Nintendo gives terminally ill Zelda fan chance to play Breath of the Wild
Posted on 8 years ago by Zack in General Nintendo | 45 Comments
A heart-moving feature on a Zelda fan with a terminal heart condition who got the chance to play Breath of the Wild early is available to read on Waypoint. We’ve collected some quotes from the article and written up a quick synopsis to go with it. If you want to read the entire thing, check out the full article here.
Last July, Gabe Marcelo wasn’t sure he could attend PAX Prime. This wouldn’t normally be a big deal, but the 26-year-old’s lifelong heart condition had taken a turn for a worse, and he’d been stuck in the hospital for a while. The problem: PAX might be his one shot to play The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, the newest game in his favorite series, before he died.
“Being home bound for the most part,” said his mother, Anita Marcelo, “these dates were really important. They were his calendar, just as birthdays and holidays were.”
He found the strength to attend PAX. Though the plan was to only show up for a single day, due to his condition, Gabe managed to surprise everyone. His family helped him around in a wheelchair all four days. Unfortunately, Nintendo didn’t bring Breath of the Wild to PAX, prompting Gabe to ask his mother if she’d ask Nintendo for a chance to play the game early.
Shinya Takahashi on his career at Nintendo, new role, and Switch
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 5 Comments
TIME has put up a pretty massive piece about Shinya Takahashi today. You may recognize him from his appearance during the Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017. He’s a director, board member, managing executive officer, and general manager of Nintendo’s Entertainment Planning and Development Division.
TIME’s piece delves into Takahashi’s history at Nintendo and new role at the company. He comments a bit on Switch and more as well. Shigeru Miyamoto also chimes in about wanting to use Switch as an opportunity “to hand over more to the younger generation.”
We have a summary of TIME’s article below. We do strongly encourage you to read the full thing right here.
Another look at the Zelda: Breath of the Wild Link figure, date moved forward on Best Buy
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Videos | 0 comments
First 4 Figures is just a few weeks away from bringing out its new figure for Link based on his appearance in Breath of the Wild. Thanks to Pixel Dan, we have another good look at it below:
Reader KobobKC has also informed us that Best Buy has changed the release date of the figure. It was previously listed for early March, but now has a release date of February 27. Hopefully that sticks.
Video: A look at all of the Mario toys from McDonald’s Happy Meals
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Videos | 0 comments
Last month, new Mario toys were distributed in McDonald’s Happy Meals in both the UK and Japan. Get a closer look at all of the new offerings below.
Nintendo Minute – Defenders of the Triforce
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Videos | 2 Comments
This week’s episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live. In today’s episode, Kit and Krysta share their experience at Defenders of the Triforce. Check it out below.
First 4 Figures teases more Zelda releases
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 2 Comments
The Legend of Zelda is a big part of First 4 Figures’ product lineup, so it’s no surprise that the company has more figures planned.
In an interview with Zelda Universe, the company teased more additions to the Twilight Princess line. Along with Trueform Midna, it sounds like we could be getting a 1:4-scale statue of Link.
The new Breath of the Wild Link statue due out within the next few weeks also comes with a leaflet teasing two figures. Silhouettes appear to show Link riding a horse and the Sheikah Slate.
Nintendo UK sends Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma on a quest
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Random, Videos | 8 Comments
As another way of promoting Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Nintendo UK sent series producer Eiji Aonuma “on a quest” to gain the Master Sword of Master Sword of Resurrection. Aonuma played around with battling a Guardian (in amiibo form), gathering food, and more before finally approaching the sword. Of course, this was all done in good fun.
We’ve shared the two brief clips from Nintendo UK below. Check out the full feature here.
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Fire Emblem Echoes amiibo pre-orders open at Best Buy (Alm & Celica)
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 2 Comments
Best Buy is now taking pre-orders for the recently-announced Fire Emblem Echoes amiibo. You can nab the Alm & Celica two-pack here. It arrives on May 19 alongside the game.
Aonuma says Switch doesn’t mean Nintendo’s concept of a dedicated handheld will disappear
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 162 Comments
This month’s issue of EDGE contains an interview with Eiji Aonuma, producer of the Zelda series. While the magazine likely asked a few questions about Breath of the Wild, Aonuma also chatted about Switch specifically.
EDGE asked Aonuma about whether Switch allows for Nintendo’s handheld and console teams to be unified, leading to quicker releases. Although that’s somewhat true, he said “it doesn’t automatically mean things will happen more quickly or more easily.” More importantly, Aonuma said that Switch “doesn’t mean for us that the concept of a dedicated handheld will just disappear.”
Aonuma’s full comments:
“There’s an element of that, but it doesn’t automatically mean things will happen more quickly or more easily. Plus, Nintendo 3DS still has plenty of titles in development. The concept of the Switch is that you have a home console that you can take with you on the go, and in that respect it is both home console and handheld, but it doesn’t mean for us that the concept of a dedicated handheld will just disappear.”
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Pokemon Moon, Paper Mario: Color Splash, others nominated for best game at 2017 Kids’ Choice Awards
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News, Wii U | 5 Comments
The nominees are in for the 2017 Kids’ Choice Awards. Pokemon Moon (no Sun for whatever reason) and Paper Mario: Color Splash make up the main highlights in the “Favorite Video Game” category. Just Dance 2017, LEGO Marvel’s Avengers, LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and Minecraft: Story Mode are the other nominees.
The 2017 Kids’ Choice Awards will take place on March 11. Nintendo will be sponsoring the event.
