Sakurai on how he’s playing Smash Bros. Ultimate, creating entertainment, more
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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai published a new column in this week’s issue of Famitsu. While there was some talk about the Switch game, Sakurai touched on a few other interesting topics as well.
In his piece, Sakurai started out by writing about a couple of games he’s been playing. He also discussed his own personal way of playing Smash Bros. Ultimate at the moment, and thanked fans for their support having sold 5 million copies in its first week. The piece also brings up creating entertainment, regrets, and the Japanese games industry.
Zelda: Twilight Princess graphics updated on NVIDIA Shield, deep learning used to improve textures
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A surprising amount of work has gone into the NVIDIA Shield version of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess – currently a Chinese exclusive.
Twilight Princess came to the device back in December 2017. However, just recently, the game was given a graphical update. By using deep learning, NVIDIA says the quality of over 4,400 textures have been improved.
Here’s a comparison (before the update, then after):
Pokemon TCG cards to be included in select boxes of Big G Cereals
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The Pokemon Company has officially announced a new partnership with General Mills that will have sets of Pokemon Trading Card Game cards available in select boxes of Big G Cereals.
Up until March 30th, fans can find a pack of three Pokemon TCG cards included within specially marked boxes of Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Lucky Charms, Cocoa Puffs, Trix, and Reese’s Peanut Butter Puffs.
Each pack is slated to include two common cards and one of four special foil cards, all featuring Pokemon who first appeared in the Kanto region. The foil cards will highlight either Pikachu, Eevee, Charmander, or Cubone. However, select boxes purchased at Walmart may include Bulbasaur as a fifth foil card option. There are 13 different cards to be included in the promotion total.
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Nyannyan Neko Mario Time episode 131
Posted on 5 years ago by Devin(@Sonicb00m111) in General Nintendo, Switch | 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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Kirby art book shows the character’s skeleton
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Kirby’s latest art book comes with a bit of a surprise. Tucked inside one of the pages, fans are given a look at what the pink puff’s skeleton looks like.
It goes without saying, but Kirby’s skeleton isn’t something that Nintendo typically shows. In fact, some may not even be aware that the character has any bones.
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Nintendo issues statement following conclusion of investigation into Nintendo Russia CEO
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Last November, Nintendo said that it would be investigating the head of its Russian department, Yasha Haddaji. Haddaji was seen acting unprofessionally during a Mario Kart stream, but that was far from all. Fans blamed him for a few unpopular business decisions, including no longer selling new Pokemon trading cards and not meeting demand for Pokemon: Let’s Go, Eevee. Nintendo Russia employees also shared stories pertaining to violent behavior, unnecessary anger, and sexual harassment.
Nintendo has now concluded its investigation and has issued a statement. Ultimately, Haddaji has been warned and has issued an apology to all staff. Nintendo of Europe will also “be providing more resources to Nintendo Russia to support their efforts to bring Nintendo products and experiences to Russian players.”
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Mario & Luigi devs on why new remake isn’t on Switch, skipping Partners in Time, Luigi’s role in the series, more
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Game Informer recently spoke with the developers behind Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story + Bowser Jr.’s Journey. The publication caught up with Yoshihiko Maekawa and Akira Otani, the producers at AlphaDream and Nintendo respectively (among others). Maekawa and Otani commented on why the latest 3DS remake isn’t on Switch, why Partners in Time wasn’t revisited, Luigi’s role in the series, and more.
We’ve rounded up some of the more interesting excerpts from the interview below. Find the full discussion here.
Fire Emblem Premium Arrange music album to be released in Japan on March 20
Posted on 5 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
One of the events happening at Fire Emblem Expo on May 4 will be a special concert featuring new re-arrangements of many iconic tracks from across the series. Don’t worry if you won’t be able to attend the event though – a music album containing all of these new re-arrangements will be released in Japan on March 20. It’ll cost 3,200 Yen. You can listen to samples of the tracks on Intelligent Systems’ website here.
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Just Dance getting its own movie
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Deadline is reporting that Screen Gems has acquired the motion picture rights to Just Dance and will be moving forward with creating a movie based on Ubisoft’s music franchise. A number of studios were apparently interested in the IP.
Deadline adds that Ubisoft Film and Television and Olive Bridge Entertainment will be creating and produce the project. Jason Altman and Margaret Boykin are serving as producers for Ubisoft Film and Television in addition to Jodi Hildebrand and Will Gluck for Olive Bridge Entertainment. While they have a script, Gluck might be directing.
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New alpha footage from cancelled Disney Infinity 4.0
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Disney Interactive unexpectedly pulled the plug on the Disney Infinity franchise back in 2016. There was plenty planned for the series, including another entry. Unfortunately, Disney Infinity 4.0 just wasn’t meant to be.
More than two years after the franchise was cancelled, we have a look at Disney Infinity 4.0 thanks to some pre-alpha footage that surfaced today. We learn that it may have carried a “Kingdoms” subtitle and Yoda was to help Aladdin defeat Star Wars droids in Agrabah.
Here’s a look at the pre-alpha build:
