Sakurai says he’s been doing too much of the work himself on Smash Bros.
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You can make the case that Super Smash Bros. is Masahiro Sakurai’s baby. He’s been there since the very start with the first entry on the N64, and since then, he’s directed every entry.
Going forward, it sounds like Sakurai would hope to have the development on Smash Bros. centered less around him. Speaking with The Verge, he mentioned that he’s “been doing too much of the work myself” and the series as it is “has too much of my personality poured into it.” For Smash Bros. to continue to succeed, he feels the need for the franchise to be about more than just one person’s vision.
Sakurai’s full words:
Next Sonic game, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 movie confirmed for The Game Awards 2021
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The Game Awards 2021 will have not one, but two new Sonic debuts.
On the game side of things, SEGA intends to show off the next core 3D entry in the franchise. The project was originally announced for Switch earlier this year with a brief CG teaser. Not much is known at present, though that should change come tomorrow. SEGA has thus far only committed to a 2022 release window. We actually don’t have a confirmed name just yet.
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Nintendo Monthly Rewind – November 2021
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A new Nintendo Monthly Rewind video has gone up for November 2021. It covers the Riot Forge Showcase and announcements for Switch, latest Mario Golf: Super Rush update, and more.
Here’s the full video:
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Nintendo loses court battle over eShop pre-order cancellation policy
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It’s been almost three years on the dot since Germany took Nintendo to court over the inability to cancel pre-orders on the eShop, particularly regarding Switch. About a year later, the case was won in Nintendo’s favor. You may recall that the decision was being appealed right after the initial was announced. And finally, there’s some new movement.
The main takeaway is that Nintendo’s win has been revoked, as the appeal court has determined that the company is in breach of law within Europe. Nintendo initially claimed to be in an “untenable” position given how the company is following the letter of the law stating “performance” has begun at the time of payment. However, the court ruled that “performance” doesn’t start until the game is actually playable.
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Nintendo Minute – “Ultimate Nintendo Holiday Gift Guide”
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This week’s episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live. In today’s video, Kit and Krysta share the ultimate Nintendo gift guide for everyone on your shopping list. Check out the full episode below.
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Summer Game Fest returning in Summer 2022
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Summer Game Fest will be continuing for its third consecutive year and is set to return in 2022, creator Geoff Keighley has announced. As was the case in 2020 and 2021, it will take place during the summer.
Summer Game Fest was originally created as one of the ways to replace E3. During the early stages of the covid pandemic in 2020, it was impossible to have large-scale gatherings and many companies were scrambling with their plans due to much uncertainty at the time. While Summer Game Fest was more of a hub for gaming events in 2020, Keighley put on a proper show this past June. It had some notable news and announcements such as Metal Slug Tactics, Two Point Campus, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance for Switch.
More information about Summer Game Fest 2022 will be shared at a later date. In the meantime, Keighley is preparing for The Game Awards 2021, which is happening in just under a week.
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Pokemon Evolutions episode 5, The Rival, now live
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The Pokemon Company has just gone live with episode 5 for Pokemon Evolutions, a new anime mini series. This one is titled “The Rival”.
This time around, the spotlight is put on Sinnoh, which ties in well with the recent launches of Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl. The official description mentions: “No matter how fast you run, your rivals are always one step ahead, pushing you to better your skills. Eventually, you’ll have to face your rival in your travels… for Barry, that time has come.”
You can see Pokemon Evolutions episode 5 below.
Phoenix Wright and Miles Edgeworth Nendoroids out in August 2022, new photos, pre-orders open
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This past summer, new Nendoroids were revealed for Phoenix Wright and Miles Edgeworth, with both characters originating from Ace Attorney. Good Smile has now followed up with information.
Both figures are now confirmed for a August 2022 release. Additionally, some new details and photos have been shared.
Here’s the full roundup for the Phoenix Wright and Miles Edgeworth Nendoroids:
Nintendo making a push for workforce diversity
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According to Nintendo’s Corporate Governance Report, the company is making a stronger push for diversity within its workforce.
One section of the document mentions that “recruiting women and creating an environment in which women can build successful careers.” It noted that Nintendo will “increase the proportion of women in managerial positions”.
The Corporate Governance Report also notes how the company is “committed to respecting the personality and strengths of each and every employee, including employees from our overseas subsidiaries, and developing an environment where employees of diverse backgrounds can maximize their potential.”
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Super Monkey Ball dev wants to make a new game
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Masao Shirosaki, the director of Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania, has expressed interest in making a new game in the series.
SEGA has started to do more with the franchise in recent years. It started in 2019 with a remaster of the Wii game Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz, with an HD version releasing on Switch in 2019. We then just saw Banana Mania, which was based on Super Monkey Ball, Super Monkey Ball 2 and Super Monkey Ball Deluxe.
As for a new Super Monkey Ball game, Shirosaki recently told Retro Gamer:
