Fan modifies Amazon Echo to respond to Zelda songs played via ocarina
Posted on 7 years ago by Zack in General Nintendo | 6 Comments
In an impressive display of both technical knowledge and creativity, YouTuber Allen Pan has modified an Amazon Echo to recognize and respond to songs from The Legend of Zelda played on an ocarina as opposed to just voice commands.
While this would be impressive on it’s own, Allen Pan has gone ahead and connected some frequently used devices in his house to the Amazon Echo and attached an appropriate song for each device. For example, playing the Bolero of Fire from Ocarina of time will turn on his heater; the Song of Storms will activate his humidifier and the Song of Healing from Majora’s Mask will reset all connected devices to their previous state, effectively working as an off switch for his entire house.
This impressive display of technical know-how is certainly one of the more unique and creative approaches to Zelda fandom. Check out the entire video below.
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A look inside Hyrule Encyclopedia
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Images | 2 Comments
Hyrule Encyclopedia, the latest book celebrating Zelda’s 30th anniversary came out in Japan earlier this month. The series’ official Twitter account shared some photos of it yesterday. A few sample pages are posted below.
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Yacht Club Games are interested in making more Shovel Knight amiibo
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in General Nintendo, News | 4 Comments
Yacht Club Games had the honor of making the first ever third party amiibo with Shovel Knight – and it sounds like they’d be up for making some more. In an interview with Gadgets 360, Yacht Club Games director Sean Velasco had the following to say about the possibility of more amiibo from them:
“As far as more amiibo go… man, wouldn’t it be cool to see amiibo of Plague Knight, Specter Knight, and King Knight!? That would be amazing. Maybe some day.”
Of course, this might just be wishful thinking on Velasco’s part and he might not be teasing anything specific, but given how successful Shovel Knight has been and Yacht Club Games’ close relationship with Nintendo, it’s certainly not impossible.
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Play Nintendo Show episode 15: “Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS”
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, Videos | 0 comments
The latest episode of the Play Nintendo Show is live. For the latest entry, Andrew, and Izzy return to Super Mario Maker for 3DS. Check out the video below.
Taiko no Tatsujin: Yellow Version gets Splatoon song
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 2 Comments
Taiko no Tatsujin has regularly appeared on dedicated game systems, but it also has various versions in arcades. Yesterday, the new Taiko no Tatsujin: Yellow Version was released in Japan, and it even features a song from Splatoon – specifically Calamari Inkantation from the Squid Sisters.
Here’s a look:
Factor 5 weighs in on Switch performance, has the rights to Turrican
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 16 Comments
Factor 5 co-founder Julian Eggebrecht appeared on the latest episode of German podcast Spieleveteranen. During the talk, Eggebrecht weighed in on Switch.
Regarding Switch’s technical performance, Eggebrecht said its between Wii U and Xbox One. However, he claims that developing is as easy or even easier than the PlayStation 4. Switch is further supported by having all modern GPU standards.
Factor 5 was thought to be dead at a few points, but they’re apparently alive and kicking again. The company even has the rights to Turrican, so perhaps that’s something that could appear on Switch in the future.
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The Snack World anime begins on April 13 in Japan
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Level-5 has shared a brief update on the anime portion of its plans for The Snack World. The core game is still coming to 3DS, but word has been sent out that the CG anime series is kicking off on April 13.
OLM Digital is handling production while BS Japan is hosting The Snack World anime. New episodes will premiere on Thursdays at 7:25 PM local time. BS Japan will also air the anime on Saturdays at 6:30 AM.
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Nintendo’s Fiscal Year Earnings Release set for April 27
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 1 Comment
Nintendo will have an update on its financials not too long from now. The company’s next Fiscal Year Earnings Release will be issued on April 27, the company confirmed today.
Obviously we’ll be receiving an update on Nintendo’s performance for the overall fiscal year ending March 31. That should include news about Switch’s sales as well.
It was actually on April 27 of last year when we heard that Switch would be launching the following March. Nintendo also announced the Switch version of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and confirmed that it would be its only game at E3 2016. Finally, Fire Emblem and Animal Crossing titles for mobile were made known.
We shouldn’t necessarily expect similar-sized announcements this time around. Still, there’s a possibility that Nintendo could share some news.
Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses 2017 worldwide tour dates announced
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 15 Comments
Today, Jason Michael Paul Entertainment announced 2017 tour dates for The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses. Events will be held across North America and around the world.
The show is planning “some big surprises, including an all new movement from The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, an updated overture, and the return of a classic that might just make some wishes come true”. Fans can look forward to music featuring Zelda: Breath of the Wild, the return of Ballad of the Wind Fish from the original program, and more.
The full lineup of tour dates and ticket links are as follows:
Four CPSIA certificates appear, seemingly tied to Smash Bros. amiibo line
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 7 Comments
Four new CPSIA certificates have popped up on Nintendo’s website. The full set received dates of March 6.
Based on the filings, it would seem that these are all tied to the Smash Bros. amiibo line in one form or another. The figures are known to start with “AA”, and as it turns out, that’s what these new ones have as well.
We’re still waiting on Bayonetta, Cloud, and Corrin to release. It’d be certainly be nice if Nintendo had something to say about when we’ll be getting these figures.
