Furukawa on Switch’s momentum, China
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During a financial results briefing today, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa commented on a couple of topics. Along with discussing Switch’s momentum, he also discussed plans for entering China.
Here’s the roundup:
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Nintendo: No plans to announce new hardware at E3 2019
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Many rumors have surfaced over the past few months regarding Nintendo’s plans for future Switch models. In one report, we heard that the company could be making an announcement at E3 2019. Apparently that won’t be happening after all.
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa commented on some of the speculation during a financial results briefing today. New hardware will not be announced at E3, he said. Furukawa added that the company has nothing to announced on possible new hardware, but it is always developing hardware internally.
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Pokemon Detective Pikachu behind the scenes featurette
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Warner Bros. has shared a new behind the scenes featurette for Pokemon Detective Pikachu. In the video below, you can listen to Pikachu voice actor Ryan Reynolds, Justice Smith (who plays Tim), and Kathryn Newton (who plays Lucy) speaking about the film.
Nyannyan Neko Mario Time episode 138
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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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Monolith Soft adds new Osaki studio
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Xenoblade developer Monolith Soft continues to expand. According to its official website, an additional studio has opened in Osaki, Tokyo.
Monolith Soft was previously known to have four confirmed studios. The company is primarily run out of Meguro, Tokyo, but also has locations in Kyoto and Nakameguro and Iidabashi, the latter two of which are also in Tokyo.
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Square Enix Live E3 2019 announced
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Square Enix is giving its E3 presentation another try. The company today announced “Square Enix Live E3 2019”, a broadcast that will feature “an exciting line up of titles”.
It’ll be held on June 10 at the following times:
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New Pokemon: Detective Pikachu trailer
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A new trailer for Pokemon: Detective Pikachu is in, which was shared by Pikachu voice actor Ryan Reynolds. Watch the latest video below.
A little shot of wonderful for a weary world. #DetectivePikachu pic.twitter.com/xUAeGkTbZC
— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) April 22, 2019
Nick Chavez has taken over Doug Bowser’s role of SVP sales and marketing at Nintendo of America
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Reggie Fils-Aime retired as president of Nintendo of America this week. That led to Doug Bowser taking over that role. But what about Bowser’s previous position?
This wasn’t widely reported, but Nick Chavez is Nintendo of America’s new senior vice president of sales and marketing. Chavez will likely have more of a public role now, as he’ll be involved with interviews with outlets that Bowser previously handled, and he’s already been quoted in a couple of Nintendo’s press releases this week. We wish Chavez the best in his new role.
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Happy 30th anniversary to the Game Boy
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The Game Boy first launched in Japan on April 21, 1989. That means the system is celebrating a big birthday today. Happy 30th anniversary!
While modern gamers may think of systems like the DS, 3DS, and perhaps even Switch, the Game Boy started it all with playing on the go. It’s where the sensations that were Tetris and Pokemon first took place. The handheld line would later spawn the Game Boy Color, GBA (and SP), and Game Boy Micro before it was eventually retired.
After its release in Japan, the North American launch took place on July 31, 1989. Europe would later get the system on September 28.
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Nintendo on why it allowed Smash Balls and items for the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate North American Open 2019
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At PAX East 2019, Nintendo concluded two tournaments – one for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and another for Splatoon 2. The Smash Bros. tournament was particularly noteworthy since it strayed a bit from community-organized events. Smash Balls were turned on, and items in general were allowed. Not all top players were happy about that, since they believe it goes against fair competition.
In an interview with Polygon, Nintendo of America senior director of product marketing Bill Trinen explained the decision. Trinen said that Nintendo was “trying to attract as many people who don’t normally play in tournaments.”
