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May 14th, 2021

Pokémon Shirts presented by Original Stitch upgrades its polo shirts, offers 25th anniversary limited edition customization

The long-awaited refresh to Pokémon Shirts presented by Original Stitch’s polo shirts is now over. These customizable, made-to-order shirts are getting more than just some new fabric choices and buttons, they’re also celebrating Pokémon’s 25th anniversary. Launching today and available until December 31st, you can now deck out your…

May 14th, 2021

New Pikmin plushes add Louie, White and Purple Pikmin to collection

Author: Ricky Berg

Categories: News, Merchandise

Pikmin releases may be few and far between, with last year’s Pikmin 3 Deluxe being a nice in between until Pikmin 4 arrives… eventually. Paired with 3 was a wave of All Star Collection plushes from San-ei, bringing Olimar and plenty of pluckable pals (and a Bulborb) on in a…

May 14th, 2021

A free demo for the zen 3D platformer Glyph to release this weekend with all-new content

Author: Marcus Ramirez

Categories: News, Switch

Glyph released for the Switch back in early February, offering a unique blend of chill exploration and precision, physics-based platforming within a serene desert temple. This weekend, Bolverk Games will release a free demo for the game that features roughly 45 minutes of gameplay across levels not found within the…

May 14th, 2021

Mii Weekly | Miitopia Miis Continue to Amaze and Waluigi Gets Weird

Author: TJ Cencula

Categories: Videos, Features, News, Switch

Welcome to this week’s episode of Mii Weekly, a series where we feature headlines, impressions, and an assortment of variety segments all centered around Nintendo! In this edition, we cover the release of Famicom Detective Club, the Netflix Castlevania series, Waluigi’s strange new render, and even more Miitopia Mii masterpieces….

May 14th, 2021

CoroCoro hosting New Pokémon Snap contest, prizes include themed Nintendo Switch system

Author: Marc Kaliroff

Categories: News, Switch

Limited edition Nintendo Switch systems are far and few, but the battle for a new special Pokémon-themed unit is about to begin. In the latest monthly edition of the Japanese magazine CoroCoro, New Pokémon Snap photographers can submit their best shots to the editorial team of the publication for a…

May 14th, 2021

GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon Steam Early Access live, first impressions seem positive

Author: Marc Kaliroff

Categories: News

Back from the grave of the 8-bit era of cult classics, the Japan-exclusive Konami title on the Famicom, GetsuFumaDen, was announced to be making a comeback on Switch next year during the most recent Indie World Showcase. While the title is still quite a ways off from releasing on the…

May 14th, 2021

New Overwatch director announces Overwatch 2 PVP livestream and anniversary AMA

Author: Marcus Ramirez

Categories: News, Switch

Overwatch’s long-time director, Jeffrey Kaplan, stepped down from his position and left Blizzard Entertainment quite abruptly last month, with the company naming Aaron Keller as Kaplan’s successor. Keller has been serving as Overwatch 2’s assistant director and has worked alongside Kaplan dating all the way back to their World of…

May 14th, 2021

Animal Crossing: New Horizons All Star Collection plushes feature characters not named Isabelle and Tom Nook

Author: Ricky Berg

Categories: News, Merchandise

If you’re looking to add a friend from your island life to your real one, San-ei has got you covered. A new wave of Animal Crossing: New Horizons plushes are on the way from their All Star Collection line. Focusing on visitors and special NPCs, it’s refreshing to see some…

May 14th, 2021

Fire Emblem website adds Genealogy of the Holy War character section for game’s 25th anniversary

Author: Ricky Berg

Categories: News, Retro

It may lack an official release outside of Japan, but Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War has left an undeniable mark on the series. Be it the influence Sigurd would have on future lords like Hector and Ike, splitting the game into two distinct timeframes, or the general refinements…

May 14th, 2021

NEO: The World Ends with You shares dozens of screenshots; cutscenes, menus, more

Author: Ricky Berg

Categories: News, Switch

Hot off the heels of yesterday’s opening movie debut, NEO: The World Ends with You has brought on a wave of new screenshots. These cover the whole range of gameplay, with looks at the game’s cutscenes and menus offering looks at various character designs as well. It all looks quite…

May 14th, 2021

Project Piplup releases flashy new promo video

Author: Reece Heather

Categories: News

Project Piplup (or Project Pochama as it is known in Japan) has officially begun, and the official Pokémon YouTube channel has marked the occasion with a new video starring the sought-after Sinnoh starter. Following Project Piplup’s announcement in March, you may recall seeing videos of an adorable costumed Piplup mascot…

May 14th, 2021

Famicom Detective Club is on the scene, both remakes available now

Author: Ricky Berg

Categories: News, Switch

With a title like Famicom Detective Club, it’s clear these mystery adventures have some history behind them. Sadly, that legacy remained Japan-only save a few shout-outs from Smash Bros. For the curious and invested alike that wait for recognition (and especially localization) is finally over. Both Famicom…

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