Nintendo files patent for Game Boy casing for touchscreen devices
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Earlier in the year, Nintendo filed a patent with the USPTO for a Game Boy-like casing for capacitative touchscreen devices. The idea behind it is that a device can fit inside, which appears to be for playing Game Boy titles.
Siliconera shares the following extra details from the patent:
Capcom announces live-action Hollywood Mega Man film
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Capcom is taking Mega Man to the big screen. Today, the company announced that its well-known franchise is getting the Hollywood movie treatment.
As of now, the project is simply known as Mega Man. It’ll be written and directed by Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman, with 20th Century Fox handling distribution. Chernin Entertainment, responsible for the Planet of the Apes series, will be in charge of producing with Masi Oka.
Reggie on why Switch uses mobile app for voice chat, not competing with Xbox / PlayStation, more
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More comments have emerged from Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime’s appearance at the 2018 GeekWire Summit. Reggie discussed why Switch uses mobile app for voice chat, how Nintendo is competing for entertainment time as opposed to the Xbox and PlayStation, and more.
Here’s the roundup:
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Reggie on Wii U’s failures and how the system was essential for Switch’s creation
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At the 2018 GeekWire Summit in Seattle earlier today, Reggie Fils-Aime stopped by. The Nintendo of America president addressed the Wii U’s failures, but also spoke about how it eventually paved the way for Switch.
Speaking about the Wii U, Reggie stated:
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Nyannyan Neko Mario Time episode 124
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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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TBS Eleague will air edited version of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Invitational 2018 from E3
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The Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Invitational 2018 from this year’s E3 will be getting new exposure when it airs on TBS Eleague. Announced today, the tournament will be spliced into three different edited episodes.
Each episode will be shown throughout November. The tournament in its entirety won’t be shown, but viewers will be given a good idea as to what transpired during the event.
Here’s a video promoting TBS Eleague’s broadcast:
Nintendo Power Podcast episode #9 now live
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The latest episode of Nintendo Power podcast is now live. Host Chris Slate, along with Nintendo’s Kirk Scott, Vince Chon, and Camille Van Duyn talk recent game announcements and some of the biggest titles coming this fall to Switch. They also respond to listener comments about the Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Switch Online lineup, tackle the Warp Zone quiz, and more.
Here’s the full episode:
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Nintendo announces partnership with Lunchables for Super Mario Party
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To promote the new launch of Super Mario Party, Nintendo has teamed up with Lunchables. Coinciding with the release of October 5, imagery of the iconic characters from the game will be featured on select Lunchables packaging on store shelves across the U.S. Meanwhile, Lunchables is offering fans a chance to win special Super Mario Party prize packs throughout the delicious promotion, which lasts through December.
All Lunchables boxes with the Super Mario Party branding will come with a code. That can be used on the official website here to win one of 500 Super Mario Party prize packs. The package includes a Switch system, a copy of Super Mario Party, an extra pair of Joy-Con controllers, a branded Switch carrying case, and My Nintendo points.
Here’s today’s full announcement:
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Lucario, Toon Link, Sheik, Charizard, and Marth amiibo restocks appear to be in the cards
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More amiibo seem to be getting a restock in the near future. Lucario, Toon Link, Sheik, Charizard, and Marth have all seen updated children’s product safety certificates.
Almost every one of these amiibo went through a new wave of manufacturing in August. The only exception if Sheik, though it should still be included in an updated restock based on the updated certificate.
If and when we hear about amiibo restocks, we’ll be sure to pass the news along.
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Microsoft says there isn’t a need for Minecraft 2
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Minecraft launched in 2011, and has been going strong since then. Some fans might be wondering if we’ll ever see a sequel, but IP owner Microsoft has shut down the idea once again.
Speaking with Business Insider, Microsoft’s Helen Chiang said that a Minecraft 2 wouldn’t make sense since it would fracture the community. Chiang stated:
