Video: Hisashi Nogami and Shinya Takahashi on the making of Splatoon
Posted on 5 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in General Nintendo, Videos | 0 comments
Splatoon is currently being featured at the Victoria and Albert Museum of arts and design in London. Nintendo UK took the opportunity and went there with Hisashi Nogami, the producer of Splatoon, and Shinya Takahashi, the Head of Software Development at Nintendo, and asked them about the making of Splatoon. Check out the video below:
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My Nintendo Europe rewards update (1/21/19)
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, General Nintendo, News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
A new set of discounts have gone live on My Nintendo in Europe. Members can save on games like Sushi Striker, Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask, Castlevania Dracula X, Kirby’s Pinball Land, and more.
Here’s the full lineup:
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Best Buy restocking Cloud (Player 2), Roy, Charizard amiibo next month – pre-orders open
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
A trio of amiibo will soon be returning to store shelves at Best Buy. The retailer is bringing back Cloud (Player 2), Roy, and Charizard.
All three can be pre-ordered here. They’ll be available starting February 15.
Smash Bros. celebrates its 20th anniversary, Sakurai and Nintendo share messages
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Super Smash Bros. is celebrating a big milestone today. As it’s already January 21 in Japan, the series is now twenty years old.
Masahiro Sakurai has been at the helm since the beginning, and had a few words to say about the occasion on Twitter. He passed along the following message:
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New Pokemon: Detective Pikachu commercial
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A new 30-second Pokemon: Detective Pikachu commercial has emerged that gives us another look at the film. Check it out below.
Partner up! #DetectivePikachu, hits theaters May 10. pic.twitter.com/bObscvnAjY
— POKÉMON Detective Pikachu (@DetPikachuMovie) January 20, 2019
Nintendo Minute – ‘Never Have I Ever’ Gaming Edition
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This week’s episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live. In today’s video, Kit and Krysta play a game of ‘Never Have I Ever’. Check out the full episode below.
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Meta Ridley statue pre-orders open
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First teased last week, pre-orders have opened for the Meta Ridley statue from First 4 Figures. More information about the product has released as well.
Here’s what’s inside as well as product dimensions:
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Real Men Use Items!, an 8-bit Smash Bros.-like game coming to “Nintendo systems”
Posted on 5 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in General Nintendo, News, Videos | 0 comments
Developer Ultra Dolphin Revolution has announced Real Men Use Items!, a fighting game obviously inspired by Super Smash Bros., but done in an 8-bit style. As the name implies, the focus of this game lies on the use of various items scattered around the stage to deal damage to your opponents. Multiplayer matches with up to 4 players will be supported.
Real Men Use Items! currently has no release date – or platform. The game is planned exclusively for “Nintendo systems”, though Ultra Dolphin Revolution doesn’t specify which systems. The Nintendo Switch seems like a safe bet, but given the game’s visuals, a 3DS version also seems possible. We will keep you updated once we have more information. In the meantime, here’s a gameplay trailer:
The Pokemon Company unveils Pokemon: Detective Pikachu movie merchandise
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
The Pokemon Company today unveiled a massive lineup of products inspired by this year’s Detective Pikachu film. Fans will be able to get their hands on new Pokemon Trading Card Game collections, exclusive Pokemon Center merchandise, action figures, interactive plush, construction sets from Mattel’s Mega Construx brand, and more.
Here’s the full rundown on what’s planned:
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Nintendo president differentiates Switch / mobile games, talks future of 3DS and Labo, eSports, Chinese market
Posted on 5 years ago by Oni Dino(@Oni_Dino) in 3DS, General Nintendo, Mobile, News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa recently participated in an interview with Kyoto Shimbun, which was published just a few days ago. The company’s boss weighed in on selling 20 million Switch units by the end of the fiscal year and needing a steady stream of games for the system, mobile (including keeping smartphone games separate from Switch), and the future of 3DS. He also teased future plans for Labo, touched on eSports, and commented on looking towards the Chinese market.
Here’s a full translation of the interview: