Nintendo and Snowboarder Jamie Anderson Team Up for Road to Sochi 100 Day Countdown in Times Square
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Nintendo and snowboarder Jamie Anderson are working together to promote the release of Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games as well as the Winter Games in general. You can find details about the “Road to Sochi Tour” below.
| WHAT: | Nintendo is joining up with the United States Olympic Committee to kick off its nationwide “Road to Sochi Tour” in Times Square on Oct. 29 with a 100 Day Countdown event, celebrating 100 days until the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games. The event will take up three blocks in New York’s Times Square and will include athlete demonstrations on a ski and snowboard ramp, as well as an ice rink for curling, figure skating, speedskating and ice hockey | . | ||||
| Nintendo will also be there with hands-on demos for its new game, Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games™, which launches for Wii U on Nov. 15. The fun game features characters from the Super Mario Bros. and Sonic the Hedgehog universes competing together in 24 winter events, including the new event snowboard slopestyle, which is making its Olympic Winter Games debut in Sochi. | ||||||
| Jamie Anderson, slopestyle snowboarder and six-time X Games medalist, will be at the event to help promote Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games™. The Olympic hopeful will meet with visitors in a designated area. | ||||||
| In addition, the Mario and Sonic costumed characters will make appearances to take photos with attendees. | ||||||
| WHO: | Slopestyle snowboarder and 2014 Olympic hopeful Jamie Anderson, Mario and Sonic, sports fans, Nintendo fans, families | |||||
| WHEN: | Tuesday, Oct. 29 | |||||
| Press conference and media hour: Noon – 1 p.m. | ||||||
| Event open to public: 2:30 – 8 p.m. | ||||||
| Fan meet and greet: 2:45 – 2:55 p.m. | ||||||
| WHERE: | Times Square | |||||
| New York, NY 10036 |
VISUALS:
- Jamie Anderson greeting attendees and playing Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games™ for Wii U.
- Mario and Sonic costumed characters taking pictures with fans.
- Nintendo and sports fans enjoying a healthy dose of friendly competition while playing Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games™.
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David Jaffe suggests Nintendo should try selling the company to Disney, wants them to do something new
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 34 Comments
David Jaffe has a suggestion for Nintendo: try selling the company to Disney. He believes “they clearly understand marketing, they clearly understand their audience.”
Now, Jaffe’s words shouldn’t be taken as him looking to openly blast Nintendo. While speaking with HipHopGamer, Jaffe acknowledged his respect and admiration for the company. The thing is, he wants them to do something new.
Jaffe labeled Shigeru Miyamoto’s contributions to gaming as “industry-altering and super important”. However, he feels “some new blood getting in there” could only improve Nintendo.
Jaffe’s comments in full:
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Amazon now selling 3DS XL systems directly
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News | 4 Comments
Amazon and Nintendo have long maintained a certain “spat”, so to speak. For some unknown reasons, the company’s hardware was never stocked and sold directly. If you were interested in purchasing any of Nintendo’s systems from Amazon, you would need to do so through a third-party seller.
But now it seems there may have been a breakthrough between the two. One eagle-eyed NeoGAF user noticed that 3DS XL systems are being shipped and sold by Amazon.
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It doesn’t appear that the situation has been completely remedied, as the Wii U and 2DS still can’t be purchased straight from the retailer. Still, this looks like a good sign!
Amazon now selling Capcom 30th Anniversary Character Encyclopedia
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Amazon is selling the Capcom 30th Anniversary Character Encyclopedia for a little over $10. The item just began shipping on Monday.
The hardcover encyclopedia contains over 200 pages of Capcom goodness. Inside, you’ll find art and information pertaining to a whole slew of Capcom characters.
You can place an order for the Capcom 30th Anniversary Character Encyclopedia here
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Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures launch event being held at Nintendo World
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Care to obtain a slightly early copy of Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures? If you’re around the New York City area, you’ll have the opportunity to do so.
Nintendo will be holding a launch event for Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures this Sunday at Nintendo World between 11 AM and 2 PM. During the festivities, attendees can purchase a copy of the game.
Pac is back! On 10/27 from 11am-2pm @ #NintendoWorld, get an advanced copy of Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures at our launch event!
— Nintendo World Store (@Nintendo_World) October 23, 2013
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Bayonetta: Bloody Fate trailer
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EDGE readers pick the top 20 games of our lifetime
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This month’s issue has a listing of the top 20 games of our lifetime, as chosen by the magazine’s readers. Here’s how the results panned out:
20 – World of Warcraft
19 – Majora’s Mask
18 – Vice City
17 – Chrono Trigger
16 – Portal
15 – Red Dead Redemption
14 – Bioshock
13 – Ico
12 – The Last of Us
11- Dark Souls
10 – Super Mario Galaxy
9 – Metal Gear Solid
8 – Shadow of the Colossus
7 – Goldeneye
6 – Halo
5 – Resident Evil 4
4 – Final Fantasy VII
3 – Half Life 2
2 – Super Mario 64
1 – The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
What are your thoughts? Do you agree with the list?
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Nintendo releasing Pokemon hanafuda cards in Japan
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Nintendo will begin selling Pokemon hanafuda cards starting on November 29. Pre-orders are now live in Japan.
The cards themselves are made up of Pokemon from the Red/Green games. Additionally, Pokemon artwork is included on the packaging and instruction booklet.
Pricing for decks are set at 2,500 yen, or about $25. Each comes with 49 cards – 48 original designs and one white cards – and an original instruction booklet.
Nintendo will also offer a framed edition with un-cut cards for 15,100 yen ($152).
Those who pre-order at Pokemon Centers in Japan will be provided with an A2 poster of all the hanafuda cards in color (green version). Reservations made at Animate come with a red version of the same poster.
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Video: Fan questions answered in latest Nintendo Minute
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Pokemon devs discuss possibility of paid Pokemon DLC
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Paying for Pokemon DLC isn’t something that Game Freak is going out of its way to make happen, based on new comments from art director Ken Sugimori.
Sugimori shared a few words about the possibility as part of a 4Gamer interview. Speaking with the Japanese publication, he said:
