Club Nintendo Members to Celebrate Super Mario Bros. Anniversary in Style
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Nintendo of America is continuing its celebration of the 25th anniversary of Super Mario Bros.™ by offering special Mario-themed rewards for members of its Club Nintendo™ loyalty program. Starting on Oct. 20, members will be able to redeem their Club Nintendo Coins for a special “Evolution of Mario” screen saver and four limited-edition pins commemorating 25 years of Super Mario Bros. fun.
The “Evolution of Mario” screen saver features game-play footage from Mario™ games throughout the history of the series, from 1985’s original Super Mario Bros. to this year’s acclaimed Super Mario Galaxy™ 2. Members will be able to download the screensaver for 10 Club Nintendo Coins. This is the first time an exclusive screen saver has been offered as a Club Nintendo reward. The four commemorative copper pins featuring original 2D Mario artwork will be available for 450 Club Nintendo Coins.
Additional details about these and other Club Nintendo rewards, as well as how to become a member of Club Nintendo, can be found at http://club.nintendo.com. For more information about the 25th anniversary of Super Mario Bros., visit http://mario25.nintendo.com.
Source: Nintendo PR
THQ Opens Montreal Development Studio; Announces Industry Heavyweight Patrice Désilets to Join THQ Studio System
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Video Game Industry Veteran Désilets Slated to Form New Development Studio Based at THQ Montreal Next Summer
MONTRÉAL, Oct 19, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) — THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) announced today its plans for talented game developer Patrice Désilets to join the company next summer to form a new THQ owned development studio housed within its video game development studio in Montreal, Quebec.
“The best way we can deliver fresh, high-quality gaming experiences is by working with the best talent. THQ is delighted to have the opportunity to make a brilliant addition to our team next year with Patrice Désilets,” said Danny Bilson, THQ Executive Vice President, Core Games. “We expect calendar 2011 to be a watershed year for THQ, and adding developers like Patrice helps ensure our focus on new IP and great games charted by leading industry artists.”
Another Super Mario Bros. anniversary video (speed-runs)
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Buy 2, get 1 free sale on used games/accessories at GameStop
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Toys R Us’ buy 2 get 1 free deal is ending on October 16, but a similar sale at GameStop will be available starting tomorrow. Although they’re nearly identical, in the case of GameStop, consumers can only choose from used games and accessories. If you can’t wait, you can shop online and take advantage of the deal by entering the code “b2g1free.” It’s unclear when the offer ends, so it’d be wise to purchase any games you’re interested in soon.
Nintendo releases video showcasing glitches in Super Mario Bros.
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About that Saints Row Twitter tease
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On Tuesday, a message was posted on the official Saints Row Twitter account, which hinted that some sort of news about the series would soon be revealed. Unfortunately, as it turns out, it was just a giveaway. Today’s the two year anniversary of Saints Row 2, so THQ is celebrating the event by offering a fans a chance to win memorabilia relating to the game. This is a bit of a disappointment since I thought it was very possible that we’d hear something about Saints Row: Drive By, but hopefully THQ will have something to share in the near future.
After Brief Remodeling, a New World Awaits at Nintendo World in New York
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After Brief Remodeling, a New World Awaits at Nintendo World in New York
The Nintendo® World store in New York will close its doors for a few weeks to undergo renovations. The two-story, 10,000-square-foot Rockefeller Plaza store will shut down at 8 p.m. on Oct. 13 and reopen at 9 a.m. on Nov. 1. Then on Nov. 7, the store will host a daylong grand re-opening celebration event for consumers.
Some features of the remodel will include:
NPD to stop releasing sales numbers
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In an announcement that has succeeded in destroying everything gamers hold dear, NPD announced that they will no longer release monthly sales figures for games and consoles, instead limiting it to a list of Top 10 software and Top 5 hardware, with no specific numbers attached to the lists.
The end is nigh! How will we know who’s winning the console wars and by how much!?
Nintendo Week (10/11)
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n-Space facing internal issues
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In August, it was reported that 25 employees from n-Space were laid off as a result of “momentary reduced demand.” It seemed like the company would be able to rebound in due time, but a rumor recently popped up claiming that the studio would soon be closing its doors. n-Space has since responded to the speculation, and while they admitted they are facing some issues, a statement posted on Facebook says that they are “down, but definitely not out.” We technically still don’t know what’s happening with n-Space, but let’s hope this isn’t the beginning of the company’s existence.
