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If a new report from the Wall Street Journal is to be believed, Netflix is cooking up a new live-action television show based on The Legend of Zelda.

The site says that things are “in the early stages” at present. A source close to the Wall Street Journal claims that the series is “about an ordinary boy named Link who must rescue a princess named Zelda and save a fantasy world called Hyrule” – essentially Zelda as we know it. It’s being described as a family-friendly Game of Thrones, with Nintendo having a heavy involvement.

At present, Netflix is seeking a writer for the project. Since it’s such a long ways off, the Wall Street Journal points out that Netflix or Nintendo could kill the series off before things progress too far.

Keep in mind that this report has not been officially confirmed. Netflix declined to comment, and Nintendo has not yet responded.

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Thanks to Yogi for the tip.

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Update: Watsham also shared the following image on Twitter:

Renegade Kid co-founder Jools Watsham shared an interesting nugget of information regarding the studio’s sales on Twitter.

Watsham said that Mutant Mudds is Renegade Kid’s best-selling 3DS eShop game. As for second, that honor goes to Moon Chronicles.

Other Renegade Kid eShop games include ATV Wild Ride 3D, Bomb Monkey, and Xeodrifter.

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There has been one new Skylanders game each year since 2011. So naturally, a new entry in the franchise is due out sometime in 2015.

Activision announced during its latest financial results conference call yesterday that an “innovative” new Skylanders game is in development. It will launch later this year.

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Shin’en confirmed on Twitter today that a new update is now available for Family Tennis SP. The patch brings the game up to version 1.1. According to Shin’en, the update addresses an issue with uneven audio levels in some sections of the game.

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Nintendo games were chosen for three categories at the DICE awards last night. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U was selected as last year’s best fighter, while Smash Bros. 3DS was named the best handheld game of 2014. Mario Kart 8 picked up the award for best racing game.

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Yet another digital title is lined up for release in Europe next week. Red Riding Hood, from Brave Rock Games, is slated for February 12. Pricing is set at €0.90.

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Satoru Iwata opened up a bit more regarding Nintendo’s Quality of Life plans while speaking with Japanese outlet Asahi News. Here’s a brief overview about what was shared, courtesy of Kotaku:

– Game hardware, game software, and health care are Nintendo’s three main pillars
– Iwata: “It’s not necessary to be particular about game hardware”
– Iwata seems to be saying that Nintendo’s health care business doesn’t need to be tied to its video game consoles
– Nintendo considering making a service that analyzes data from its sleep sensor
– Users would be given ways for exercising and eating right
– Iwata: “Leveraging our video game know-how, we’ll make it so even those who have trouble following through can stick with this program and have fun”
– Nintendo believes health care is a way it can reclaim customers
– Nintendo is also thinking of ways to get into the education field

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