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A Ton Of Pokemon Nanoblock Figures Are On Sale At Best Buy For a Limited TimeBest Buy is currently offering a limited-time sale on Bandai's collectible Pokemon Nanoblock figures, with discounts ranging from $2 to $8 per figure. These miniaturized block versions of popular Pokemon are available in various piece counts, with some popular figures like Charmander and Pikachu already sold out but potentially restocked. The sale includes figures like Bulbasaur, Squirtle, Lucario, and Mega Charizard Y, among others.
Apple at 50: The Pippin was a flop in 1996, but I’m ready for Apple’s bold gaming bet in 2026This article analyzes Apple's evolving approach to gaming, contrasting its failed 1996 Pippin console with its current ecosystem-focused strategy. By leveraging Apple Silicon, a unified architecture, and services like Apple Arcade, the company aims to integrate gaming across its devices, including the Apple Vision Pro, learning from past mistakes to build a cohesive gaming platform.
The History of Portable Tactical RPGs, Part 2: Game Boy Rivals (1989–2006)This article details the history of portable tactical RPGs on Game Boy rivals like the WonderSwan, Game Gear, and Neo Geo Pocket Color, focusing on hardware features and major titles released between 1989 and 2006. It examines games such as Shining Force Gaiden, Faselei!, and Super Robot Taisen Compact, analyzing their gameplay, reception, and sales figures within the context of the genre's development on handheld consoles.
Apex Legends is getting a Gundam collaboration, launching March 10Respawn Entertainment announced that Apex Legends will feature a Gundam collaboration event starting March 10. The event will introduce Gundam-inspired weapons, abilities, and transform the Broken Moon map with new aesthetics and destructible elements. Limited-edition Gunpla kits will also be available for pre-order.
We Really Want To See This Pokémon Dice Game Roll Out A Western ReleaseThe Pokémon Company and Bandai have revealed Plakoro, a new version of a Japanese dice game from the '90s, set to launch in Japan in July. This tabletop game involves customizing dice and battling opponents, with starter sets featuring popular Pokémon like Charmander and Pikachu. The article expresses a strong desire for a Western release of the game.
Talking Kirby Toy Can Play Games With YouBandai has announced a new talking Kirby toy that will be released in Japan on April 25, 2026, for 8,360 JPY. The battery-powered toy features three modes: Communication, Music, and Game Mode, where players can engage in a simplified version of the Japanese game Acchi Muite Hoi. The toy also reacts to being fed a Maxim Tomato.- Corporate consolidation is good, actually (in this one weird specific case) ⊟Bandai Namco Entertainment has released Ultra Kaiju Monster Ranch, a game that combines the Monster Rancher series with the Ultraman license. The game allows players to generate monsters from Ultraman shows using songs or NFC cards, then raise and battle them. This unique outcome is a result of the mergers between Bandai and Namco, and Koei and Tecmo.