3D collectathon platformers occupy the same lane for me as comfort food or an AC/DC album. They’re reliable, and no matter how much time passes, I can always return to them and feel familiarity. Of course, the best 3D platformers that leave their mark on history end up feeling more…
Hamster Corporation has announced that the classic Namco arcade game Air Combat 22 will be heading to its Arcade Archives series for modern platforms. As the sequel to the industry defining Air Combat, Air Combat 22 expanded the gameplay by allowing players to select different aircraft to carry out their…
Limited Run Games is back with a brand-new lineup of merchandise based on a classic Sega title. To honor the 25th anniversary of Jet Set Radio, you can now get a whole slew of shirts, plushes, trading cards, and keychains to show your love for Beat and the crew. While…
MAR10 Day is just under a week away! Nintendo has listed several events that will help gamers celebrate 44 years of our favorite plumber. Have a look at what you can expect in the coming days. Switch Bundle A bundle with the Switch OLED, Super Mario Bros. Wonder,…
One of the most appealing aspects of the Pokémon franchise is how iconic all of the Pokémon themselves are; with over 1,000 unique characters now, each one is someone’s favorite. That being said, some are certainly more popular than others. In the hallmarks of fan-favorite Pokémon, Gyarados ranks highly as…
One of the more exciting announcements during Sony’s State of Play stream, Koei Tecmo announced Warriors: Abyss as a surprise shadowdrop for PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. Seemingly inspired by Hades and tasking players with taking on thousands of monsters from the depths of hell, Warriors: Abyss is the…
Wonder Fest was held this past weekend, and with it, come sneak peeks of new Good Smile figures at WonHobby! One of the prototypes shown was a figma for Byleth (Female), the protagonist of Fire Emblem: Three Houses. As Byleth is a prototype, she is currently unpainted, but we’re able…
Once a hilarious meme that somehow took life 17 years later, Hello Kitty Island Adventure is now available for digital download on PC and Switch. A riff on Nintendo’s popular Animal Crossing series, Island Adventure sees players start a new life with their favorite Sanrio characters on an island where…
When you think of Kirby, you usually think “pink, round, adorable” to describe the iconic character. And while that’s true, if you’re an older Nintendo fan, you might remember Kirby looking a bit… angry whenever he appeared in advertisements in the United States — whereas in Japanese ads, he was…
With only days to go until the release of Sonic The Hedgehog 3, Sega has released new merch based on the upcoming sequel. The merch is available on both UK and US Amazon now, if you’d like to take a look for yourself. A variety of shirts are available, featuring…
Since you can never quite pin down when Nintendo is going to do anything (especially announce a successor to its most popular console ever), it should be no surprise that the company uploaded 32 tracks from Wave Race 64 to its Nintendo Music service last night. With seemingly no rhyme…
When one thinks about the video games with the best music out there, a lot of times RPGs are the first to come to mind. Of course, once RPGs with good music come to mind, Final Fantasy will inevitably follow. Arguably being the face of the genre, Final Fantasy tends…
A brand-new Kirby Café has finally opened in Osaka! Located in the Daimari Shinsaibashi Store in Osaka City, this now makes three permanent locations available in Japan. As with all other locations, the Osaka Café requires reservations, which can be hard to come by and often sell out quickly. You…
The history of the Fire Emblem franchise is one fraught with a lot of obscurity and uncertainty. With the franchise nearly being canceled entirely prior to the release of Fire Emblem: Awakening, it has been quite a winding path to get to where it is now. Despite these troubles, the…
Just in time for the holiday season, Build-A-Bear has released a new Riolu plush bundle! Let’s look at what you’ll get to decorate the adorable Fighting-type. You’ll receive the Riolu plush, coming in at 16 inches tall, along with a cute Premier Ball-themed hoodie. Each Riolu also includes five different…
