Nintendo ranks #12 in Metacritic’s 2022 game publisher rankings
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It’s an annual tradition for Metacritic to share its publisher rankings, and we now have the results for 2022 – which includes news about Nintendo.
You may recall that in 2021, the company ranked at #14. This year, Nintendo moved up to #12. That’s not a huge increase, but it’s a bump nonetheless.
Nintendo’s average “Metascore” for 2022 releases, which is based on reviews factored into the site, sits at 78.6. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 was the Big N’s top-rated title of the year, and Bayonetta 3 and Splatoon 3 also did well. However, Metacritic notes that “over a third of Nintendo releases last year failed to impress reviewers,” including Pokemon Scarlet / Violet and Nintendo Switch Sports.
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Atari acquiring Nightdive Studios
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Atari announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Nightdive Studios.
Atari said the move will allow the company to enrich its large library of owned franchises, leverage Nightdive’s proprietary technology, and use the studio’s publishing capabilities to support Atari’s retro-focused growth strategy.
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Atelier Ryza anime announced
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An anime adaptation based on Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout is in the works, Liden Films has announced. It will debut this summer in Japan.
The cast is highlighted by Yuri Noguchi as Reisalin “Ryza” Stout. Other voice actors include Hitomi Owada as Klaudia Valentz, Takuma Terashima as Lent Marslink, Yui Kondo as Tao Mongarten, Hirofumi Nojima as Empel Vollmer, and Haruka Terui as Lila Decyrus.
Here’s a trailer for the Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout anime:
Super Mario World prototype map uncovered
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Decades after the game’s original release, fans have managed to get their hands on the prototype map for Super Mario World.
You may remember the Nintendo “gigaleak” that took between 2018 and 2020. A ton of information was revealed about previously-released games, including protoypes, source code, and much more.
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Ralsei Deltarune Nendoroid out in October, new photos, pre-orders open
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A new Nendoroid for Deultarune is on the way, this time for Ralsei. We have news about the actual figure along with new photos and details about the release date and pre-orders.
Ralsei comes with a few different parts. Buyers will receive a smiling face, grinning face, and blushing face. As for optional parts, a cake and sparkle are included.
Nintendo details PAX East 2023 plans
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Nintendo has passed along details about what it has in store for PAX East 2023. Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom won’t be playable, but other plans are in place.
NintendoVS Arcade will be available, which involves “a series of challenges for families, kids, friends and pros in recent and classic games” on Switch. Additionally, the Splatoon 3 North American Championship 2023 tournament and the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Championship Cup 2023 tournament will be taking place at the PAX Arena. Those stopping by the expo will have an opportunity to enter the final qualifier for the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Championship Cup right from the show floor.
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2023 World Video Game Hall of Fame finalists announced
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It’s the middle of March, which means we now have the lineup of finalists for the World Video Game Hall of Fame – this time for 2023.
Wii Sports and GoldenEye 007 are the two notable Nintendo-related selections. The other finalists include Age of Empires, Angry Birds, Barbie Fashion Designer, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Computer Space, FIFA International Soccer, The Last of Us, NBA 2K, Quake, and Wizardry.
My Nintendo adds Metroid Prime Remastered pin set in North America
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As of today, My Nintendo members can spend their points on a special reward for Metroid Prime Remastered.
Nintendo is now offering a set of two rustless-iron lapel pins inspired by the game. The logo pin measures 3.5″ x 1.77″, and the Samus pin measures 3″ x 2.9″. The description notes how fans can attach them to a hat, jacket, or other gear.
Super Mario Movie final trailer, Level-5’s new games, breaking Wii Us, and more | Nintendo Everything Refresh Ep. 047
Posted on 1 year ago by Nicholas Serpa in General Nintendo, Podcast, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments
This past week’s Nintendo Direct wasn’t focused on games, but it did give us a detailed look at the one thing we all wanted to see – Mario’s Boots (oh, and a new Super Mario Movie trailer). In this week’s episode of Nintendo Everything Refresh, your hosts Nick, Nicolas, Dennis and Luiz will also talk about the most interesting games shown off during various virtual events this week, including Level 5’s MASSIVE slate of releases (Professor Layton, Inazuma Eleven, DecaPolice and more!). Stick around for some conversation about Wii U’s that are mysteriously breaking, the new RoboCop game, and more!
Nintendo, The Pokemon Company confirmed for PAX East 2023
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Original (2/13): Organizers for PAX East 2023 shared the preliminary exhibitor list today for the event today, revealing that The Pokemon Company is set to attend.
Other participants are Yacht Club Games, THQ Nordic, Devolver Digital, and Inti Creates. They will be showing off “some of their most anticipated upcoming releases”, and The Pokemon Company is included in that. However, specifics as far as what will be available to play were not provided.
