Meta Ridley statue pre-orders open
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
First teased last week, pre-orders have opened for the Meta Ridley statue from First 4 Figures. More information about the product has released as well.
Here’s what’s inside as well as product dimensions:
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Real Men Use Items!, an 8-bit Smash Bros.-like game coming to “Nintendo systems”
Posted on 6 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in General Nintendo, News, Videos | 0 comments
Developer Ultra Dolphin Revolution has announced Real Men Use Items!, a fighting game obviously inspired by Super Smash Bros., but done in an 8-bit style. As the name implies, the focus of this game lies on the use of various items scattered around the stage to deal damage to your opponents. Multiplayer matches with up to 4 players will be supported.
Real Men Use Items! currently has no release date – or platform. The game is planned exclusively for “Nintendo systems”, though Ultra Dolphin Revolution doesn’t specify which systems. The Nintendo Switch seems like a safe bet, but given the game’s visuals, a 3DS version also seems possible. We will keep you updated once we have more information. In the meantime, here’s a gameplay trailer:
The Pokemon Company unveils Pokemon: Detective Pikachu movie merchandise
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
The Pokemon Company today unveiled a massive lineup of products inspired by this year’s Detective Pikachu film. Fans will be able to get their hands on new Pokemon Trading Card Game collections, exclusive Pokemon Center merchandise, action figures, interactive plush, construction sets from Mattel’s Mega Construx brand, and more.
Here’s the full rundown on what’s planned:
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Nintendo president differentiates Switch / mobile games, talks future of 3DS and Labo, eSports, Chinese market
Posted on 6 years ago by Oni Dino(@Oni_Dino) in 3DS, General Nintendo, Mobile, News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa recently participated in an interview with Kyoto Shimbun, which was published just a few days ago. The company’s boss weighed in on selling 20 million Switch units by the end of the fiscal year and needing a steady stream of games for the system, mobile (including keeping smartphone games separate from Switch), and the future of 3DS. He also teased future plans for Labo, touched on eSports, and commented on looking towards the Chinese market.
Here’s a full translation of the interview:
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Sakurai on how he’s playing Smash Bros. Ultimate, creating entertainment, more
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments
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
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
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
Posted on 6 years ago by Devin(@Sonicb00m111) in General Nintendo | 0 comments
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 6 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
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
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
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
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.”
