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Zelda games – the mainline console ones in particular – have a propensity to be delayed. When asked why this tends to happen, Shigeru Miyamoto told Kotaku:

“First of all, it would be great if I didn’t have to put a release date out at all. But I have to.”

“I think there’s different reasons for delays. One could be that the direction just hasn’t been decided, which is probably the worst kind of delay. And the other is that the direction has been decided but putting that into reality—implementing that—is taking time. So it might have taken us six months to do this much. It’ll take us a year to do that much.”

Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma also weighed in, sharing the following:

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Sonic the Hedgehog’s 25th anniversary is today. Of course, SEGA hasn’t forgotten, and they’ve prepared a new video in honor of the occasion.

Here it is:

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Update: Added in the missing packaging.

The packaging for most of the new Super Mario amiibo have been published. You can get a look at the various boxes below.

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Nintendo’s previously-announced 76th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders will be happening on June 29. Aside from that, the company has now determined that its FY 2016 First Quarter Earnings Release is scheduled for July 27. Note that a results briefing is not scheduled, which makes sense given next week’s meeting – it’d be redundant to hold a briefing next month as well.

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Nintendo is teaming up with Yogurtland for a new promotion. Between July 1 and September 8, visitors will find that the self-serve store will feature the faces of recognizable characters like Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Yoshi, and Bowser on the walls, cups and collectible biodegradable spoons. Also planned are Nintendo-inspired flavors such as Mario’s Chocolate Gelato, Luigi’s White Chocolate Pistachio and Toad’s Rocky Road.

Yogurtland is hosting a sweepstakes that fans of Nintendo and Yogurtland can enter for a chance to win a Wii U system and one year of free frozen yogurt. Just visit Yogurtland’s website here starting on July 1 and follow the simple steps to enter. One grand prize package will be given out every week during the 10-week promotion. Those who enter are also eligible for instant giveaways, including unlimited frozen yogurt cups, Wii U and 3DS games, as well as new 3DS systems that come with one game.

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Earlier today, Nintendo hosted a special Kirby: Planet Robobot event at Smashbox Studios which was attended which was attended by kids and celebrities alike. A few photos have now hit the net, which we have below.

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, kids meet Kirby at the Kirby: Planet Robobot celebration at Smashbox Studios in Culver City, California, on June 22, 2016. In the new sci-fi adventure game, available now for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, Kirby has the power to save his world from enemies with his mechanized Robobot Armor.

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Peyton List from Disney’s “Bunk’d’ who is starring in the upcoming feature “The Thinning” and Spencer List from “The Bachelors” interact with Kirby at the Kirby: Planet Robobot celebration at Smashbox Studios in Culver City, California, on June 22, 2016. Kirby: Planet Robobot, the latest instalment in the popular franchise, available now for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Peyton List from Disney’s “Bunk’d’ who is starring in the upcoming feature “The Thinning” attends the Kirby: Planet Robobot event celebrating the game’s launch at Smashbox Studios in Culver City, California, on June 22, 2016. In this new action-packed adventure, Kirby gets new abilities and transformations, such as flamethrower arms and buzz-saw hands.

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, kids play the Kirby: Planet Robobot game for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems at Smashbox Studios in Culver City, California, on June 22, 2016. Kirby: Planet Robobot, the new sci-fi adventure game that features the iconic character in mechanized Robobot Armor and allows players to scan amiibo to give Kirby special abilities, is now available.

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, kids show their custom Kirby t-shirts at the Kirby: Planet Robobot celebration at Smashbox Studios in Culver City, California, on June 22, 2016. In the new sci-fi adventure game, available now for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, Kirby has the power to save his world from enemies with his mechanized Robobot Armor.

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SEGA has dropped plenty of not-so-subtle hints that a new Sonic game is in the works. As if any other confirmation was needed, Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka told Famitsu this week outright that “a completely new game” is happening. That’s in addition to a new movie from Sony and the ongoing Sonic Boom show.

Iizuka’s words in full:

We at Sonic Team – are developing a completely new game, as well as developing a full movie, actively done by Sony Pictures, and animation on Sonic Boom. We are also ready to improve sponsor ties. The most important thing is not the fact the series survived for 25 years, but how many games was developed. Our goal – add something new and overcome any potential hardships.

Many are anticipating that the new Sonic game will be unveiled during a 25th anniversary party on July 22.

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If you’re looking for the new Splatoon amiibo, Walmart has them for pre-order. You can reserve the Squid Sisters, new Inkling Girl/Boy colors, and 3-pack with the latter two and orange squid here. Also, as an aside, all of the new Super Mario amiibo are available again at Best Buy, including Wario.

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It’s now June 23 in Japan. That means the gaming world is celebrating two big anniversaries today. The N64 has reached its 20th anniversary, as has Super Mario 64 – a launch title for the system. Time sure does go by quick, doesn’t it?!

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Starting on October 1, CD Media SE will be Nintendo’s new local regional distribution representative for Greece and the Balkan region. Prior to this, Nortec Multimedia SA had assumed the role, but that came to an end last year.

Here are a couple of comments from both Nintendo and CD Media about the new partnership:

Satoru Shibata, President of Nintendo of Europe, said, “We are very happy to begin our co-operation with CD Media, and we would like to thank all Nintendo fans in Greece and surrounding territories for their continued support in our franchises. We believe CD Media has a very strong team and service infrastructure in the region to deliver our content.”

Spiros Jamas, President of CD Media, said, “We are absolutely delighted and honoured to have been selected by Nintendo of Europe as their regional distribution partner. This is a pivotal moment in our development as the leading distributor of digital entertainment in the region. We are committed to provide Nintendo fans and consumers in general in the region with exemplary service and support.”

Thanks to the various folks who sent this in.

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