Mario Kart Arcade GP VR to debut in the US at Washington D.C.’s Union Station next month
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Mario Kart Arcade GP VR originally appeared in Japan over a year ago. Then in July, we heard that UK fans would be able to try out the game over the summer. But how about North America?
The good news is that Mario Kart Arcade GP VR will finally debut in the United States very soon. Beginning October 1, it’ll be showing up at Washington D.C.’s Union Station thanks to the VR Zone Portal. This is the first stateside location to debut Mario Kart Arcade GP VR.
Nintendo Minute – “Dragon Ball FighterZ Team Battle with Pros”
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This week’s episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live. In today’s video, Kit and Krysta bring in some pros to show off Dragon Ball FighterZ on Switch. Check out the full episode below.
Telltale confirms “majority studio closure” – statement released
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Telltale has released an official statement following reports of turmoil at the studio today. The company is experiencing a “majority studio closure” due to “a year marked by insurmountable challenges.”
Telltale adds that it will have information about its product portfolio “in the coming weeks.”
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Telltale suffers massive layoffs, possibly shutting down
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Reports are emerging regarding serious trouble at Telltale, developer of The Walking Dead and Batman adventure games, among others. The company is facing significant layoffs, with some outlets claiming that the company could be closing entirely.
Forbes’ Joe Parlock says that Telltale is seeing “a total closure due to bankruptcy.” Only a “skeleton crew” remains at the company to complete The Walking Dead: The Final Season and will then be shuttered.
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Diablo animated series coming to Netflix
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It would appear that an animated series based off of the popular action RPG series Diablo is being developed as part of the original programming lineup on Netflix.
As reported by Variety earlier today, news of the project first broke on Wednesday when Boom! Studios founder Andrew Cosby confirmed that he was in the final stages talks surrounding his involvement as the writer and show-runner of the upcoming series about the Blizzard developed game. Cosby is known for his work on the new Hellboy film reboot, leading fans to believe that this upcoming Diablo animated series may follow in the same gory and violent story direction.
At this time, no additional release timetable or production details have been made known. We will continue to report on this story as new information comes out.
Nintendo fulfills wish of terminal cancer patient to play Smash Bros. Ultimate
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Update: We’ve added some photos of Chris’ experience below.
Original: Sometimes we can forget how cruel the world can be. Chris Taylor, who goes by the alias SpookyWoobler on Twitter, has been diagnosed with terminal cancer after battling the disease successfully in the past.
Unfortunately, Chris was told that he only has a few months left to live. He recently expressed fear on Twitter that he won’t make it to the release of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, which is still some ways out as it’s planned for an early December launch:
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Nintendo / Panasonic pick up patents for light devices that can help you relax and wake up
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Several years ago, Nintendo announced plans to pursue “Quality of Life” technology. Nothing ever panned out, but the goal was to create something that would be able to address sleep and fatigue. Quality of Life was all but presumed dead at this point in large part because we’ve yet to see anything from the initiative, but interesting patents were filed this year may have some connections.
Nintendo and Panasonic filed for two light device patents in the United States back on February 24. Both involve helping the user either relax or wake up. We’re only hearing about this now since the applications were finally published on September 6.
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Video: Nintendo Switch Online vs. NES Classic Edition emulation comparison
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GameXplain has put together a video comparing the emulation behind the new Nintendo Switch Online service and the NES Classic Edition. Watch it below.
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First 4 Figures teases Spyro statue with trailer
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First 4 Figures released a short trailer announcing the upcoming release of a Spyro figure ahead of the Spyro: Reignited Trilogy coming to Switch. Reservations open on Friday, September 28 at 10:00 a.m. EST. You can view the teaser trailer below.
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Best Buy taking pre-orders for amiibo restock
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Best Buy has opened pre-orders for a few new amiibo that will be restocked soon. Pac-Man is up first on October 19, with Captain Falcon, Marth, and Ganondorf following December 7.
Pre-orders are open here. Currently this restock appears to be Best Buy-exclusive.
