The Super Mario Bros. Movie nominated for Best Animated Film at Golden Globes and more
Posted on 9 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
The Super Mario Bros. Movie has picked up a few nominations for the 2024 Golden Globes, including Best Animated Film.
Nintendo and Illumination’s project will be battling it out against five other movies. The Boy and the Heron, Elemental, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Suzume, and Wish are also nominated.
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LEGO Bricktales gains 2023 holiday update
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A new free holiday 2023 update has landed in LEGO Bricktales.
The update takes players on a journey into a snow-covered landscape. Thunderful teases: “Santa has a problem making his deliveries in time for the big day, and the player will need to use all of their building skills to help save Christmas!”
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Zelda producer on fans who say they miss the series’ more linear games
Posted on 9 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Starting with Breath of the Wild, The Legend of Zelda has moved away from the linear and traditional 3D games fans had been accustomed to since Ocarina of Time. The series is now focusing on “open air” experiences with a huge world to explore and with much more freedom. Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom have done well from both in terms of sales and reception, though some fans miss what came before.
Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma has now responded to some of those discussions as part of an interview with IGN. Here’s what Aonuma shared when asked how he feels about those who miss linear Zelda given where the series is at now:
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No Man’s Sky “Holiday 2023 Expeditions” update out now (version 4.46), patch notes
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Hello Games has put out one last update for No Man’s Sky to end 2023, and players can now access “Holiday 2023 Expeditions” – or version 4.46.
Expeditions are happening in new sections of the universe, “offering explorers another opportunity to experience these stories and events and earn exclusive rewards.” Players can also find community favorite Cartographers from 2021 as a limited run. We also have to mention that Hello Games has made even more visual improvements for the Switch version.
Here’s the full rundown of the update:
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UK software sales for the week ending December 9, 2023
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The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending December 9, 2023 is now available.
EA Sports FC 24 continues its reign at the top. But after Hogwarts Legacy has been holding on steady at #2, Super Mario Bros. Wonder manages to take its position. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Nintendo Switch Sports are also in the top ten.
Here’s the full UK software sales chart for the week ending December 9, 2023:
Famitsu’s most wanted games – December 10, 2023
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It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart. Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island has taken over as the new top Switch title.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between November 22 and November 28.
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Switch eShop deals – Hogwarts Legacy, Valis: The Fantasm Soldier Collection, more
Posted on 9 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
A number of new deals are up and running on the North American Switch eShop. These include the lowest prices ever for Hogwarts Legacy, Valis: The Fantasm Soldier Collection, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
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Arcade Archives Pole Position II gameplay
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Hamster brought Arcade Archives Pole Position II to Switch this week, and new gameplay is here. The company showed off footage during its latest live stream.
Here’s some information about the classic racer from Namco:
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Pre-order updates – December 10, 2023
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Epic has tried getting Nintendo characters into Fortnite, hopes to make it happen one day
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Fortnite has seen a ton of different collaborations over the years, but Nintendo isn’t represented at all with any of its characters or franchises. However, Epic Games is very much interested in making something happen on that front at some point in the future.
Epic’s head of Fortnite’s ecosystem, Saxs Persson, recently said the following when asked by Axios how hard the company has tried working with Nintendo: “I don’t know what the word for, like, making diamonds is.”
