It’s hard to fathom it now, but 25 years ago, nobody expected Super Smash Bros. to become a phenomenon. Released towards the end of the N64’s lifecycle, Smash seemed like a fun enough idea that would come and go without much fuss. I don’t recall ever having debates with my…
Birthdays can mean a lot of things for people – time with friends or family, treating yourself to something special, or just disconnecting from responsibilities. For Kirby it means cake, cake, and more cake. カービィさん、お誕生日おめでとうございます！今日はわれわれワドルディレポート隊が、カービィさんのためにケーキをご用意しました♪さぁ、カービィさん！みなさんへコメントをお願いします…って、わわわっ！？食べるのはまだ早いですよ～っ！！#カービィのハッピーバースデー pic.twitter.com/mVy2QldNbg — 星のカービィ (@Kirby_JP) April 26, 2024 Yes, April 27th marks Kirby’s 32nd birthday and…
LEGO and Animal Crossing is a match made in heaven, but there was one curious omission from the line when it launched earlier this year: K.K. Slider. How could one of the most iconic characters of modern gaming not be included alongside villagers like Julian and Bunnie? Who even are…
It was quite a shock today to learn that there’s a company called Cakeworthy that doesn’t actually sell cakes. While its services may not be able to satisfy my sweet tooth, the nostalgia-focused fashion label does offer a great range of fandom-themed apparel, featuring clothing designs of Disney, Star Wars,…
This year’s 25th anniversary bash for Pokémon has been filled with exciting announcements, a plethora of merchandise featuring the 25th anniversary logo, and has inspired fans worldwide to create even more fanworks. Of course, there have been a few hiccups along the way – the demand for Pokémon goods (specifically…
From Taito’s Darius Cozmic Revelation compilation, G-Darius HD is getting an update later this year. Announced during today’s Square Enix Presents, the developers (M2’s Naoki Horii and Yukiko Karashima), the once arcade exclusive G-Darius Ver.2 will be added (standard and HD options too)! G Darius Ver.2 Changes (Arcade version) Beginner…
Geoff Keighly is no stranger to summer gaming conventions, having hosted multiple E3 showcases over the years, as well as creating Summer Game Fest last year. On top of his usual duties as coordinator of the Summer Game Fest and The Game Awards, Geoff has announced today via Twitter that…
An enhanced version of the hit mobile title, Hatsune Miku Logic Paint S is now available on Nintendo Switch via the eShop. It’s a picross game featuring many Vocaloid characters and songs, with the Switch version boasting over 350 nonogram puzzles, which also include large 20×20 maps. 【🎉本日発売🎉】 新しくなった「ミクロジ」でミクたちと遊ぼう🎵…
Last year, film director Julian Terry got creative during the quarantine with his short film Don’t Peek, which debuted in October 2020. The film depicts a young woman playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons late at night on her undocked Nintendo Switch, when she suddenly notices that her in-game actions are…
Today’s Square Enix Presents brought a fresh look at Balan Wonderworld, their upcoming 3D platformer full of charm and character. Featuring multiple costumes and abilities, two player co-op, and plenty of troubled souls to help on its musical adventure. Balan Wonderworld will release later this month on March…
Square Enix is hosting a livestream presentation of updates and announcements today, March 18th! While the focus appears to be on the company’s western studios, with a specific focus on the likes of The Avengers and Outriders, we already know the Switch-bound Balan Wonderworld will be part of the show….
Sonic the Hedgehog’s a merchandising machine, with everything from lunch boxes to face masks, and now you can add an official card game to that list. And no, it’s not based on Sonic Shuffle. As discovered by SEGABits, board game company Steamforged is listing “Sonic the Card Game” via its…
Last November, we reported on the long-awaited English localization of Kingdom Hearts Ultimania: The Story Before Kingdom Hearts III. The announcement was a complete surprise, as the Kingdom Hearts Ultimania books had never before been released outside of Japan in the series’ nearly-twenty-year history. Thanks to a recent announcement by…
The Sanrio update is now live in Animal Crossing: New Horizons! If you’re lucky enough to have a set of Japanese or European Sanrio Collaboration Pack amiibo cards, you can start bringing characters over to your island ASAP! Otherwise, Target stores in North America will carry the cards starting on…
The Rune Factory series is known for featuring both farming and fighting, and today, the fighting mechanics are being showcased, thanks to a feature on 4Gamer (with translations by Siliconera). While carrying over quite a bit from past titles, Rune Factory 5 is adding some new ideas that will hopefully…
