Miyamoto on why Mario has been so popular
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When you think about games and the most popular characters in the medium, Mario has to be there as one of the top choices. He’s been around for decades, in multiple titles and genres – and now he’s even getting his own animated movie.
So what’s been behind Mario’s long-term popularity? Shigeru Miyamoto, the character’s creator, recently shared some thoughts.
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Miyamoto doesn’t think Nintendo will change much when he’s gone
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In an interview with NPR, Shigeru Miyamoto was asked about what Nintendo will be like when he’s gone. But in his view, he doesn’t think much will change.
Miyamoto explained to the outlet that many people within the company – including those who work on Mario games – “all have this sense of what it means to be Nintendo.” He also pointed out how many new ideas often have the essence of Nintendo.
Miyamoto’s full words:
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Pokemon Presents February 2023 live stream
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Mobile, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
The new Pokemon Presents event for February 2023 will be starting soon, and we have the official live stream ready to go. Remember that the fun begins at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET / 2 PM in the UK / 3 PM in Europe.
The only tidbit shared thus far is that the new Pokemon Presents will contain “about 20 minutes of exciting Pokemon news in celebration of Pokemon Day 2023”. We could hear about currently-released games like Pokemon Scarlet and Violet and perhaps some new stuff as well, but fans have thus far been left to speculate.
Here’s where you can watch the Pokemon Presents February 2023 live stream:
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[Let’s Talk] February 2023 Pokemon Presents predictions
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Let's Talk, Switch | 0 comments
In just a couple of days, a new Pokemon Presents will air for February 2023. We’ve become used to seeing one of these events once per year on Pokemon Day, which happens on February 27. This day celebrates the launch of the series’ very first games in Japan.
What predictions do you have for the upcoming Pokemon Presents? Do you think we’ll be getting DLC for Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet? Let us know in the comments below.
Nintendo confirms it won’t be at E3 2023, statement released
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Nintendo has made it official that it will not be attending E3 2023. Additionally, an official statement has been released.
The main takeaway is that Nintendo said that “this year’s E3 show didn’t fit into our plans”. The company did acknowledge that it has “been and continue to be a strong supporter of the ESA and E3.”
The full statement reads about Nintendo skipping E3 2023 is as follows:
My Nintendo adds Pokemon Scarlet / Violet highlighter, mini-notebook
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Two new physical rewards have just been added to My Nintendo in North America based on Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet. Along with a highlighter, members can spend their points on a mini-notebook.
The highlighter is a two-pack of pens based on the Legendary Pokemon Koraidon and Miraidon. Of course, you’ll be getting colors here that are like scarlet and violet.
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Retro’s Star Fox Armada pitch, Switch’s lifecycle, Super Nintendo World and more | Nintendo Everything Refresh Ep. 044
Posted on 1 year ago by Nicholas Serpa in General Nintendo, Podcast, Switch | 0 comments
Did you know that we could have gotten a totally different Star Fox game on the Wii U? In this week’s episode of Nintendo Everything Refresh, we’ll share details about Star Fox Armada, a game pitched by Retro that could have been the direct sequel to Star Fox 64 that fans have been craving. (Visit DidYouKnowGaming for the full story!) We’ll also talk more about Splatoon 3’s upcoming expansion pass, Super Nintendo World, and much more!
The Super Mario Bros. Movie Direct announced for March 9
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The Super Mario Bros. Movie Direct will air on March 9, Nintendo just announced. This will take place at 2 PM PT / 5 PM ET / 10 PM in the UK / 11 PM in Europe.
According to Nintendo, the presentation will include the final trailer for the film. No game information will be shared.
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Doki Doki Literature Club Natsuki Nendoroid out in August, new photos, pre-orders open
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We’ve got news about the Doki Doki Literature Club Natsuki Nendoroid, including a release date, new photos, and pre-orders.
This figure was first announced in May 2022 at the WonHobby Gallery 2022 Spring event. You may remember that at the time, we only had a concept image. Full production is ramping up and now we have a final look at the figure.
February 2023 Pokemon Presents announced
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A new February 2023 Pokemon Presents has just been announced, which will air in time for Pokemon Day. Fans can tune in on February 27 at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET / 2 PM in the UK / 3 PM in Europe.
According to The Pokemon Company, the event will feature “about 20 minutes of exciting Pokemon news in celebration of Pokemon Day 2023”. Other specifics were not provided.
You’ll be able to watch the February 2023 Pokemon Presents on YouTube. We’ll be sure to share all of the notable news once it’s announced next week.
