Nintendo Switch Holiday Experience announced, Smash Bros. and more playable
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Nintendo today announced the Nintendo Switch Holiday Experience, an opportunity for fans to go hands-on with previously-released and upcoming games. Select shopping centers across the United States will house demos for hit games like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate starting November 10.
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Nintendo Minute – “Nintendo Goes to BlizzCon!”
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This week’s episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live. In today’s video, Kit and Krysta show off their experience at BlizzCon. Check out the full episode below.
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NPD reveals the best-selling games in the US each year since 1995
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NPD analyst Mat Piscatella has revealed more classic data. A short while ago, Piscatella published a listing of the best-selling games in the United States each year since 1995. Of course, 2018 isn’t over yet, so this year isn’t included.
The list is as follows:
Octoling amiibo unboxing and comparison
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Some folks are starting to get their hands on the new Octoling amiibo. Have a look at an unboxing video below, which also includes a comparison with other figures in the Splatoon line.
Super Mario Bros. animated movie apparently planned to be in theaters by 2022
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Today has been an interesting day for the Super Mario Bros. movie. There hasn’t been a ton of news about the film itself, but we’ve heard Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri talking about the project.
All of today’s comments came from a Variety report. The site snuck in an interesting little tidbit that has since been making the rounds, specifically regarding a release window. Variety states that the Mario movie “will be in theaters by 2022.”
Nintendo nor Illumination have not provided an official release window. But since Variety was speaking with Meledandri, perhaps the publication was given that timeline directly.
Illumination has Miyamoto “front and center” in Mario movie’s creation
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Earlier today, we heard Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri speaking about the challenges of making a Mario movie. He actually had a bit more to say about the project, including Shigeru Miyamoto’s role.
As we know, Miyamoto is acting as a producer. Meledandri says that Illumination is “keeping him front and center in the creation of this film.”
Illumination CEO on the challenge of making a Mario movie
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It was nearly a year ago that Nintendo announced an animated Mario movie. Illumination, the company behind the Despicable Me franchise, will be leading the way on its creation. While some may have concerns about how it will turn out, we at least know that Shigeru Miyamoto will be co-producing.
In an interview with Variety, Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri spoke about the upcoming film. He believes the main issue with the panned Super Mario Bros. movie from 1993 is that the original creators weren’t involved – which won’t be the case this time around.
Smash Bros. Ultimate Special Edition, Switch Pro Controller, various amiibo back up on Amazon
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Update (11/6): Piranha Plant amiibo is back up here and the Ice Climbers amiibo is back up here.
Original (11/5): Amazon has restocked a trio of Smash Bros. Ultimate-related products.
First up, the Smash Bros. Ultimate Special Edition is available again here. If you’re just looking for the unique Pro Controller, that’s available standalone here.
Amazon started taking pre-orders for a few new amiibo this past weekend. Piranha Plant has unfortunately sold out already, but King K. Rool is back in stock here. Ice Climbers is also still up here.
Square Enix making a brand new Dragon Quest Monsters console game
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The Dragon Quest Monsters 20th anniversary “Coming-of-Age Ceremony” broadcast just wrapped up a short while ago. A couple of announcements were made, including one that’s particularly interesting but is currently lacking details.
Square Enix has confirmed that a brand new Dragon Quest Monsters console game is in development. Not much is known at present, though we can say it will star Erik and Mia from Dragon Quest XI. It is also not a part of the Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker series or a remake.
We aren’t typically keen on posting about new projects that don’t have a platform tied to them, but given Dragon Quest Monsters’ history on Nintendo platforms, we do believe that there’s a very strong chance this one will end up on Switch. If that turns out to be the case, we’ll keep you posted about the title in the future.
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Nintendo puts up new Zelda-related job postings
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While not entirely newsworthy, Nintendo has added new job listings on its website pertaining to the Zelda series. The company is currently seeking a 3DCG designer as well as a level designer.
Here’s a bit of additional information about each position:
