It’s official! While we already knew that Nintendo would be airing its Switch 2-focused Nintendo Direct on April 2nd, we now have the exact time and details of the presentation! The Direct will air on April 2nd, 2025, at 6:00 AM PT / 9:00 AM…
Over the past few months, Nintendo has quietly restocked numerous hard-to-find amiibo at various retailers across the U.S. However, tracking them down isn’t always easy—many are retail exclusives, online-only, or available solely through Nintendo’s online store. But fear not, fellow collectors! We’ve compiled a full list of every amiibo you…
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…
As a child who grew up in the early ’90s, arcades have always been near and dear to my heart. From an early age I always loved the feel of a springy arcade joystick and the sensation of brightly colored arcade buttons under my fingertips. There was something so precise…
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…
I don’t exactly browse the Switch News channels often, but sometimes when I start up my system I’m glad to see they’re there. This time around it was because I spotted a notification on an interview with Masahiro Sakurai, fielding some questions on Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. While some of…
When it comes to high quality figures of beloved game characters, few can compare to First4Figures. The company has revealed another figure in its long line of finely sculpted collectibles, this time modeling the eponymous bear and bird from Banjo-Kazooie. The statue shows the dynamic duo in flight, with arms,…
The annual Sanrio character popularity poll has come to an end, with plenty of people turning out to vote for their favorites. This year though Nintendo fans had a little something else to eye, with Splatoon 2 featuring in a special, separate collaboration vote. This led to Splatfests themed to…
Another Monday, another Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp update! When you sign on today, prepare to meet the latest newcomers in the animal roster, as Tucker the elephant and Vic the bull are now appearing at campgrounds. Just as the notices above display, you’ll be able to unlock Stonehenge…
Masahiro Sakurai, Director and Creator of Super Smash Bros., has had himself a busy week. He flew out to America for the Super Smash Bros. Invitational during E3, then headed back to Japan shortly after — all for the world reveal of Super. Smash Bros. Ultimate. In that time, he’s…
After Melee blew the doors wide open when it came to Smash, I still remember having talks at school over who should make it in the roster. I managed to call Meta Knight making it in before Brawl, but it’s taken all the way ’til now with Ultimate for one…
It’s impossible not to notice new products plush toy company Build-A-Bear releases as soon as they hit stores. They’re consistently cute and cuddly, and they often resemble beloved characters that have already stolen our hearts. Perhaps that’s why it’s so hard to resist picking up products as soon as they’re…
UPDATE: The official Sonic the Hedgehog Twitter page has confirmed that, yes, Team Sonic Racing is coming — and it’ll be available on Nintendo Switch this winter. Get ready to race with your friends by watching the reveal trailer: Walmart’s at it again, accidentally revealing a game ahead…
Japan is a country of many things, and one of them is cute, superfluous accessories. Cable Bites just one of these things: they’re little animals or characters that clip around around your phone’s charging cable to look like they’re biting onto your phone. Joining the existing lineup will be Nintendo’s…
Anime RPG fans, take note: Idea Factory’s cult Hyperdimension Neptunia series of wacky self-referential RPGs is making its way to Switch this fall, with the 2D-styled Super Neptunia RPG. To those unfamiliar with the series, it follows an array of female anime anthropomorphisms of various game companies, focusing on a…
