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We have a new update on the upcoming Zelda Nendoroid based on the character’s appearance in Breath of the Wild. Good Smile has now set a more specific release window of January 2020.

Alongside that bit of news, we have the following description:

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Nyannyan Neko Mario Time episode 148

Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Switch, Videos | 0 comments

The latest episode of Nintendo’s Japanese show Nyannyan Neko Mario Time has now gone live. We’ve included it below.

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A look at the amount of games represented at TGS 2019 by platform

Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments

Last week’s Tokyo Game Show had a huge amount of games to check out. Just about every platform was represented, though some featured more titles than others.

As for Nintendo platforms, Switch dropped slightly from 144 last year to 129 this year, as did 3DS from 5 to 3. Wii U was finally absent for the first time after the system had two games on display in 2018.

Here’s the full breakdown by platform:

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Prototype Ultra 64 controller found in the wild, new photos

Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments

During the early days of the N64’s development, Nintendo referenced the console under its code name Ultra 64. Now all of these years later, a prototype controller has been found in the wild and taken apart.

Video game preservationist Shane Battye shared his findings on Twitter. We have the following information and photos from his discovery:

Happy 130th birthday, Nintendo

Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments

As the clock strikes midnight in Japan, Nintendo is now a year older. The company turns 130 years old today having been established way back on September 23, 1889.

Nintendo is very different in 2019 compared to its early days of hanafuda cards and love hotels. The Big N couldn’t be in a better position today, as its current gaming system Switch has sold 36.87 million units as of June 30.

Happy birthday, Nintendo!

My Nintendo adds Daemon X Machina wallpapers in North America

Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments

Two more rewards have been added to My Nintendo. Fans can spent their Platinum Points on Daemon X Machina wallpapers, both of which cost 50 Platinum Points each. We have images of both in this post.

You can order the Daemon X Machina wallpapers on My Nintendo here.

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Eiji Aonuma discusses how Zelda: Link’s Awakening influenced Ocarina of Time

Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments

Zelda series producer Eiji Aonuma wasn’t originally involved with the creation of Link’s Awakening. He was just a player at the time, but his time with that game would later influence the series in a big way.

Aonuma’s first major role with Zelda came about when he served as director on Ocarina of Time. Speaking in last month’s issue of EDGE, he revealed how Link’s Awakening ended up influencing the making of the N64 title, stating:

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Nintendo Minute – “Nintendo Switch Lite Unboxing + Size Comparison”

Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Switch, Videos | 0 comments

The latest episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live. In today’s video, Kit and Krysta unbox the Switch Lite and show off some size comparisons. Check out the full episode below.

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Link, Snake, Ivysaur, and Squirtle amiibo unboxing

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Gaming Boulevard has offered a closer look at the newest round of amiibo. Link (from Zelda: Link’s Awakening), Snake, Ivysaur, and Squirtle are all unboxed in the video below.