Nintendo on the NES Classic Edition – audience, different display modes, and more
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 15 Comments
Last month, the Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition was announced. Nintendo is bringing back its retro system as a mini device in November. 30 NES games are pre-installed, including Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda, and many more.
Following the announcement, a French-language radio show hosted an interview with Julie Gagnon. Gagnon is the communications manager at Nintendo of Canada.
Gagnon talked about a few different topics such as who the company is targeting with the NES Classic Edition. Additionally, she appears to have revealed some different display modes, such as pixel perfect.
Head past the break for a translation of the more interesting comments from Gagnon. Huge thanks goes out LuigiBlood for helping us out with this.
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More scrapped Disney Infinity 3.0 figures: Peter Pan, Spider-Gwen, many others
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 15 Comments
Disney Infinity 3.0 came to a premature end in May. With the game meeting such a sudden halt, much content was scrapped despite being well in development. We’ve already heard about the Dr. Strange figure that never made it to market, but that wasn’t the only new toy in the pipeline.
Infiniteer Adventures recently spotted concept art for various figures that never made it to market, some of which were further along than others. Among these include:
– Peter Pan
– Spider-Gwen
– Goofy
– Jafar
– Hera
– Avatar
– Lightning McQueen Premium Figure
– Buzz Lightyear Premium Figure
– Elsa Premium Figure
– Darth Vader Premium Figure
– Hulkbuster Premium Figure
– Jack Skellington Premium Figure
– Hulk Premium Figure
You can see what these figures could have looked like in the gallery below.
Metroid’s original composer shares a message for the series’ 30th anniversary, sound collage
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 60 Comments
Composer and sound designer Hirokazu “Hip” Tanaka has worked on a number of Nintendo releases over the years – especially during the early days of gaming. One of his more well-known projects is Metroid, which just happened to have celebrated its 30th anniversary. In honor of the big event, Tanaka shared a special message attached below:
Aside from the message, Tanaka also put together a collage using sounds from the original NES game. That can be heard below.
More: Hirokazu Tanaka, Metroid
Miitomo – new Miitomo Drop stage (8/6/16)
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 0 comments
Miitomo has been updated with new content once again. Players can nab some new items in the latest Miitomo Drop stage, “Calling all competitors! High-Impact Sports #2”.
Available items include:
– Luchador mask
– Pro-wrestling costume (separates)
– Pro-wrestler costume (long tights)
– Boxing wear (separates)
– Boxing wear (trunks)
Users can select Miitomo Drop stages from the Shop tab. Miitomo coins or game tickets are needed to play.
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[Let’s Talk] What are you playing? – August 2016
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk | 4 Comments
A new month is here! We’ve just entered August, so that means we want to know what you’ve been playing. Have you started up something entirely new for the month? Or maybe you’re continuing something you started a little while back? Whatever the case, let us know in the comments below!
Highlights from last week’s topic: Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition
Pokemon Sun/Moon – real-life Z-Ring pre-orders open, more details and images
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 21 Comments
Update (8/6): Z-Crystal 9 Pack now up for pre-order on Amazon here.
Update (8/4): Was out of stock for a bit on Amazon, but it’s back now. GameStop is also taking pre-orders for the “Z-Ring Crystals 3 Pack”.
Original (8/3): A whole bunch of Pokemon Sun/Moon information was unleashed earlier in the week. The latest update included details on new Pokemon, the island challenge, and Z-Moves.
Z-Moves are powerful attacks that can be executed once per battle when a Trainer and Pokemon’s wishes resonate with each other. They can be performed with the Z-Ring fitted on a Trainer’s arm, with Z-Crystals set into it. If a Pokemon holds the same type of Z-Crystal, the two will be able to resonate with one another.
The Pokemon Company is teaming up with Tomy to bring out a real-life version of the Z-Ring and Z-Crystals later this year. When a player using the Z-Move, the Z-Ring lights up, vibrates, and emits sounds to go along with what’s happening in-game.
Pre-orders for the Z-Ring (Set) are starting to live. It includes the Z-Ring, three Z-Crystals, and a 2-inch Pikachu figure. For those in the United States, you can place an order on Amazon here or GameStop here. In Europe, pre-orders are live on Amazon Germany here. We’ll keep you informed about other pre-order news.
Here are some new images and details from the Amazon product page:
More: Pokemon Moon, Pokemon Sun, pre-order
GameStop: Yoshi’s Woolly World amiibo bundle for $40
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 0 comments
GameStop has the Yoshi’s Woolly World amiibo bundle on sale. For $40, you’ll receive a copy of the game plus a green Yarn Yoshi. That’s $20 off the original asking price. Place an order here if interested.
Nintendo shares first details on Splatoon Koshien 2017
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 5 Comments
Some of you may recall that Nintendo hosted Splatoon Koshien last year. The nationwide Japanese tournament did very well, and now it’s returning for 2017. First details were shared today about the new event.
Splatoon Koshien 2017 will once again consist of several Japanese battles throughout the rest of the year. It will then culminate on February 11 and February 12, where a winner will be determined.
As for the initial tournaments, those are as follows:
September 25: Tokai (Nagoya)
October 16: Hokkaido (Sapporo)
October 22: Tohoku (Morioka)
November 5: Kinki (Osaka)
November 20: Shikoku (Takamatsu)
November 23: Chugoku (Hiroshima)
December 3: Kyushu (Fukuoka)
January 21-22: Kanto (Tokyo)
The rules consist of the following: Turf Wars, all weapons, all gear, and eight stages in pool that are randomly chosen.
Speaking of the stages, these were the ones selected during a live stream hosted a short while ago:
1. Walleye Warehouse
2. Museum d’Alfonsino
3. Piranha Pit
4. Urchin Underpass
5. Kelp Dome
6. Ancho-V Games
7. Mahi-Mahi Resort
8. Flounder Heights
Check out the gallery below for a look at this year’s truck, uniforms, bandanna for all players, and the trophy.
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North American Metroid Prime: Federation Force site open
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
With Metroid Prime: Federation Force launching in two weeks, the full North American website is now online. You can visit it here.
The Metroid Prime: Federation Force site has the usual suspects of content. Visitors will come across game information, footage, and screenshots. The game launches on August 19.
Cartoon Network: Battle Crashers boxart
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Images | 11 Comments
A listing on Target’s website contains the boxart for Cartoon Network: Battle Crashers. See the pack shot above.
