Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie to debut in December 2024
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A release date has been announced the for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie. The film will hit theaters on December 20, 2024, it’s been revealed.
The Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie was confirmed earlier this year. Also in the works is a live action series focusing on Knuckles – Idris Elba will be back to voice the character. Paramount+ should be hosting the show once it’s ready for primetime.
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Super Punch-Out!! new codes discovered, including multiplayer
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Nearly three decades after the original release of Super Punch-Out!!, two new related cheat codes have been discovered for the game, including what’s essentially a hidden multiplayer mode.
The first cheat provides access to a free match mode. On the title screen, hold Y+R on the second controller, and then press A or Start on the first controller. After this, a different screen will appear instead or regular menus where you can select any character to fight a free single match. Interestingly, even fighters from Special Circuit are available.
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Pac-Man live-action movie on the way
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We’ve seen a number of big gaming franchises go for the live-action movie approach, ranging from Pokemon with Detective Pikachu to Sonic the Hedgehog. Pac-Man is now apparently venturing into that space as well.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Bandai Namco and Wayfarer Studios are teaming up on a live-action Pac-Man movie. Chuck Williams (Sonic the Hedgehog) of Lightbeam Entertainment has come up with an original idea for the film. Justin Baldoni, a co-founder of Wayfarer, will be producing along with Manu Gargi and Andrew Calof. Williams and Tim Kwok are also acting as producers on behalf of Lightbeam.
Keebler making Mario Kart Fudge Stripes Rocky Road Cookies
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Keebler has announced a new partnership with Nintendo on the Mario Kart Fudge Stripes Rocky Road Cookies.
The limited-edition cookie has a chocolate and almond flavored shortbread, topped with a marshmallow flavored fudge drizzle. The actual design mimics the famed Super Star and Lightning power-up shapes from Mario Kart.
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Smile Fest 2022 news – Xenoblade 3 Mio figures revealed, King Dedede Nendoroid, more
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Smile Fest 2022 is currently taking place in Tokyo, and it’s brought along some major news about future figures – including a couple for Xenoblade Chronicles 3’s Mio.
The event has provided arguably the most amount of reveals and updates we’ve seen at one of these expos. In the case of Mio, she’s getting not one, but two different figures. Other announcements include a King Dedede Nendoroid, our first look at the upcoming Metroid Dread figure for Samus, and more.
Nintendo Monthly Rewind – July 2022
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A new Nintendo Monthly Rewind video has gone up for July 2022. It goes over the launch of the Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and Live A Live, announcement of Kirby’s Dream Buffet, Bayonetta 3 release date, and more.
Here’s the full video:
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Shovel Knight Nendoroid out in February 2023, new photos, pre-orders open
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The previously-announced Shovel Knight Nendoroid now has a release window plus new photos, and pre-orders have opened.
The figure comes complete with a selection of optional parts including his well-known shovel, a powerful attack effect for combat scenes, and a treasure chest that can be opened and closed. Its height is roughly 100mm and POLY-TOYS is handling the sculpting. Since the figure doesn’t balance on its own, you’re advised to use the included stand.
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Steve and Alex Minecraft amiibo for Smash Bros. Ultimate now releasing in September
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Original (7/28): Nintendo has set a new release date for the Steve and Minecraft amiibo as part of the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate line. Both figures are slated for September 9, the company announced today.
The Steve and Alex amiibo were originally planned for this past spring. However, Nintendo pushed back their release to later in 2022 in February. A reason for the delay was not provided at the time.
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No new Nintendo hardware releasing this fiscal year, Nikkei reports
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A new report from financial newspaper Nikkei seems to indicate that Nintendo will not release any new hardware in this fiscal year.
This information was relayed by Takashi Mochizuki. He clarifies that based on the wording of the article, it’s unclear whether this announcement is an official confirmation from Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa, who was being interviewed, or if this information is coming from Nikkei’s own reporting.
August 2022 Pokemon Presents announced
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A new Pokemon Presents presentation will air on August 3, 2022, it’s been announced. The presentation will cover updates on Pokemon apps and games, including Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet. It should last about twenty minutes.
The August 2022 Pokemon Presents will air at the following times:
