Nintendo launches Japanese website for Zelda’s 25th anniversary
Posted on 13 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Nintendo has just opened a Japanese hub for all-things Zelda in honor of the franchise’s 25th anniversary. Thus far, you can view a history of each title released by the company, listen to music, watch a video of the orchestra performance from E3, download wallpapers, and more. More content will likely be added throughout the year.
Upon entry, you’ll also be treated to a nice, short opening animation.
You can access the new site here.
Metroid 25th anniversary tribute video
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Team Ninja’s Hayashi wishes Metroid well for series’ 25th anniversary
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Did you know that Metroid turned 25 years-old today? That’s right – the first game in the series saw a release on this very day.
Team Ninja Yosuke Hayashi has offered a few thoughts about the franchise. Obviously his studio had an impact on Metroid, as they were one of the teams responsible for Other M.
Hayashi said in a tribute video:
“Happy anniversary to the Metroid series. I am personally a Metroid fan as well. I hope all us Metroid fans can get together and really support Metroid to make it even more successful in the future.”
That One Show – Otakon 2011, The Public Opinion of Nintendo
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Sonic Generations producer says it’s tough to please core Sonic fans
Posted on 13 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
This information comes from Sonic Generations producer Takashi Iizuka…
“Our team are always trying to present new gameplay innovations so it’s hard to please fans who like the gameplay from the older games. However, we have included the older gameplay as part of Sonic’s 20th Anniversary, so we think the fans of the older games will enjoy it [Generations] as well. We are also looking into continuing the Sonic 4 series which was released on WiiWare, and we’ll keep developing titles so more fans will enjoy the games.”
If you ask me, they should just look at what worked in Sonic Colors and try to build on it. Or look at the Genesis games. One thing I never want to see in a Sonic title again is a kiss with a human character…
New Namco Bandai teaser site
Posted on 13 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Namco Bandai has opened a new teaser site that will see daily updates at 20:00. This time around, something tells me that it won’t be Digimon-related.
The text on the page says something like “I had started to run but was still unaware”. Make of that what you will!
Nintendo Week (8/4)
Posted on 13 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, Wii | 0 comments
On this week’s episode: The Legend of Zelda, Vans Warped Tour, Pac-Man & Galaga Dimensions and K’NEX Mario Kart Launch.
Umeji Narisawa might be the oldest Nintendo fan
Posted on 13 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Random, Videos | 0 comments
Umeji Narisawa is 99 years-old. And she’s still gaming.
She actually started playing video games when she was 63 years-old. After seeing her grandchildren play Bomberman, she decided to join in on the fun. Umeji has continued to play that game for twenty six years.
Umeji says that by playing the title every day, she can keep her brain sharp. She also believes that pressing the buttons on the NES controller can be considered a form of exercise.
Nintendo celebrates the 25th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda with symphony orchestra in London
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The HMV Hammersmith Apollo in London is to host a unique The Legend of Zelda inspired concert on 25th October 2011
4th August 2011 – Nintendo is celebrating the 25th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda video game series in style by hosting a unique symphony concert in London. The Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary Symphony Concert Tour will stop off in London for a one-off European date, playing music from the iconic series. The European concert will be held on 25th October 2011 at the HMV Hammersmith Apollo in London, and will include songs hand-picked by Nintendo composer Koji Kondo and his team. Ticket prices for the London concert start at £33.75 and will be available starting on 8th August 2011 from www.ticketmaster.co.uk / www.zelda-symphony.com
“The Legend of Zelda series is famous for its beautiful music and we are thrilled to celebrate 25 years of memorable soundtracks from this iconic series by letting a symphony orchestra bring this music to life,” said Laurent Fischer, Managing Director of Marketing & PR for Nintendo of Europe. “The symphony orchestra concert in London will allow fans from across Europe to come together and show their love for all things Zelda while enjoying a truly unique performance & experience.”
A 70-piece orchestra will be joined by a choir to perform new arrangements of a variety of songs from the series’ 25-year history. The concerts will be produced by Jason Michael Paul, Inc., the producers of PLAY! A Video Game Symphony, which has toured the world performing music from video games.
Unlocalized: The Nintendo games we didn’t see (Part 2)
Posted on 13 years ago by Patrick(@Patricklous) in Features, General Nintendo | 8 Comments
If you missed the first part of my look at all the games Nintendo of America and Europe ignored, you can check it out here. For everyone else, you already know the drill by now: obscure games, justification for Nintendo’s actions, and mandatory Reggie images.
