From humble beginnings to a global empire, the Pokémon franchise has gone so far over the years. Yet despite the size of the throne the series sits on today, The Pokémon Company always makes time to celebrate the steps it took to get there. The amount of merchandise available seems…
In a bit of exciting news to brighten your day, legendary creator Shigeru Miyamoto has turned 72 years old today. While it technically hasn’t happened in the US just yet as his birthday is November 16th, 2024, it is the 16th over in Japan. For nearly 50 years now, Miyamoto…
Welcome to Part 4 of Our Deep Dive into the History of Amiibo! In today’s installment, we’re exploring the amiibo releases of 2016—a year that saw the introduction of new franchises, an influx of collectible cards, and some highly sought-after Japan-exclusive releases! Raise Your Shovels! The first amiibo release of…
After over six years of Joy-Con drift quashing the fun and wallets of many a humble Switch player, Nintendo may have finally found a solution. A patent for a new Nintendo controller recently published by the US Patent Office proposes “a resistance section using a magnetorheological fluid whose viscosity changes…
Strap in, folks! Nintendo of America has confirmed that the next Nintendo Direct arrives tomorrow, September 14th, at 7 a.m. PT | 9 a.m. CT | 10 a.m. ET! Tune in on Sept. 14 at 7 a.m. PT for a #NintendoDirect livestream featuring roughly 40 minutes of information focused…
There’s just a few short weeks until Sonic fans can experience the Final Horizon update for Sonic Frontiers which is set to bring in three more playable characters and even more story content, all for free. A new animated prelude has been released setting up the tone and story of…
Update (10/6/23): Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless has landed on Switch this week in both North America and Europe. Make sure to check out the launch trailer! Brutal warrior Fuji and fan-girl Pirilika must form an unlikely alliance to free Hinomoto from the tyrannical rule! Experience a…
I know what you’re thinking – we’re a Nintendo-focused site. However, what Apple just unveiled today could potentially reshape the mobile gaming landscape for years to come. In an unexpected twist during the iPhone 15 Pro announcement, Apple dedicated a segment to gaming on their device. This was made possible…
Kirby lights up all our lives with his adorable little smile, but perhaps you’d like him to light up your room more literally. Well, this new book light’s got you covered, featuring a 8.8 x 11.5 x 14.8cm LED Kirby that lights up a room. And that monochrome hue is…
Do you love Picross? Who doesn’t? And if you missed any of the 3DS’ extensive catalog of Picross e titles, you’re in luck – the just-announced Picross S+ compiles all nine of them on the Switch! Sorta. The base game contains the puzzles from Picross e for $4.99, and the…
Maybe you kids these days are too young to remember the experience of strolling Blockbuster video isles, gazing at dozens of VHS tapes with the same box that you’d have to squint at the title to see what it actually was. Well, old fogeys like me remember! (Disclaimer: I am…
The latest whisper in the “Switch 2” rumor mill has come through – this one being that Nintendo demonstrated the power of their followup console at Gamescom with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild running on it at 4k 60fps. While we have a more substantial Eurogamer report…
The Pokémon franchise pops up in plenty of real-world places – after all there are literally hundreds of Pokémon-themed manhole covers across Japan – but even still, this latest collaboration might come across as a little odd. The Pokémon Company has announced that it will be partnering with Amsterdam’s Van…
Next week another Square Enix RPG will be added to the ever-expanding Theatrhythm Final Bar Line as DLC – the critically acclaimed Xenogears! Three songs will be arriving in the game, which you can check out below: Awakening Blazing Knights Soaring Suit up, soldier! The Xenogears Pack launches for…
Detective Pikachu is coming back in Detective Pikachu Returns, bringing sleuthing to the Nintendo Switch for the first time. And in customary fashion The Pokémon Company is laying low, letting the game stand on its own as an art piece… just kidding! They’re merchandising the coffee-loving mouse mascot like no…
