One of the most striking things about the design of the Switch 2 is how basic everything is. Gone are the days of New 3DS Faceplates or fun colors, and in is Nintendo’s era of functionality over personality… or so we thought. If a recent listing by AliExpress is anything…
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside an hour on Wednesdays for Pokémon GO Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed…
For those who aren’t up on the current economy in Japan, a recent stock market update has seen Nintendo inch ever closer to becoming the sixth largest company in Japan by market valuation. Having recently crossed $100 billion in value, Nintendo is just a couple of billion dollars away from…
Pokémon Center and Funko’s An Afternoon with Eevee & Friends figure collection is almost complete. Five of the nine figures have been released and next week we’ll be able to add Espeon to the set. That leaves three silhouettes left to be revealed on Pokémon Center’s Funko page. Yet, if…
Today’s the day for Paper Mario’s next big adventure to begin, and while some longtime fans might have issues with the game itself, there’s no denying the crafty aesthetic is looking fantastic. If you want a little more of that in your life, Nintendo has shared a trio of mobile…
Many had assumed the eccentric PS1 “RPG” Moon would never leave Japan, up until a localization was announced out of nowhere for an equally inexplicable Switch port. It’s been a while, but we now have our first English screenshot and a teaser website for the game. The full website is…
Back in 2007, Crytek’s first person shooter Crysis was a technical marvel, to the extent “can it run Crysis?” was a common refrain in PC building circles. Fast forward 13 years and the game is heading to Switch, with plenty of its impressive features intact. These are highlighted in the…
Today marks Paper Mario’s return, but in a certain way for Japan it’s also a debut – a merchandise debut at the Nintendo Tokyo store! These new goods are coming to Nintendo Tokyo to mark The Origami King’s release and play up the series’ papery aesthetic for all it’s worth….
The next quartet for characters coming to Fire Emblem Heroes has been revealed, and this time around it’s all the way back to Archanea. This upcoming focus is based on both Mystery of the Emblem (essentially an expanded remake of the original Fire Emblem) and its own remake, New Mystery…
Even though there are plenty of familiar folded faces in Paper Mario: The Origami King, none can oppose the creased regality of Origami Peach. Her new look and bearing managed to leave an impression from the very first trailer, and now Nintendo of Japan has shared a video to help…
2020 is the 35th anniversary of Super Mario. During these milestone years, it’s common to see collaborations, limited releases, and events celebrating the starring property. Adding onto Mario’s adventures with LEGO, the mustachio plumber is rolling the dice again with Hasbro. Returning to Monopoly for a “Super Mario Celebration!”, this…
With the cancellation of the Tokai region tournament and the online holding of the national final Splatoon tournament, goods that were supposed to be sold at the venue are instead being sold via the Japanese My Nintendo Store. The merchandise is being sold from July 9th to August 17th….
Various magazines in Japan are published and bundled with some sweet swag- and we’re talking more than just a poster insert. For example, in years past this was the only way to acquire two promotional Animal Crossing amiibo cards. Yet, that’s just one example. You can the likes of small…
Writer Gary Whitta added the title of “Talk Show Host” to his repertoire earlier this year with Animal Talking. The talk show that takes place in Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Discord, and is broadcasted live on Twitch has been a hit. With multiple guest requests and talent managers trying…
The beloved nautical nonsense of SpongeBob SquarePants arrived on current generation consoles last month with SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated. So, how does the remastered version compare to its roots – a game that became a childhood staple for many and avoided the dreaded poor quality control…
