November 2016 NPD: NES Classic Edition sells nearly 200,000 units in the U.S.
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This month’s NPD report is in, and it brings along some impressive news for the NES Classic Edition. In the United States last month, the hardware sold 196,000 units.
The NES Classic Edition would have undoubtedly sold more had more stock been put on store shelves. Nintendo has had a difficult time keeping up with demand, but has promised to ship more units leading into 2017.
Super Mario Run – “The feeling never changes” promo
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Another video from Nintendo is here to highlight Super Mario Run’s debut on iOS. The promo, posted below, shows how the feeling of playing Mario never changes, and you can now experience the series one-handed.
Miyamoto on his deep Mario Run involvement, Switch envisioned for families, more
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Today, Wired put up a new interview of its own with Shigeru Miyamoto. Miyamoto talked Super Mario Run, including how he hasn’t been involved with a project like this since 2007. He also commented on the audience for Switch and why we won’t be seeing the original Super Mario Bros. on phones.
Continue on below for some excerpts from the interview. You can read Wired’s full piece here.
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Nintendo’s next earnings release set for January 31
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Nintendo has scheduled a date for its upcoming earnings release. The report will be published on January 31, and will look back on data during the nine month period ended December 31. Of course, you can expect the usual financial results briefing with investors as well.
Nintendo holiday greeting comes with footage of Link shield snowboarding in Zelda: Breath of the Wild
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Nintendo opened an official website today to wish its fans a happy holiday. You can find it right here.
Although there isn’t much to see on the site, the lone video there is noteworthy. We’re able to see a few more seconds of Link snowboarding on his shield in Zelda: Breath of the Wild. If you’d prefer a YouTube version, we have it below.
My Nintendo English promo
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We shared a My Nintendo video that was on the European eShop earlier this month, but an English version has now been made available. Check it out below.
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New Pokemon stickers live on iMessage
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Apple users will now find new Pokemon stickers awaiting them on iMessage. These are based on creatures from Pokemon Sun/Moon, and also include Pikachu, Charmander, Squirtle, and Bulbasaur. The official iTunes page is located here.
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The Legend of Zelda 30th Anniversary Concert album coming to Japan in February
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Update (12/15): Pre-orders are live on Play-Asia. The first-print limited edition is here while the standard version is here.
Original (12/14): Towards the beginning of 2017, an album for The Legend of Zelda 30th Anniversary Concert will launch in Japan. It will be available on February 15.
Nintendo held a Zelda concert in Japan on October 16. Music from the orchestrated performance is what publisher Nippon Columbia will be including on the CDs.
Fans will be able to choose between two versions: a first-print edition and standard release. The first-print edition will include a video DVD of the concert along with a CD stand and badges. Both versions contain two CDs and the same music.
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Pokken Tournament arcade – Empoleon screenshots
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Bandai Namco has come out with a few new screenshots of Empoleon in Pokken Tournament. The character is out today in Japanese arcades. Find the images below.
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GameStop stores will be selling the NES Classic Edition tomorrow
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GameStop started to sell the NES Classic Edition online once again today, though only in various bundles. The retailer’s stores across the United States will now be offering the hardware tomorrow. An internal notice indicates that GameStops with units on-hand will be able to sell their stock as of the morning. Keep in mind that it won’t apply to every single location, and customers will be picking up the NES Classic Edition quickly.
