Despite the success Nintendo has been having with the Switch 2, there are a ton of avenues where it seems to be backsliding into corporate overreach this generation. One such is a line in its EULA that gives Nintendo the freedom to brick your Switch 2 console if the company…
Can you believe that the N64 classic Perfect Dark is 25 years old? It actually turned that on May 22, 2025, but now is as good a time as any to remember the impact it had for not only Nintendo, but its developer Rare. The game shifted Nintendo’s image from…
In its quest to become the worst company in America, Microsoft has announced a new round of layoffs for the company today. In a memo sent out to the press as if it’s a time to celebrate, Microsoft revealed it will be laying off around 9,100 employees with the majority…
As we quickly approach June, various online game shows that have stepped up to fill the void created by the hole left by E3 2020’s cancellation. While some are already active, others like Guerrilla Collective are psyching up fans by releasing the names of more game companies involved in their…
Creator of the John Wick series, Derek Kolstad, isn’t done with writing scripts for film/TV adaptations of video games. With a screenplay for Just Cause announced and a TV Series in the works based on Hitman, Kolstad is already working on two more pitches. Thanks to a recent interview conducted…
Among Animal Crossing’s passionate fanbase is a desire for cutesy merchandise showing off their favorite characters. Yet, when you have a game series that has over 400 characters, it’s likely that not every animal will get the spotlight. With Animal Crossing: New Horizons adding brand new characters to the franchise,…
Have you, or someone you know, had a hard time trying to purchase a new Nintendo Switch console over the past few weeks? There may be many factors at play, but one reason in particular may be due to the search phrase ‘Buy Nintendo’ spiking in usage some 890% over…
Capcom is the latest company to share its fiscal year results, but it’s when the company looked forward that we got some intriguing tidbits of information. In the accompanying presentation, Capcom reveals that it aims “to release multiple major titles” before March 31, 2021; the end of the new fiscal…
While things have been quiet for North America, Japan and the UK have both seen Animal Crossing amiibo cards make a comeback. Presumed to have been leftover stock of Series 1, 2, 3, 4, and Welcome amiibo cards; these orders came and went for the most part. While it certainly…
Over the past week there have been scattered reports of security breaches with Nintendo’s accounts, and now the company has officially confirmed that the incidents indeed took place. Via Nintendo of Japan’s new support page, it’s confirmed that around 160,000 accounts were affected by the breach, which is said to…
Reported by Japanese Nintendo, the Joy-Con family is getting downsized. According to Japan’s Nintendo site, the accessories page lists that the Gray, Red, and Neon Yellow Joy-Con have ended production (“生産終了”). This might be due to a variety of factors — transferring production to new Joy-Con designs, possibly the demand…
It’s that time of year once again. Wonder Festival, a celebration of all things toys is going on once again, and loads of new gaming related merch has been unveiled. Marina and Pearl figma Good Smile and Max Factory have confirmed that figma of Marina and Pearl are in development….
The PlayStation brand may be celebrating its 25th anniversary (and we wish them and all their fans well), but it looks like Nintendo decided to crash their party a bit in Japan. As of last weekend, the Nintendo Switch has surpassed lifetime sales of the PlayStation 3 console in their…
The Pokémon Center is no stranger to collaborations. We’ve seen a wide array of goods come out of partnerships with designers, artists, and large companies over the years, and this newest collection is bringing something a little extra special to the table. Teaming up with “HARIO Lampwork Factory” — a…
Alcremie, the sentient stack of whipped cream cuteness, was revealed fairly early on in Pokémon Sword and Shield’s pre-release period. Later on, we caught a glimpse of it with different decor and coloration, and now with the games out in the wild, we know just how to get the Alcremie…
