April 30: Thanks to the continued partnership between LEGO and Nintendo, a new wave of sets have been revealed based on the Super Mario, Mario Kart, and Animal Crossing franchises. Everything shown today is coming this August.

Technically, no announcements have been made yet. However, as we’ve seen with past leaks, retailers have come through with the news a bit earlier than expected.

The full list of upcoming products is as follows:

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Nintendo files new Hotel Dusk trademark in Japan, giving hope for a return of the DS game

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A new trademark for Hotel Dusk: Room 215 has been filed in Japan, and some are hoping that it could mark a return of the Nintendo DS game.

We typically don’t report on Japanese trademarks as they tend to be overblown. More often than not, they are filings done to protect IPs and are not indicative of an imminent release. However, we’re in a bit of a different situation here. Whereas most Japanese trademarks for Nintendo games are for renewals, this is an entirely new filing. Additionally, Hotel Dusk now has a trademark in the country for the first time (there was previously one for its Japanese name Wish Room).

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Nintendo confirmed for Gamescom 2025

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Nintendo will be attending Gamescom 2025, the company has confirmed. That news was just posted today on social media.

Nintendo had previously been one of the bigger representatives at Gamescom, which is Europe’s largest gaming expo. However, in more recent years, the company’s attendance record has been spotty. Nintendo did appear at Gamescom 2023 which at that point was the first time in four years, but then missed last year’s show.

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Nintendo opening new store in Fukuoka

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Nintendo just announced that it’s set to open another store in Japan, with Fukuoka getting its own dedicated location. It will be open to the public at the end of 2025.

This marks the fourth store for Nintendo in Japan. Previously, locations launched in Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto.

Dragon Quest creator “contemplating” Chrono Trigger remake [update: another mistranslation]

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May 2: A remake of Chrono Trigger is apparently in the works. That information comes from Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii, who allegedly shared the information at Comicon in Naples, Italy.

We do have confirmation that Horii was present for the event and was on hand delivering some sort of talk, based on various attendee reports. Regarding Chrono Trigger, he apparently let that information slip during an interview. After the host whispered something in his ear, Horii covered his mouth – indicating that he said something he wasn’t supposed to.

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Super Mario World is the title of the Mario movie sequel [update: removal]

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May 13: According to NBC Universal, the title of the upcoming Mario movie sequel is called Super Mario World.

While that may seem like a small tidbit, it’s the only piece of information we’ve received about the film since it was announced over a year ago. Nintendo confirmed plans for it on MAR10 Day 2024. Since that news drop, the company has been keeping quiet.

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Tony Hawk wants a remaster of Tony Hawk’s Underground

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Tony Hawk’s Underground could be the next remaster we see in the legendary skateboarding franchise.

Little by little, the series has been seeing new life. After Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 got the remastered treatment, we’re now about to see updated versions of 3 + 4. Fans might be wondering what’s next, and that could very well end up being Tony Hawk’s Underground.

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Bayonetta creator shares his plans for the series had he stayed with PlatinumGames

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Bayonetta creator Hideki Kamiya has shared some extensive thoughts about his plans for the series had he stayed on with PlatinumGames.

Kamiya left the company at the end of 2023. He has since founded the new studio Clovers and is teaming up with Capcom on an Okami sequel.

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Nintendo president comments on approach to Switch 2 game and hardware prices

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Around the reveal of Nintendo Switch 2, there was a ton of discussion taking place around pricing. While the system having a set cost of $450 was a tough pill to swallow for some, for the most part, it seems that initial news has been accepted. However, game prices have been more controversial – many were surprised to see that Mario Kart World would cost $80, for example.

Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa was questioned about the company’s approach to pricing during a financial results briefing Q&A this week. Here’s what he had to say:

Nintendo comments on tariffs, says North American hardware is “mainly” produced in Vietnam

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Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has shared a few more comments about tariffs and how it could impact the company’s business, including Switch 2.

Speaking during a financial Q&A briefing, Furukawa clarified that the company is producing hardware in China, Vietnam, and Cambodia. However, for North America, production is “mainly” taking place in Vietnam. The United States currently has a 10 percent tariff on Vietnam, compared to 145 percent for China.