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.
Wario originally envisioned as a German character
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Wario has some interesting origins that some may be unaware of.
In the Japanese version of Mario Kart 64 and Mario Party 1/2, Thomas Spindler voices the character and speaks one line of German. According to Spindler, Wario’s premise “was that of a German character and those responsible for the voice-overs at Nintendo back then intended him to speak German.”
Spindler actually wrote about this in a YouTube video last year. However, it wasn’t until this week that fans spotted the comment. Glowsquid translated his remarks as follows:
“This is 100% correct. Wario speaks German: he says (or rather, *I* say) ‘So ein Mist!’ The recording was done in a studio of the former Nintendo head office in Kyoto (not the new Nintendo premises in Kamitobaguchi), under the direction of Mr. Takashi Tezuka. Back then, I worked on the script for another Nintendo project with my French friend and colleague Julien Bardakoff (who voiced Toad/Kinopio). My company T.S. Word Co.Ltd. also translated and edited the German script for Star Fox which can be verified in the credits of Star Fox 64. The concept behind Wario was that of a German character and those responsible for the voice-overs at Nintendo back then intended him to speak German. I hope that this resolves the issue once and for all.”
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Kirby 25th anniversary concert announced for Japan
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To celebrate Kirby’s 25th anniversary, special concerts have been announced for Japan. Two events are currently planned. In Tokyo, the concert will be held on April 16. Another event in Osaka is set for June 18.
It goes without saying that the purpose of the concert is to host performances of Kirby’s music over the years across various games. Moreover, it sounds like some developers will be speaking. Special goods will also be sold, though details are coming later.
Taizo Takemoto will be conducting the concert. The Tokyo City Philharmonic Orchestra and Osaka Symphony Orchestra will be performing.
Next Pokemon movie titled “Pokemon – I Choose You!”, teaser
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The next Pokemon movie is set to debut in Japan next July. During the Japanese variety show Oha Suta, the first teaser was revealed, including a title.
The new Pokemon film, known as “Pokemon – I Choose You!”, arrives on July 15. Watch the video below.
My Nintendo adds two Mario discounts in Australia
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A pair of My Nintendo discounts can now be redeemed in Australia. On Wii U, a 20% discount on Nintendo Selects: New Super Mario Bros. U + New Super Luigi U is on the site for 40 Gold Points. And on 3DS, there’s a 20% discount on New Super Mario Bros. 2 for 70 Gold Points. Both will last until March 1.
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GameStop selling the NES Classic Edition again as part of new bundles
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GameStop is selling the NES Classic Edition once again. However, there is a catch. It’s included as part of new bundles that range from $130 to $183. You can see the different options here.
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New My Nintendo discounts now live in North America
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Several new discounts have been added to the North American website. Mario Tennis and Wrecking Crew rewards are included in the Platinum category while the Gold offers are for Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga and NES Open Tournament.
The full lineup is as follows:
Platinum
20% discount on Mario Tennis (Wii U) – 200 Platinum Points
20% discount on Wrecking Crew (Wii U) – 100 Platinum Points
Gold
30% discount on Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga (Wii U) – 20 Gold Points
30% discount on NES Open Tournament (Wii U / 3DS) – 20 Gold Points
All of these discounts are located on My Nintendo here.
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Switch and NES Classic Edition included in Google’s most-searched consumer-electronics tech products of 2016
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Two big Nintendo products made Google’s most-searched consumer-electronics tech products this year. Switch came in fifth, followed by NES Classic Edition at seventh.
The full lineup is as follows:
iPhone SE
iOS 10
Google Pixel
iPhone 7 Plus
Nintendo Switch
iPhone 7
NES Classic Edition
Galaxy S7
Playstation VR
PS4 Pro
Shin Megami Tensei, Dragon Quest XI, and other Japanese creators on 2017 expectations
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With 2016 wrapping up, Famitsu caught up with a number of Japanese developers to to respond to certain expectations for the new year. In terms of what was Nintendo-related, we have some comments regarding Shin Megami Tensei, Dragon Quest XI, The Great Ace Attorney 2, and The Snack World.
Here’s the roundup, as translated by Gematsu:
Shin Megami Tensei 25th Anniversary
Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse Producer Kazuyuki Yamai: “Next year, we’ll celebrate a memorable checkpoint on the way to future development of the Megaten series. I hope to be able to share ‘something’ with everyone then.”
Dragon Quest XI
Expect more information at Jump Festa 2017 on December 17. In 2017, we’ll hear about party members, systems. etc.
The Great Ace Attorney 2
Development is progressing.
Level-5
Level-5’s Akihiro Hino: With Snack World, we’re enthusiastic about creating a boom that surpasses Yo-kai Watch.
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Select My Nintendo members being given the opportunity to try out Switch before launch
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 34 Comments
Nintendo has started to send out emails to select My Nintendo members in the United States about an opportunity to try out Switch prior to launch.
The message states that another email from Eventbrite will be coming soon, which will have “full details” about the event and opportunity to register. Tickets will be provided “on a first come, first served basis”.
It’s unclear what the criteria is to be sent an invitation. Your location likely plays a role, however.
We’ve included the full email message below.
