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…
I can’t tell if working for Hallmark would be the least or most interesting job you could imagine. Like, on the surface, designing greeting cards and tacky party decorations seems like it would be mundane, but it also feels like the sort of business that would have Real Housewives level…
Cotton Fantasy, the brand-new title for the cute ‘em up series, will be flying our way fairly soon. Still set for “Q1,” we’ve just gotten a fresh look at the game, which aims to celebrate the Cotton series’ 30th anniversary. Released in Japan last month as Cotton Rock…
Sora coming to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate was, in terms of hopes and dreams, a miracle. Sure, Square Enix was onboard with the series since Cloud broke those limits, but unlocking Disney’s heart was a tall order. From Masahiro Sakurai’s latest Famitsu Column, we’ve learned that unlikely addition was even…
As part of the Sora centric final Mr. Sakurai Presents, some amiibo news was dropped that’s sure to get collectors excited. While we’d previously seen a prototype of Min-Min’s figure, we have a release date window for her amiibo – Spring 2022. We did see two new prototypes, confirming that…
At today’s Nintendo Direct, the second major free update for Mario Golf: Super Rush was revealed. The upcoming content coming to the game will include two new characters and courses that will work across all modes. Players will very soon be able to take on the clubs of the classic…
Recently, Atlus aired their Shin Megami Tensei V News Vol.2 broadcast, introducing new characters and familiar features to fans eagerly awaiting the RPG’s release. As a followup, we’ve got screenshots of all that was discussed, as well as artwork of new and returning demons. This includes encounters with Shohei Yakumo,…
It’s nearly time to head back to Shibuya, with NEO: The World Ends with You releasing in just 20 days. The countdown’s been ticking for a long, long time but even with a demo now available Square Enix saw fit to share another batch of info on the game ahead…
For “anniversaries,” “rolling,” and “Sega” today’s main attraction is Sonic the Hedgehog’s 30th. He’s not the only one in the spotlight though, as today’s also the 20th anniversary of the original Monkey Ball arcade game! What would go on to become the Super Monkey Ball series began with a banana…
A month and some change from now the Reapers’ Game begins once again. Rindo and the Wicked Twisters will have their hands full with the Shinjuku Reapers encroaching on Shibuya, and we’ve gotten a fresh look at some that were spotted in past trailers. These include the aloof Ayano, condescending…
If you’re looking to add a friend from your island life to your real one, San-ei has got you covered. A new wave of Animal Crossing: New Horizons plushes are on the way from their All Star Collection line. Focusing on visitors and special NPCs, it’s refreshing to see some…
It may lack an official release outside of Japan, but Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War has left an undeniable mark on the series. Be it the influence Sigurd would have on future lords like Hector and Ike, splitting the game into two distinct timeframes, or the general refinements…
For the longest time, there was a clear divide between Sonic’s multimedia excursions and the games when it came to merchandise, with the latter getting the bulk of the attention, especially after the Genesis era. That is slowly but surely changing, however, as the IDW comic’s most significant newcomers, Tangle…
