Nintendo ordered to pay 200,000 yen after court decides doctor carried out power harassment
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According to a report from Mainichi, Nintendo was recently ordered to pay 200,000 yen (roughly $1,300) in damages after a court found that an industrial doctor at the company carried out power harassment against two temporary nurses.
The site reports that the nurses filed their initial lawsuit after “claiming that they were unfairly denied employment because their relationship with their boss had deteriorated, even though they had been subjected to power harassment by him.” They were originally sent to Nintendo via a program intended to lead to full employment. After starting work at Nintendo’s human resources department in April 2018, the nurses’ responsibilities included checkups and other duties. However, after five months, the company informed the temporary staffing agency that dispatched the nurses that it would not employ them on a regular basis because they had “failed to establish a smooth cooperative framework with the physician.”
Twin Peaks co-creator recalls talking with Nintendo about Zelda: Link’s Awakening
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Nintendo has previously spoken about the influence Twin Peaks had on The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening during development. Speaking in 2010, director Takashi Tezuka said the show “was all about a small number of characters in a small town” and how he “wanted to make something like that, while it would be small enough in scope to easily understand, it would have deep and distinctive characteristics.”
Then last year, the Twin Peaks x Zelda: Link’s Awakening connection came up again after Twin Peaks co-creator Mark Frost said on social media that he “met with them about it and gave them some ideas”.
Kirby Car Mouth figure release window, new photos, pre-orders open
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Good Smile is readying a new Kirby Car Mouth figure as part of its Pop Up Parade line, and we now a the release window and pre-orders are open.
The figure is based on one of the transformations included in Kirby and the Forgotten Land. What we have here is a non-scale pre-painted figure made out of plastic. The main highlight is that it actually moves forward after being pulled back, so it’s a little more than just a collectible.
Former Nintendo staffer shares insight into Reggie’s famous 3DS line from first Nintendo Direct
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Former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime generated plenty of memes during his time with the company, including a line from the very first US Nintendo Direct. For those who hadn’t already owned a 3DS or weren’t thinking about picking one up, he had a simple question to those consumers: “What’s wrong with you?” You can check out that clip here.
Former Nintendo staffer Krysta Yang shared some insight into that moment during an episode of the Kit & Krysta podcast. It wasn’t just a throwaway line as the team working on the Nintendo Direct had some discussions about it. However, they felt that the envelope needed to be pushed a bit and wouldn’t be out of character for Reggie to say, so it was ultimately approved.
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Series director Warren Spector would love to make Epic Mickey 3
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Epic Mickey director Warren Spector says he would love to develop Epic Mickey 3. However, don’t expect it anytime soon.
Spector was asked about the possibility on LinkedIn. Despite having a “high level idea” in mind for a new game, he’s currently busy at his current studio OtherSide and projects going on there. Spector noted: “I’d love to do Epic Mickey 3 but I have a day job that would make that impossible.”
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Top 5 rarest Super Smash Bros. series amiibo in 2024
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With the Super Smash Bros. amiibo line now finishing with Sora, we’ve put together a list going over the top five rarest figures.
Nintendo has recently announced restocks of several Super Smash Bros. series amiibo figures – including Joker, Terry, and Banjo & Kazooie, who all lie among the rarest of these figurines (especially Joker). To add to this, Nintendo also restocked female Corrin last year, who was once considered the single rarest Super Smash Bros. amiibo. Given how much each individual character’s availability has changed, we’ve put together a list of Smash Bros. series amiibo figures who haven’t yet been restocked. It’s entirely possible that this list changes part way in the year depending on future restocks, so for now, keep in mind that this list is current as of February 2024.
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First 4 Figures reveals Zelda: Breath of the Wild Sheikah Slate statue, pre-orders live
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First 4 Figures has revealed the latest addition to its Zelda: Breath of the Wild collectibles lineup, which is a life-size painted resin statue for the Sheikah Slate.
Consumers can choose between a standard version or Exclusive Edition. Both include a detailed base inspired by the game, tablet detachable from base, limited edition numbering, and authentication card. The Exclusive Edition adds a sound function, eye with LED light-up function, LED light-up on base changes colors when removing and inserting the tablet, and display with color-changing LED light up function (change colors by pressing the eye on the reverse side of the tablet).
Pokemon Presents presentation announced for February 27
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Pokemon Presents will be returning for its annual Pokemon Day presentation, with an event now announced for February 27. It will air at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET / 2 PM in the UK / 3 PM in Europe.
Fans can look forward to “exciting Pokemon news in celebration of Pokemon Day 2024”. No further information has been provided.
Pokemon Presents will be available via YouTube here. The official live stream has not yet been released.
Kirby is getting McDonald’s Happy Meal toys in Japan
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Just announced for Japan is a new collaboration between Nintendo and McDonald’s for Kirby toys with Happy Meals.
Eight different toys are planned that, naturally, are all about Kirby himself. Different poses will be available including the Cone Mouth. We’ll also mention that one toy is for Waddle Dee. Also, these are actually more like plushies – they aren’t plastic.
Suikoden creator and Eiyuden Chronicle director Yoshitaka Murayama has passed away
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We’re sad to report that Yoshitaka Murayama has passed away following complications with an ongoing illness.
Murayama’s will be remembered for his work on the Suikoden franchise as he was the creator. Additionally, he was the director and scenario writer for Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, which is set for release in just a couple of months.
Murayama was also the head of Rabbit & Bear Studios, and the news was shared on the company’s official website. We’ve attached the full statement below.
