Target goes all out with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe promotion
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 31 Comments
Target is promoting Mario Kart 8 Deluxe in a big way. As part of a limited-time event, over 650 stores have a special experience in place tasked with getting consumers ready for the launch of Switch’s big racer.
First, Target has decorated its carts for the first time. The retailer decked out a handful of “Super Target Karts” that feature Mario, Luigi, and Princess Peach.
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Zelda website mentions Ganondorf’s surname as Dragmire
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 21 Comments
A lot is being made today over a discovery on the official Zelda website. Tucked away in the “Online Guide” are various character profiles, including one for Ganondorf. On Ganondorf’s page, the official introduction is as follows: “Once known as the King of Thieves, Ganondorf Dragmire used the power of the Triforce to become the beast, Ganon.”
This actually isn’t new. The surname Dragmire was originally included in the North American manual for Zelda: A Link to the Past, along with his alias Mandrag Ganon.
Technically the site only reconfirms what we originally knew. On the other hand, some fans are questioning whether what’s stated is even reliable given how it doesn’t come directly from the developers. Really though this is what we have to go on for Ganondorf’s full name – which was the case nearly three decades ago as well.
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Taiko no Tatsujin: Yellow Version adding new Zelda and Kirby collaboration content
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 4 Comments
The arcade game Taiko no Tatsujin: Yellow Version was updated with a Splatoon song last month. Next week, it will be receiving even more Nintendo content.
Bandai Namco announced today that a Zelda: Breath of the Wild Medley and Meta Knight’s Revenge Medley are being added. Those who use a Bana Passport Card can also earn special Link and Kirby costumes.
All of this content is planned for April 26. Various images are posted below.
More photos of the Fire Emblem Echoes amiibo
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Images | 0 comments
More in-person photos have appeared showing off the Fire Emblem Echoes amiibo in greater detail. Get another look at the two figures below.
Thanks to Jake for the tip.
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Metroid Prime 3: Corruption – Samus Aran figma releases in October, pre-orders open
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 8 Comments
The Samus Aran figma based on her appearance in Metroid Prime 3: Corruption isn’t too far off. It now has a targeted release window of October, and pre-orders opened today.
You can pre-order the figure on Play-Asia here. Good Smile is also taking reservations here while it’s up on AmiAmi here.
Here’s a closer look at the new Samus Aran figma:
Rumor: Nintendo to launch SNES Mini later this year
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Rumors | 52 Comments
If a new report from Eurogamer is to be believed, Nintendo will be following up on the NES Classic Edition / NES Mini with a new product. This year, the site claims that the SNES Mini will be launching.
Eurogamer’s article doesn’t have much in the way of details. However, the site says the hardware is “a major reason why last year’s NES mini did not see a reprieve from discontinuation”.
If Eurogamer is to be believed, the SNES Mini will be ready by Christmas.
New amiibo pre-orders live on Amazon Canada
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 5 Comments
Amazon Canada is taking pre-orders for many of the amiibo featured in last week’s Nintendo Direct. Skyward Sword Link, along with various Smash Bros., Splatoon 2, and Pikmin figures are live. Get them here.
Switch firmware version 2.2.0 now available
Posted on 8 years ago by Zack in General Nintendo, Switch | 24 Comments
Switch owners will find that a new update, version 2.2.0, is available for them to download. It appears to be a minor update, promising the usual stability and minor changes.
Nintendo’s lone patch note is the typical one: “General system stability improvements to enhance the user’s experience”.
That’s it regarding the official news. There could be very small tweaks that Nintendo isn’t mentioning, but we won’t know for sure until users start poking around with Switch after applying the update.
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Photos provide a closer look at the Fire Emblem Echoes amiibo (Alm and Celica)
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GameXplain was given an opportunity to get a closer look at the Fire Emblem Echoes amiibo. Some snapshots of the Alm and Celica figures can be seen in the video below.
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Pokemon the Series: Sun & Moon premieres May 12 on Disney XD
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The Pokemon anime is continuing, but this time on a new network. It was announced today that Disney XD will begin airing Pokemon the Series: Sun & Moon on May 12.
Here’s the official overview:
“The adventures of Ash and friends continue in the Alola region with the debut of Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon on Friday, May 12! Our heroes have many exciting new Pokémon to discover and interesting people to learn from along the way. More new faces will help guide Ash’s latest journeys—but frequent foes Team Rocket have also made the trip to Alola, looking to swipe some high-powered new Pokémon. They’ll have competition from the ruffians of Team Skull, who delight in causing chaos and may have more sinister intentions…”
Fans can watch the first two episodes of Pokemon the Series: Sun & Moon on May 12 at 9 PM. The third will air the next morning at 9 AM, the normal viewing time. Disney XD will also be showing a special presentation of Pokemon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel on Saturday at 5 PM.
