Game Critics Awards – “Best of E3 2019” winners announced
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Earlier this week, the nominees were announced for the Game Critics Awards – “Best of E3 2019”. Winners for all categories have now been revealed.
Nintendo itself only took home one category, but having said that, Luigi’s Mansion 3 was selected as “Best Family/Social Game”. We’ve posted the full lineup of winners below.
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Nintendo on new Switch model rumors, QOL still happening, classic games for Switch, more
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More summaries have emerged from the Q&A hosted by Nintendo yesterday during its 79th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders. A number of notable topics were discussed, including rumors of a Switch revision, Quality of Life, classic games for Switch, and more.
You can find a roundup of the Q&A that’s been translated thus far below, courtesy of Cheesemeister. Note that all answers are from Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa unless otherwise specified.
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Nintendo on why Link turns into a rabbit in A Link to the Past’s Dark World, non-Zelda characters in Link’s Awakening
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As many fans know, Link turns into a rabbit when he first enters the Dark Realm in Zelda: A Link to the Past. In an interview with Game Informer, director Takashi Tezuka explained how that came to be.
Tezuka said:
Photos of the new Link, Snake, Isabelle, Pokemon Trainer, and Pichu amiibo
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Several photos have come in for a few upcoming amiibo. Get a closer look at the new Link, Snake, Isabelle, Pokemon Trainer, and Pichu figures in the gallery below.
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Monster Hunter dev comments on the upcoming movie, says “the final result should probably satisfy players”
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Monster Hunter has a brand new movie coming next year. Although we’ve yet to see much from it, a trailer did leak online not too long ago.
In an interview with Bahamut, long-time Monster Hunter developer Kaname Fujioka, who has directed the series and served other roles, was asked about the film. He said that the team “did discuss with the director and CG production team many times” and ultimately believes “the final result should probably satisfy players.” Fujioka also noted how he and other staffers at Capcom feel the director’s “respect” for the IP.
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Nintendo 79th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Q&A – eSports, Switch sales momentum, more
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Nintendo is hosting its 79th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders today. There aren’t any big announcements being made here, but it is a chance for the company to address some questions from investors.
Japanese Twitter user NStyles is at the meeting, and has started tweeting out a summary of the Q&A. Though it isn’t complete just yet, here are the topics discussed so far:
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Nintendo Minute – Super Mario Maker 2 Invitational 2019 courses
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The latest episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live. In today’s video, Kit and Krysta try out courses from the Super Mario Maker 2 Invitational 2019. Check out the full episode below.
Kit & Krysta attempt the #SuperMarioMaker2 Invitational 2019 courses on this special mid-week episode of #NintendoMinute! pic.twitter.com/5Mij8exOiP
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) June 26, 2019
Banjo-Kazooie artist “surprised” that the model wasn’t tweaked for Smash Bros. Ultimate
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Original Banjo-Kazooie artist Steve Mayles has commented further on the characters’ appearance in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and specifically their design. He was “surprised” that there weren’t any tweaks to the model. This was unlike King K. Rool, another one of Mayles’ character, who did actually receive an update in Smash Bros.
Mayles told Shesez in a recent interview:
Super 64 HDMI adapter revealed, attaches to the N64 and connects to modern TVs
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EON has unveiled the Super 64, an HDMI adapter that seamlessly attaches to any N64 console and connects to modern TVs. With it, players can again experience games from the classic console without input lag.
Here’s some additional information about the device:
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Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony issue join statement against US tariffs on China
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Many technology companies aren’t in favor of new tariffs against Chinese goods that have been proposed by President Donald Trump and his administration. Apple has filed a public comment, as have Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony – under a joint statement.
The three companies say that 96 percent of video game consoles imported to the United States in 2018 were from China. If supply chains were to be moved, costs could be increased above and beyond inflated prices from tariffs. Developers could also be impacted by the lack of new consoles sold since they would be selling fewer games.
