Nintendo on whether Mario feels pain
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Random | 0 comments
Have you ever wondered if Mario feels pain? Takashi Tezuka, who has been working on the Super Mario series since the very beginning, was recently asked that very question.
The Verge recently spoke with Tezuka, who weighed in – kind of. He first started out by simply stating: “It may be that Mario does feel pain.”
Mother 3 getting new plushies for Lucas, Claus, Kumatora, and Duster
Posted on 1 year ago by Ethan in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
In commemoration of the game’s anniversary, the Hobonichi Mother Project is releasing a four-pack of Mother 3 plushies on April 25. The set includes Lucas, Claus, Kumatora, and Duster and costs about $72 (11,000 yen) prior to shipping fees.
Accounting for time zone changes, this means the set will go up for purchase on April 24 at 10 PM ET. Fortunately, Hobonichi is generally quite good about keeping its products in-stock – and it often provides several big restocks for its popular sellers. If you can’t afford these right now, don’t worry. They’ll most likely be available later, too.
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Donkey Kong expansion at Super Nintendo World Japan opening delayed
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The upcoming Donkey Kong expansion for Super Nintendo World in Japan has been delayed. In a message on social media, it was announced that the park is now opening in late 2024.
Originally, the Donkey Kong expansion was on track for a Spring 2024 debut. A reason for the delay was not provided. The message contained an apology to those interested in the theme park.
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons leaf bandana added to My Nintendo
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A new physical reward just went up on My Nintendo based on Animal Crossing: New Horizons. If you have some Platinum Points lying around, you can get your hands on a leaf bandana.
The bandana is inspired by Nook Inc. and is decked out with leaves. It’s 100% polyester and measures 23”x 16”. You can use it to tie something together, as a hair accessory, and more.
Nintendo skipping Gamescom 2024
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Nintendo will not be attending Gamescom 2024. That’s according to Games Wirtschaft, who received an official statement from a representative involved with the event.
Nintendo used to be a staple of Gamescom, but that started to change following covid. Gamescom 2023 was the first time in four years that the company attended. Nintendo’s booth featured both its own games as well as offerings from third-parties, plus tournaments and more. Additionally, it was claimed that some developers were treated to behind-closed-doors showings of the Switch successor.
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Discord servers for Switch emulators Suyu and Sudachi taken offline
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments
The Verge is reporting that Discord servers for Suyu and Sudachi, a pair of Switch emulators, have been taken offline. Additionally, their lead developers’ accounts are now entirely disabled.
Discord director of product communications Kellyn Slone said in a statement:
Moon Studios has ideas for Ori 3, but not happening for now
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Although Moon Studios has ideas for Ori 3, fans shouldn’t expect to see it anytime soon.
Studio CEO and creative director Thomas Mahler told Game Informer that he actually has a title in mind for a third entry. However, he mentioned that the company is currently focusing on its next game, No Rest for the Wicked.
8 of the most useless amiibo figures ever released
Posted on 1 year ago by Ethan in Features, General Nintendo | 0 comments
Ever since their original release, amiibo figures have been more popular as fancy little shelfwarmers than in-game content bonuses. Nintendo certainly acknowledges this, too – whereas characters like Mario work across multiple games, other, more specific characters only serve a single purpose. Today, we’re looking at the most useless amiibo ever released and what they do in their corresponding game. Do note, there are several Super Smash Bros. series amiibo whose only purpose is amiibo training. This compatibility is actually too useful for our purposes, so we’ll only be talking about useless amiibo that do even less than that.
Triple-i Initiative digital showcase announced
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Some of the best independent video games developers are coming together on the Triple-i Initiative, a new digital showcase. It will air on April 10 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET / 6 PM in the UK / 7 PM in Europe.
The showcase will feature over 30 games from studios and publishers who worked on the likes of Darkest Dungeon, Spiritfarer, V Rising, and Risk of Rain 2. The event will be “a no-nonsense digital showcase featuring blockbuster indie titles, all streamed in under one hour to respect players’ and studios’ time.” Expect announcements from Mega Crit, Red Hook Studios, and Evil Empire, and more.
Nintendo of America restructuring testing center, could impact over 100 contractors
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According to a Kotaku report, Nintendo of America is restructuring its testing center. Some new full-time employee positions will be created, but a number of contractors are being let go – including testers with over ten years of experience.
The gaming industry as a whole has seen a high number of layoffs over the past couple of years, and it seems Nintendo isn’t immune to that either. Current and former contractors say Nintendo’s restructuring will result in “a massive downsizing”.
Nintendo said the following in a statement today:
