Game Party Japan 2018 will have the first live performance from Off the Hook
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 5 Comments
In 2016, the Squid Sisters from Splatoon held their first performance at Game Party Japan. With the release of Splatoon 2 earlier this year, something similar will be happening once again.
Nintendo has announced that Game Party Japan 2018 will feature Off the Hook’s Pearl and Marina in their first live performance on February 10. The appearance of other guests have also been teased. Based on the official poster above, we can probably expect the Squid Sisters to return.
Other than that, we don’t have any additional information just yet. We should know more leading up to the event in February.
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Nyannyan Neko Mario Time episode 104
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
The latest episode of Nintendo’s Japanese show Nyannyan Neko Mario Time has now gone live. We’ve included it below.
Amazon: Save $5 on book purchases $15+ with special code
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 7 Comments
Amazon is running a special sale on books for the next few days. When using the code BOOKGIFT17 at checkout, you can save $5 on a purchase $15 and up.
You can use the code on something like Zelda: Art & Artifacts. Or another gaming book. Or another type of book entirely.
Just a little heads up. The code expires on December 14.
Video: A look inside Mutant Mudds: Official Art and Design Works
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The new Mutant Mudds: Official Art and Design Works book just arrived about a couple of weeks ago. For a look inside, check out the video below.
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New Shovel Knight amiibo 3-pack up on Amazon
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News, Switch, Wii U | 2 Comments
Update (12/13): This is up on Amazon again with the 20% Prime discount. It had sold out last night.
Original (12/12): Amazon is now taking pre-orders for the new Shovel Knight amiibo 3-pack. You can reserve it here. If you happen to be a Prime member, you can save 20% as well.
Detective Pikachu movie to debut on May 10, 2019
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 6 Comments
The new Detective Pikachu movie has a release date. Deadline reports that the film will debut on May 10, 2019.
It was just recently confirmed that Ryan Reynolds will star in the movie as Pikachu. Justice Smith and Kathryn Newton are also on the cast.
Fighter Kirby production documentary (First 4 Figures)
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First 4 Figures’ Fighter Kirby statue is set for the last week of December / first week of January. To celebrate, the company has issued a production documentary showing how it was made. View the video below.
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Pokemon the Movie 2018 to debut on July 13 in Japan, first teaser
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 19 Comments
Update: Added in a higher-quality version of the teaser in direct-feed.
Original: The first teaser for the new Pokemon movie during the Japanese variety show Oha Suta. In the trailer, it’s revealed that the film will release on July 13.
Here’s an off-screen video showing the teaser:
When we have an official upload of the trailer, we’ll share it here.
Raw Thrills says Nintendo was “super excited” for Cruis’n Blast, open to possible Switch connectivity
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 22 Comments
Earlier in the year, Raw Thrills brought Cruis’n Blast. Nintendo’s logo is featured on the arcade machine in part because the Cruis’n name was licensed from the Big N.
In a recent interview with Arcade Heroes, Raw Thrills CEO Eugene Jarvis spoke about the Nintendo side of things for Cruis’n Blast. On the topic of how involved Nintendo was in the process, Jarvis stated:
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Reggie on the importance of The Game Awards
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At almost every edition of The Game Awards, Nintendo has been involved in a big way. Aside from 2015, the company has always brought at least one new thing to the show.
Reggie briefly talked with L.A. Times about the importance of The Game Awards. Speaking with the publication, Reggie noted how it’s important “to step back and recognize the incredible artistic achievements that bring joy to millions of people worldwide”, and the event “is our way of recognizing the fun and beauty of video games, along with the talented people who create them.”
