Twitter shares 2018 gaming data: most-tweeted about games worldwide and more
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Twitter shared a new round of data about gaming on its social media platform in 2018. We have a look at the most-tweeted about games across all countries, the most talked about gaming events of the year, and more.
Here’s the full roundup of charts:
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Video: Zelda: Twilight Princess NVIDIA Shield comparison with texture update
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Chinese Nintendo has shared a video that compares The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess on NVIDIA Shield before and after the next texture update. Check it out below.
Rumor: New image shows Pokemon Trainer and Snake amiibo; Ivysaur and Squirtle on the way
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An image surfaced online today showing what appears to be new amiibo for the Super Smash Bros. line. We’re able to get first looks at the likes of Pokemon Trainer and Snake. Additionally, Ivysaur, Squirtle, Dark Samus, Chrom, Simon, and Richter are listed.
Apparently, the image stems from a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate guide that was made available in Japan this week. That being said, take this with a grain of salt as its origins have not been officially confirmed.
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Rumor: Pokemon: Detective Pikachu sequel planned
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Pokemon: Detective Pikachu still has a little while to go until its premiere in theaters. However, Hollywood Reporter writes today that a sequel is already planned.
The publication says that Oren Uziel will pen the script. Uziel has worked on the Sonic the Hedgehog movie and Men in Black International, 22 Jump Street, and The Cloverfield Paradox.
Specifics about the sequel to Pokemon: Detective Pikachu are unknown at this time.
Nintendo president says Switch successor / price cut not currently being considered, more
Posted on 5 years ago by Oni Dino(@Oni_Dino) in General Nintendo, Mobile, News, Switch | 0 comments
Another brief interview with Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has emerged from Japan. This time around, it was The Sankei News that published the discussion.
Furukawa commented on a few different topics, including Switch’s success towards the end of 2018. He also weighed in – yet again – on looking to sell 20 million units by the end of the fiscal year, and it’s here that something interesting was said. According to Furukawa, Nintendo is trying to focus on selling Switch and is “not considering a successor or a price cut at this time.” Given the system’s success, perhaps that isn’t an overly surprising statement.
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Netflix reportedly making a Resident Evil TV series
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Deadline, which has accurately reported in happenings within the television and movie industry, is claiming that Netflix is working on a scripted TV series for Resident Evil. German production and distribution company Constantin Film, which is behind the Resident Evil movies, has been named as the studio involved. Netflix is apparently looking for a showrunner at the moment.
Deadline adds that “the plan is for the series to expand the Resident Evil universe and deepen the exiting mythology.” It will “keep the basic premise, which also served as a setup for the movie franchise. The drama series will explore the dark inner workings of the Umbrella Corporation and the new world order caused by the outbreak of the T-virus.” Fans can look forward to “all of Resident Evil’s signature elements, including action sequences and ‘easter eggs.'”
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Nintendo files patent for “Eye Tracking Enabled 3D Viewing”
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Today, a new Nintendo patent was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. “Eye Tracking Enabled 3D Viewing” was back in September 2018, which is a device that can see where users are looking in order to deliver the optimal 3D viewing angle.
Here’s some additional information:
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Footage of Zelda: Twilight Princess’ new texture update on NVIDIA Shield
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A few days ago, we heard that Zelda: Twilight Princess received an update on the NVIDIA Shield out of the blue. Thanks to deep learning, the game’s textures have been improved across the board.
Chinese Nintendo has now posted a video showcasing the improvements. You can check it out below.
First-ever European Smash Ball Team Cup announced
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Nintendo has announced the first-ever European Smash Ball Team Cup, an event that will bring about the twelve best Super Smash Bros. Ultimate squads from across Europe and a live final determining the continent’s winner.
Here’s how things will work:
To determine the first national and European Super Smash Bros. champions, teams of three will battle it out in three Stock matches with no items – except for the powerful Smash Ball, which can turn up at any time to seal an emphatic victory or give the underdogs a chance to turn the tables and snatch a win. The match types in this best-of-five will consist of 2v2 Smash, Smashdown and 3v3 Squad Strike.
Over the coming months, Nintendo will hold national qualifiers featuring teams of three in the following territories:
Nintendo announces upcoming tournaments for Smash Bros. Ultimate, Splatoon 2
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Nintendo has announced a pair of new tournaments: the Splatoon 2 North America Inkling Open 2019 and the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate North America Open 2019. Open qualifiers will be held online, leading to a final event at PAX East at the end of March. Nintendo will be live streaming the finals for each online event.
We’ve included the full schedule below. That also includes the official announcement from Nintendo and a promotional video.
