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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 5 Comments

At the Digital Dragons event in Poland this week, Hirokazu Yasuhara hosted a special presentation. Yasuhara was a designer and director on various Sonic games.

We’ve already seen early Sonic the Hedgehog 2 map sketches, including a look at the cut Genocide City level. But as it turns out, those weren’t the only images Yasuhara shared. One shows that Sonic 2 was originally planned to have a time travel theme while another couple show design sketches from before Sonic 1. Take a look at the latest images below.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 4 Comments

A few days ago, Nintendo announced the 2017 Summer of Play tour. Certain locations across the United States will host events where fans can go hands-on with various Switch and 3DS games. Various activities are planned at these locations as well.

When the announcement was made earlier in the week, it was mentioned that My Nintendo members who check in with their QR Code will be given a free gift while supplies last. Now we know what that gift actually is. As shown on the official website and pictured below, you’ll be provided with a special Switch water bottle.

Thanks to Jake for the tip.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Videos | 2 Comments

This week’s episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live. In today’s episode, Kit and Krysta unveil the winners of their recent ARMS art contest. Check out the full video below.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News, Switch | 67 Comments

Nintendo games haven’t been sold in Brazil since January 2015. However, the company now appears to be returning.

These titles are going through the classification process for release in Brazil:

1-2 Switch (Switch)
Mario Party: Star Rush (3DS)
Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon (3DS)
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Switch)
Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam (3DS)
Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright (3DS)
Kirby: Planet Robot (3DS)

Unfortunately, Prices are expected to be on the rise. While they were previously at R$330 to R$400, which would be the equivalent of US$90+ to US$120. NC Games, a local importer for games in Brazil, will be handling the distribution of Nintendo’s various titles.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 14 Comments

A rather silly rumor has been making the rounds over the past day or so. In the latest Boys’ Life magazine, a quote was found that led some people to believe that Nintendo will be announcing new Animal Crossing and Pikmin games for Switch at E3.

The quote is as follows:

“Since Nintendo already launched its Switch console and the epic Zelda: Breath of the Wild earlier this year, what’s left to announce? Updates on cool Switch games like Super Mario Odyssey, Splatoon 2, Animal Crossing and even a new Pikmin title.”

GameXplain reached out to the source directly for an answer. As expected, Boys’ Life did say that this was only conjecture. If new Animal Crossing and / or Pikmin games are announced, it’ll merely be a coincidence.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 9 Comments

Best Buy is taking pre-orders once again for two upcoming amiibo. The Link Majora’s Mask figure is here, and Bayonetta (Player 2) is here. Both are Best Buy exclusives.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News, Wii U | 6 Comments

To get up for Hey! Pikmin’s launch in July, My Nintendo has updated with several new Pikmin-themed rewards in North America. These include a 3DS theme, discounts, plus Pikmin 3 DLC and digital guide for the Wii U game.

The full lineup of rewards are as follows:

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 31 Comments

The first trailer is now online for Netflix’s Castlevania animated series. On top of that, we have a release date of July 7.

Here’s the video:

The new Castlevania show follows “the last surviving member of the disgraced Belmont clan, trying to save Eastern Europe from extinction at the hand of Vlad Dracula Tepe himself.” According to producer Adi Shankar, it’s based on Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse. Shankar also previously said that it will be “very much Castlevania done in the vein of Game of Thrones” with very mature content.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Andrew in General Nintendo, News | 5 Comments

According to Licensing.biz, Jakks Pacific has won the master toy’s license for the Mega Man animated series. With this license, they are able to make various of different products from figures and plush to costumes and play sets.

Jack McGrath the COO of Jakks Pacific says:

“I grew up with Mega Man and am a big fan, so I’m thrilled for Jakks to team up with DHX Brands and Dentsu on the new animated series,”

The Mega Man animated series is supposed to air in 2018 on Cartoon Network.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 3 Comments

Tokyo Game Show 2017 is several months off, but we do have an update pertaining to the big expo. Today, the Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association unveiled the official main visual.

This year’s image was once again designed by artist Ippei Gyoubu. The theme for the upcoming event is “Come, to experiences beyond reality.”

Tokyo Game Show 2017 will take place between September 21 and September 24.

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