Yooka-Laylee developer Playtonic Games establishes Playtonic Friends publishing label, announcing its own new game soon
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Playtonic Games, the studio known for its Yooka-Laylee Games, today announced the establishment of Playtonic Friends. It’s a new publishing label “designed to bring scores of fresh, creative, and compelling games to the market in the years ahead.” The move “will allow the company to use its experience of developing and launching both Yooka-Laylee and Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair to enable those hidden-gem games, developers, and new businesses to reach the best audience possible.”
Awe Interactive, Fabraz, and okidokico are on board thus far. Games coming from the Playtonic Friends brand will be announced soon.
Here’s the announcement in video form:
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Nintendo shares new Japanese commercial for Super Mario Bros. 35th anniversary
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Nintendo published the latest Japanese commercial today for Super Mario Bros. 35th anniversary. Along with Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury, it also features Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Here’s the full advert:
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My Nintendo adds Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury Cat Mario keychain in North America
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Ahead of Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury’s launch tomorrow, My Nintendo has updated with a new reward in North America. Members can now pick up a keychain based on the game. It features Cat Mario, though the strap also has Cat Peach, Cat Toad and Cat Luigi.
The Cat Mario keychain costs 800 Platinum Points. If interested, you can redeem the reward here.
Pokemon announcements teased for the series’ anniversary week
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Earlier today, it was announced that Pokemon has teamed up with Post Malone for a special virtual music concert on February 27. There’s more to come besides that for the series’ 25th anniversary, however.
In announcing the partnership with Post Malone, it was also teased that fans can look forward to “more announcements that week from across the franchise.” This will all be happening during the same week – meaning the end of the February essentially.
Here’s today’s announcement in full:
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Nintendo collaborates with Microsoft and launches Nintendo Switch Concierge service, a one-on-one video meeting space for users with questions
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Nintendo has launched a new service aimed at new customers looking for answers. The Nintendo Switch Concierge service is a no-cost program that allows Switch users to schedule one-on-one meetings with Nintendo representatives to ask questions or receive guidance about set-up.
These sessions are scheduled via the Nintendo Switch Concierge internal website and are available as video calls on Microsoft Teams between representatives and users. There is a little set-up required, with users needing to pick a topic they’d like to discuss, a time for the meeting, and filling in some information. This is all put into a chart on the website (pictured below), and then Nintendo will email those with meetings with more details.
WonHobby 32 figure news: figures for Xenoblade Chronicles 2’s Nia, Fire Emblem’s Ike, more
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WonHobby 32 is officially a go – at least in online form. Last week brought us a proper look at the upcoming Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition Melia figure as a teaser, and a truckload of additional products have been revealed.
Here’s a roundup of notable Nintendo-related figures showcased:
My Nintendo adds printable Animal Crossing: New Horizons 2021 birthday calendar in North America
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My Nintendo has updated with a new reward in North America. For 80 Platinum Points, you can get your hands on a printable Animal Crossing: New Horizons 2021 birthday calendar.
Those that are interested in the reward can redeem it here.
Video: Cat Mario and Cat Peach amiibo unboxing
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Thanks to Gaming Boulevard, we have a closer look at the new Cat Mario and Cat Peach amiibo as part of an unboxing video. Check it out below.
The Cat Mario and Cat Peach amiibo are due out on February 12. They’ll be offered individually in North America and as a double pack in Europe/Japan.
Teaser video confirms next Sonic movie is titled Sonic the Hedgehog 2
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The follow-up to the 2020 Sonic the Hedgehog movie now has an official name. While not much of a surprise, the upcoming film will be titled Sonic the Hedgehog 2.
A teaser announcing the title was shared today. It emphasizes that Tails will be a big part of the movie.
Here’s the 10-second teaser in full:
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Gamemaster Classified, book featuring information from Howard Phillips funded on Kickstarter
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Yesterday, author and game developer Matthew Taranto announced and opened and funded a Kickstarter campaign for Gamemaster Classified: Inside Stories and Secrets from Nintedo’s History. This book covers a lot of Nintendo’s history as a company from the perspective of Taranto, as well as co-authored by Howard Phillips, Nintendo of America’s 1980s spokesperson. Here’s the official overview:
