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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments

A new wave of NES Classic Edition units are starting to reach GameStop locations. Actually, some stores have stock on hand as early as today. While it’s highly unlikely to apply to every single GameStop, you may want to call or visit your local store to see if new stock is arriving.

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Nintendo and SCRAP announced earlier this month that an escape room-esque experience based on The Legend of Zelda is on the way. Events will be held beginning early next year.

Unfortunately, tickets sold out soon after they went live. Additional ones were made available one day following the announcement, but those went quickly as well. But there is good news: even more tickets are being distributed in just a few days.

Those who are interested in the San Francisco and Phoenix events should be on the lookout on December 2 at 12 PM PT. The same time also applies to Los Angeles and San Diego, but on December 5.

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In a couple of weeks, 8Bitdo will be bringing out the “NES30 Classic Edition Set”. Its purpose is simple, allowing NES Classic Edition owners to play wirelessly. The home screen can also be accessed by pressing down and select.

The set works with all 8Bitdo controllers and arcade sticks. It’s also apparently compatible with next-gen controllers – the Wii Remote and Wii U Pro Controller are listed, along with even the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3.

Amazon has the NES30 Classic Edition Set for pre-order here. It’s due out on December 16.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Videos | 0 comments

Thanks to MyGamingBoulevard, we have another look at the new Zelda 30th anniversary amiibo with an unboxing video. Get a look at the full set below.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 1 Comment

Thes NES Classic Edition (or Nintendo Classic Mini) has sold out in many countries, including the UK. At least when it comes to the Nintendo UK store, it shouldn’t be much longer before additional stock arrives. More units should be available sometime in December. There’s no specific date yet, but we’ll certainly keep an eye out.

Thanks to Nin10doApplNews for the tip.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Images | 3 Comments

The new Zelda 30th anniversary amiibo officially launch on Friday, but some people are getting them early. View some up-close photos below.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 7 Comments

A new video has just gone live featuring Shigeru Miyamoto and Mark Woodbury from Universal Creative in which early insights into the collaboration between Nintendo and Universal Parks & Resorts are shared. View it below.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 5 Comments

Nintendo has shared brand new details about its partnership with Universal. Originally, the two sides announced plans for theme park attractions last May.

In addition to Universal Studios Japan, both Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood are participating. Today’s announcement notes that each park will share information about its specific Nintendo areas. “The first such announcement will come soon,” Nintendo said.

Nintendo promises “expansive, immersive and interactive” areas that “will be highly themed and authentic environments filled with multiple attractions, shops and restaurants.” Fans “will feel as if they are playing inside their favorite games”.

Plans are in place for new theme park areas to “open separately over the next several years.”

We’ve posted today’s full announcement below.

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Posted on 8 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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Posted on 8 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

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