Rumor: Skylanders 2017 cancelled, series’ future unclear
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Rumors | 56 Comments
Since 2011, Activision has shipped new Skylanders games on an annual basis. But if a new report from Liam Robertson is spot on, the series may not be receiving a new entry next year – or in the near future for that matter.
Robertson (who accurately leaked information about Skylanders SuperChargers in 2015) claims that development on Skylanders 2017 ended, in large part due to a trend in declining game sales and interest for the franchise. Viewership for the new Skylanders Academy show on Netflix is apparently not up to snuff, nor are merchandise sales. Activision apparently has no new Skylanders game in the works currently. Additionally, primary developer Toys for Bob is waiting to hear from Activision about its future.
Here’s the full report from Robertson:
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Cyber Monday 2016 deals now live
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News | 2 Comments
Update: Bumped to the top. These may not necessarily tie into Cyber Monday, but here are a few more deals from Amazon:
Runbow Pocket Deluxe Edition pre-orders for $25.49
Pokemon Z-Ring Set for $25.49
Mario Kart 7 digital code for $16.99 (ships in mail)
Zelda: Ocarina of Time digital code for $16.06 (email delivery)
Original: Best Buy’s Cyber Monday 2016 deals are now available. There’s a decent amount here, with some prices slightly lower than what was offered during Black Friday.
You can find the full lineup of eligible games / amiibo here. However, we have the main highlights below, along with Amazon price-matches where applicable.
The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes – $29.99 / $23.99 with GCU – Best Buy
Hyrule Warriors Legends – $29.99 / $23.99 with GCU – Best Buy
7th Dragon III: Code VFD – $24.99 / $19.99 with GCU – Best Buy / Amazon
Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice – $24.99 / $19.99 with GCU – Best Buy / Amazon
Chibi-Robo! Zip-Lash amiibo bundle – $19.99 / $15.99 with GCU – Best Buy
Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer – $14.99 / $11.99 with GCU – Best Buy
Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. – $9.99 / $7.99 with GCU – Best Buy
Lucina amiibo – $9.99 / $7.99 with GCU – Best Buy
Super Mario Happy Meals will be back at McDonald’s UK starting next month
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Nintendo and McDonald’s are teaming up once again for another Mario promotion in the UK. Between January 11 and February 7, Happy Meals will be based around the legendary character.
McDonald’s has all sorts of things planned for the event. An official note mentions balloons and a couple of activities plus an eBook promotion. You can s eethe full McDonald’s message after the break.
Pokemon Sun/Moon are top Black Friday game sellers, NES Classic Edition among items “most likely to run out-of-stock”
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News | 2 Comments
Adobe has reported some findings about Black Friday and Thanksgiving sales in the United States based on its online shopping data.
First and foremost, Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon were the top sellers across all video games. The NES Classic Edition and New 3DS XL Solgaleo Lunala Black Edition are said to be among “products most likely to run out-of-stock”.
Over in the UK, HookLogic says that Nintendo, Pokémon and NES Classic Edition were a few of most-searched toys between November 7 and November 21.
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Perfect Posing Products line adds Pokemon Green figure next August
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Another new Pokemon figure for Medicom is slated for next August. As part of the “Perfect Posing Products” line, a new Green figure (with Pidgeot) will be released.
Here are a few photos:
Play-Asia has it for pre-order here while it’s also up on AmiAmi here. You’ll need to reserve it on Play-Asia by February 14.
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Geoff Keighley explains AM2R and Pokemon Uranium’s removal from The Game Awards ballot
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When The Game Awards 2016 nominees were initially announced, AM2R and Pokemon Uranium were both included for “Best Fan Game”. Last weekend though, it was discovered that both had been pulled from the ballot.
During a Twitch stream this week, The Game Awards 2016 creator and host Geoff Keighley commented on why the two fan games were taken down from the category. His explanation is largely what most expected.
Keighley said that the show “couldn’t obtain the clearance” to have AM2R and Pokemon Uraniun represented at The Game Awards. Game companies find out about the nominees at the same time as everyone else. “It became clear once we announced the nominees that we weren’t going to be able to get clearance on those games from Nintendo,” Keighley said. Had AM2R and Pokemon Uranium remained as nominees, The Game Awards 2016 could have been “potentially at risk for take down” – just like the games themselves earlier in the year.
Head past the break for Keighley’s full comments.
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Up to 40% off figures on the Nintendo UK store
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The Nintendo UK store discounted a bunch of figures on its online store for Black Friday. Mario, Zelda, Metroid, Kirby, Star Fox, Mega Man, and Monster Hunter products are up to 40 percent off. Head on over here for the full lineup.
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New figures: Ash with Charizard and Pikachu, Mega Man and Zero
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Two new Nintendo-related figures were shown off at Mega Hobby Expo 2016 Autumn earlier today. One is from Pokemon while the other is based on Mega Man.
First, an Ash figure with Charizard and Pikachu is on the way. It’s a part of MegaHouse’s G.E.M. Series and is slated for spring.
We also have a look at an upcoming product depicting a key moment from Mega Man X with Mega Man and Zero. Yoshihiro Iwamoto, who worked on the Mega Man X manga, is involved with the piece.
We’ve included a few photos of both figures below.
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New Pokemon 3DS travel pouches arriving next month based on the Legendary Birds
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Next month, HORI will release three new Pokemon travel pouches for 3DS. Each one is officially licensed by Nintendo and The Pokemon Company. Moltres, Articuno, and Zapdos are the three options available.
Each pouch is a two-tone case compatible with New 3DS XL, 3DS XL, and 3DS systems. There are also pockets for cell phones, adapters, chargers, game cards, and more. HORI is including clip-on shoulder strap, belt loops, and carabiner.
These pouches should be coming out on December 20.
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Atlus CEO: Switch “is making for some interesting potential”
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News, Switch | 45 Comments
Speaking with MCV, Atlus CEO Naoto Hiraoka commented briefly on Nintendo’s upcoming console Switch. Hiraoka is keeping quiet on any specific titles that the company may have in store, but said that it’s “making for some interesting potential.
“Our participation as a publisher for the Nintendo Switch has been announced, and while we don’t have any news on that front to share, the device is making for some interesting potential,” he said.
