new commercials for the upcoming single-player spinoff Splatoon Raiders. Both videos are 30 seconds long. The first is titled “Action Edition” and features the game’s frantic ink-spreading, Salmonid-splatting gameplay. The second, the “World Setting Edition,” focuses more on the various environments across the island setting….
A partnership between popular mobile game Pokémon GO and fast food chain McDonald’s has been announced. The reveal was made from the official Pokémon GO X account, though information on what the event will entail or when it will take place has yet to be disclosed. The post (via machine…
Nearly two months after its debut, Nintendo has finally uploaded a demo for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book to the eShop. Playable exclusively on Switch 2, the demo will give you a sampling of Yoshi’s latest adventure that includes the first chapter of the game. If you like what you…
On social media this morning, Capcom announced that a new collaboration with Universal Studios Japan will see the theme park hosting a time-limited Resident Evil Requiem attraction called “The Dive.” Set to run between September 11th, 2026, until December 27th, 2026, the attraction will be a part of USJ’s “Halloween…
It’s hard to believe that ten years have passed since Pokemon GO was originally released! The game became a phenomenon upon release, with old and new fans spending the summer collecting the original 151 Pokémon. People were encouraged to go outdoors and connect with one another to obtain all available…
Gaming merchandise retailer Fangamer has introduced a new Klonoa plush to its store, with a design based on the character’s original PlayStation outing. A piece of official Klonoa: Door to Phantomile merchandise, the $39 Klonoa Plush is available to pre-order now, with shipping starting in the first quarter of 2027….
Developer Toys for Bob has made quite a name for itself over the last decade. Having reworked the original Spyro the Dragon trilogy and created a successful new entry to the Crash Bandicoot series, the team knows what makes retro 3D platformers work. While the studio is currently in the…
Universal Studios has announced that Resident Evil will be taking over its Las Vegas-based Horror Unleashed attraction starting this week. From July 9th through August 30th, the Resident Evil Takeover will introduce a new interactive horror experience, with guests venturing through six zones themed around the legendary game franchise. It…
If you’re one of the lucky few who will be attending San Diego Comic-Con this year, which takes place between July 23rd-26th, 2026, you’ll have the opportunity to sample Nintendo Switch Sports Resort ahead of anyone else. Nintendo has revealed that its upcoming sports game sequel will have its first…
