In the realm of retro gaming, a key principle many live by is the idea of the preservation of history. After all, the very nature of the hobby is appreciating that which has been lost to time, and not just games, but hardware itself. This naturally extends to the iconic…
There have been more than a few truly amazing Lego Nintendo sets over the last few years, and it looks like Nintendo and Lego are continuing their partnership into 2025, with Nintendo of America announcing a brand-new Lego set coming this October. This new set will be the second of…
Drip, drip, drip. For a company with a freaking plumber as its mascot, there sure has been a lot of leaks about the Nintendo Switch 2 lately. So far, we’ve allegedly seen the dock, the Joy-Con, the Joy-Con magnetic rail system, the motherboard, the kickstand, and even a supposed replica…
Amidst the Zelda and Loftwing amiibo news announced last night, Nintendo wasn’t done showing off merchandise for The Legend of Zelda series. Tw0 merchandise collections exclusive to Nintendo Tokyo were revealed, and one is all about adorable Forest Spirits that debuted in The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker. That’s right,…
Playtonic Games’ publishing arm Playtonic Friends has announced its next collaboration, this time with OK Golf developer Okidokico. Their next game once again focuses on golf, though it has a decidedly different approach to the sport, being a more relaxing experience. Watch the reveal trailer for “A Little Golf Journey”…
Pick a color. Now pick another color. Place them next to each other, and repeat. Congratulations, you just thought up a striped pattern of your own! That sort of alternating arrangement is to be the next Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Spirit Board event focus, with characters fond of that chromatic…
Though we received Pac-Man 99 last month, it’s been slow going as far as classic titles on the Switch Online subscription’s retro libraries. Today, five such titles have been announced and while they won’t be checking off any boxes when it comes to Nintendo classics, there’s at least one pleasant…
Well here is an unexpected surprise! Nintendo has just announced an absolutely BEAUTIFUL Princess Zelda and Loftwing amiibo is coming alongside The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword on July 16th! Tapping the amiibo when you’re on the surface allows Link to instantly teleport to the skies atop his…
There’re so many themed cafés, bars, restaurants, and shops around Japan that we’re still discovering new ones tied to our favorite games. Case and point, this little Monster Hunter spot in Oita prefecture is perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth. Felyne’s Crepe Shop has been flipping thin…
The Apartment Hotel Mimaru is fast approaching its 1.5 year anniversary of “Pokémon Room”, hotel rooms themed floor to ceiling after the Pokémon franchise. Last December the hotel chain announced that it would expand the number of locations that would have the Pokémon-styled rooms available and today the company is…
Initially announced on January 31st, 2020, Niantic announced it would begin testing new types of events during February 2020 – Pokémon Spotlight Hour and Mystery Bonus Hour. After testing and user feedback, Niantic combined both events into one and announced what Pokémon and bonuses would be featured in advance. Now,…
Overwatch’s 5th anniversary is still over a week away, but the in-game celebrations have already begun! This year’s theme is all about feeling the rhythm, letting loose, and getting funky with a slew of new cosmetics that are sure to get the party started. Similar to past anniversaries,…
It was previously revealed that Capcom’s Cafe in Saitama, Japan would be getting an Ace Attorney makeover for the summer, but now we actually have an idea of what’s on the menu. Take a look at the scrumptious goods on sale, including: 1. “Hold it!” Curry (1,738 yen) –…
Hollow Knight fans are in for a bit of unfortunate news today, as it seems they’ll have to wait a little longer to hear more about Silksong. The upcoming DLC-turned-full-game was announced back in 2019, and since then has had little news shared on it outside of appearing at trade…
Ōkami is in a class of its own, still shining bright as the sun 15 years after its release. It’s only fitting then that it continues to get top class merch and apparel courtesy of Fangamer. This spring some new items are in bloom from them and Capcom, each featuring…
