Square Enix dev on Final Fantasy IV’s mechanics and original scenario plans, Chrono Trigger ending and sequel talk
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 1 Comment
IGN recently spoke with Final Fantasy IV lead designer and Chrono Trigger director Tokita Takashi for a new interview. Regarding Final Fantasy IV, Takashi spoke about the challenges of implementing many new mechanics and discusses some scenarios that were originally planned for the game. He also weighed in on which Chrono Trigger ending he believes is canon, and how ideas for the cancelled Chrono Break made it into Fantasy Dimensions II.
You can read these responses from Takahashi below. For the full interview, head on over here.
My Nintendo adds Zelda: Breath of the Wild 3DS theme and January calendar, new discounts
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, 3DS eShop, General Nintendo, News, Wii U eShop | 5 Comments
My Nintendo has updated again with a number of new rewards in North America. A couple are specific to Zelda: Breath of the Wild, featuring the latest 3DS theme and a January calendar. You can also use your points on the latest discounts.
Here’s a full roundup of the latest rewards:
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Video: Mario responds to a fan letter
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Random, Videos | 2 Comments
Nintendo recently asked fans to send in letters to Mario. In a video published on the Play Nintendo YouTube account, the first one is read. Below, you can hear Mario’s thoughts on his favorite thing about having a great adventure with friends.
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Nintendo Minute – “Favorite Winter Levels”
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Videos | 2 Comments
This week’s episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live. In today’s video, Kit and Krysta play some of their favorite winter-themed levels from a few games, including Super Mario 3D World and Yoshi’s Wooly World. Check out the full episode below.
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My Nintendo adds new wallpapers in North America and Europe
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 3 Comments
My Nintendo has updated with new wallpapers in both North America and Europe.
Stateside, just one wallpaper has been added. You can nab a Style Savvy: Styling Star design for 50 Platinum Points.
In Europe, two Fire Emblem Warriors wallpapers are up for grabs. “Heroes” and “Retro” designs are on the site for 50 Platinum Points each.
You can order these wallpapers on My Nintendo here.
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Nintendo starts official “Nintendo Power” podcast
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 15 Comments
The Nintendo Power brand has been brought back in a big way. Nintendo just released the first episode of its new “Nintendo Power” podcast. You can listen to it right here.
Host Chris Slate is joined by Nintendo Minute co-host Kit Ellis and Damon Baker from Publisher and Developer Relations at Nintendo of America to look back at Switch’s first year. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild developers Eiji Aonuma and director Hidemaro Fujibayashi then discuss their game.
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Zelda: Breath of the Wild stickers out now on iMessage
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 1 Comment
If you’re on an iOS device with access to iMessage, you can purchase a new set of stickers from Nintendo based on Zelda: Breath of the Wild. It features Link, Princess Zelda, and other familiar faces from Hyrule, including memorable lines and poses.
The Zelda: Breath of the Wild iMessage stickers are up on iTunes here. It’ll set you back $1.99.
UK: Nintendo is the third biggest publisher of 2017, sales by platform
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News, Switch, Wii, Wii U | 27 Comments
GamesIndustry has provided new information about gaming sales in the UK this year. The site breaks down the top five publishers by UK sales as well as sales by platform.
In terms of publishers, Nintendo ranks third when it comes to boxed sales. That’s behind EA (16.8%) and Activision Blizzard (15.6%), but ahead of Ubisoft (9.7%) and Sony (8.3%).
GamesIndustry also has the following breakdown of sales by platform in 2017:
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ARMS graphic novel will be part of Dark Horse’s Free Comic Book Day
Posted on 7 years ago by Tyler(@tylerlelliott) in General Nintendo, News | 1 Comment
Dark Horse has announced that their ARMS graphic will be offered free of charge as part of their Free Comic Book Day Silver on May 5, 2018. Details from their press release are below:
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SNES Classic back in stock at GameStop
Posted on 7 years ago by Tyler(@tylerlelliott) in General Nintendo, News | 3 Comments
Update: It appears stock has since sold out.
Original: The SNES Classic Edition is currently available on GameStop. If you are still looking for one, you can order yours here.
