Nintendo submits new FCC application for wireless SNES controller
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments
A new filing has appeared in the FCC database for a wireless SNES controller, which has fans speculating about what Nintendo has planned for the future.
Unfortunately, the application is lacking in important details. However, we do know that the device ID is BKE HAC-042. This is notable since it indicates compatibility with Switch. All other wireless game devices for Switch have come with the “HAC” prefix as part of their FCC IDs.
Assuming the filing represents an actual product Nintendo has planned, perhaps we’ll be seeing SNES games on Switch in some fashion.
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Outright Games says it’s looking to break the stigma that licensed titles are low quality by making better games
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Licensed video games tend to have a negative perception. But this is a stigma Outright Games is looking to change, according to the company’s Nick Button-Brown.
Speaking with GamesIndustry, Button-Brown mentioned:
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The Pokemon Company generated $2.98 billion in retail revenue in 2018
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In License Global’s latest issue, the magazine has a report on merchandise sales for 2018. The Pokemon Company placed in the 23rd position having generated $2.98 billion.
License Global attributes a variety of aspects to Pokemon’s success, including the still-popular Pokemon GO and Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu / Eevee. The Detective Pikachu movie, card game, anime, toys, and even fashion collaborations contributed as well.
Thanks to Timurs for the tip.
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Nintendo issues statement on requiring disclosure of drop rates in Switch games of loot boxes and more
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This week, the ESA revealed that Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft are all adopting new policies that will require games on their platforms to disclose drop rates of loot boxes. The Big N has now issued a statement about the initiative.
As shared by Eurogamer, Nintendo said:
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Nintendo Minute – “Must Have Nintendo Back to School DIYs w/ GandaKris”
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The latest episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live. In today’s video, Kit and Krysta host an episode with GandaKris to make some Nintendo-themed DIYs to dress up school supplies. Check out the full episode below.
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Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony to require loot box odds disclosure on their systems
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The three big giants in the gaming industry are taking a big step forward in making loot box odds more transparent for players. At the Federal Trade Commission’s Inside the Game workshop earlier today, ESA chief counsel of tech policy Michael Warnecke announced that Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony are working on policies that will require this information to be disclosed on their systems.
Warnecke stated:
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Nyannyan Neko Mario Time episode 145
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The latest episode of Nintendo’s Japanese show Nyannyan Neko Mario Time has now gone live. We’ve included it below.
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Pokemon Detective Pikachu – Ryan Reynolds behind the scenes clip
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IGN has shared an official behind the scenes clip for the Pokemon Detective Pikachu movie. Reynolds talks about his role, and other members of the cast also weigh in. You can watch the short video below.
Pop-up Pokemon Center coming to London
Posted on 5 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Update: The Pokemon Company has announced that it will indeed only be a temporary location. The Pokemon Center will be open in the Westfield Shopping Centre between October 18 and November 15 this year.
It seems like London will be getting its own Pokemon Center (shops that exclusively sell Pokemon merchandise) soon. Assets for the location appeared on a press site this morning, but so far there has been no official announcement from The Pokemon Company and no further details are available. However, the press assets describe this as a “pop-up” Pokemon Center, meaning that this is likely only a temporary and not a permanent store. We will keep you updated.
Trio of commercials for Pokemon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution
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A trio of new commercials have been released promoting Pokemon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution.
All three of the spots can be viewed below. Two of them show movie footage mixed with fan reaction, while one is simply from the film.
