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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.

8Bitdo today unveiled the 8Bitdo DIY, a new mod-kit capable of turning original controllers into wireless Bluetooth gamepads. It’s compatible with NES, Super Nintendo, and SEGA Genesis controllers plus the Japanese Super Famicom or Mega Drive controllers and Classic Edition versions of Nintendo’s gamepads.

There isn’t any soldering involved here. When you make a purchase, you’ll get the instructions and hardware, which includes a Bluetooth radio and a rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

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Similar to past years, Nintendo will be attending San Diego Comic-Con 2018. The company announced its lineup and plans for the show today.

At the Nintendo Gaming Lounge, featured in the San Diego ballroom of the Marriott Marquis & Marina adjacent to the San Diego Convention Center, fans will be able to go hands on with a variety of Switch games including Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Other highlights include a special dance floor for Just Dance 2019, a family-friendly challenge in Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, and a photo opportunity in front of a colorful backdrop inspired by Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker.

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:

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Creating a Champion

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.

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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:

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.

Amazon has just opened pre-orders for the Smash Bros. Ultimate version of the Inkling amiibo. You can reserve it here.

Pre-orders for Ridley and Wolf opened earlier this week. Wolf is gone at the moment, but Ridley is still up here.

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.

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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