It’s hard to fathom it now, but 25 years ago, nobody expected Super Smash Bros. to become a phenomenon. Released towards the end of the N64’s lifecycle, Smash seemed like a fun enough idea that would come and go without much fuss. I don’t recall ever having debates with my…
Birthdays can mean a lot of things for people – time with friends or family, treating yourself to something special, or just disconnecting from responsibilities. For Kirby it means cake, cake, and more cake. カービィさん、お誕生日おめでとうございます！今日はわれわれワドルディレポート隊が、カービィさんのためにケーキをご用意しました♪さぁ、カービィさん！みなさんへコメントをお願いします…って、わわわっ！？食べるのはまだ早いですよ～っ！！#カービィのハッピーバースデー pic.twitter.com/mVy2QldNbg — 星のカービィ (@Kirby_JP) April 26, 2024 Yes, April 27th marks Kirby’s 32nd birthday and…
LEGO and Animal Crossing is a match made in heaven, but there was one curious omission from the line when it launched earlier this year: K.K. Slider. How could one of the most iconic characters of modern gaming not be included alongside villagers like Julian and Bunnie? Who even are…
The Nintendo Switch just got a new Witcher game on Switch out of the blue, and it’s one Gwent-lovers might want to give a shot! Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales launched for PC back in 2018, and it essentially marries the series’ RPG elements with a more fleshed-out version of the…
Mega Man fans, and fans of video game music in general, rejoice: Capcom announced today that an official Mega Man Zero/ZX sound box will be released on March 25th alongside the Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection. This six-disc collection will be home to over 200 audio tracks from the games,…
Atari, the legendary once-titan of early video games, has had a tumultuous existence since the ’80s, and they’re continuing their maverick path of video game development by introducing… hotels? Yes, the iconic manufacturer of the Atari 2600 (and others) is now getting into the hotel business, as announced in a…
Retailers all throughout Japan are taking pre-orders for Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX, and much like we’ve seen with major titles recently, a whole bunch of pre-orders bonuses are offered. Here’s the list of items: Original masking tape (Amazon Japan) Original handkerchief scarf (Aeon Super Store) Original postcard set…
Developer iD Software has stated that work on the Nintendo Switch version of DOOM Eternal is still underway and fans can rest easy knowing that the delay of the port won’t be “huge.” Although iD Software and Bethesda have yet to provide a concrete release date for the Switch version…
The Japan Pokémon Center is collaborating with illustrator Chiharu Sakazaki for a new collection that’s coming to stores in just a few weeks. As usual, there’s a really nice range of products on offer — ranging from totes, to plushes, to food, and more! Each item is sporting a really…
Though the Nintendo Switch release of Samurai Shodown is still a month away, SNK is looking further forward and shared a trailer for the game’s second batch of DLC characters. Season Pass 2 for Samurai Shodown was already announced (as was its first character), but this trailer marks the return…
Master craftsman of carved wooden skateboards Bear Walker is teaming up with the Pokémon Center to bring fans a new series of products. The first collection will offer five 29″ skateboards, all of which are limited edition. Each board will feature a popular Pokémon. Check ’em out: The preview showcases…
Newly-unveiled merchandise for upcoming Nintendo Switch game Animal Crossing: New Horizons has shown off several series characters now confirmed to return for the game — plus a handful of brand-new ones. The merch comes in the form of New Horizons-themed stickers Nintendo Switch owners can place on their consoles, currently…
When it comes to supporting legacy systems, Nintendo of Japan goes all-out. Repairs were offered for the original Famicom from its launch in 1983 through to 2007, for example. The Wii has been in a similar boat, but support will soon be ending there, too. As announced via Nintendo of…
The 10th anniversary celebrations continue for Steins;Gate, with two new projects being announced yesterday. For starters, there’s the news that Steins;Gate 0, the sequel set in an alternate timeline that helps explain some things that happen in the original game, is getting an “Elite” version. The first game’s Elite port…
If you’re a Persona fan you might want to think about setting up a Japanese Nintendo account within the week, because a Persona 5 Scramble demo will be dropping via the eShop next week on February 6. The demo was announced via the latest Morgana Report video. No further specifics…
