E3 2022 confirmed digital-only
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The Entertainment Software Association has provided an update on E3 2022, confirming that the show will once again be digital-only.
Given how the coronavirus pandemic is still very much a serious issue, today’s news doesn’t come as much of a surprise. However, there are some shows such as CES 2022 that have gone forward with an in-person event despite the Omicron variant that has very much contributed to an uptick in cases as of late.
The ESA said in a statement to GamesBeat:
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Nintendo Monthly Rewind – December 2021
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A new Nintendo Monthly Rewind video has gone up for December 2021. It covers the Indie World Showcase, some news from The Game Awards 2021, and more.
Here’s the full video:
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LEGO Super Mario – Luigi’s Mansion Expansion Set launch trailer
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After it was announced a few months ago, the LEGO Super Mario – Luigi’s Mansion Expansion Set has now arrived. Nintendo has also published a trailer to celebrate the occasion.
Here’s some information about the new set:
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Nintendo-related 2022 New Year’s illustrations and messages
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Another year is in the books, and celebrations within the gaming industry are already started to take place. We’ve begun seeing a number of illustrations and messages coming through on social media to celebrate the beginning of 2022. Developers, publishers, and more have been publishing posts.
Here’s a roundup of Nintendo-related New Year’s illustrations and messages for 2022:
Zelda: Twilight Princess manga coming to an end
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The manga based on The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess has been going strong since the start of 2016. Soon, however, it will be coming to an end.
Manga creator duo Akira Himekawa confirmed that the series is drawing to a close on Twitter. Following the release of its next chapter, the series will be finished. This follows the manga going into its last arc last December. Then this past September, it received its tenth volume.
Among Us Crewmate Nendoroid out in September 2022, pre-orders open
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A couple of months ago, we heard about a new Nendoroid figure based on Among Us featuring the Crewmate. Good Smile has since finalized the design and shared more information about the product.
It turns out that there’ll actually be three different versions of the Among Us Nendoroid as different color variations are planned. Fans can pick up figures that come in red, cyan, and black.
Here’s the official product description:
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LEGO Ideas Sonic the Hedgehog Green Hill Zone set out in January
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Following last week’s leak, the LEGO Group has set a release date for the new LEGO Ideas Sonic the Hedgehog Green Hill Zone set, which was conceived by 24-year-old, UK based LEGO superfan Viv Grannell through the LEGO Ideas platform. Fans will be able to pick up the product starting on January 1, 2022.
LEGO Ideas Sonic the Hedgehog Green Hill Zone has 1,125 pieces, including five minifigures. It features an updated version of Sonic, Crabmeat, Moto Bug, Dr. Eggman, and the Phantom Ruby. Buyers will also receive ten boxes of golden-colored Rings and a Technic lever to spring Sonic and friends into the air. Additionally, you can earn a gem reward as you build the set.
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Scrapped Game Boy Color add-on PageBoy discovered after more than 20 years
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A new Nintendo discovery has been made thanks to Liam Robertson from DidYouKnowGaming?, with the Game Boy Color add-on PageBoy having come to light more than two decades after it was scrapped.
The origins actually go back to another cancelled peripheral known as the WorkBoy, which came from English studio Source Research and Development. This would have been a productivity add-on, but it also never came to be. Its inventor, Eddie Gil, then gave things another shot with the PageBoy.
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[Let’s Talk] Getting ready for Nintendo in 2022
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2022 is almost here, so let’s take a moment to reflect on the coming year – especially concerning Nintendo.
We’re actually in a much different place this time around compared to the start of 2021. We really didn’t have a good idea as to what Nintendo was planning for the year in terms of Switch releases. A few games were known entities, but a lot hadn’t been revealed until the year started moving along.
Leak provides first look at Sonic the Hedgehog LEGO set
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A new leak has provided fans with a first look at an upcoming LEGO set based on Sonic the Hedgehog.
The product, which falls under the LEGO Ideas line, was first announced back in February. UK-based LEGO builder Viv Grannell came up with the design.
