Super Nintendo World temporarily closing at Universal Studios Japan following surge in coronavirus cases
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
After only just opening last month, Super Nintendo World will be temporarily closing. Universal Studios Japan is shutting down its entire theme park “due to the substantial business shutdown request to operate with no spectators which was issued under the state of emergency for Osaka prefecture.”
Japan will be declaring a state of emergency in Tokyo, Osaka, Hyogo, and Kyoto. The country has been experiencing a surge in coronavirus cases as of late.
Universal Studios Japan, including Super Nintendo World, will close on April 25. It will stay that way “until the request has been lifted.”
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Nyannyan Neko Mario Time – April 22, 2021
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The latest episode of Nintendo’s Japanese show Nyannyan Neko Mario Time has now gone live featuring New Pokemon Snap, Pyra/Mythra in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers. We’ve included it below.
Previous episodes of Nyannyan Neko Mario Time can be found here.
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Nintendo pairing with Fujifilm to print Switch screens wirelessly
Posted on 4 years ago by Bryce(@brodee922) in General Nintendo, News, Screenshots, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo has announced a new partnership with Fujifilm that will give the Switch the ability to print images wirelessly. This is being made possible by Fujifilm’s wireless printer instax mini Link and a new app that will be released on April 30, 2021.
This app will be capable of scanning screenshots from the Switch via QR code (similar to the sharing function currently on the Switch) and sending them directly to the printer for printing. Features in this app include adding borders from 3 Nintendo games (Super Mario, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and New Pokemon Snap), and putting different effects on images either from the Switch or a phone.
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LEGO Super Mario officially reveals Adventures with Luigi set, trailer, pre-orders open
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Update: Amazon has opened pre-orders here.
Original: After it was leaked a couple of days ago, the Adventures with Luigi set has been officially announced for the LEGO Super Mario line. It will release on August 1.
Here’s a rundown of information:
2021 Game Developers Choice Awards nominees announced
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It’s happening a little bit later than usual, but the annual Game Developers Choice Awards will be held on July 21. Nominees for the various categories were announced today.
Various Switch titles are represented here, including Hades – which received six nominations. Animal Crossing: New Horizons also has nominations for Game of the Year and the Best Design award.
Below is the full list of nominees:
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First 4 Figures reveals Zelda: Breath of the Wild Revali statue, pre-orders open
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First 4 Figures has created a number of Zelda figures over the years, including designs for Breath of the Wild. The company is now expanding its offerings with the game’s Champions.
First up on the docket is Revali. First 4 Figures statues tend to be quite expensive, though this one can be purchased for $115.
Here’s the official product description and a promo video:
Square Enix to make announcements at E3 2021
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Several companies have confirmed their involvement with E3 2021, including Nintendo. Now you can add Square Enix to the list as well.
CEO Yosuke Matsuda confirmed to Nikkei that the company is planning announcements for this year’s E3. Naturally, he didn’t elaborate as to what’s in store.
E3 2021 will take place between June 12 and June 15. Nintendo, Xbox, Capcom, Konami, Ubisoft, Take-Two Interactive, Warner Bros. Games, and Koch Media are all confirmed for the show outside of Square Enix.
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LEGO Super Mario – Adventures with Luigi set leaked
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There’s been a lot of talk this week surrounding the possibility of a Luigi set for LEGO Super Mario. Much of the discussion started after Mario himself started calling out to his brother. An announcement is expected in the near future, but it seems that the news has leaked early.
Amazon China is now listing an Adventures with Luigi for LEGO Super Mario. Similar to Mario, he will have his own figure to connect sets to.
Below are a few photos:
Nintendo files lawsuit against hacker Gary Bowser
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On Friday, Nintendo of America filed a lawsuit against Gary Bowser, an apparent leader of hacking group Team Xecuter. It claims that Bowser infringed on the company’s copyright in creating and selling hacks. Polygon notes that Nintendo is pursuing two trafficking counts and one copyright violation.
The lawsuit refers to Bowser’s operation as “an international pirate ring” that sells Switch hacking devices designed to circumvent security measures. These devices allow users to run pirated games.
Tingle creator says the character appeared often in Zelda: The Wind Waker since he helped plan the game
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Wii U | 0 comments
Tingle was first introduced to the Zelda series with Majora’s Mask, but the character had an even bigger role in The Wind Waker. Players encounter him fairly regularly during the adventure, and the Tingle Tuner was a notable part of the original release on GameCube. If that wasn’t enough, there was the Tingle Island as well.
Takaya Imamura had a lengthy and memorable career at Nintendo having come up with various characters like Captain Falcon, Fox McCloud, and yes, even Tingle. Imamura also worked on The Wind Waker during its early stages of development, and it seems that his involvement led to Tingle being more of a prominent character in the game.
