Director Jordan Vogt-Roberts shares pitch for a Metroid movie
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In a sit-down interview with IGN, director Jordan Vogt-Roberts, notable for films such as The Kings of Summer and Kong: Skull Island, shares his ideas on what makes a good video game movie. During the discussion, Vogt-Roberts, who recently turned in a script for a Metal Gear Solid film, explains how Super Metroid taught him concepts such as altruism, and offers his pitch for a Metroid movie:
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Amazon: Save $5 on $20+ book purchases
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Amazon has a limited time offer going for books on its website. If you spend $20+ on a book purchase, you can save $5 with promo code PRIMEBOOKS18.
This works on a ton of different items, including gaming-related books. You can use the offer on various Zelda releases, The Eyes of Bayonetta 2 (as a pre-order), and more.
Find a listing of gaming books here.
Sonic the Hedgehog’s Way Past Cool Panel set for San Diego Comic-Con 2018, will have “surprise announcements”
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At San Diego Comic-Con next week, SEGA will be hosting a special event. The Sonic the Hedgehog’s Way Past Cool Panel will feature updates on the comics and games, including “some surprise announcements.”
Here’s an official description for the panel:
Xenoblade Chronicles 2’s Siren model kit launches in November – pre-orders open, photos
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Awhile back, we had heard that Siren from Xenoblade Chronicles 2 would be receiving a real-life product. It turns out that the item will come in the form of a model kit, and pre-orders have opened.
Play-Asia is taking reservations here, though there’s a deadline of August 13. AmiAmi also has it here.
The Siren model kit will launch in November. Have a look at some photos below.
Inkling Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo up for pre-order on Amazon
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Nintendo Minute – “Favorite Summer Levels”
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This week’s episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live. In today’s video, Kit and Krysta talk about and show off their favorite summer levels in games. Check out the full episode below.
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My Nintendo Europe rewards update (7/13/18)
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A few new rewards have been added to My Nintendo in Europe today. These include a Captain Toad wallpaper and a selection of discounts, featuring Zelda: Oracle of Ages / Seasons.
Here’s the full lineup.
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Nintendo Classic Mini Famicom Weekly Shonen Jump 50th Anniversary Edition sells 110,000 units in its first two days
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Nintendo Classic Mini Famicom Weekly Shonen Jump 50th Anniversary Edition debuted in Japan last Saturday. Thanks to Media Create, we now know how the system performed.
According to the sales tracker, 110,000 units were sold in its first week. Since the reporting period ended on July 8, that means those sales account for only two days.
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Pokemon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution announced for 2019
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Today, Pokemon the Movie: Everyone’s Story debuted in Japan. At the very end of the film, next year’s release was teased. Pokemon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution will premiere in 2019.
Reports out of Japan say that Masachika Ichimura, the original voice for Mewtwo, has voiceover in the teaser. He says lines like “Who am I? Where am I?”, indicating that he’s coming back as Mewtwo.
Inkling Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo packaging
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Nintendo’s official Japanese store has posted the packaging for the new Inkling Smash Bros. amiibo. We have it attached above.
