One of the most exciting aspects of Mario Kart World upon reveal was the wide array of more obscure playable characters included in the game. Known as NPC characters, this group largely consists of basic enemies and other niche characters who are distinguished from the rest of the cast by…
As many players will have likely figured out by now, Mario Kart World does not feature a 200cc mode for its races. Although Mario Kart 8 added 200cc, not even at launch but through an update to the Wii U version, its absence in a new Mario Kart is peculiar….
With the massive jump in power the Nintendo Switch 2 brings compared to the original Switch, the possibilities for third-party games on the console feel broader than ever. Back in April when we got our first good look at the system and what it could run, there were a myriad…
Over the course of 2020, Sega celebrated its 60th anniversary in style, with plenty of merch and even a teeny tiny Game Gear. Now, to potentially close things out, the company is releasing a celebratory album that covers video game sounds from across the decades. I say “sounds” generally because…
It’s back to the sky for Jakks Pacific’s latest Super Mario reveal! For MAR10 Day they’ve shared their new Deluxe Cloud Playset, featuring Propeller Mario and one very bitey bad guy. The playset is designed for the 2.5″ figure range, and features a chomping Piranha Plant, spinning Coin…
In what is sure to be my most anticipated new game release this year so far, developer Tribute Games and publisher DotEmu are teaming up with Nickelodeon to release the retro-styled beat ‘em up Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge. The game features four-player multiplayer, a new story mode, and…
One of the most-requested crossovers since Mario and Sonic is finally happening. Build-A-Bear has announced that they will be releasing a new line of products based on Animal Crossing: New Horizons. COMING SOON! Our Animal Crossing™: New Horizons collection is full of fun for all ages. Sign…
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is likely getting plenty of play thanks to the release of Pyra/Mythra. I know I’ve gotten back into it for the new fighter, but if you need a little added incentive then how about the latest online tournament event? The three-day #SmashBrosUltimate event tourney "Fighters…
About a year ago the Hobonichi Mother Project was barely stirring, with calls for manga artists followed by the announcement proper leading to a steady roll out of products and celebrations. One of the most notable was Pollyanna, a tribute book full of illustrations and memories from those eventually recruited…
Monster Hunter Rise co-starred in Monday’s Monster Hunter Digital Event, but for yesterday’s follow up it got the full focus from Capcom. Over twenty minutes of footage was shared, covering multiple topics that are brand new to the Switch game. If you want the purest gameplay, I suggest scrolling down…
It’s-a time to celebrate the Mushroom Kingdom’s biggest All-Star! Mar10 Day has become a fun, annual tradition for the character and that of course extends to a certain mobile game with his name in the title. Mario Kart Tour is revving up for its newest bi-weekly theme, and it’s none…
A very happy 25th birthday/anniversary to Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars! To celebrate, we’re unboxing the Super Nintendo classic and showing you what’s inside. Have a look:
Japanese luxury fashion house Samantha Thavasa is back at it again with another video game focused collab this year. Ahead of Monster Hunter Rise’s release, Capcom and the Samantha Thavasa Group have announced that they’ll be producing a variety of wallets and bags based off/inspired by some of the creatures…
Over the last few years, toy company Re-Ment has continued to work with The Pokémon Company and HAL Laboratory to bring both the Pokémon world and Dreamland to life through various blind box figure sets. While their releases may be quite some time off from now, the company has issued…
As the hunt for delicious and fashionable monsters surrounding Kamura Village kicks off this March 26th, the Capcom Cafe is preparing for the launch of Monster Hunter Rise by readying collaboration merchandise that will be exclusively sold at the establishment for a limited-time. From pens, clear files, and keychains to…
