My Nintendo adds May calendar and wallpaper for Miitopia in North America
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May is here, which means that we’re in the month of Miitopia on Switch. My Nintendo is gearing up for the game’s launch with a couple of new rewards. Along with a May calendar, you can pick up a wallpaper.
Both of these rewards are priced at 50 Platinum Points each. You can redeem them here.
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Nintendo has ensured that IP expansion won’t cut into game dev resources, president says
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Over the past few years, Nintendo has started to stress the importance of its IPs beyond just video games. That’s what’s led to things like Super Nintendo World and the upcoming animated movie based on Mario.
The good news is that if you only care about games, Nintendo has looked to ensure that development resources aren’t impacted. President Shuntaro Furukawa told Fast Company:
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Nintendo president suggests the company could pursue animation beyond the Mario movie
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Despite Nintendo’s wide variety of franchises, the company hasn’t done much with movies. There was the infamous 1993 Super Mario Bros. film, but that’s pretty much it.
Although it’s taken a few decades, Nintendo is finally experimenting with movies once again. An animated Mario film will debut in 2022 thanks to a collaboration with Illumination.
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Konami not attending E3 2021, but “in deep development on a number of key projects”
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Konami will not be attending E3 2021, the company has confirmed. That’s due to the timing of the event and when games would be ready for showtime.
On the topic of future releases, Konami says it’s “in deep development on a number of key projects” and will share “some updates in the coming months.”
The full statement reads:
Nintendo Minute – “New Pokemon Snap – Your Photo Challenges!”
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This week’s episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live. In today’s video, Kit and Krysta take on photos challenges submitted by fans. Check out the full episode below.
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Nintendo Power Podcast episode #38 now live
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The latest episode of Nintendo Power podcast is now live. This time around, host Chris Slate as well as Bill from Nintendo Treehouse and Anthony from the social media team at Nintendo of America talk about New Pokemon Snap and more.
Here’s the full episode:
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Nintendo Monthly Rewind – April 2021
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A new Nintendo Monthly Rewind video has gone up for April 2021. Fans can catch up on various news, including the latest Indie World Showcase, Super Mario Party update, Miitopia Switch demo, release of New Pokemon Snap, and more.
Here’s the full video:
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Netflix Castlevania Season 4 trailer
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Netflix has published an official trailer for the fourth season of its Castlevania animated series. We’ve included it below.
The fourth and final season of Castlevania goes live on May 13.
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My Nintendo adds New Pokemon Snap letter set in North America
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Tying in with the launch of New Pokemon Snap, My Nintendo has added in a new reward for fans in North America.
For 400 Platinum Points, you can nab the New Pokemon Snap letter set. It includes twelve letter sheets and two envelopes that can be transformed into a photo stand fitting 4×6 photos.
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Monster Hunter Stories 2 amiibo packaging – Razewing Rathalos, Ena, Tsukino
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Thanks to GameStop, we now have a look at the packaging for the Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin amiibo. We have the designs for Razewing Rathalos, Ena, and Tsukino above.
These new amiibo launch alongside Monster Hunter Stories 2 on July 9. GameStop will eventually have pre-orders here.
