As far as expensive-as-hell gaming statues go, First 4 Figures' take on Gravelord Nito from Dark Souls speaks to me strictly on a window-shopping level. But I love him. I love him and his "faux hair cloak." Folks, this 27" tall statue cost...

Do you have a complete amiibo collection? Well, you better shift the goal posts of what "complete" means! As revealed by Capcom on their official Japanese site, there's going to be a "lottery" soon for a set of gold Monster Hunter amiibo. W...

As CDPR release Cyberpunk 2077 pushes from one controversy to the next, it's all too easy to remember glossier days, filled with promise, spangly demos, and an adorably awkward Keanu Reeves responding to an E3 audience member's impromptu pl...

Surprise! Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury is getting even more amiibo support beyond what we already knew was coming. Announced very quietly, buried within an explosion of news about the February-bound Switch release, came news th...

We're at the point where I need to start writing 2021. 2021. 2021. 2020 is behind us! And I will for sure write "2020" at some point in January. Best to start practicing now. In 2021 (nailed it) there are more amiibo coming. Can you believe...

Mega Man merch may never die. The Mega Man series died at one point. Then it came back to life! It may die again. But we will always have merch. Merch...never changes. Like the George Lucas of the video game world, Capcom has more merch SKU...

If you are a fan of Apex Legends' support specialist Ajay Chae, better known as "Lifeline," then this new Nendoroid from the good folk at Good Smile Co. would make a perfect gift for yourself - or the Lifeline lover in your vicinity. This s...

The creativity, patience, and skills utilized in fanarts will never cease to amaze me, as dedicated devotees offer up time and effort to creative projects based on their favorite franchises. Case in point: This delightful Zelda: Breath of t...

Wealthy supporters of Ubisoft's Rainbow Six Siege now have a new way to showcase their love for deadly breacher Yumiko Imagawa - better known by her call-sign "Hibana" - in the form of a brand new premium statue, now available to pre-order ...

The LEGO Group revealed a whopping 16 new sets currently in the works for its charming LEGO Mario series. The new kits, launching next year, will include a base set, multiple expansions, and the arrival of several iconic villains and power-...

When I was younger, I wasted so much money on merch and memorabilia. I used to go to comic and film fairs quarterly, with pockets full of hard-earned income, then traipse home loaded down with plastic junk I absolutely did not need and ulti...

The time has come for amiibo to shine once again! Sort of. We can talk about select features of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity now: an umbrella that includes amiibo support. Here's a quick rundown of how it all works, since Nintendo ...

After just over a year of operation, developer Mediatonic is calling time on one of video gaming's oddest crossover titles, Gears POP!. The cutesy Gears of War spin-off will close its servers for good on April 2021, after a little over 18 m...

Premium merchandise maker Prime 1 Studio has unveiled a marvelous pair of statues depicting Resident Evil protagonists Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield, styled after the dynamic duo's recent appearance in 2019 remake Resident Evil 2. Eac...

We spent last week testing out Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, and mostly came away impressed. As we pointed out in our review; the greater your imagination is (and the space you have available), the more fun the game will be. But you can ge...

Nintendo is the king when it comes to experimentation. I would have really liked to have seen how wacky the Wii Vitality Sensor would have gotten, but in its stead, we've seen Labo and countless other flights of fancy. Mario Kart Live ...

Those who recreate the past are doomed to get hit with a red shell. Pretty sure that's how the proverb goes. Nintendo has remade the first Mario Kart track that most of us ever played inside Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit. Check out the...

You know what they say about expectations. Set them low and you might find yourself surprisingly pleased. Set them high and you're only setting yourself up for disappointment. G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout is a licensed, B-tier, bargai...

[Update: It was a mistake! They are due in March 2021.] Did you miss all of the recent amiibo news? Well here's a full list, and a brief recap. Joker and Hero were just recently released worldwide, kicking off the Smash Ultimate DLC am...

Mario Kart Live is out very soon, and I know some people are still confused as to what it even is, so I'll break it down. In short, it's an AR-based real-life toy that has a giant camera attached to it, which links up to your Nintendo Swit...

Last week, Capcom revealed Monster Hunter Rise and three new amiibo: which were curiously shown off via artist renderings. Thanks to some detective work from Twitter user Gajinhunter, we now know what they actually look like, and the r...

If your living room, kitchen, or even your bathroom is looking a little forlorn without the addition of a pair of murderous animals, then the fine folk at Good Smile Co. have got your back. The merchandising giant has revealed two new toys ...

Right at the tail-end of the "Monster Hunter Direct" (with oddly followed up the Nintendo Direct Mini showcase today), Capcom gave the amiibo collectors what they want: the announcement of three new toys. According to the publisher, Palamut...

Premium doll company American Girl has revealed a new arcade game-lovin' gal as part of its "Historical Characters" range. Courtney Moore is described as a "total '80s girl" who grew up in the sun-soaked streets of California's beautiful Sa...

In case you missed it, the recent Mario news blowout revealed Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, a new toy that allows folks to relive the Mario Kart experience in their homes. Essentially, kits come with a racer that has a camera on it (w...