SimCity creator on the Dr. Wright Assist Trophy in Smash Bros., what makes Miyamoto special
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Will Wright, the creator of SimCity and The Sims, has been an unconventional mainstay in the Smash Bros. series. Dr. Wright first appeared in Super Smash Bros. Melee as a trophy before becoming an Assist Trophy starting with Brawl. Of course, Dr. Wright is a reference to the game developer and the character in SimCity who originally showed up in the SNES version of that title.
During a recent episode of the GI Show, Wright was asked about the Smash Bros. Assist Trophy. Here’s what he had to say on the subject:
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Video teases First 4 Figures’ Meta Ridley statue
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We finally have an update on the Meta Ridley statue from First 4 Figures, which was last mentioned a year ago. First 4 Figures has put out a teaser, which we have below. It shows off the near-final look of the statue.
Usually these teasers are soon accompanied by pre-orders. If we had to guess, reservations will go live next Friday. We’ll be sure to give you a heads up when that happens.
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Nintendo Minute – “Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes Co-op Gameplay”
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This week’s episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live. In today’s video, Kit and Krysta show off co-op in Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes. Check out the full episode below.
Piranha Plant, King K. Rool, Ice Climbers amiibo back up on Amazon
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Amazon is again taking pre-orders for the next wave of Smash Bros. amiibo. Piranha Plant, King K. Rool, and Ice Climbers are all up here. Each one is due out on February 15.
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Piranha Plant, King K. Rool and Ice Climbers amiibo up on the Nintendo UK store
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The Nintendo UK store has opened pre-orders for the next wave of Super Smash Bros. amiibo. Piranha Plant, King K. Rool and Ice Climbers amiibo are available here. Each one will be available on February 15.
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Bandai Namco hosting Dragon Ball Games Super Showcase next week with “big reveals, big news”
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Bandai Namco has announced a new Dragon Ball Games Super Showcase that will be taking place next week. The event will be held on January 14, lasting for an hour.
It’ll go live at the following times:
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Sonic Mania developer Headcannon wanted to make a Darkwing Duck for Capcom, pitch shared
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In the early ’90s, Capcom put out a Darkwing Duck title on the NES and Game Boy. Headcannon, one of the developers of Sonic Mania, was hoping to bring it back with a follow-up nearly three decades later. Sadly, it wasn’t meant to be.
Headcannon showed off a pitch today for an entirely new Darkwing Duck game. Capcom unfortunately didn’t accept the pitch, but there were some interesting ideas behind it like bringing on original writers and voice talent.
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Beam Kirby Nendoroid pre-orders open
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Play-Asia has opened pre-orders for the upcoming Beam Kirby Nendoroid. You can reserve the figure here.
If you’re interested in the Nendoroid, you’ll need to pre-order by February 7 – that’s when Play-Asia is closing pre-orders. It’s estimated to ship at the end of August.
Kinda Funny Games Showcase returning for E3 2019
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Last month, the Kinda Funny Games Showcase was held for the first time. The broadcast featured new titles, updates on existing games, release dates, and more.
The Kinda Funny Games Showcase won’t be a one-time thing, as it’s already confirmed to be returning this year – and sooner than you might think. The next presentation will be held in time for E3 2019 in June. It’s much too soon for any kind of major news about what’s planned, but expect updates over the next few months.
Nintendo president on risk, innovation, and reducing business instability
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Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa was recently interviewed by Nikkei. Furukawa shared some interesting comments when asked about the risk of being in the entertainment industry, his approach in leading the company, the tough task of innovating, and fluctuations in business performance.
Here’s our translation of the mini discussion:
