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January 28th, 2021

Pac-Man: Birth of an Icon retrospective book available for pre-order, available in standard and collector’s editions

2020 may have celebrated Pac-Man’s big four-decade anniversary, but the world’s most iconic arcade hero still has so much more in store for this year. Online art dealership and Dutch publisher Cook and Becker partnered with Bandai Namco to release a brand new dedicated Pac-Man art book this upcoming July….

January 28th, 2021

Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is way more ambitious than it originally seemed, Babu Frik confirmed as a playable character

Author: Marcus Ramirez

Categories: News, Switch

The latest entry in the Lego Star Wars franchise was already shaping up to be a grand celebration of the films, featuring space combat, planets from each film, and an open-world structure. Thanks to an interview in the latest issue of Official PlayStation Magazine, it seems those initial lofty reports…

January 28th, 2021

Immortals Fenyx Rising – A New God DLC has arrived on Nintendo Switch

Author: Marcus Ramirez

Categories: Switch, News

You may have already saved the gods of Olympus and set the land free from Typhon’s schemes, but work is never done for a demigod — especially when there’s a promotion up for grabs. This latest expansion for Ubisoft’s open-world action-adventure sees Fenyx invited up to Olympus by the gods…

January 28th, 2021

First 4 Figures set to reveal Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled – Crash (Winner) statue next week

Author: Marc Kaliroff

Categories: News, Merchandise

Whoa! Crash Bandicoot and First 4 Figures are two brands that have worked together since Activision and Toys for Bob revived the marsupial with 2017’s N. Sane Trilogy, but now the former PlayStation mascot’s racing days will be speeding to the high-end collectible front. The figure company has teased a…

January 28th, 2021

Tales of the Abyss and Legendia featured in new look-back series videos

Author: Ricky Berg

Categories: News

The Tales of series is in the midst of celebrating its 25th Anniversary, and while things are quiet as far as what’s coming next, Bandai Namco continues to provide fond looks back at the series’ past. Most recently, a pair of Playstation 2 titles have been spotlighted, one of which…

January 28th, 2021

Roger Craig Smith seemingly retiring from Sonic the Hedgehog voice role

Author: Tom Brown

Categories: News

Update: When asked for comment, Sega has provided the following statement on Roger Craig Smith’s departure from voicing Sonic the Hedgehog to Nintendo Wire: Roger Craig Smith’s portrayal of Sonic the Hedgehog is one that fans are sure to remember for generations to come. He brought the character to life…

January 28th, 2021

Balan Wonderworld gets a new trailer to mark its demo’s release

Author: Tom Brown

Categories: News, Switch

Today a Balan Wonderworld demo is hitting the digital storefronts of every console the game is launching for this March, including the Switch. To mark the occasion, a new trailer has been released, showcasing the environments, enemies, and outfits you’ll encounter on your adventure. Those who play the…

January 28th, 2021

Mother Music Revisited album now available to stream digitally in the US and Canada

Author: Tom Brown

Categories: News, Merchandise

The Mother (Earthbound) series is well known for many things, whether it be the cute, instantly identifiable artstyle, the poignant moments, or anything in-between. The music in particular has stuck with fans for decades, and now there’s an easy way to listen to some re-arranged tunes from the series’ original…

January 27th, 2021

ColourPop x Animal Crossing collab collection details – price, swatches, and more

Author: Jennifer Burch

Categories: News, Merchandise

Update (2/3/21): To no one’s surprise, the Animal Crossing collab collection sold out incredibly fast online. Don’t fret though, as ColourPop has announced that a restock will be provided very soon, on February 18th. Make sure to mark your calendars and set reminders — you can expect this refresh of…

January 27th, 2021

Point-and-click adventure Willy Morgan and the Curse of Bone Town announced for Switch

Author: Marcus Ramirez

Categories: Switch, News

The point-and-click genre always has such intriguing and exciting air about it. From its gameplay that requires out-of-the-box thinking, to its ability to tell interactive stories in a way that’s accessible to just about anyone. Imaginarylab’s debut game has those fundamentals baked deep into its core, having been inspired by…

January 27th, 2021

Retro-styled indie platformer Kaze and the Wild Masks hops onto Switch March 26th

Author: Amelia Fruzzetti

Categories: News, Switch

For fans of old-fashioned indie platformers, take note: Kaze and the Wild Masks is releasing on the Nintendo Switch on March 26th. Developed by indie Brazilian studio PixelHive, the game looks somewhere between Sonic the Hedgehog and Donkey Kong Country in terms of design and feel, featuring a trio of…

January 27th, 2021

Bleach’s Yoruichi launches on Jump Force February 2nd, season pass early access starts January 29th

Author: Bryan Finch

Categories: News, Switch

Fans of the anime mashup fighter Jump Force will be pleased to see even more characters joining the game’s season pass. The next fighter to jump in the fight is Yoruichi from Bleach. Bandai Namco released a launch trailer for the character, highlighting her cat-like speed and electric attacks. …

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