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SQUARE ENIX Cafe & Shop Coming to LA This Spring
SQUARE ENIX is opening permanent "SQUARE ENIX Cafe & Shop" locations in Los Angeles and Shinjuku this spring. These establishments will feature menu items inspired by various SQUARE ENIX intellectual properties and sell official merchandise. The Los Angeles location is operated by J-Pop Culture Cafe Inc., while the Shinjuku location is run by NEWTON CORPORATION.
Nintendo reveals new merch inspired by Yoshi’s food shop in Mario Kart World
Nintendo is releasing new merchandise inspired by Yoshi's food shop from the Nintendo Switch game Mario Kart World. The collection, available at official Nintendo retail locations in Japan, includes items like a Yoshi-themed bowling shirt, apron, mascot, and keychain. This announcement follows recent news about Universal Studios Japan's Super Nintendo World and upcoming content for Mario Kart Tour.
You Can Wear a Tales of Vesperia Yuri Lowell Blastia Replica
Bandai Namco Entertainment has opened pre-orders for a replica of Yuri Lowell's Bodhi Blastia accessory from Tales of Vesperia. The metal bangle, priced at 13,200 JPY, features an exact recreation of the in-game design with a red stone and stainless steel construction. It is designed for wearing or display and will release in late July 2026.
Konami Code 40th Anniversary Projects & Merchandise Revealed
Konami Digital Entertainment is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Konami Code, which first appeared in Gradius on the Family Computer on April 25, 1986. To commemorate the event, the company has released original soundtracks from several Gradius and Nemesis titles for digital purchase and streaming, partnered with manga artist Shota Hattori for two short manga pages, and collaborated with Amazon for exclusive T-shirts in Japan.
CLAIR OBSCUR: EXPEDITION 33 CELEBRATES 1ST ANNIVERSARY
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 celebrates its first anniversary with new artwork, a free game update featuring anniversary haircuts, and a limited-time 20% discount on Steam. The game has sold over 8 million units globally and was the most downloaded new third-party release on Xbox Game Pass in 2025. New merchandise collaborations and community emotes have also been released.
SQUARE ENIX TO OPEN PERMANENT CAFE & SHOP LOCATIONS IN LOS ANGELES AND SHINJUKU, TOKYO
SQUARE ENIX will open permanent cafe and merchandise shop locations in Los Angeles and Shinjuku, Tokyo, in Spring 2026. These locations will feature menu items inspired by various SQUARE ENIX intellectual properties and sell official merchandise, marking the first official SQUARE ENIX cafe in the U.S.
Chrono Trigger FORM-ISM Figures of Crono and Marle Open for Pre-Order
Square Enix has opened pre-orders for new FORM-ISM figures featuring Crono and Marle from Chrono Trigger, scheduled for release in September 2026. The article also briefly touches on the game's plot, its enhanced Nintendo DS version, and the availability of the classic on PC, while mentioning ongoing 30th-anniversary projects.
New Vocaloid Nendoroids Are Pierretta Hatsune Miku, Voicepeak Kasane Teto
Good Smile Company has announced release windows for two new Vocaloid Nendoroids: Pierretta Hatsune Miku and Voicepeak Kasane Teto. Pierretta Hatsune Miku is scheduled for release in Japan in September 2026 and worldwide in Q1 2027, while Kasane Teto will be available in Japan in October 2026 and worldwide in Q2 2027. Pre-orders for both figures will be open until June 3, 2026.
We actually bought the Jollibee x FFXIV collab food, and it was delish
Jollibee, a Filipino fast-food chain, has collaborated with Final Fantasy XIV in the U.S. and Canada, offering special meals that include in-game "eat chicken" emotes and exclusive merchandise. The author reviewed the food, highlighting the chicken and a unique Blue Raspberry Aether drink, while noting the collaboration is unavailable in the Philippines.
Bleach x LAM Soul Art Showcase Announced
Kotowari has announced the "Bleach x LAM -Soul Art Showcase-" project, featuring merchandise with illustrations by LAM of five Bleach characters. The collection will be available through exclusive physical and online stores in Japan starting April 24, 2026, with prices ranging from ¥330 to ¥7,700. Temporary pop-up stores will also open in Tokyo, Osaka, and Fukuoka. This event aims to promote the final season of the Bleach: The Thousand Year War anime, which is set to begin airing in July 2026.
Lego’s Shrek Set Is Up For Preorder, Unfortunately So Is This Donkey
Lego has announced a new Shrek-themed building set, featuring Shrek, Donkey, and Puss in Boots, available for preorder at $130 and releasing on June 1. Additionally, Lego is releasing Shrek BrickHeadz figures for $25. The article also mentions the availability of Shrek film collections on Blu-ray and 4K, coinciding with the franchise's 25th anniversary.
Trails Series Figures Open for Pre-Order Featuring Laura, Estelle, and Rixia
Falcom has announced that pre-orders are open for new figures of characters from the Trails series, including Laura S. Arseid, Estelle Bright, and Rixia Mao. Separately, Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter is slated for release on September 17, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC, featuring new gameplay mechanics and minigames.
Tamagotchi Heading to Kura Sushi After Jujutsu Kaisen
Kura Sushi is launching a Tamagotchi collaboration promotion starting May 1, 2026, immediately following its current Jujutsu Kaisen event. The promotion will feature themed sushi, special merchandise like badges and microfiber cloths, and a themed chopsticks case for reward members. The Tamagotchi collaboration will run until June 23, 2026.
Game Crossovers and Collaborations
The official Bethesda Gear Store has released a new Fallout Vault 101 Pet Hoodie. This merchandise item allows fans to show their love for the Fallout franchise.
May 4 Celebrations Are Starting Early With a Star Wars Lego Sale at Amazon
Amazon is offering discounts of up to 26% on various Lego Star Wars sets, including the Millennium Falcon, TIE Bomber, and R2-D2, in anticipation of May 4th celebrations. Some sets are at record low prices, featuring iconic ships and characters from the Star Wars universe.
Cult of the Lamb's Dice Mini Game Is Great on PS5, PS4, But an Official Real Life Version Is Coming Soon
Devolver Digital and Lost in Cult are releasing an official real-life version of the Knucklebones dice mini-game from Cult of the Lamb. The merchandise, which includes a fold-out board, is available for pre-order and is set to ship in Q1 2027. A Deluxe Edition bundle includes the game, a development book, tarot cards, and patches.
Good Smile Reveals Two Stunning Fire Emblem Figures, Pre-Orders Now Live
Good Smile Company has revealed two new 1/7 scale figures based on Azura from Fire Emblem Fates, available in both White Songstress and Dark Songstress attire. Pre-orders are live, with an estimated arrival between October and December 2027. This announcement follows recent Fire Emblem news, including the addition of Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance to the Nintendo Switch Online GameCube library.
Fire Emblem Fates Azura Figures Pre-Orders Open with Dual Songstress Versions
Nintendo and Intelligent Systems have opened pre-orders for 1/7-scale figures of Azura from Fire Emblem Fates, featuring her Dark and White Songstress variations. These figures are priced at ¥32,780 and are scheduled for release in June 2027. Fire Emblem Fates, the fourteenth installment in the series, was originally released on the Nintendo 3DS in three distinct versions: Birthright, Conquest, and Revelation.
Bandai Namco Preparing Animal Crossing Character Magnets
Bandai Namco is releasing a new set of Animal Crossing Chara-Magnets featuring 24 different characters, including popular NPCs like Tom Nook and Isabelle, along with eight villagers. Each blind-bagged package will cost approximately $1.70 and include one magnet, one of ten stationary card designs, and a soda-flavored piece of gum. The collection is set to debut in Japan in August 2026.
A Surprise Nintendo Pop-Up Store Has Arrived In London
Nintendo has opened a surprise pop-up store within an Argos location in London, featuring a wide array of merchandise including plushies, games, and accessories. The store also stocks items like amiibo and merchandise for lesser-represented franchises such as Pikmin and Metroid. A store employee indicated the pop-up will remain for an extended period.
