Shigesato Itoi on why there won’t be a Mother 4
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 64 Comments
Speaking with Game Watch Impress, Shigesato Itoi commented on why Mother 4 is unlikely to happen. He told the site:
“Among big-time popstars, if they, you know, put out ten albums, around the fourth album, they can’t make very good songs. The albums sell, but everyone at the concerts wants to hear songs from those first three albums. Everyone. I’m glad that video games are not my profession. If it was my job, I would’ve already made 4 and 5.”
“When I made 3, I thought I could do it, so I did it,” Itoi added. He went on to say that 4 is “totally impossible.”
More: interview, Mother 4, Shigesato Itoi, top
Nintendo on Xenoblade Chronicles X marketing, audience for commercials (Latin America)
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Wii U | 23 Comments
A few days ago, Gamedots published an interview with Dianne Segovia, manager of marketing of Nintendo for Latin America. Reader NutOfDeath was kind enough to send over a couple of translations.
First, Gamedots mentioned that Super Mario Maker and Splatoon received big marketing campaigns. Xenoblade Chronicles X, on the other hand, seems like it hasn’t seen the same sort of attention. Segovia said in response:
“Splatoon was a new IP and we had to start from scratch in terms of introducing it to the public. Mario Maker was a title that served as a celebration of 30 years of Super Mario Bros, and that’s why we had to make a big deal; it was truly a grand celebration, not just any video game launch.
Xenoblade Chronicles X is an RPG, a game for RPG and Xenoblade fans. We didn’t do anything too big because the audience for the game already know it exists and is already attentive of its release.”
Next, specifically talking about Latin American Nintendo, Gamedots asks who the audience is for its commercials. That prompted the following comments:
“It depends on the game. Right now, to promote the Wii U, we’re launching commercials directed towards parents who have young children who don’t know much about the console. They are the target audience right now, and thay’s why sometimes the commercials can seem a bit childish.
Games like Super Mario Maker had two commercials, one for kids and one for adults. This was done so that the adults could be appealed by the nostalgia, and the kids would be attracted to the use of GamePad and other novel elements.
In Splatoon’s case, we used a song for the commerical. The commercial’s design made it look like the game was only for kids.
For situations like these, to attract adults, we bring the game to public spaces so the general public can get to know the game and play it.”
More: Dianne Segovia, interview
Lottie amiibo up on Target
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Update 2: Should be back up and working!
Update: We’re hearing that Lottie is being removed from people’s carts, so there might be an issue with Target’s website. In any case, you can always head to your local store for the amiibo!
The Lottie amiibo can now be purchased from Target’s website. To get an order in, visit the product page here. Use the code “LIST” to discount Lottie to $11.69.
Zelda: Skyward Sword gets exclusive Dark Horse Comics statues at GameStop, EB Games
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Wii | 4 Comments
A pair of new statues based on The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword came out at GameStop and EB Games just a few days ago. There’s one featuring Link as well as the robotic, skeletal pirate Scervo. Pricing is set at $79.99 ($119.99 CAD) and $124.99 ($139.99 CAD) respectively.
If you’re in North America, you can order the statues here. Canadian gamers can grab them here.
Another look at the Wolf Link amiibo
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Images | 11 Comments
The Wolf Link amiibo is on display at the VIECC Vienna Comic Con this weekend. That means we have our first in-person image of the figure. Get a look at it above.
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SNES is now 25 years old, amiibo is a year old
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 13 Comments
It’s another dose of Nintendo birthdays today! The SNES and amiibo are now a year old.
In Japan, the SNES launched on November 21, 1990. Meanwhile, the first amiibo figures came out one year ago today.
Like I said a few days ago, November is a very busy month for birthdays. The Wii U and Wii, and even Shigeru Miyamoto had their special days earlier this week.
Fan-made amiibo compatibility chart – version 7.0
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Images | 4 Comments
moldclay has updated his fan-made amiibo compatibility chart once again. In this latest version, it’s been brought up to version 7.0. Check it out above.
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Yo-kai Watch – “The Very Important Meeting” part 2
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, Videos | 13 Comments
During last week’s Nintendo Direct, a short promo aired for Yo-kai Watch involving Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime and Bill Trinen. The second part of that has now been made available. Give it a look below.
More: Level-5, Yo-kai Watch
Nintendo Minute – “Xenoblade Chronicles X Let’s X-plore!”
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Videos, Wii U | 2 Comments
The latest episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live, which focuses on the Wii U RPG Xenoblade Chronicles X. Watch it below.
Nintendo now has an eBay store
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 8 Comments
Nintendo has opened up its very own store over on eBay. Give it a look here.
Many of the items Nintendo is selling on eBay fall in line with what’s offered through its online store. That means you’ll find a few Wii U and 3DS games, systems, controllers, and refurbished products.
