General Nintendo

Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments

Pokemon is understandably associated with Nintendo. The series’ games have appeared on the Big N’s platforms going all the way back to the Game Boy, and it’s always touted as one of the company’s top properties. However, those who closely follow gaming news understand that Game Freak has been developing the core titles since Pokemon started.

Of course, not everyone knows that. Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda recently said that he asked 200 people who they thought made Pokemon. The result? Close to 100 said Nintendo. Masuda said that some people even think that he’s a a Nintendo employee, when he works at Game Freak instead.

When Masuda returns to his hometown, he’ll overhear people express disbelief to each other that he is actually Junichi Masuda. They say things like, “Someone from Nintendo would never come to a place like this.”

Source

More: interview, Junichi Masuda, Pokemon

Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments

Hobonichi published a new book in Japan today about the late Satoru Iwata. Titled Iwata-san, it even includes an interview with Mario and Zelda creator Shigeru Miyamoto, which delves into his relationship with the now former Nintendo president.

IGN has now translated some of the excerpts from the book. Here’s Miyamoto discussing his relationship with Iwata:

Read More

More: interview, Satoru Iwata, Shigeru Miyamoto, top

Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments

Update (7/22): The Squirtle Funko Pop is up for pre-order on Amazon here.

Original (7/15): Another Pokemon is getting the Funko Pop treatment. Announced today, Squirtle is joining the toy line.

Further information has not yet been shared. That being said, this figure is likely to start appearing in North America in the very near future.

Source

More: Pokemon figure

Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments

Limited Run Games is continuing its re-releases of classic Star Wars titles with another couple of returning games. Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back for NES and Game Boy as well as Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire for N64 will both be returning.

For those that are interested, both will be up for pre-order on July 26. Reservations will be held at 10 AM and 6 PM ET.

Source

More: Limited Run Games, Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments

Fortune is one of a few outlets that was given an opportunity to speak with Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser at E3 2019. During the discussion, Bowser shared his thoughts on 5G technology, eSports, wanting to surprise fans, and leaks.

You can read up on Bowser’s comments regarding these subjects below. For the full interview, head on over to Fortune.

Read More

More: Doug Bowser, interview

Posted on 5 years ago by Devin(@Sonicb00m111) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments

As part of a recent article published by Fortune on the future of Nintendo and the Switch, they report on some comments made by Doug Bowser that Nintendo is “closely watching” streaming technology moving forward.

Additionally, Bowser also comments that the Switch already “delivers on a lot of the promises of streaming”, citing the console’s handheld capabilities. The full quote can be read below.

The Switch delivers on a lot of the promises [of streaming], it’s a device where you can play anywhere, at any time, with anyone. It’s obviously something that we’re closely watching, and looking at, and understanding.

Source

More: Doug Bowser, interview, Nintendo, Nintendo Switch

Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Videos | 0 comments

More amiibo are set to be released later this week. Get a closer look at Pichu, Isabelle, and Pokemon Trainer below with unboxings.

More: Amiibo, unboxing

Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments

Square Enix has teased some sort of announcement for Dragon Quest XI’s Erik. It’s unclear what exactly is planned, but the news will be shared during the Dragon Quest Summer Festival 2019 on August 3.

Fans can only speculate until the reveal is made. It could be related to the new Dragon Quest Monsters game announced late last year, which will feature a young Erik and his sister. Another possibility is the upcoming voice drama with Erik, Mia, and other characters in Dragon Quest XI S.

Source, Via

More: Dragon Quest XI S, Square Enix

Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments

Pokemon Detective Pikachu has secured a new film record. After sales generated this weekend, it’s now the highest-grossing video game movie of all time.

Detective Pikachu has earned $436 million worldwide. As of July 14, the United States accounted for $143.3 million. There was $286 million in foreign sales as of July 7. Another $6,994 was obtained from cinemas in Norway, New Zealand, Slovenia, Portugal, and Colombia this past weekend.

Source

More: movie, Pokemon, top

Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments

Nintendo has announced its lineup and plans for San Diego Comic-Con 2019. The company’s booth will be entirely dedicated to Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order, but will have much more planned at the Nintendo Gaming Lounge in the San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina at 333 W. Harbor Drive, directly adjacent to the San Diego Convention Center. Anyone can access the lounge and is entirely free.

The lounge will offer the following games:

Read More

More: San Diego Comic-Con 2019, top