Everybody 1-2 Switch, Vanpool shutting down, Nintendo Russia drama | Nintendo Everything Refresh Ep. 055
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On this week’s episode we discussed the recent reveal of Everybody 1-2 Switch, Vanpool shutting down, and the Nintendo of Russia drama. We also talked about Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 and the new Rune Factory announcements. There’s that and more on the latest episode of Nintendo Everything Refresh.
Summer Game Fest 2023 live stream
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The main event for Summer Game Fest 2023 is almost here, and with the event about to begin, we’re sharing the official live stream. It will begin at 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET / 8 PM in the UK / 9 PM in Europe.
Announcements and other updates for games across all platforms and publishers will be shared. While it seems Nintendo itself won’t be participating, there should be a decent amount for Switch owners here. We know that at the very least, first gameplay from Mortal Kombat 1 will be shown. We’ll be sure to pass along anything else notable on the Switch front on the main site as soon as possible.
Here’s where you can watch the Summer Game Fest 2023 live stream:
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Capcom Showcase 2023 announced for June 12
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A new 2023 Capcom Showcase will air on June 12, it’s just been announced. The event will take place at 3 PM PT / 6 PM ET / 11 PM in the UK / 12 PM in Europe. Expected runtime is currently estimated to be 36 minutes.
This is the second annual Capcom Showcase following the show’s debut last year. The 2022 event featured Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, Capcom Fighting Collection, Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium, and more. The company says: “We look forward to sharing new information about Capcom’s upcoming releases and future titles with our fans around the world!”
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The Pokemon Company continues streak of record annual profits
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The Pokemon Company recently revealed its financial results for the 2022 fiscal year, and it turns out that its streak of record annual profits has been kept in tact.
There was a big bump in 2016 – 2017 thanks to Pokemon GO. The Pokemon Company reported a slight dip the following year, but it’s been all up since. Profit more than doubled in 2021 – 2022, but that number has now only gone up.
Valve reached out to Nintendo first before Dolphin emulator was removed from Steam
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Much discussion has taken place after Valve took down the Dolphin emulator listing last week on Steam. However, new information has come to light revealing that the move was technically spurred on by Valve initially.
Rather than Nintendo filing a DMCA, the GameCube and Wii emulator was removed after Valve brought it to Nintendo’s attention. The Verge obtained emails showing how the Big N’s lawyers especially took issue with the use of cryptographic keys.
The email reads:
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Yasha Haddaji no longer Nintendo Russia CEO
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There’s been a lot of controversy surrounding Yasha Haddaji over the years, but it’s now been confirmed that he’s no longer the company’s CEO in Russia. His contract ended on May 31.
Haddaji was most recently accused that he formed a side company, Achivka, to circumvent an official sales ban. Haddaji’s conduct also came into question in 2018 with other allegations were swirling around as well.
Something important to note is that while he’s no longer an official employee, Haddaji will remain in the picture as Achivka will provide customer support for Nintendo in Russia. You can read the official statement below.
Former Sonic Team head Yuji Naka arrested over insider trading
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Original: Reports out of Japan indicate that Yuji Naka has been arrested by the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office. A case has been kicking around this week regarding insider trading, and it seems Naka is now involved.
It was already reported earlier today that Square Enix employee Taisuke Sazaki and their acquaintance Fumiaki Suzuki were arrested for unfairly acquiring stock in Aiming. Square Enix works with Aiming on mobile games, including Dragon Quest Tact and Gestalt Odin. Sazaki and Suzuki were arrested under suspicions of purchasing around 47 million yen of stock in Aiming before it was officially revealed that they would be working with Square Enix on Dragon Quest Tact.
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The Super Mario Bros. Movie surpasses Minions to become fourth-highest grossing animated film ever
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Original (5/14): Based on the latest box office numbers for The Super Mario Bros. Movie, it’s now the fourth-highest grossing animated film ever. It took over that achievement from Minions.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie has earned $536 million domestically. In total, it’s collected $1.21 million.
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Nintendo Live 2023 U.S. event dated, new details revealed
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Original (5/8): New details are in about the upcoming Nintendo Live 2023 event that will be held in the United States for the first time.
Nintendo has now dated the experience, which will be held between September 1 and September 4 at the Seattle Convention Center. Fans can look forward to playable Switch titles, live stage performances, tournaments, photo ops, event merchandise, and more. It’s said to be “designed for people of all ages and gaming experience.”
Here’s some additional information:
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Vanpool, dev behind Dillon’s Rolling Western, is shutting down
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According to a notice posted on Vanpool’s website, the studio is closing down. The company will be dissolved as of May 31, 2023 – which is today.
Vanpool is perhaps best known for the Dillon’s Rolling Western series on 3DS. The first game came out in 2012, followed by The Last Ranger in 2013 and finally Dillon’s Dead-Heat Breakers in 2018. It has since been working on the Kirby series with HAL Laboratory – specifically Super Kirby Clash, Kirby Fighters 2, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, and Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe.
