Ridley, Inkling Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo up on Best Buy
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First look at the Smash Bros. Ultimate Wolf amiibo, original Smash Bros. figures to be re-released
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Nintendo has provided a first look at the brand new Wolf amiibo that will be sold for Smash Bros. Ultimate. Wolf, in addition to Ridley and Inkling, will launch on December 7. Pricing is set at $15.99.
Nintendo has also announced that “many” of the original Smash Bros. amiibo will be re-released later this year. They’ll be sold for $12.99 each.
Monster Hunter: Legends of the Guild 3D animated special announced
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Capcom and Pure Imagination Studios have announced the 3D animated special Monster Hunter: Legends of the Guild. The two companies will be working together to produce and co-finance the special with Pure Imagination overseeing domestic and international sales.
Joshua Fine, known for his work on “Ultimate Spider-Man”, wrote the special. Production will wrap up this winter. The special will premiere globally in 2019.
UK fans can try out Mario Kart Arcade GP VR this summer
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Mario Kart Arcade GP VR first appeared in Japan earlier this year. This summer, fans in the UK will be able to go hands-on with the experience as well.
Mario Kart Arcade GP VR will be featured in the VR Zone Portal London, at the Hollywood Bowl at the O2. Slots to try out the game from August 3 can be reserved here. Mario Kart Arcade GP VR will also be rolled out to other Hollywood Bowl locations, including Tunbridge Wells and Leeds.
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This is the third anniversary of Iwata’s passing
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Three years ago today, Satoru Iwata, beloved President of Nintendo and executive director of countless classics from Earthbound to Luigi’s Mansion to Pikmin 3, passed. His career was so expansive that it would take far too long to list all of the best sellers and gems he lent his hand to. For many years, he was Nintendo’s backbone, delivering Nintendo Directs with pride.
The day he died, I was staying at Yale over the summer. My roommate and I both cried as strangers walked around our dorm, knocking on doors, informing the college of his passing. Even non-gamers felt a sense of loss– Mr. Iwata influenced people like that.
Taken far too soon by complications in a tumor caused by bile duct cancer at the age of 55, he accomplished much during his time. The way Iwata was, however, he would want us to celebrate accomplishments rather than mourn.
So today, please celebrate Iwata’s accomplishments in your own way. Maybe crack open an old favorite, or just hold your head a little higher.
“We do not run from risk. We run to it.” – Mr. Satoru Iwata, 1959-2015
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What’s Nintendo filming at Universal CityWalk Hollywood?
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Nintendo piqued the curiosity of some of its fans today due to some activity at Universal CityWalk Hollywood. The company was filming something there, though we’re not quite sure what.
Universal CityWalk Hollywood is of course located in California by Universal Parks & Resorts. The first thought that may come to mind is something related to Super Nintendo World, but even so, the filming taking place still raises questions.
Splatoon 2 – Pearl and Marina amiibo unboxing and close look
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On Friday, the brand new Pearl and Marina amiibo for Splatoon 2 will be launching. View an unboxing video below that also has a closer look at the two figures.
Mega Man: Fully Charged to be shown off at San Diego Comic-Con
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Although it was first made known in 2015, we’ve seen relatively nothing from the Mega Man: Fully Charged animated series. That will finally be changing this month.
The schedule for San Diego Comic-Con 2018 reveals that Mega Man: Fully Charged will have its own panel. Capcom’s Kazuhiro Tsuchiya and others “will discuss the background and creative evolution of the new series, followed by screening of never-before-seen footage from the show”.
Nintendo on the possibility of releasing more of its game music, future IP use
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During Nintendo’s 78th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, one investor asked about the release of official soundtracks and making use of the company’s IPs. Director / managing officer Shinya Takahashi and Shigeru Miyamoto both weighed in on this front.
The two stated:
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Nintendo on its sudden fall in share price, says fans were excited at E3, Switch gaining momentum
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We don’t typically cover Nintendo’s share price here and the situation with the stock market for one reason. It can be fickle, and often predictable. When there’s good news, chances are that the price will rise. The same also goes in the opposite direction with bad news.
Coming out of E3, much has been made that Nintendo’s share price took a notable hit. The company was asked about this during the 78th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders. Now former president Tatsumi Kimishima as well as director / managing executive officer Shinya Takahashi weighed in on the situation, stating:
