Nintendo talks increased length of game development
Posted on 9 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 Comments
Recently, Nintendo was asked about its take regarding increased game development times. President Shuntaro Furukawa, along with executive officer Takashi Tezuka and senior managing officer Shinya Takahashi commented on the situation.
One notable remark came from Furukawa, who said that Nintendo is “expanding our development resources and making the necessary investments.” Meanwhile, Takahashi said the company is “steadily improving the development environment following the release of the hardware”, which can shorten development cycles. Also, Tezuka indicated that some future games will take longer, but others are expected to have a shorter development period.
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Nintendo comments on generative AI, wants to make content that “cannot be created by technology alone”
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During Nintendo’s shareholders meeting last week, an attendee asked about the company’s stance on generative AI. President Shuntaro Furukawa weighed in with a few thoughts.
Generative AI seems like it’s here to stay, but it’s not without its issues and controversies. Since it’s now even being used by some companies during game development, you might be curious as to what Nintendo’s stance is.
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Shadow the Hedgehog Nendoroid release date, new photos, pre-orders open
Posted on 9 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 4 Comments
Thanks to Good Smile, we have details about the new Shadow the Hedgehog Nendoroid with a release date, photos, and pre-orders.
The new figure coincides with Sonic x Shadow Generations and the new Sonic movie featuring the character. It features eyeballs and muzzle parts: “Front” and “Left”. Also, the Chaos Emerald is included as an optional part.
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Monolith Soft reflects on the past and future
Posted on 9 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 11 Comments
Earlier this year, Xenoblade developer Monolith Soft published its Company Brochure 2024. It includes interviews with key members of the company who talked about the past and future. It’s a good time for reflection given how Monolith Soft turns 25 this year.
Hirohide Sugiura, one of the founders of Monolith Soft, shared some of the more interesting comments. Sugiura feels that the company is still in its “genesis” stage and hopes the company can keep going far into the future – maybe even 500 years.
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The best Nintendo Directs of all time
Posted on 9 months ago by Ethan in Features, General Nintendo, Switch | 2 Comments
With June 2024’s Nintendo Direct all wrapped up, we thought it’d be a good time to pick five of the best Nintendo Directs and ask you: which one is your favorite of all time?
Nintendo Directs are no doubt one of the absolute highlights of being a Nintendo fan. In some ways, it sort of feels like we live “Direct to Direct” – after a presentation comes and goes, we’re already looking forward to the next one, no matter how far it is. The presentations vary in the quality and quantity of their announcements, but are always something to look forward to.
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Super Nintendo World gets new interactive wall
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Super Nintendo World continues to evolve, and the theme park at Universal Studios Hollywood just added a new interactive wall. It can be found within the Frosted Glacier area.
According to Universal, the wall “is designed to challenge guests as they engage with familiar Super Mario characters within the dynamic land.” Visitors can collect digital coins and stamps through the Power-Up Band while keeping track of their score as they challenge themselves each time they play.
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Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD double keychain added to My Nintendo
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Going along with the release of Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD, a new reward was just added to My Nintendo. Members can now claim a double keychain.
Luigi is featured here along with the Poltergust 5000. Also, the Polterpup is included as part of the design.
Suspect behind Nintendo Live Tokyo 2024 threats arrested
Posted on 9 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 12 Comments
April 3: According to the Kyoto Shimbun, police have made an arrest followings threats tied to the cancelled Nintendo Live Tokyo 2024 event.
Nintendo Live 2024 Tokyo, which would have taken place this past January, was cancelled at the start of December. The suspect made “persistent threats” against employees as well as participants ahead of the Splatoon Koshien 2023 finals. Nintendo Live Tokyo 2024 was cancelled as a precautionary measure.
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Pikmin Bulborb Nendoroid release date, new photos, pre-orders open
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Good Smile shared the latest on the Pikmin Bulborb Nendoroid, and we have news about the release date and pre-orders. New photos have been shared as well.
Bulborb is one of the most recognizable enemies in the Pikmin series. For the new Nendoroid, it’ll come with a standard face and closed-eyes face. Also, as optional parts, you’ll get the standing Pikmin and dangling Pikmin.
Donkey Kong could have been called “Kong Dong”, plus other proposed names
Posted on 9 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Random | 18 Comments
Donkey Kong is one of Nintendo’s most-recognized characters and franchises, but it turns out that the name could have gone in a different direction.
You may recall that in 1983, Nintendo and Universal were going head to head in court over the IP. Universal wasn’t happy with “Donkey Kong”, feeling that it was based on King Kong. Nintendo won in the end, and the final name stuck after a judge determined that it was “at best” a parody.
