Miyamoto says Nintendo is “interested in” amiibo on mobile
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Mobile, News | 0 comments
Thus far, we’ve seen amiibo incorporated into both Wii U and 3DS. The functionality is likely to be integrated into NX as well. But what about smart devices, which Nintendo is now supporting quite a bit?
Shigeru Miyamoto appears to be open to the idea. Speaking with IGN, Miyamoto mentioned: “There’s nothing we can announce today but it’s certainly an area we’re interested in, and today Apple announced some new news about their NFC technology.”
It’s not a confirmation, but that sounds like a very positive response. I wouldn’t be surprised if we see amiibo-supported mobile titles in the future.
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Miyamoto on how Super Mario Run came to be, 3D Mario unlikely for mobile, more
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 5 Comments
The Verge is the latest outlet with an interview focused on Super Mario Run. The site spoke with Shigeru Miyamoto, who unveiled the mobile game yesterday. Miyamoto talked about how Super Mario Run came to be, whether we’ll see a Mario game on mobile in which you have full control, and more.
Head past the break for a roundup of Miyamoto’s comments. You can read The Verge’s full piece here.
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Play Nintendo Show episode 6: “Mario Kart 7 Road Hog”
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The sixth Play Nintendo Show has gone live. View the new video below, which focuses on Mario Kart 7.
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Pokemon GO becomes fastest mobile game ever to reach $500 million in revenue
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 2 Comments
Yesterday, Niantic CEO John Hanke confirmed that Pokemon GO has topped 500 million downloads. App Annie now reports that the game has earned over $500 million in worldwide customer spending across iOS and Android. It’s the fastest title to reach that mark, as Candy Crush Saga took over 200 days and Clash of Clans and Puzzle & Dragons took over 400 days. Pokemon GO hit the mark in just over 60 days. Incredibly, it’s on track to reach $1 billion in revenue by the end of 2016.
You can read more about Pokemon GO in App Annie’s report here. The article goes over retention rate a bit, as well as the impact of non-gaming apps.
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Jotun: Valhalla Edition “Tips and Tricks” video
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An official “Tips and Tricks” video is now online for Jotun: Valhalla Edition. We’ve gone ahead and posted it below.
Professor Oak’s cousin is Samson Oak in English
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News | 3 Comments
The Pokemon Company now has an official English update about Professor Oak’s cousin in Sun/Moon. The character will go by the name Samson Oak.
Here’s the description:
“Samson Oak does research on the regional variants that have taken root in the Alola region. He’s a cousin of the Professor Oak—the famous authority on Pokémon research in the Kanto region. The two could practically be twins!”
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice getting new DLC throughout the month
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 4 Comments
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice is available on the 3DS eShop today. If you buy the game during the first week, you can receive a free character costume pack featuring Furio Tigre for Phoenix, a school uniform for Apollo, and a Trés Bien waitress costume for Athena. After September 14, the DLC will cost $0.99 / £0.89 / €0.99.
Capcom will release new Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice throughout the rest of September each Thursday. Two short stories are on the way, each of which has a unique pixel art 3DS theme. A full-length extra episode titled “Turnabout Time Traveler” is also on the way.
Here’s the schedule:
9/15 – “Phoenix Wright: Asinine Attorney” short story and 3DS theme ($3.99 / £3.59 / €3.99)
9/22 – “Apollo Justice: Asinine Attorney” short story and 3DS theme ( $3.99 / £3.59 / €3.99)
9/29 – “Turnabout Time Traveler” full-length extra episode ($5.99 / £5.39 / €5.99)
Watch the Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice launch trailer below.
Source: Capcom PR
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice footage
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Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice came to Japan earlier this year, and today’s it’s heading to the western eShop. A few minutes of footage is below.
Jotun: Valhalla Edition footage
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Jotun: Valhalla Edition launches on the Wii U eShop later today. Check out a couple of gameplay videos below.
Miyamoto still not ready to pursue VR
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Nintendo made a big announcement yesterday by revealing that its biggest IP will grace mobile platforms. In December, Super Mario Run will be out on iOS.
While Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto acknowledges that having Mario on new platforms can keep him relevant, virtual reality is another story. He feels that the reclusive nature of the technology isn’t a good fit just yet. nintendo also wants people to play “for a long time”.
Miyamoto told USA Today in a new interview:
“I would agree that adapting Mario to new platforms is a key to keeping him relevant. But we want families to play together, and virtual reality (which requires players to be closed off from the real world) doesn’t really fit well there. We also like people playing for a long time, and it’s hard to do that in VR.”
