Ash’s Sirfetch’d event now live for Pokemon Sword and Shield
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To celebrate the Pokemon Masters Tournament in the anime, Ash’s current team is being distributed via event code for Pokemon Sword and Shield. Despite it being targeted in Japan, it seems players worldwide can take advantage. Whilst Ash’s Gengar will remain live until September 15, Ash’s Sirfetch’d is now being distributed for the next two weeks.
The creature comes in at level 80 and has the moves Meteor Assault, Brutal Swing, Fury Cutter, and Detect. It has the ability Steadfast and also comes holding a Leek.
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My Nintendo adds Splatoon 3 Splatsville shopping bag, graffiti sticker set in North America
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A pair of physical rewards have just been added to My Nintendo in North America based on Splatoon 3. Along with a Splatsville shopping bag, fans can also get their hands on a new graffiti sticker set.
The bag has the full-color design around the exterior with stylish ink splats, brand logos, and more from the world of the Inklings and Octolings. The dimensions are 15.35” x 15.35” x 10.62” and is made with woven polypropylene.
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Malzeno, Felyne Malzeno Palico, and Canyne Malzeno Palamute amiibo out tomorrow in the US
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments
Original (9/6): Monster Hunter fans and amiibo collectors have been wondering when we’d be seeing the Malzeno, Felyne Malzeno Palico, and Canyne Malzeno Palamute figures in the United States. Thankfully, the wait is almost over. All of these products will be available tomorrow, September 7.
The Malzeno figure has technically been available since the rise of Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak. This was included in the game’s collector’s edition. However, there’s been no way to get it individually, and the Felyne Malzeno Palico and Canyne Malzeno amiibo have thus far not been available in the United States.
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Super Mario movie seemingly delayed to holiday 2023
Posted on 1 year ago by Nicolas in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Original: Illumination Studios Paris has recently updated their official website page for the upcoming Super Mario movie, and this has led to a few interesting details popping up. First of all, the title of the film is listed as “Super Mario Bros. Animated Film”, which means “Super Mario Bros.” is likely just a working title. More interestingly though is the given release date.
While the date on the left lists Holiday 2022, an outdated release date that was changed to April 2023 a few months ago, the right side lists a new date of “holiday 2023”, possibly indicating that the movie has once again been delayed, this time from its previously mentioned April 2023 release.
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Heroes of Hyrule revealed as another Zelda spin-off pitch from Retro Studios
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Did You Know Gaming? has secured information about another Zelda spin-off that Metroid Prime developer Retro Studios pitched to Nintendo, which was known as Heroes of Hyrule.
The game would have a story involving three heroes that lived 100 years in the past: a Goron, a Rito, and a Zora. The trio actually went on a mission to save Link. Link himself was actually captured while trying to rescue Princess Zelda from Ganon. That’s where the three heroes come in. Eventually 100 years pass, and Link becomes an old man that owns an antiquities shop.
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Tokyo Game Show 2022 official streaming schedule announced
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The Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association has just published an official streaming schedule for Tokyo Game Show 2022.
TGS 2022 is set to run from September 15 to 18 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan. Throughout those four days, a total of 38 programs will be streamed online, with 29 of those being sponsored “Official Exhibitor Programs”. While most programs will be streamed in Japanese, certain streams will also offer simultaneous English or Chinese translations. You’ll be able to watch these streams through various platforms and online media, such as IGN, DouYu, bilibili, Douyin, and Huya, or by accessing the “TGS Special Page” on Steam.
Here is a list of all the programs featured in the above schedule. Do note that all the times are in Japanese Standard Time (JST), which is equivalent to PT+16, ET+13, BST+8 or CEST+7.
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Sonic Team studio head Takashi Iizuka on the essence of Sonic, says “just going fast does not make it fun”
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Sonic the Hedgehog boss Takashi Iizuka has spoken about the essence of the series and what makes a new entry in the series great.
In Iizuka’s view, it’s all about the “fun feeling” you have while moving. He told Eurogamer that regardless of whether it’s a 2D or 3D game, linear or open zone, “it’s really that sense of enjoyment that I’m running with Sonic at a high speed and [thinking]: this is fun, and I’m having a great time.” However, he doesn’t believe it simply comes down to “going fast”.
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JRPGs Armed Fantasia and Penny Blood revealed, from key creators of Wild Arms series and Shadow Hearts
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Original (8/26): The key creators behind the Wild Arms series and Shadow Hearts series have just announced a “Double Kickstarter” campaign intended to bring Armed Fantasia and Penny Blood to life. These are two new, large scale JRPGs inspired by their previous games.
Armed Fantasia features a dramatic story about a group of Pathfinders and their trusted ARMs who embark on a perilous journey across an expansive Westernpunk world hurtling towards destruction. Akifumi Kaneko, creator of the Wild Arms series, will be in charge of lead game design and scenario writing. Tomomi Sasaki is handling character design. Lastly, music is planned to be made by Michiko Naruke, Noriyasu Uematsu and Elements Garden, also veterans of the Wild Arms series.
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Nintendo details PAX West 2022 plans
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Nintendo was previously confirmed for PAX West 2022, and the company has now shared concrete details as to what it has planned for the expo.
Splatoon 3 will be a major highlight of Nintendo’s involvement. The rocks of the new Scorch Gorge stage will be appearing as backdrops within its booth, which is being transformed into scenes inspired by the sun-scorched Splatlands. Those that stop by can play a demo of multiplayer Turf War battles. Note that a free Warp Pipe Pass is required to play Splatoon 3 at the Nintendo booth, and fans can register for the chance to reserve one now here until August 28 at 11:59 PM PT. The Nintendo Splatoon 3 booth will also include real-life photo opportunities.
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Sakurai shares a look at Kirby’s Dream Land proposal, talks about how he came up with the idea
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Masahiro Sakurai just opened a new YouTube channel, and one of the first videos he published focuses on Kirby’s Dream Land and its creation. One part of the video provides an excerpt from the original game proposal, pictured above.
Sakurai felt that with the game, “there had to be an easier way to take advantage of the enemies on-screen.” While he initially considered having Kirby use his tongue to grab foes, he ultimately went with what the character is now famous for: inhaling them and spitting them out.
