Fans of the Donkey Kong franchise are likely aware of the infamous “DK Rap” from Donkey Kong 64. Conceived as something of a goof to start off DK’s first 3D outing, the theme was written and composed by legendary composer Grant Kirkhope after being implored by designer George Andreas from…
Another day, another rumor about the Switch 2. While we at least know the console is releasing very soon and that Nintendo is gearing up for a pretty big launch, there are still some things about the console that remain uncertain. One such question is whether or not the Nintendo…
With the release of the Nintendo Switch 2 a little over a month away now, anticipation among Nintendo fans continues to build. While many already have their sights set on the system, others are still on the fence and looking for more information before they decide. Fortunately, the latest issue…
In case we haven’t met before, I love me some Kirby and that extends to merch of the little guy. When it comes to products though, they usually involve the pink puffball himself and Waddle Dee — with Meta Knight and Dedede tagging along pretty often. As a fan, sometimes…
Perhaps the biggest bombshell of The Game Awards 2018 was Joker from Persona 5 being confirmed as the first Fighters Pass DLC character for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Smash Director Masuhiro Sakurai has praised the JRPG since it launched in Japan via his Famitsu column, and his enthusiasm has reached…
Detective Pikachu isn’t the only movie releasing next year that’s putting beloved ’90s video game characters into the real world – Sonic the Hedgehog is getting the same treatment. But where Detective Pikachu mostly went down well with fans, this new look for the blue blur might be a bit…
Build-A-Bear is continuing to celebrate this festive season by bringing Nintendo fans a delightful array of plushes to its stores and online shop. Including both past and new releases, this batch is sure to bring smiles to the faces of all who have been waiting to add favorite characters to…
If you’re still petting your partner Pokémon every day or just want to bring a little more Let’s Go! into your life, Pokémon Center locations in Japan have a whole host of new goods to tempt you. The games have been out for a couple weeks and already some of…
I’ve seen some interesting theming for merchandise in the past, but sometimes an idea just clicks. Who better to represent a classic American style diner than Kirby, a character who spends half his time eating and half his time stopping anyone from disrupting his homeland and way of life? Bandai…
Nintendo Wire’s very own Matthew Weidner attended the Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu & Eevee! launch event at Nintendo NY. While there, he had the opportunity to soak in all the Poké goodness set up around the store. From large character statues and cardboard cutouts to a life-size map of the…
If you had a PlayStation 2 during the 2000’s, you’ll likely remember the sheer variety of JRPGs on offer, from the quirky Okage: The Shadow King to Level-5’s space faring Rogue Galaxy. This latest announcement from Nippon Ichi Software definitely takes me back to those days, with cute bubbly graphics,…
With Smash comes amiibo, and while we’ve known that all new fighters would be receiving the amiibo treatment we’d only seen Inkling, Ridley, and Wolf up to this point. During today’s Direct though, plenty of returning and brand new characters got the chance to tap in and join the ranks…
Ever since its full E3 2018 reveal, Nintendo has been supplying daily updates to the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate website. Fighter spotlights, Assist Trophies, Pokémon, new music, and more are all being shown off to get you ready for the biggest crossover around! Let’s have a look at what Nintendo…
The wonderful folks over at Fangamer sent us all the newly released Undertale for Nintendo Switch products, and we couldn’t be more appreciative of the gesture. Check out what comes inside the package: The complete UNDERTALE soundtrack: Over 100 songs on 2 CDs UNDERTALE sheet music booklet featuring six songs…
The section at the bottom of this page contains Eevee images that were datamined from Pocket Camp. There may be potential spoilers ahead! Once again, Pocket Camp proves that, yes, dreams do come true. This latest bit of news has been revealed by the official UK Animal Crossing Twitter page:…
