2023 World Video Game Hall of Fame finalists announced
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
It’s the middle of March, which means we now have the lineup of finalists for the World Video Game Hall of Fame – this time for 2023.
Wii Sports and GoldenEye 007 are the two notable Nintendo-related selections. The other finalists include Age of Empires, Angry Birds, Barbie Fashion Designer, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Computer Space, FIFA International Soccer, The Last of Us, NBA 2K, Quake, and Wizardry.
My Nintendo adds Metroid Prime Remastered pin set in North America
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As of today, My Nintendo members can spend their points on a special reward for Metroid Prime Remastered.
Nintendo is now offering a set of two rustless-iron lapel pins inspired by the game. The logo pin measures 3.5″ x 1.77″, and the Samus pin measures 3″ x 2.9″. The description notes how fans can attach them to a hat, jacket, or other gear.
Super Mario Movie final trailer, Level-5’s new games, breaking Wii Us, and more | Nintendo Everything Refresh Ep. 047
Posted on 1 year ago by Nicholas Serpa in General Nintendo, Podcast, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments
This past week’s Nintendo Direct wasn’t focused on games, but it did give us a detailed look at the one thing we all wanted to see – Mario’s Boots (oh, and a new Super Mario Movie trailer). In this week’s episode of Nintendo Everything Refresh, your hosts Nick, Nicolas, Dennis and Luiz will also talk about the most interesting games shown off during various virtual events this week, including Level 5’s MASSIVE slate of releases (Professor Layton, Inazuma Eleven, DecaPolice and more!). Stick around for some conversation about Wii U’s that are mysteriously breaking, the new RoboCop game, and more!
Nintendo, The Pokemon Company confirmed for PAX East 2023
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Original (2/13): Organizers for PAX East 2023 shared the preliminary exhibitor list today for the event today, revealing that The Pokemon Company is set to attend.
Other participants are Yacht Club Games, THQ Nordic, Devolver Digital, and Inti Creates. They will be showing off “some of their most anticipated upcoming releases”, and The Pokemon Company is included in that. However, specifics as far as what will be available to play were not provided.
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Keegan-Michael Key on how he found Toad’s voice for The Super Mario Bros. Movie
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Toad is one of the key characters in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and Keegan-Michael Key – who plays the character – has now discussed how he found the voice for the role.
In a Fandango interview, Key talked about how he was looking to “almost pretend like I was sucking on a helium balloon while I was doing the recording.” Here’s what he shared:
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The Super Mario Bros. Movie final trailer
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Videos | 0 comments
The Super Mario Bros. Movie is fast approaching, and the final trailer has now come in. This video just debuted in a Nintendo Direct a few moments ago.
We again get to see the main premise of Mario going on adventure to save his brother, Luigi. Lots of action is included, and we even get to see Donkey Kong powering up with a Fire Flower.
Here’s the final trailer for The Super Mario Bros. Movie:
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The Super Mario Bros. Movie Direct live stream – March 2023
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With the third Direct for The Super Mario Bros. Movie kicking off in just a bit, we have the live stream ready to go. It’ll begin at 2 PM PT / 5 PM ET / 10 PM in the UK / 11 PM in Europe.
Thus far Nintendo has only said that the presentation will only highlight the film’s final trailer. It goes without saying, but there won’t be any game information here.
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Build-A-Bear reveals Growlithe plushie
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Build-A-Bear is back with its latest Pokemon plushie, this time for Growlithe.
Fans can make a purchase online now. The Fire-type Pokemon, which has appeared since the first generation of games, has orange and black striped fur, a bushy tail, and fuzzy tufts of fur on its chest and head. It comes with an orange cape, PJ sleeper, and 5-in-1 sound chip.
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Star Fox dev on how the members of the crew were named
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Dylan Cuthbert, a programmer and director for the Star Fox series, has spoken about how the names of the crew were decided. This was shared in a special 30th anniversary celebration video.
Cuthbert shared the following:
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Nintendo announces MAR10 Day 2023 activities
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments
Original (3/2): Nintendo has passed along an announcement covering all of the plans it has in store for MAR10 Day, which is dedicated to Mario.
We already mentioned the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 4 release date and new Switch bundle. A few other things are planned, including a special sale.
