Yacht Club Games teasing something for The Game Awards, likely related to Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment campaign
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 2 Comments
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild may not be the only reason Nintendo fans should tune into The Game Awards tomorrow. Shovel Knight developer Yacht Club Games is now teasing something for the show.
On Twitter, the company put out the following message:
Want to see the latest on what we've been making here at Yacht Club Games?
Watch @thegameawards
12/1 at 5:30pm PT and reap what we show!— Yacht Club Games (@YachtClubGames) November 30, 2016
Shovel Knight’s new Specter of Torment campaign is slated for Spring 2017. One would assume that Yacht Club Games would have something new to share on that front – especially with how the tweet above was worded.
GameStop locations starting to receive more stock of the NES Classic Edition
Posted on 9 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.
More tickets to be distributed for Defenders of the Triforce
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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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8Bitdo releasing “NES30 Classic Edition Set” for wireless play
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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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Zelda 30th anniversary amiibo unboxing video
Posted on 9 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.
Nintendo UK store will have more NES Classic Edition stock in December
Posted on 9 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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Photos of the Zelda 30th anniversary amiibo
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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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Video: “The Vision for Nintendo at Universal Theme Parks”
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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.
Nintendo shares new details about Universal theme parks partnership; coming to Japan, Orlando, Hollywood
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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.
Rumor: Skylanders 2017 cancelled, series’ future unclear
Posted on 9 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:
