Peek-A-Boo! PowerA Unveils a Ghostly Tribute to Mario with New Wireless Controller 🎮🕹️

 

Featuring Scary-Good Lighting and Wireless Gameplay

As a grand finale to celebrate Mario Day 2025, PowerA launched the Enhanced Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch with Lumectra – Mario Peek-A-Boo. 

This officially licensed controller features scary-good Lumectra Ghost RGB LED lighting, revealing hidden Super Mario artwork in five unique lighting modes. 

This includes a nostalgic “spotlight mode” that makes you feel like you’re in the game. Inherent to PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controllers, it offers wireless gameplay, immersive motion controls, and advanced customization options.

Designed for comfort and precision, the Peek-A-Boo Enhanced Wireless Controller includes:

• Lumectra Ghost RGB LED Lighting – Super Mario-themed artwork is hidden until the Lumectra Ghost RGB LEDs are activated, offering five lighting modes that enhance gameplay immersion.
• Advanced Gaming Buttons – Two mappable buttons provide on-the-fly customization for quick responses without navigating system settings.
• Rechargeable Battery – Enjoy up to 10 hours of wireless play on a single charge and includes a 10 ft. USB-C® cable for convenient recharging.
• Wireless Freedom & Motion Controls – Play untethered on Nintendo Switch, Switch OLED Model, and Switch Lite with built-in motion controls for a more immersive gaming experience.
• Ergonomic Design – A textured grip and familiar button layout ensure comfortable, fatigue-free gaming sessions.

The PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller with Lumectra – Peek-A-Boo is available now at PowerA.com and Amazon

SpecialEffect’s GameBlast25 charity gaming weekend raises over £130,000 💙

💙The amazing charity that we have been helping with fundraising for over a decade have once again managed to raise an amazing amount of money as part of GameBlast25!

The total raised for GameBlast25, the UK’s largest charity gaming weekend, has been confirmed at over £130,000.

Gamers across the UK and beyond took on gaming marathons and game-themed events over the weekend of 21-23 February to raise money for the charity, who help people with physical disabilities to experience the fun and inclusion of video games.

Hundreds of gamers, creators and communities signed up for the event, along with many major names in the games industry including Rare, Kinetic Games, Dovetail Games, Digital Extremes and Team Terrible.

“We’re amazed and humbled by the final figure,” said Paige Harvey, the GameBlast Event Coordinator, “To have the support of so many gamers around the world is a huge boost for the charity, and we’ve been overwhelmed by the enthusiasm of everyone involved. We couldn’t be more thankful for their support, time, and generosity.”

“Both the funds and awareness for SpecialEffect will help us have a positive impact on the lives of thousands of disabled people around the world by assisting them in discovering the magic of video games.”

Funds raised from the event will help support the charity’s lifelong gaming accessibility support service that enables gamers like Maxine to play to the very best of her abilities. The charity does not charge for any of its services.

GameBlast has raised over £1.8M to support disabled gamers over the past twelve years, and the dates for GameBlast26 have been announced as 17 February - 1 March.

Donations for GameBlast can still be made at https://bit.ly/40hQYCG