Game Freak on balancing new Pokemon games with remakes
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As many mainline Pokemon games as there have been, the series has also seen its fair share of remakes. In fact, some generations have been redone more than once.
Speaking with IGN a little while back, Pokemon Sword/Shield director Shigeru Ohmori highlighted the importance of balancing new Pokemon titles with remakes, stating that Game Freak is “kind of torn between the two all the time.” He said:
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Nintendo specifically wanted someone with a visible disability for its recent Switch commercial
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In a Switch commercial released this week, Aaron Waddingham was one of the boy actors featured. Aaron, who has Down syndrome, has been taking acting classes and auditioning for parts this year. Amazingly enough, Nintendo’s commercial was his first acting job.
Aaron’s mother Sue told Global News that “Nintendo very specifically wanted somebody with a visible disability.” She said:
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Nintendo Minute – “Guessing Stuff! – BE the Pokemon Challenge w/ Pokemon Sword & Pokemon Shield”
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The latest episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live. In today’s video, Kit and Krysta along with Yafine pretend to be Pokemon and guess who they’re performing as. Check out the full episode below.
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Splatoon Boy and Splatoon Boy: DX Edition figma pre-orders open
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Play-Asia has opened pre-orders for the Splatoon Boy and Splatoon Boy: DX Edition figmas. The first one only includes a single figure while the DX Edition comes with two (as well as Judd and Li’l Judd).
Here are the official product descriptions and a few photos:
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Godzilla and Bart Simpson were considered for NBA Jam
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Two surprising characters almost made it into NBA Jam. Godzilla and Bart Simpson were both considered, but didn’t end up in the final product. They would have been secret characters.
The new book for NBA Jam revealed the surprising development on Twitter. A video was posted showing Godzilla and Bart Simpson filed against a blue screen, likely to be used later on during the game’s creation.
Here’s a look:
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Upcoming Pokemon anime gets new trailer
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A new trailer for the upcoming Pokemon anime – debuting on November 17 in Japan – has come online. Get a look at the latest video below.
Rumor: Super Nintendo World concept art offers more detailed look
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The buildup to Super Nintendo World continues. Construction has been in full swing leading up to the opening in time for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, and some new art has now apparently surfaced.
Xtrend Nikkei first posted the image online as part of a general article about Super Nintendo World. The piece has not been confirmed as official, though it matches previously-leaked photographs of the park’s model.
A number of new elements are shown in the supposed piece of art. These include the actual ride vehicles for Yoshi’s Adventure, augmented reality binoculars, and more. Orlando ParkStop was kind enough to label all of the important aspects, which you can see above.
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Sonic Mania’s Tyson Hesse was brought on to lead Sonic movie redesign
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After significant fan backlash, Paramount decided to delay the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog movie. The extra time allowed the team to rework Sonic so that he looks closer to his gaming outings. Based on today’s reaction, the new look has gone over well.
We can thank Tyson Hesse of Sonic Mania fame for the redesign. On Twitter, Hesse says he was brought in to lead the design on the new version of the Sonic movie.
Nintendo Power Podcast episode #22 now live
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The latest episode of Nintendo Power podcast is now live. Host Chris Slate, along with Demetrius Boggs from Nintendo Treehouse and Anthony Foster from Nintendo of America, discuss Terry Bogard in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and more.
Here’s the full episode:
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Sonic the Hedgehog movie gets new trailer showing updated look for Sonic
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Earlier this year, the Sonic the Hedgehog movie was delayed out of 2019. With the extra time, Sonic himself would be getting a makeover to keep him more in like with fans’ expectations.
Ahead of the new February 14, 2020 premiere date, a brand new trailer has now arrived – complete with the first official look at Sonic’s redesign. Watch the video below.
