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Figurines, game kits, placemats and a specially marked fried chicken bucket are coming to KFC stores this spring.
Further proof that the company’s 16-bit console was one of the best-looking systems ever made.
The Super Mario Bros. are back to jump, flip and spin their way through another real-life level.
The beloved Pokémon continue to unstoppably, and adorably, expand their territory.
Get Link’s look without having to craft your own costume with this cool The Legend of Zelda hoodie.
Mario and Luigi appear in a new artwork that combines traditional Japanese art techniques with the modern-day video game world.
You mean there’s a video that takes the world of Star Wars and combines it with the ruthless fun of Mario Kart? YES, PLEASE!
Celebrate 20 years of catching ’em all with Pokémon Center Japan’s new line of throwback goods.
An eight-year-old boy who accidentally drowned his beloved Nintendo 3DS handheld console has written a heartfelt letter of apology to Nintendo customer service.
Nintendo and Universal Studios Japan (USJ) recently signed a basic business agreement that could pave the way for future USJ attractions featuring Nintendo characters and game worlds.
Want to try your hand at crafting Super Mario Maker screens, but don’t have a Wii U? Right this way!
Takayas proves again that you shouldn’t turn to anyone else when you are looking for custom engagement and wedding bands.
Check out these home-made gaming-themed treats and get some inspiration for your own baked goods!
Upcoming video game promises “a Pikachu like you’ve never seen before,” but we’ve never heard one that sounds like this either.
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Japan approves foreign resident visa renewal fee increases of up to 967 percent, starts soon
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Dragon Ball Z theme park, financed by Saudi Arabia, to be built in France
Winnie the Pooh cosplays as Yuzuru Hanyu for new plushie collaboration
Nagoya’s famous Shinkansen platform noodle shop has other, better branches nearby
Turn octopus, spaghetti, and more of your favorite foods into crackers with Senbei Maker 2
Japan’s double-decker portable rice cooker/bento maker is better than ever with new version
Studio Ghibli composer Jo Hisaishi just set three Guinness Records
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