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    In the only bit of Conker’s Bad Fur Day news you’ll hear for the next decade, First 4 Figures has announced that it will soon be selling a statue that recreates the original N64 box art for the title. Dubbed the “Game Cover” statue, a small preview video on the…

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    October 1st, 2025

  • Ubisoft and Tencent form Vantage Studios, a new subsidiary focused on development of Far Cry, Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six

    After announcing a partnership between Ubisoft and Tencent earlier this year, both companies have now revealed the name of the new joint studio that will be handling Far Cry, Assassin’s Creed, and Rainbow Six in the future: Vantage Studios. Composed of roughly 2,300 employees across different branches of Ubisoft, the…

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    October 1st, 2025

  • Historic Namco arcade game Gee Bee is getting an Arcade Archives release soon

    In a rather incredible bit of video game preservation, Namco’s first ever video game Gee Bee will soon be getting an Arcade Archives release across all platforms. The first ever re-release for the game since its 1978 debut, Gee Bee was designed by Pac-Man creator Toru Iwatani after the company…

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February 17th, 2020

Amazon Japan getting in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons spirit

Author: Caleb Mina
Categories: News, Merchandise, Switch

Hopefully, you’re not too fatigued of all things Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and if you needed another reason to pre-order the game, Amazon Japan has you covered: the retailer revealed three new bundles with some new goodies included.  Each bundle comes packaged with the game itself and a cute lunchbox….

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February 17th, 2020

New goods at Japan Pokémon Center celebrate grand opening of Mega Tokyo store

Author: Lauren Ganos
Categories: News, Merchandise

Sometimes it feels like a new Pokémon Center store is opening every month over in Japan, making us all envy those who live in the region — and that feeling is growing stronger as we get word of yet another location! The grand opening of Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo will…

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February 17th, 2020

Redditor shares images of O’Hare International Airport’s Nintendo Switch Lounge

Author: Tom Brown
Categories: News, Switch

Last week, Nintendo of America announced that it would be bringing a Nintendo Switch lounge to airports across the United States. If you’ve been curious what the experience looks like, Redditor BlackShadow10020 has you covered, sharing several images of the pop-up event. Check out a few below: They also shared…

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February 17th, 2020

Atlus tells fans to ‘keep telling us’ they want Persona 5 on Nintendo Switch

Author: Daniel Dell-Cornejo
Categories: Switch, News

Although a port of Persona 5 on the Nintendo Switch may seem like a long-lost dream at this point, developer Atlus wants fans to know that hope isn’t dead yet: Persona 5 on Switch may happen at some point if fans fight hard enough. At a Persona 5 Royal event…

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February 17th, 2020

Review: Animal Crossing: New Horizons Enhanced Wireless Controller by PowerA

Author: Jason Ganos
Categories: Videos, Switch

We’ve gone hands-on with a new controller from PowerA! Check out how this Animal Crossing themed wireless controller looks up close. And if you’re a fan of K.K. Slider, you’ll really love this design!     This product has been provided for review by PowerA. Find PowerA here: Twitter Facebook…

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February 17th, 2020

Clear files are newest pre-order bonuses for Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Author: Lauren Ganos
Categories: News, Merchandise, Switch

Yet another pre-order bonus for Animal Crossing: New Horizons has been announced! The anime retailer Animate revealed that those who pre-purchase the game from them will receive three gorgeously themed A5 clear files featuring beloved characters like Isabelle, Timmy & Tommy Nook, Tom Nook, and more! You can view the…

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February 17th, 2020

Bloomberg: Coronavirus expected to cause Switch shortages in North America & Europe from April

Author: Tom Brown
Categories: News, Switch

Earlier this month we covered reports that the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus throughout China would affect Nintendo Switch shipments to Japan and other Asian markets, due to the majority of components being produced in the region. Production for North America and Europe had mostly shifted to Vietnam in 2019,…

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February 17th, 2020

Catherine: Full Body and XCOM 2 rated for Switch in South Korea

Author: Tom Brown
Categories: News, Switch

Yet again two more Switch games may been leaked by the South Korean ratings board. Following in the footsteps of Fortnite and Puyo Puyo eSports, ports of Catherine: Full Body and an XCOM 2 Collection have similarly popped up on the official ratings board website. Catherine: Full Body is an…

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February 16th, 2020

Sonic the Hedgehog breaks record set by Detective Pikachu, earns $57 million domestically

Author: Bryan Finch
Categories: Merchandise, News

Sonic the Hedgehog has earned $57 million domestically in its three-day opening, with a projected four-day gross of a whopping $68 million due to President’s Day. We reported on the huge Thursday opening for the Sonic the Hedgehog movie, when it was predicted the movie would go on to earn…

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February 16th, 2020

The Nintendo WireCast #19. Calm Before the Storm

Author: Amiibo Jason
Categories: News

Welcome to the Nintendo WireCast! On today’s episode, Hero TJ and Amiibo Jason discuss the Nintendo news drought, talk Animal Crossing cloud saves, and much more!

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February 14th, 2020

Untitled Goose Game wins D.I.C.E. Awards’ Game of the Year

Author: Ricky Berg
Categories: News, Switch

All shall honk in awe at Untitled Goose Game, the indie toybox of a game that cannot be contained. Last night at the annual D.I.C.E. Awards, House House won big taking not only Outstanding Achievement for an Independent Game, but also the overall Game of the Year award.    And…

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February 14th, 2020

Professor Oak & Mew available to all as Pokémon Masters log-in bonus

Author: Ricky Berg
Categories: Mobile, News

After a tease of the most prolific of Pokémon Professors coming to the game, the original Oak is now available for all players in Pokémon Masters. Not only is Professor Oak a free log-in bonus until March 15th (meaning no luck involved with adding him to your trainers), but he’s…

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