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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 2 Comments

My Nintendo added a number of Splatoon-themed rewards in Europe yesterday. These same rewards are now on the North American site as well.

The Splatoon rewards are comprised of five different offerings. You can pick up a 3DS theme, Swapdoodle DLC, guide, and a couple of wallpapers.

The full lineup is as follows:

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 26 Comments

Update: Gone. Lasted about 40 minutes.

Original: Out of nowhere, Walmart has started taking pre-orders for the Super NES Classic Edition. Get yours here. How long this remains in stock remains to be seen.

Thanks to Jack B for the tip.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 16 Comments

Update 4: One last bump. The Splatoon 2 Switch Pro Controller is up on Amazon.

Update 3: Amazon Canada has some amiibo in stock here.

Update 2: All amiibo currently available are here.

Update: Bumped to the top. Latest amiibo on Amazon is the retailer exclusive Corrin (Player 2). Get it here.

Original: Amazon is starting to accept orders for the new amiibo launching today. You can now order the new Squid and Inkling Boy figures for Splatoon 2, for example. Keep track of this page as more amiibo go live throughout the day.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 20 Comments

Earlier this week, SEGA and Archie Comics ended their 24-year relationship on Sonic comics. That wasn’t the end of the Blue Blur’s appearance in comics as a whole, however.

SEGA announced a new partnership with IDW Publishing today that will see a new line of Sonic comics starting in 2018. Teams are currently being formed and a publishing plan is being put into place. SEGA says that additional details will be shared later.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Switch, Videos | 1 Comment

This week’s episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live. In today’s video, Kit and Krysta end their month of Splatoon 2 coverage with a video about the clothes, shoes and hats you get in-game and show off some real life goodies. Check out the full episode below.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments

A few new Splatoon-themed rewards are up for grabs on My Nintendo Europe. Members can obtain a theme, wallpapers, and more.

Here’s the full roundup:

Gold

Splatoon: Inkredible 3DS Theme – 20 Gold Points
Swapdoodle DLC: Splatoon Inkopolis – 30 Gold Points
Starter Guide – Splatoon 2 – 10 Gold Points

Platinum

Wallpaper – Splatoon 2: Inkling Girl and Boy – 50 Platinum Points
Wallpaper – Splatoon 2: Inkling Squids – 50 Platinum Points

All of these rewards can be ordered here.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in General Nintendo, News | 7 Comments

Eurogamer recently had the chance to interview Kosuke Yabuki, the producer of ARMS. He answered questions on a variety of topics, from ARMS to Mario Kart and more. Make sure to check out the full interview here; we’ve rounded up some of the most interesting tidbits below:

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Images | 4 Comments

Nintendo’s Comic-Con activities are officially underway. Fans stopped by starting today to check out the company’s game offerings, and some showed up dressed as certain characters.

Nintendo passed along some photos showing Splatoon 2 cosplay and its gaming lounge at the San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina. Find the images below along with descriptions of each one.

Photo 1

In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, cosplayers Heidi O’Ferrall and Leo Camacho celebrate the launch of the Splatoon 2 game at San Diego Comic-Con 2017. The Splatoon 2 game launches on July 21 exclusively for the Nintendo Switch system.

Photo 2

In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Ian G. of Chula Vista, CA. gets an early hands-on demo of the Splatoon 2 game at the Nintendo Lounge during San Diego Comic-Con. Splatoon 2 launches on July 21 exclusively for the Nintendo Switch system.

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Jackson M. and Adam M. of San Diego, CA. get an early look at the Splatoon 2 game. Splatoon 2 launches on July 21 exclusively for the Nintendo Switch system.

Photo 4

In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Jackson M. and Adam M. of San Diego, CA. get an early look at the Splatoon 2 game. Splatoon 2 launches on July 21 exclusively for the Nintendo Switch system.

Photo 5

In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, cosplayers Heidi O’Ferrall and Leo Camacho engage in Splatoon 2 gameplay while in their Splatoon 2-inspired costumes. The Splatoon 2 game launches on July 21 exclusively for the Nintendo Switch system.

Photo 6

In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Ian G. of Chula Vista, CA. gets an early hands-on demo of the Splatoon 2 game at the Nintendo Lounge during San Diego Comic-Con. Splatoon 2 launches on July 21 exclusively for the Nintendo Switch system.

Source: Nintendo PR

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 3 Comments

Udon Entertainment hosted its own panel at San Diego Comic-Con a short while ago. Among other things, The Art of Shantae was unveiled. The upcoming book will feature art from all four entries in the series.

Udon Entertainment previously announced an art book for Shovel Knight. That one is on track for September.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 3 Comments

Jakks Pacific held a panel at San Diego Comic-Con today. During the event, the company offered a look at what’s to come in the World of Nintendo line.

Here’s a recap as reported by Video Game Memorabilia Museum:

• Acorn Plains Diorama set including Mario, Goomba, Toad, Bullet Bill, and a Super Mushroom. The Bill Blaster and Piranha Plant are part of the packaging – out now only at Toys R Us
• Previously mentioned Peach’s Castle playset with Bowser – out now
• Mario, Toad and Luigi “Power Racers” from Mario Kart 8 – Holiday 2017
• BotW bow and arrow set – out now
• Gamestop Exclusive Themed multi-packs – Mario with enemies, Zelda-themed set – all previously released – Fall 2017
• Target exclusive 8-bit pack – all previously released just different packaging – out now
• Exclusive Walgreens 2.5″ set includes “Gravity Suit Samus” (but Phazon shown”), Inkling Boy, Invincible Mario, and a Gold Wario. Will Gold Mario be different than Trophy Wario? Says “Coming Soon”
• Showed Wave 10 again?
• Wave 11 with BotW Link, Mario Maker Mario, Iggy, Luigi, and Yellow Yoshi
• Showed previously announced wave 12 of 2.5″ figures (set with Dr. Mario) – have “limited articulation”?
• Wave 13 of the 2.5″ line will have 8-bit Mario, Inkling Boy, Glowing Baby Yellow Yoshi, 8-bit Peach, Toad, Green Yoshi, and Samus
• 7.5″ Wave 12 plushes have Mario, Ice Luigi, and a Koopa Troopa
• 7.5″ Wave 13 plushes include Running Mario, Baby Blue Yoshi, and Red Koopa Paratroopa
• Wave 2 of the Hanger Plushes will have Mario, Luigi, Goomba, and Princess Peach (though Toad was shown) – out in the Fall
• Wave 3 of the Tape Racers have Mario with Mushroom Gorge tape, Luigi with Rainbow Road tape, Yoshi with Alpine Pass tape, and Blue Shell with Cheep Cheep Beach tape – out in the Fall
• Rounded out presentation with the Splatoon Blasters already on shelves.

There are also these images taken at the presentation:

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