Two new Pokémon TCG sets have had their trademarks filed in Japan, and they may be a sign of a larger looming problem for the ...

The video game industry loves to tout figures: record-breaking sales numbers, astonishing revenue growth, dazzling quantities ...

According to the most recent report on consumer prices, published at the Statistics Bureau of Japan, consumer prices rose 3.4 ...

In an era of digital immersion, Gen Zs and millennials alike are finding comfort and connection in analog playthings, ...

The Switch 2 launched globally on June 5 and Japanese demand was very high at 2.2 million people applying via a lottery ...

From assaults to break-ins to reoccurring thefts, the craze for Pokémon cards has led some to the dark side of collecting.

Konami is one of the oldest video game companies in Japan. During the mid-2010s, the company shifted its focus to live service games, which now account for most of its total revenue. Reduction in the ...

Pokémon TCG fans can still pull ultra-rare cards like Umbreon ex SIR, Team Rocket’s Mewtwo ex SIR, and more from current booster packs like Prismatic Evolutions and Destined Rivals.

Pokémon card trading can be big business — but many who collect the cards are worried a new surge of interest is ruining the community.

It is not surprising that the market for physical video games is in decline. For some years now, digital distribution and ...

The small "Labubu" furry dolls, featuring quirky monster characters, from Chinese toy retailer Pop Mart are drawing huge crowds, including many adult shoppers, to stores in Sydney, Melbourne and ...