Miyamoto says Mario movie success “far beyond our imagination”, believes poor reviews helped spread the word
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto has commented on the response The Super Mario Bros. Movie has seen, and he thinks that the poor reviews from credits was actually a good thing.
Miyamoto was speaking about the film in an interview with Nintendo Dream. He noted that “the results were far beyond our imagination.” Aside from feeling that luck was on their side, poor reviews from some critics may have actually provided a boost since “that also helps a topic grow.”
More: Mario, Mario movie, top
LEGO Super Mario reveals Donkey Kong, Bowser’s Castle
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Original (3/10): As it’s March 10 – or MAR10 Day – LEGO is celebrating with the reveal of some special sets, including a LEGO Donkey Kong and Bowser’s Castle expansion.
The Donkey Kong set it slated for release this summer. The Bowser’s Castle Expansion will follow on August 1, 2023.
With the Bowser’s Castle set, we have much more information. It includes “an opening Bowser-jaw-shaped entrance, a crane to rescue the Purple Toad from the trap and topple Dry Bowser, flippers to defeat the Bone Piranha Plant and Bone Goomba, a Magmaargh attack function, gym, secret entrance, secret strategy room, Key Block and a Treasure Chest Block.”
Here’s a ton of additional information:
More: LEGO Mario, top
Nintendo confirmed for Gamescom 2023
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
For the first time in four years, Nintendo will be returning to Gamescom for the expo’s 2023 show. The news was shared in a brief statement posted on the official Twitter account.
The message reads: “We are excited to announce that Nintendo will be exhibiting at Gamescom 2023. Many more exhibitors will follow in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!”
More: Gamescom 2023, top
Jurassic Park 30th Anniversary Retro Collection announced
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments
Jurassic Park 30th Anniversary Retro Collection is in development, it’s been announced.
Limited Run Games will be leading the way on the release which “will include various versions of the classic and beloved Jurassic Park and Jurassic Park 2: The Chaos Continues games.” Also teased is “exclusive, limited-edition Jurassic Park merchandise inspired by the titles that both gamers and Jurassic Park fans can get excited about.”
The Super Mario Bros. Movie now at $871 million globally, closing in at $1 billion
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
According to a new report from Variety, The Super Mario Bros. has now reached $871 million at the global box office. It is expected to become the first film of the year to reach $1 billion.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie took home $58.23 at the domestic box office this weekend. You can add another $70 million from international showings.
More: Mario, Mario movie
Miyamoto shows further interest in more Nintendo movies in the future
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto has again expressed interest in pursuing more Nintendo films in the future.
Japanese outlet Nikkei published a piece this week about The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and it includes some choice words from Miyamoto. Regarding the future, after asking fans to look forward to what comes next, he teased: “Nintendo is like a talent agency. We have plenty of other entertainers.”
Undertale: Toriel, Little Nightmares: Six Nendoroids release date, new photos, pre-orders
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Good Smile has shared more information about two of its upcoming Nendoroid figures – Undertale’s Toriel and Little Nightmares’ Six – with a release date, photos, and pre-order news.
Toriel is expected first in August, with Six following in September. Toriel includes the face places smiling face, slushing face, and combat face as well as the optional butterscotch-cinnamon pie part. Six’s optional parts are the nome miniature figure, key, lighter, and more. Both also come with a stand since they don’t balance on their own.
More: figure, Little Nightmares, Nendoroid, Undertale
Build-A-Bear reveals Pokemon Sobble plushie
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Build-A-Bear has pulled back the curtain on another Pokemon plush, and revealed today a new one for Sobble.
The creature, which is Water-type, was originally featured in Pokemon Sword and Shield. It has a curly tail, large eyes, and a yellow fin on its head.
More: Build-A-Bear, Pokemon
Four new LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog sets revealed
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
New LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog sets are on the way, with four different products slated for this summer. Sonic’s Speed Sphere, Tails’s Workshop and Tornado Plane, Amy’s Animal Rescue Island, and Green Hill Zone are due out on August 1, 2023.
Here’s the full announcement with all of the details:
More: LEGO, Sonic the Hedgehog
Pyra + Mythra 2-pack amiibo out in July, Noah and Mio figures announced
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo has announced a final release date for the Pyra + Mythra 2-pack amiibo figures. They’ll be launching on July 21, it’s now been confirmed.
Fans can scan the Pyra figure in Xenoblade Chronicles 3 to change the appearance of the sword for Noah’s Swordfighter class to match Pyra’s Aegis Sword. Similarly, when scanning the Mythra amiibo, the sword for Noah’s Swordfighter class will match Mythra’s Aegis Sword. Note that the Aegis sword weapon skins can be accessed by everyone after meeting a condition with a Patch that will be released in the future.
