ESA shares statement on E3 2023
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ESA has shared a statement regarding E3 2023 in light of yesterday’s report that Nintendo will not be attending the event – along with PlayStation and Xbox.
The organization declined to comment on which companies will be appearing. However, the ESA did say that it has “made strong progress in reshaping the event” while also acknowledging that a proper revival “was always going to have its challenges” given how the coronavirus pandemic heavily impacted things over the past three years.
Mario Kart ride at Super Nintendo World in the US has waistline limit
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When Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood opens next month, it’ll come with a rider waistline limit for Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge. The Wall Street Journal reports that visitors may be turned away if their waistline measures 40 inches or more.
Super Nintendo World is the focal point of the outlet’s article, but it’s also mentioned that “navigating theme parks has grown tougher for plus-size visitors as parks balance accessibility with heightened safety requirements.” Other parts of Universal Studios, SeaWorld, and other locations “are equipping rides with tighter restraints to ensure that small children and others can’t wriggle out from seats.”
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Nintendo reportedly skipping E3 2023 entirely
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Nintendo has always been a big part of E3, but rumor has it that the Big N will be skipping this year’s trade show. That’s according to IGN, who “has heard from multiple knowledgeable sources that Xbox, Sony, and Nintendo won’t be part of E3 2023 or have presence on the Los Angeles Convention Center showfloor.”
E3 has not been the powerhouse that it was since the coronvirus pandemic started in 2020. After attempting an online-only version in 2021, the show was scrapped entirely for 2022. Now E3 is looking to make a big return for 2023, but if none of the console manufactures are there, that would certainly hurt.
OMORI Basil Nendoroid out in July, new photos, pre-orders open
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Good Smile is wrapping up production on its brand new OMORI Nendoroid for Basil, and has shared a release date and photos while also opening pre-orders.
Basil is one of the main characters of the game. His Nendoroid has a few face plates, including ones for neutral, happy, and distressed. There are also optional parts for a flower part and camera. The figure also comes with a stand, which is needed as it doesn’t stand on its own.
Video: The Super Mario Bros. Movie shows Cat Mario, Seth Rogan as Donkey Kong
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Another clip has come online for The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and it includes a first look at Cat Mario plus Seth Rogan as Donkey Kong.
The scene in question stems from the second trailer in which Mario and Donkey Kong are battling it out. Originally, we saw that Mario was getting the beatdown. However, in today’s clip, it turns out that he turns the tide with a power-up. After hitting the Question Block, Mario takes on his Cat Mario form.
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Klonoa director on series’ origins, game was initially based on another IP
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Klonoa series director Tsuyoshi Kobayashi has provided new insight into how the franchise came to be. Kobayashi spoke about this in a recent issue of Lost In Cult.
Interestingly, Bandai Namco was originally working on a game that would have been based on a different IP. However, after that didn’t work out, they had to replace the characters. That led the team to hold an internal competition to create a new character that would eventually become Klonoa.
Fire Emblem Engage button pin set added to My Nintendo
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The latest physical reward has just been added to My Nintendo in North America, with members having the opportunity to claim a button pin set for Fire Emblem Engage. This ties in with the game’s launch last week.
You’ll be getting 16 pins in total featuring heroes from past Fire Emblem series. The lineup includes Emblem Marth, Emblem Celica, Emblem Sigurd, Emblem Leif, Emblem Roy, Emblem Lyn, Emblem Eirika, Emblem Ike, Emblem Micaiah, Emblem Lucina, Emblem Corrin, and Emblem Byleth. Additionally, new characters Veyle, Alear (both male and female versions), and Sommie are featured.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie shows off Jakks Pacific toys
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All sorts of promotions and products are planned for The Super Mario Bros. Movie, including a new wave of toys from Jakks Pacific. IGN has now offered up a first look, pictured above.
Mario, Luigi, Toad, and Peach are all set to receive toys. With Mario, he’s holding a plunger. Luigi comes equipped with his flashlight. Toad features his backpack and frying pan, while Peach’s iconic parasol can be seen.
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Next Sonic game could ditch boost mechanic
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With the Sonic games, something that’s been pretty common across many of the series entries is the boost mechanic. This lets players move about at an incredibly fast speed and it’s pretty helpful for taking down enemies.
Interestingly, it’s possible that SEGA could do away with the mechanic in future Sonic games. Sonic Frontiers director Morio Kishimoto, who has been pretty talkative with fans on Twitter, has indicated that a lot of consideration was given to boost in the latest title, and the team ultimately decided to include it. However, he did say that he’d be interested in making a Sonic game that doesn’t have boost.
When is the next Nintendo Direct? Overview, presentation types, more
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Since it’s January, a topic of discussion that tends to pop up around this time is when the next Nintendo Direct will be. That’s not much of a surprise, especially since fans are always curious as to what Nintendo has in store. It’s not out of the question for a new presentation to happen as we start the new year so that we can get a better idea as to what’s planned from a first and third-party perspective.
