Charles Martinet confirms what Mario says when he throws Bowser in Super Mario 64
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Super Mario 64 doesn’t exactly have a whole lot of voice acting, but there is one line that has caught on with fans over the years. That’s largely in part because no one has been able to say for certain what Mario actually says. Of course, we’re referring to his fight with Bowser – specifically when Mario spins the Koopa King around and throws him.
Charles Martinet, who voices Mario, has finally cleared up the situation. After one fan asked about the line on Twitter, Martinet confirmed that the character says, “So long kinga Bowser!”
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Detective Pikachu’s Mr. Mime scene was almost cut, had to get approval from The Pokemon Company president
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Featuring Mr. Mime in Pokemon: Detective Pikachu was no easy task. It involved the use of a real mime, approval from the president of The Pokemon Company, and more over a two-year span.
Speaking about why Mr. Mime was a desirable character for the movie in the first place, director Rob Letterman explained to IGN:
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My Nintendo adds BoxBoy! + BoxGirl! May calendar and wallpaper in North America
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My Nintendo is celebrating the launch of BoxBoy! + BoxGirl! with a couple of new rewards. Members can use their points on a May calendar and a new wallpaper.
If you’re interested, both of these rewards can be found on My Nintendo here. They require 50 Platinum Points respectively.
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Sakurai talks original Smash Bros. prototypes, overcoming “cheap” perception, overseas reviews in classic interview
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Shmuplations has translated an interview with Super Smash Bros. director Masahiro Sakurai. But rather than a recently-published interview, the site went back into the archives of Nice Games magazine from 1999, in which Sakurai discussed the original N64 game and more.
There are a few interesting comments here, such as talk about the original prototypes for Smash Bros. and how it could have been an action-adventure game. Sakurai also talked about having to overcome the perception that it would be “cheap”, and being upset with some of the overseas reviews.
My Nintendo adds Final Fantasy X / X-2 HD Remaster printable reversible cover in Europe
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A new Final Fantasy X / X-2 HD Remaster reward has been added to My Nintendo in Europe. For 50 Platinum Points, you can obtain a printable reversible cover. Check out the alternative design above.
Those who are interested in the reversible cover can redeem their points for it here.
Pichu, Isabelle, and Pokemon Trainer amiibo up on GameStop
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GameStop has finally joined other retailers in offering pre-orders for the next wave of Smash Bros. amiibo. Pichu, Isabelle, and Pokemon Trainer are now live on the retailer’s site here. A bundle is also available featuring all three.
Pichu, Isabelle, and Pokemon Trainer release on July 26.
Nintendo Minute – “Starlink: Battle for Atlas: Crimson Moon Exclusive Star Fox Gameplay”
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This week’s episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live. In today’s video, Kit and Krysta show off brand new footage of the Starlink: Battle for Atlas Crimson Moon content. Check out the full episode below.
Kirby’s 27th anniversary celebrated with special art
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Kirby’s Dream Land, the very first entry in the Kirby series, first debuted on the Game Boy in Japan way back in April 27, 1992. As it’s now April 27 in Japan, the franchise and the character are 27 years old.
The occasion is being celebrated on the official Japanese Twitter account with some special art. We have the new piece attached above.
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Nintendo on its IP expansion business
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This information comes from Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa…
We are continuing to implement a variety of initiatives in our IP expansion business. Starting in April, we launched a T-shirt collaboration with UNIQLO CO., LTD. in various regions of the world earlier this month. We will continue our efforts to increase opportunities for people to have access to Nintendo IP and increase the value of that IP, which is the source of our competitive edge.
Nintendo comments on E3 2019 plans, will have a video presentation
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This information comes from Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa…
Finally, let me talk about the E3 video game trade show that will be held in Los Angeles this June. Once again, Nintendo will not be hosting a large-scale conference for institutional investors, securities analysts, and the media. Instead, we plan to continue our practice of the past few years, which is to release a video presentation discussing the games that are planned for release during the fiscal year, provide hands-on opportunities, and so on. The world championship tournaments for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Splatoon 2 will be held on June 8, right before the start of E3.
