Armored Mewtwo is exclusive to Pokemon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution
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Were you hoping to see Armored Mewtwo outside of Pokemon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution? As it turns out, that won’t be happening.
This month’s issue of CoroCoro states that this appearance of Mewtwo is exclusive to the upcoming film. It will be represented through merchandise and other promotional elements for the movie as well. In other words, it sounds like Armored Mewtwo won’t be appearing in any upcoming games such as Pokemon Sword/Shield.
Other than that, CoroCoro says that Armored Mewtwo is designed to suppress Mewtwo’s strength similar to the armor in the original movie.
Reggie on his start at Nintendo, fan reaction to his retirement, more
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The Sarasota Herald-Tribune caught up with former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime after he delivered a commencement address at Ringling College. The interview delved into Reggie’s start at Nintendo, as well as what the fan reaction was like to the news regarding his retirement and more.
Here’s the full interview:
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Director wants Detective Pikachu to be “integrated into the overall universe”
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Pokemon Detective Pikachu director Rob Letterman has addressed the film’s connection to another aspect of the franchise. Spoilers follow ahead, so keep that in mind before proceeding.
Pokemon Detective Pikachu tidbits – Garbodor was scrapped from the movie and more
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Pokemon Detective Pikachu main writers Dan Hernandez and Benji Samit recently appeared on the latest episode of Blank Check. They touched on why Red/Blue wasn’t used as the storyline, wanting to include Garbodor, and more.
Here’s the full roundup of tidbits:
Toshihiro Nagoshi on what makes Nintendo amazing, differences in ways of making games from SEGA
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Toshihiro Nagoshi has worked on many high-profile IPs throughout his time at SEGA. These days he’s known for the Yakuza series, but he also created Super Monkey Ball and was a producer on F-Zero GX.
In an interview with Famitsu, Nagoshi highlighted the differences between how Nintendo and SEGA make games. He also touched on what he feels was so amazing about Nintendo. Here’s the excerpt, courtesy of Siliconera:
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Detective Pikachu makes estimated $58 million, largest opening weekend for game adaptation ever
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Box Office Mojo is reporting that Detective Pikachu took home an estimated $58 million during its debut weekend. As a result, the film had largest opening weekend for a video game adaptation ever, surpassing Lara Croft Tomb Raider. That movie earned $47.7 million back in 2001.
Detective Pikachu should eventually become the highest grossing video game adaptation of all-time domestically. After just three days, it’s already in the top ten.
My Nintendo adds Pokemon Sword/Shield, Detective Pikachu wallpapers in North America
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Two new Pokemon wallpapers are up for grabs on My Nintendo in North America. Fans can get their hands on a design for Pokemon Sword/Shield as well as one for Detective Pikachu.
Both wallpapers will set you back 50 Platinum Points each. If you’re interested in obtaining either of them, head on over to My Nintendo here.
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Sonic Team head says the franchise has turned a corner post-Mania, only an adviser on the Sonic movie
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Sonic earned widespread acclaim with Sonic Mania, which returns to the series’ roots. Along with being well-received by fans and critics, it also sold well. Around that game’s release, Sonic Team boss Takashi Iizuka believes that the franchise turned a corner.
Speaking with LADbible, Iizuka said:
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Nintendo Minute – “Debate! Platforming vs. Puzzle Courses in Mario Games”
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This week’s episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live. In today’s video, Kit and Krysta debate which is more fun in a Mario game – platforming or puzzle courses. Check out the full episode below.
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Sonic Team boss: “maybe in the future I can bring Nights back to people”
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SEGA has only made two Nights games. The first entry came out for the SEGA Saturn in 1996, followed by a sequel on Wii about a decade later. Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka was heavily involved with both titles, and it sounds like he’d be interesting in seeing it return one day.
In an interview with LADbible, Iizuka noted that he’d “love to return to Nights.” He went on to say, “maybe in the future I can bring Nights back to people.”
