Raid Battles made the jump from Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Sword and Shield) to Generation IX (Scarlet and Violet). While similar, the big difference this time around is the Terastal phenomenon, where Pokémon’s type can change to one of the 18 different types available in-game. Not to mention, Pokémon will receive…
A teaser for a new Donkey Kong release has been shared across LEGO’s social media accounts. The video shows a LEGO barrel rolling across the screen – a classic obstacle that has been tied to Donkey Kong since the character debuted in arcades in 1981. View this post…
You know the days of the mascot platformer are far from over when Bubsy Bobcat has somehow returned. You may, or may not, recognize the maligned feline from some of the most disdained platformers of the ’90s. The unfortunately one-sided match-up that was the fascinatingly disastrous Bubsy 3D on PlayStation…
Kirby’s avalanche of goods just won’t stop, with several more making their way to Japan soon. From housewares, to apparel, to knickknacks and more, it’s a regular buffet of Pop Star product placement, and I’ve been enjoying it all at every turn. The latest assortment of items trying to inhale…
According to a trusted source with confirmation from GameStop’s Black Friday ad, Pokémon Center is teaming up with GameStop. A portion of what’s available on PokémonCenter.com will be available to buy at GameStop stores this holiday season. Pins, gallery figures, plushes of your favorite characters will all be easier to…
From the wild grass of Route 01, we can finally celebrate the final Generation 1 starter Pokémon joining the collection at Build-A-Bear. Yup, that’s right: the “first” Pokémon with Pokédex Entry 001 is here: Bulbasaur. The Grass-type Pokémon that may have stolen your heart when you proclaimed “I choose…
Possibly preparing for the holidays and how lucrative online shopping is, Nintendo of America has updated its online store with a few new products and some stellar deals if you held onto your Wii U. Ready to fill a stocking or two? A THROWBACK TO THE WII U Yes, I…
When I lived in Japan I kept an eye open for anything Fire Emblem that wasn’t an amiibo or trading card game. Other than some remnants from Fates’ release, there just didn’t seem to be much merch for the series, to the point I had better luck getting my hands…
As you hop, skip and jump your way through Super Mario Odyssey you’ll eventually run into a new, bizarre character: Uncle amiibo. A small, flat robot with a satellite, this guy is who you go to when you want to tap your figures and get a hint as to…
Time to pack up and drive off for some outdoorsy fun, because Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp has finally been revealed! The long teased (and long craved) Animal Crossing mobile title received its own dedicated Direct, giving a full overview of what the game will bring to players all day, every…
It appears as though another toys-to-life series has joined fray of discontinuation. Following the news of Disney Infinity’s termination and Skylanders’ “pause” from releasing new games comes the sad cancellation of Lego Dimensions — an act that’s arrived one year earlier than planned. While this information hasn’t been officially confirmed…
Warning: Beware! The following content contains a spoiler concerning some end game details in Super Mario Odyssey. If you want to go in blind and experience Mario and Cappy’s adventure across the world not knowing anything about the game, then click that back button with a flick of a hat…
It’s October, which means slowly but surely we’ll be seeing more toys released for the holiday season. After all, this is the prime time when the hot holiday toys debut and promptly sell out — or are available in small batches before the craze catches on with parents when Black…
As anyone who’s ever been to a comic convention knows that one of the best parts about attending outside the endless sea of merch booths, autograph signings and panels is soaking in all the creative cosplays roaming its hallowed halls. Fortunately, having recently moved to the Big Apple, I was…
Hallmark’s newest Nintendo ornament additions, Yoshi and Luigi, made their debut over the weekend and they totally helped the Nintendo Wire team get in the holiday spirit early. Our very own Jennifer Burch headed to her local store on Saturday to pick up the Player 2 and our favorite green…
