Out of nowhere, Nintendo has announced that players who complete the entire set of challenges in “DK Challenge” by September 1, 2026, will be eligible to receive a pack of physical cards to commemorate their achievement (and it doesn’t even cost any platinum coins!). Based on the 39 challenges present…
Nintendo has revealed a new set of Animal Crossing keychains, which are available at certain locations in Japan. Announced on X, the set of seven capsule toys include various fruit, a bag of Bells, and a beehive as they appear in the Animal Crossing games. Each toy also has a…
Surprising literally no one, Disney has announced that the Kingdom Hearts franchise is one of its “billion-dollar” franchises in the Disney Games Group portfolio. In a personality-less blog post on its official website discussing how video games are helping shape “Disney’s next chapter,” Square Enix’s wacky Final Fantasy/Disney crossover series…
During the Pokémon GO’s Season of Max Out (Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 to Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024), Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokémon were added to the game. This mechanic is part of Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Pokémon Sword and Shield) where Pokémon transform into “giant” versions of themselves or even new larger…
Square Enix has released a new teaser for Final Fantasy Resonance, the upcoming HD-2D spin-off in the popular RPG series. The video focuses on the Warrior of Light, going over his backstory before showing the character in a full-motion video scene. The narrator from the previous Resonance trailers…
In a statement on its official website, Nintendo has reiterated that tickets to the Nintendo Museum in Kyoto, Japan can only be purchased through official channels. Reportedly, people have been acquiring tickets through resale or third-party means, which is prohibited by the museum rules. As a warning to patrons using…
Grand Theft Auto VI is poised to be the biggest video game of the year, and it will not have a traditional physical edition. Buyers will be able to grab a box with artwork, but it merely contains a code-in-a-box that can only be redeemed once. With the game costing…
You may have seen some rumors that Square Enix was teasing Octopath Traveler III recently courtesy of the wacky game of telephone that is the internet. Sadly, those rumors are way off base, at least according to series producer Tomoya Asano. In a commemorative interview with Dengeki Online, Asano, along…
Raid Battles made the jump from Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Sword and Shield) to Generation IX (Scarlet and Violet). While similar, the big difference this time around is the Terastal phenomenon, where Pokémon’s type can change to one of the 18 different types available in-game. Not to mention, Pokémon will receive…
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…
The trend of the Nintendo Switch helping to push otherwise niche games to mega numbers continues with Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. As part of its Q1 2027 financial report, Nintendo has revealed that the long-anticipated sequel to the quirky 3DS life simulator has moved over eight million copies since…
Nintendo has reaffirmed that its upcoming remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is still on track for a 2026 launch. The company briefly mentioned the Switch 2 exclusive in its latest financial report, giving it a “2026” release date and stating it is “scheduled to be released…
Nintendo is likely over the moon with the sales of the Switch 2 this past quarter. As noted during its Q1 2026 financial report, Nintendo’s followup hybrid device moved an additional 3.82 million units for the first three months of 2026. In total, that brings the console up to 23.68…
