New core series Pokemon RPG to release in the second half of 2019
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Two new Pokemon titles were announced today. Along with Pokemon Quest, Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokemon: Let’s Go, Eevee! are slated for this year.
As for 2019, The Pokemon Company has confirmed preliminary plans. Fans can look forward to “an all-new core series Pokemon RPG title” planned for the second half of 2019.
Pokemon press conference to be held shortly, news incoming
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The Pokemon Company has announced that a press conference is about to begin in Japan. News may land as early as 6 PM PT / 9 PM ET / 2 AM in the UK / 3 AM in Europe.
The conference is being held in Tokyo, Japan. There is no live stream as far as we’re aware.
Stay tuned. Note: news will be posted on the main site as it rolls in. This will not be a live blog.
A look into Retro Studios’ early turbulent history
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These days, Retro Studios is looked at fondly having made one of the most unexpectedly great games in Metroid Prime, followed by two sequels and a pair of Donkey Kong Country games. Things didn’t always start off so well, however. We know that the company cancelled a few different GameCube projects prior to the system’s launch, which was sparked by turmoil within the studio that even carried through after Metroid Prime’s release.
There were a myraid of issues with Retro initially. Founder Jeff Spangenberg was barely present, those initial projects had barely progressed after nearly two years of development, the team had a lack of access to GameCube development kits, and there were plenty of management issues.
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New Mega Man amiibo revealed
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A new Mega Man amiibo is on the way, Capcom has revealed. It will be sold standalone as well as with the Mega Man 11 Collector’s Package in Japan. Aside from the amiibo, a guide book and poster will be included.
Below are some additional photos:
The Pokemon Company generated $80.8 million during the last fiscal year
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The Pokemon Company has reported its financial results for the period ending February 28, 2018. During the last fiscal year, net profits sat at $80.8 million.
The previous fiscal year saw a $145.6 million profit, which was the highest in the company’s history. Pokemon GO as well as Pokemon Sun/Moon were the big contributors at the time. Pokemon GO and Pokemon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon were still positives this time around, but had less of an impact on net profit.
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GameStop restocks a few of the Zelda: Breath of the Wild amiibo
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Still on the hunt for Zelda: Breath of the Wild amiibo? If so, you may want to give GameStop’s website a look.
The retailer has restocked a few figures here. You can purchase both versions of Link, Zelda, and the Guardian. No word on how long they’ll be available.
Photos of the new Mario and Peach wedding plushies from Super Mario Odyssey
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Next month, a couple of new Super Mario Odyssey plushies are releasing in Japan. Both have designs based on Mario and Peach’s wedding attire in the game.
We have a few new photos below – specifically for the set packaging. The set will be out on June 15.
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Mario Tennis Aces wallpaper and June calendar available on My Nintendo in North America
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A pair of Mario Tennis Aces rewards are live on My Nintendo in North America. Along with a wallpaper, you can also nab a June calendar.
These rewards can be redeemed here. They’ll set you back 50 Platinum Points each.
Thanks to Ben C for the tip.
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A look at the new Splatoon figma
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At Wonder Festival earlier this year, a new Splatoon figma was unveiled. Players will be able to move the parts around to set different poses.
Aside from the standard Splatoon figma, a DX version is also in the works that will come with parts to make Inkling Girl look like her design from Splatoon 2. We have a first look at that version above from Mega Hobby Expo. The standard version is pictured below.
Jakks Pacific planning Mega Man: Fully Charged toyline for 2019
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Mega Man: Fully Charged was represented on the Licensing Expo 2018 showroom floor as expected. There isn’t too much to report initially, but there are a couple of interesting things.
First, you can see a new logo for Fully Charged with the subtitle above along with a new Mega Man render. It’s also confirmed that Jakks Pacific has plants for a toyline in 2019, though it will be different from the toyline planned for this summer.
The Mega Man: Fully Charged animated series should debut on Cartoon Network later this year.
