Final Fantasy creator explains where the name came from
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Have you ever wondered about the origin of the Final Fantasy name? The series’ original creator has now shared the backstory.
While there’s been plenty of fan speculation, Hironobu Sakaguchi has now confirmed what happened directly. He shared in an official interview from Square Enix that the inspiration came from Fighting Fantasy. However, that couldn’t be used “because of trademarks and the like.” Sakaguchi said Final Fantasy was “a last resort.”
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Metroid Dread E.M.M.I. figma release date, new photos, pre-orders open
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We have a status update on the E.M.M.I. figma for Metroid Dread, as Good Smile has now provided a release date, new photos, and opened pre-orders.
The figma uses a flexible plastic in important areas along with metal screws for some joints. Its extending limbs have been preserved in figure form. Optional parts include a faceplate, DNA-extracting spike, and a large-size base. It measures approximately 215mm in height.
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Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection details revealed
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Limited Run Games has provided new details on Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection. We first found out about this a few months ago, but little information was initially provided.
The Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection uses Limited Run’s Carbon Engine. It’ll feature Jurassic Park and Jurassic Park Part 2: The Chaos Continues, originally released across NES, Game Boy, and SNES.
Here’s the official blurb:
Nippon Ichi Software teases four upcoming games, opens 30th anniversary site
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Today is Nippon Ichi Software’s 30 year anniversary, and the studio has made a special 30th anniversary website to celebrate. This site contains loads of neat little details and information, including a teaser page for four upcoming 30th anniversary games.
Of these, only one is confirmed: Hayarigami 1-2-3 Pack, a horror visual novel collection releasing on Switch in Japan later this July. The other three titles are complete mysteries which will likely be announced in the coming months.
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Build-A-Bear reveals Pokemon Sprigatito plushie
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Surprising no one, the Build-A-Bear Pokemon line is continuing on, and a new plushie for Sprigatito has now been revealed.
The Grass-type creature is one of the three starters in Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet. It has a cat-like appearance with green fur, pointy ears and leaf-like tufts on its neck.
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Level-5 boss teases “next work” for Yo-kai Watch, 10th anniversary site open
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Level-5 CEO Akihiro Hino has teased the future of Yo-kai Watch. Writing on Twitter today, he said that “the next work that builds on the flow of Yo-Kai Watch is steadily progressing. The announcement is still a little ahead, but please look forward to it!”
This follows another tease from earlier in the year. Hino noted at the time that “the next amazing thing” for Yo-kai Watch was in development.
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Sakurai talks about Smash Bros. music arrangement process
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Have you ever wondered what the process is like when it comes to arranging music in the Super Smash Bros. series? Director Masahiro Sakurai provided insight as part of a new video shared today.
Sakurai first started out by explaining that a ton of potential songs are considered – the idea is to cast a wide net, even if some aren’t used in the end. After that, composers are gathered and he gives them instructions.
Limited edition Super Mario OREO cookies revealed
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Original (6/26): Nintendo just announced a new partnership with Nabisco that will see Super Mario getting the Oreo treatment. They will be available in stores starting July 10, 2023.
Each package will contain a random assortment of Super Mario character designs. There are sixteen in total featuring Mario himself, along with Luigi, Toad, Yoshi, Fire Flower, Super Mushroom, Coin, Super Star, Bowser, Bowser Jr., Goomba, Boo, Blooper, Koopa Troopa, Piranha Plant, and Spiny.
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Yuji Naka officially sentenced to prison with four-year suspension
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Original: A verdict has been reached in Yuji Naka’s insider trading case, and the game developer – known for his previous work on Sonic the Hedgehog and more recently Balan Wonderworld – has been sentenced to prison, but he is unlikely to serve time.
The courts made a final judgement today. The big part of the story is that Naka has been given a prison sentence of two years and six months. However, sine he’ll be seeing a four-year suspension, that should allow him to avoid jailtime. He has also been given a couple of fines of two million and 170 million yen.
EarthX, spaceflight company management game, dropping on Switch next week
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Pineapple Works will release EarthX on Switch next week, the company has announced. It’s due out on July 12, 2023.
EarthX, a relaxing family-friendly spaceflight company management game where you launch rockets, will even have players building a Mars colony. More information can be found in the following overview:
