The burly Instagrammer says he’ll continue to dress as the female character because he doesn’t need closed-minded followers.
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Pikachu Plates, Eevee Burgers, solving the mystery of what’s inside Mimikyu’s costume, and a very, very special guest.
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Japan’s newest mecca for real-world Pokémon Trainers gives the Pokédex a jaw-dropping UI overhaul.
Recreate Ash’s voyage around the Orange Archipelago without ever leaving your living room.
Those Super Mario Odyssey royalty checks aren’t going to last forever, so it’s really about time the video game star rejoined the workforce.
Airships, crystals, Cid, and even Chocobo popcorn buckets are part of the tie-up between the theme park and video game giants.
Run across Japan-inspired maps while avoiding deadly obstacles like umbrellas and flying pineapples.
From Pop Team Epic to Cowboy Bebop, this professional confectioner’s anime and video game dojin works are edible!
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Their authenticity is debatable, but their cuteness is unquestionable.
Worried your kids will find a way around parental hardware locks? Then get a lock from a hardware store.
Company’s recruitment page tells us we won’t have long to wait to collect the little critters all over again.
The universe’s cutest Star Warrior, and star of Nintendo games, Kirby uses his Copy Ability to become huggable…that or it’s an adorably soft toy.
The results come from a mobile survey, in which they also shared how much money they spend on in-game purchases.
Video gaming’s newest trend meets its oldest hero with co-op game at Namco’s Tokyo amusement park.
Come for the fire-breathing dragon vs. Dragoon action, stay for the iconic victory fanfare.
We’re not talking about pretty boy swordsman Sephiroth, but crazy clown dictator Kefka after you wash away all that makeup.
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