Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire playing cards coming to Japan next month
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Nintendo is bringing out a new set of Pokemon cards in Japan next month. For 500 yen a pack, consumers can pick up a card set based on Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. While Both get the same Joker cards, they have their own unique Pokemon based on which version you pick up.
Former SEGA of America CEO says Nintendo should continue what it’s doing, but extend to mobile
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 44 Comments
Former SEGA of America CEO Tom Kalinske shared high praise of Nintendo while speaking with GamesIndustry.
Kalinske said that Nintendo should continue making hardware and consoles. At the same time, he feels that it would be wise for the company to try expanding its games to mobile devices like the iPhone or iPad, since it would be “a form of marketing”.
That might just be a small suggestion. Ultimately, Kalinske proclaimed: “I don’t think they should give up what they’re doing because they’re damn good at it.”
I don’t think [Nintendo] should give up hardware or consoles. I am surprised that they haven’t formed a division to extend the IP. I’d love to play some of their games on my iPhone or iPad. It’s really a form of marketing for them in a sense. They wouldn’t even need to make that much money off it, but it would keep their brands relevant with the users, including people that are older, like me. So it seems to me it’s a marketing mistake, but I don’t think they should give up what they’re doing because they’re damn good at it.”
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Smash Bros. Wii U/3DS Club Nintendo soundtrack seemingly being sent out
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News, Wii U | 8 Comments
The Super Smash Bros. soundtrack appears to be making its way out to Club Nintendo members.
As of today, Nintendo has started sending emails about an unnamed physical reward being shipped. Since the order number is in line with what’s listed on users’ Club Nintendo page, it appears that this is in fact the Smash Bros. soundtrack.
Fans were able to reserve the soundtrack by registering Super Smash Bros. Wii U/3DS on Nintendo’s rewards site. Another bonus – Mewtwo DLC – will be available this spring.
Thanks to Anthony for the tip.
Photos showing the back of the Super Mario amiibo boxes
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Captain Toad producer wants to see the character in a variety of games… and maybe Mario Kart
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Nintendo’s Koichi Hayashida wants to see Captain Toad “featured in a variety of games”. It also seems as though Hayashida would be interested in having the character end up in Mario Kart. That information comes from the latest issue of GamesMaster, which contains a short interview with the Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker producer.
When asked what he foresees in the future for Captain Toad, Hayashida said:
At this stage we don’t know. I personally want to see him featured in a variety of games. I’ve even ‘secretly’ emailed the director of Mario Kart to see if he’d consider including Captain Toad, but I haven’t heard back from him yet!
Director Shinya Hiratake also answered the same question. His thoughts are as follows:
Through the development of this game I’ve grown even fonder of Captain Toad. he can’t jump, and struggles to defeat his opponents, but it’s precisely that he is not a powerful character that he can show us his unique take on all these situations. as a developer of his game, and one of his fans, I look forward to seeing where he goes next.
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Aonuma on Zelda: Majora’s Mask – reusing character models, bottles tease, why Clocktown’s bank vault isn’t affected by time, and more
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News, Wii | 7 Comments
Surprise, surprise! Another interview with Eiji Aonuma has appeared. The latest one comes from Game Informer, who spoke with the Zelda producer.
There are actually quite a few interesting questions and answers. Aonuma was asked if Majora’s Mask is all a dream, teased a special event in the 3DS version for finding all of the bottles (plus there’s an extra one in this version), and shared a development nugget about Twilight Princess’ development.
Head past the break for some interview excerpts. The full talk can be found here.
Video: “Kirby’s Rainbow Rope Necklace & Bracelet”
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HAL Laboratory is now 35 years old
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HAL Laboratory opened its doors on February 21, 1980. That means the company is now 35 years old! They are behind some of Nintendo’s biggest hits, including Kirby and Super Smash Bros. Happy birthday, HAL!
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Tentative contract reached to effectively end West Coast port strike
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A West Coast port strike has been ongoing for a number of months. That has impacted Nintendo’s business in the United States, causing shipment issues for amiibo and New 3DS XL hardware. Fortunately, we’re hearing that the strike is effectively coming to a close now that negotiators reached a tentative contract. Hopefully Nintendo’s shipment issues will be ending soon!
