First 4 Figures, the premiere video game statue manufacturer, has announced a brand new “We <3 Kirby” statue for pre-order on its website. Featuring the pink puffball standing on a pedestal and holding a heart with the words We <3 Kirby, it’s a nice little figurine that would look great…
When looking at the Super Mario franchise from a modern lens, one of the most distinct aspects is the parallel existence of both traditional 2D entries alongside the more open 3D iterations. This side-by-side formula didn’t always exist, though; the jump to 3D would need a bit over a decade…
Any Sonic the Hedgehog film that included Shadow and didn’t have Crush 40’s “Live and Learn” would have been a monumental misfire. While that’s not the key to the film’s massive success this weekend (it managed to topple Mufasa: The Lion King with ease), even director Jeff Fowler understands how…
The long-awaited remake of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is finally here, and with it comes lots to do! As with most RPGs, there is a wide array of optional content for those truly dedicated to completing the game. The first task that comes to mind are the 100 Star…
It’s official! The Play Nintendo Tour is back and coming to cities around the US stating as soon as next week! The tour runs from June 13th to September 2nd and will feature playable demos of games like Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD, Princess Peach: Showtime, Super Mario Bros. Wonder,…
According to a tweet from a rather reliable leaker/insider named Midori, the upcoming RPG Visions of Mana will be released on Switch 2. With Square Enix already confirming that the game will not be released on the current Switch, this is good news for people stuck in Nintendo’s ecosystem. It…
In a bit of a bummer update this morning, publisher Bandai Namco and developer Supermassive Games announced that the upcoming Little Nightmares 3 will be delayed into 2025. The obvious reason for this push into next year is that the team wants as much time as possible to ensure the…
When the roster of DLC fighters was unveiled, it was immediately apparent that Homelander, The Boys’ Superman-esque supervillain, was the fan favorite. Now, almost a year after his announcement, we finally get our first look at Homelander in action in his absolutely brutal debut trailer . Homelander will…
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…
Those still glued to Splatoon 3 will want to check out Inkopolis Plaza and Inkopolis Square soon: your favorite hosts are sporting some new looks for the summer season. As revealed on the official Splatoon Twitter account, both the Squid Sisters and Off the Hook will have new summer attire…
Remakes of classic games are great for two reasons. One is allowing newer generations to experience classic titles they potentially missed out on. The other is for giving longtime fans an update on a game they loved from their past. Sometimes, however, remakes change aspects a bit too much, which…
If you’re a fan of JRPGs, odds are you’ve at least heard of Dragon Quest at some point. As one of the longest-running video game franchises of all time, the series has made a name for itself worldwide over the years. Given that today marks the 38th anniversary of the…
Badges have been one of the defining features of Mario RPGs, and Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is no exception. If anything it’s the defining standard with its mix of support, attack, and other options. Nestled into that “other” category are a pair of badges that outright change the look…
Nintendo has finally remade the GameCube classic Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, bringing another delightful Mario RPG to the Switch. As alluded, one of the best bits of the first two games are their supporting cast of partners. The bulk of these will join up with you as the adventure…
If you’re like me, one of your favorite parts of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door was getting to partner up with a Yoshi Kid. These little rascals come out the egg swingin’, and represent the freshest take on the iconic dino this side of Boshi. Going by the game’s promotional…
