Miyamoto offered input for Mario Kart Arcade GP VR, Nintendo reworked its IP rules for the game
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Mario Kart Arcade GP VR is one of several attractions at VR Zone Shinjuku. We’ve seen various versions of Mario Kart in arcades before, but this marks the first time that it’s in VR.
Of course, Nintendo didn’t develop the game directly. Like previously Mario Kart Arcade GP titles, Bandai Namco was primarily responsible. However, that doesn’t mean Nintendo was absent from the process entirely.
As it turns out, Mario Kart Arcade GP VR was made in consultation with Nintendo. Shigeru Miyamoto even offered input while the project was in development. According to producers Junichiro Koyama and Yukiharu Tamiya, Nintendo reworked its IP rules to take the special requirements of VR into account.
Thanks to Yoko for the tip.
Nights of Azure 2 gets a new video
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Gust has prepared another new video for Nights of Azure 2, which primarily focuses on the game’s various characters. Have a look at it below.
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— がすとちゃん@祝！30周年 (@GustSocialPR) July 28, 2017
Full Sonic Mania behind the scenes panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2017
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At San Diego Comic-Con last week, SEGA hosted a special behind the scenes panel for Sonic Mania. Many fans were unable to attend, but thanks to a recording, the full event is now available for viewing. Check it out below.
Japan’s best-selling games of June 2017
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 8 Comments
The latest issue of Famitsu has shared a listing of the top 30 best-selling games in Japan for the month of June 2017. You can check out the full results below.
Photos from the Splatoon 2 event at GameStop
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Select GameStop stores hosted a special Splatoon 2 event last weekend. You could stop by and play the game, get some color changing cups, and more.
Site contributor Andrew was on hand at the event, and snapped a few photos for us. Check out our images below, including a look at those color changing cups.
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Rumor: Nintendo requested that Walmart cancel all Super NES Classic Edition pre-orders
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Rumors, Switch | 42 Comments
It was nearly a week ago that Walmart took pre-orders for the Super NES Classic – or so we thought. The retailer ended up pulling the plug on reservations a few days ago.
In an email sent to customers, Walmart said that pre-orders went up “due to a technical glitch”. That’s fine and all, but those who thought they were lucky enough to score the system were dissatisfied that their orders were cancelled.
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[Let’s Talk] Splatoon 2 impressions
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Switch | 32 Comments
Splatoon 2 has been out for just over a week. Nintendo published the game last Friday, and many Switch owners likely purchased the game. One thing is for sure: it’s selling like hot cakes in Japan.
How many of you have picked up Splatoon 2 thus far? If you did, have you had a chance to play it? What do you think of it so far? How do you feel about the new single-player campaign, Salmon Run, and everything else the game has to offer? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.
Highlights from last week’s topic: Miiverse memories
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Wonder Festival 2017 Summer news – Guardian (Zelda), Sakura (Fire Emblem), Lana (Pokemon) Nendoroids, more
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Update: Added some more Pokemon figures from Wonder Festival.
Original: Wonder Festival 2017 Summer is now underway. The latest figures are being shown, including a few brand new Nintendo-related ones.
First off, the Zelda: Breath of the Guardian amiibo is officially confirmed, and we have our first look at it. Other highlights include:
– Sakura Nendoroid from Fire Emblem Fates
– Lana Nendoroid from Pokemon
– Moon (female trainer) figma from Pokemon Sun/Moon
– Chap Nendoroid from The Snack World
– Zero Nendoroid from Mega Man X2
We’ve included images of the latest figures in the gallery below.
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LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 game demo from Comic-Con
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At San Diego Comic-Con last week, Marvel featured LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 during its official live stream with a game demo. Watch the recording below for the latest footage.
Splatoon 2 sold through 65% of its initial shipment in Japan
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Splatoon 2’s release helped boost overall software sales in Japan last week. Between July 17 and July 23, there was a 251.55 percent increase at a total of 987,000 copies sold on the whole.
Switch also sold about 100,000 units. It was the second best week for the system – only behind the initial launch – and also raised overall Japanese hardware sales to 169,000 units. Sales were up 128.18 percent from last week.
