April 27th, 2021

Kirby celebrates 29th anniversary with multiple Happy Birthday wishes
Author: Ricky Berg
Categories: Retro

Every game has an anniversary, but HAL Laboratory takes care to make the Kirby series’ something a little more. After all, it’s not just a commemoration of Kirby’s Dream Land releasing on the Game Boy; it’s Kirby’s birthday!   カービィさん、お誕生日おめでとうございます！！今年は「フレンズれっしゃ」で大王さまたちと一緒にお祝いです！しゅっしゅっぽっぽっ！ドンドン！パフパフ～！！！！これからもいろんな冒険の舞台を、元気に駆け抜けていってくださ～いっ！#星のカービィ29周年 #カービィのハッピーバースデー pic.twitter.com/gqd3jnEhlR — 星のカービィ (@Kirby_JP) April 26, 2021   In…

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April 27th, 2021

Super Mario Party gets an update with online play options
Author: Tom Brown
Categories: News, Switch

When it comes to local play, Super Mario Party has always been a pretty fun multiplayer pick, but its online offerings were always a little lackluster… Until now. Nintendo is dropping a free update today that’ll allow online play for the following modes: Mario Party Partner Party Free Play (Minigames)…

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April 26th, 2021

SuperGroupies debuts designer Kirby apparel
Author: Ricky Berg
Categories: News, Merchandise

Update (Tuesday, May 11th, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. PT): The collection is now available to pre-order on SuperGroupies US site! Pre-orders are being accepted until Sunday, May 16th, 2021 at 8 p.m. PT and orders will be shipped in mid-February 2022. SuperGroupies has produced premium apparel and accessories for plenty…

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April 26th, 2021

McDonald’s UK will restrict Pokémon Happy Meal sales in light of the scalper controversy in US
Author: Reece Heather
Categories: Merchandise, News

With the Pokémon series recently turning 25 and fast-food chain McDonald’s offering new and exclusive TCG cards in the US, it should have been a celebratory time for Trainers. Unfortunately, mass scalping of the 25th-anniversary cards lead to widespread shortages, leaving many fans unable to obtain them without spending extortionate…

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April 26th, 2021

Keys Factory’s new Zelda cases can protect your Switch with courage, wisdom, and power in July 2021
Author: Reece Heather
Categories: News, Merchandise, Switch

The Legend of Zelda series turned 35 this year, and while Nintendo has remained oddly quiet since the incredible milestone, Keys Factory at least has some new themed accessories for Switch owners. The company has announced five new Zelda products, including cases, covers, and cartridge holders, set to release on…

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