Details on how Nintendo planned for Game Boy’s stateside release, Tetris as the pack in game, bringing Pokemon west
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Polygon published a lengthy feature today all about the Game Boy. It looks into how Nintendo planned for the system’s release in North America, including comments from former marketing manager Don Coyner. There’s also insight into how Tetris became the pack-in game and bringing Pokemon west.
Here’s a roundup of what was shared:
Pichu, Pokemon Trainer, Isabelle amiibo pre-orders live on Amazon
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A look at Reggie’s retirement gifts
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Update (4/18): We’ve updated this post with another one of Reggie’s retirement gifts.
Original (4/17): As the former Nintendo of America president, Reggie Fils-Aime was a big deal. He had plenty of respect inside the company, and was also beloved by fans.
Reggie might have retired from Nintendo, but he was most definitely sent off in style. A number of lovely gifts were sent his way, including a working Virtual Boy, art from Retro Studios, a “notebook for names taken,” “a plastic ass to kick,” a book of notes from employees, a Mario statue, and a special art piece.
Here’s a look:
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Pichu, Isabelle, Pokemon Trainer amiibo up on Best Buy
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Best Buy has started taking pre-orders for the next round of Smash Bros. amiibo. Pichu, Isabelle, and Pokemon Trainer can be reserved here. All three are scheduled for July 26.
Rumor: Nintendo axed QOL department, near-complete prototype of sleep monitoring device scrapped
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For several years, Nintendo was pursuing a new Quality of Life initiative. The goal here was to enhance the way people sleep, and as you can probably tell, it was quite a bit different from the company’s gaming plans.
Though not confirmed, Nikkei reports that the QOL department is no more. Nintendo did end up creating a prototype of a sleep monitoring device that was nearly complete. However, the project was canceled due to the product not being very “Nintendo-esque”.
10″ Funko Pop Bulbasaur to be sold starting in May
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Not too long ago, the Funko Pop brand added Bulbasaur to its lineup. The same product is now getting a bit of a re-release.
Funko announced today that a 10-inch version of the figure is on the way. It’ll be available starting in May, though if you want to purchase it, you’ll need to visit Target. This will be exclusive to the retailer.
Nintendo Power Podcast episode #15 now live
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The latest episode of Nintendo Power podcast is now live. Host Chris Slate, along with guests JC Rodrigo from Nintendo Treehouse and Joe Bustos from the Nintendo of America social team, discuss Joker’s appearance in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and more.
Here’s the full episode:
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Pichu, Isabelle, and Pokemon Trainer amiibo releasing in Europe on July 19
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Yesterday we heard that the Pichu, Isabelle, and Pokemon Trainer amiibo are landing in North America on July 26. We now have a release date for Europe as well.
These three figures are planned for July 19 in PAL regions. That’s the same day as Japan, which was previously announced.
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Pichu, Isabelle, and Pokemon Trainer amiibo arrive on July 26
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Nintendo has dated a new trio of amiibo from the Super Smash Bros. line. Pichu, Isabelle, and Pokemon Trainer are launching on July 26.
These figures will be out a bit earlier on July 19. Nintendo has not yet provided a release date for Europe.
Minecraft movie to debut on March 4, 2022
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Mojang has announced that a movie based on Minecraft will premiere on March 4, 2022. Warner Bros. will be involved, and Peter Sollett has been confirmed as director.
Mojang says that the film follows “the story of a teenage girl and her unlikely group of adventurers. After the malevolent Ender Dragon sets out on a path of destruction, they must save their beautiful, blocky Overworld.”
