April Fools’ Day 2019 roundup
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It’s that time of the year once again. April Fools’ Day starts tomorrow, though it’s already April 1 in Japan – meaning the fake announcements, practical jokes, and more have started.
We’ll be keeping track of the notable Nintendo-related April Fools’ Day jokes below. We’d also advise taking caution with any uncertain announcements you come across.
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HAL Laboratory talks about Kirby’s feet, says the character’s body composition is “top secret”
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Kotaku was recently about to conduct an email interview with the Kirby development team. As part of this, the site was able to ask about a different kind of topic – that being Kirby’s feet.
Here’s what Shinya Kumazaki, chief creator at HAL Laboratory, shared with Kotaku:
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Nintendo Power Podcast episode #14 now live
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The latest episode of Nintendo Power podcast is now live. Host Chris Slate, along with Katie Casper and Stephanie Palermo from Nintendo of America, talk Yoshi’s Crafted World, Nintendo Labo VR Kit, Cuphead, Mortal Kombat 11, Final Fantasy, Resident Evil, and more.
Here’s the full episode:
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Pokemon: Detective Pikachu commercials
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A new series of commercials have come online for Pokemon: Detective Pikachu. We’ve rounded up the full set of adverts below.
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Nintendo opens E3 2019 website
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Nintendo has now opened its official website for activities at E3 2019. You can access it here.
Nintendo announced this weekend that the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate World Championship 2019 and Splatoon 2 World Championship 2019 will take place on June 8. Primary E3 activities will take place between June 11 and June 13 with “the newest game announcements” and more.
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North American My Nintendo rewards update (3/31/19)
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My Nintendo has updated with a bunch of new rewards in North America. Members can get the latest discounts, items related to Yoshi’s Crafted World, and more.
Here’s the full lineup:
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Pokemon: Detective Pikachu Burger King toys spotted
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It looks like Burger King will be teaming up with the Pokemon: Detective Pikachu movie for a new set of toys. Six different designs have leaked online, including Detective Pikachu, Mewtwo, Psyduck, Loudred, Arcanine, and Bulbasaur. The Burger King crown has also been updated to tie in with the film.
Here’s a look at the full set:
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Nintendo to host Smash Bros Ultimate and Splatoon 2 World Championships 2019 in June
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Just a few days before E3 2019 begins, Nintendo will be hosting two new tournaments. The company announced today that the Super Smash Bros Ultimate and Splatoon 2 World Championships 2019 are set for June 8 in Los Angeles, California. Teams from North America, Europe, Japan, and Australia/New Zealand will be represented.
Here’s a video promoting the upcoming event:
Mark the date everyone, the #SmashBrosUltimate and #Splatoon2 World Championships will take place on 6/8! Our #NintendoNAO19 Champions will be representing the US in all the action. Stay tuned for more info in the future. pic.twitter.com/o6zLbHlsaq
— Nintendo Versus (@NintendoVS) March 30, 2019
Like Nintendo’s other big tournaments, the Smash Bros Ultimate and Splatoon 2 World Championships 2019 should be live streamed in June.
Ace Attorney creator on making the characters, music, and more
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We’ve translated the last portion of Famitsu’s interviews with Ace Attorney creator Shu Takumi. This time around, Takumi delves into the different characters, such as how he came up with Godot. He touches on other topics as well such as the iconic music.
You can read our full translation below. However, if you haven’t played the series before, you may want to skip this for now. You can also read our previous translations with Takumi here and here.
Nintendo Minute – “Cuphead on Nintendo Switch Co-op Gameplay”
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This week’s episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live. In today’s video, Kit and Krysta show off Cuphead with Studio MDHR. Check out the full episode below.
