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The Seattle Times is reporting that a staffer at Nintendo of America in Redmond, Washington has tested positive for the coronavirus. The employee was in contact with other Nintendo workers, who are now in self-quarantine. This applies whether they have symptoms or not.

In a statement, Nintendo said:

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Square Enix is one of the major players impacted by the cancellation of E3 2020. The company attended last year’s show in full force, complete with a press conference that announced and highlighted numerous games such as Final Fantasy VIII Remastered.

In a statement today, Square Enix said that it is “exploring other options” to show off its games. The full note is as follows:

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Play-Asia has opened pre-orders for the new Nendoroid based on The Luminary in Dragon Quest XI. You can reserve yours here.

This is more than just a figure, as you’re getting two interchangeable face plates as well as other parts like a sheathed version of the Cobblestone Sword. We have an official product description with more details below, along with new photos.

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Much like other events, the BAFTA Games Awards has been impacted by the coronavirus. There will no longer be an in-person ceremony similar to past year. BAFTA now says that the proceedings will shift to an online live stream.

As was previously the case, the BAFTA Games Awards will be held on April 2.

Here’s the statement in full:

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After teasing a collaboration between LEGO and Super Mario earlier this week, Nintendo has unveiled special sets for its platforming franchise.

The new product line “features an interactive LEGO Mario figure who collects coins in real-life game levels created with LEGO bricks.” It’ll let users “experience the playful world of Super Mario like never before” and “be brought to life in the physical LEGO world and new levels of challenge and styles of play will be part of the iconic LEGO experience enjoyed by generations.”

Here’s the full announcement, complete with a reveal video:

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After the lawsuit began around three years ago an end is finally in sight. Gamevice originally launched a case against Nintendo for violating its patent on a “combination computing device and game controller” with a “flexible bridge section”. It then dropped the case and filed another claim with the US Trade Commission, which then began its own official investigation. Per 360Law, here’s how this lengthy episode ended:

Nintendo Co. Ltd. walked away victorious from consolidated inter parties reviews of a Gamevice Inc. mobile gaming patent, with the Patent Trial and Appeal Board invalidating all 19 claims Nintendo had challenged. In a pair of decisions issued Tuesday, the board determined that all claims were obvious in light of earlier patents.

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Nintendo has offered up an expanded statement regarding the cancellation of E3 2020 and the coronavirus as a whole.

In its response, the company said it will be “continue to be flexible and redirect our efforts to other ways of keeping our fans up to date about our activities and products.” Nintendo also believes that the outbreak means “large industry events may be untenable for the foreseeable future.”

The full statement reads:

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After heavy rumors circulated last night, E3 2020 was cancelled earlier today. Nintendo has always been a big supporter of the expo, but they’ll be unable to show that in action since this year’s event will no longer be happening.

Here’s a brief statement from the Big N about the situation:

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Despite E3 2020’s cancellation, Limited Run Games is sticking to its original plan for the show. The company’s previously-announced press conference, which ultimately amounts to a digital event similar to a Nintendo Direct, will air on June 8 at 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET / 8 PM in the UK 9 / PM in Europe.

Of course, since this year’s E3 is no more, the show is getting a slight rebranding. Limited Run Games is now referring to it as #LRG3.

Fans can expect the latest news on games that will be receiving physical releases. It’s also possible that there could be a new announcement or two based on previous years.

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Following the news that E3 2020 has been cancelled, publishers and developers will be forced to pivot and change plans. Ubisoft is one such company that tends to hold a yearly conference, though that will no longer be happening.

Responding to the E3 cancellation, Ubisoft says it is “exploring other options for a digital experience”. Additional information will be shared in the future.

Ubisoft’s full statement reads:

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