Rumor: The Pokemon Company courting Hollywood for “big-budget live-action movie”
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Rumors | 24 Comments
In a new report, Hollywood Reporter writes that a “top-secret auction for film rights to the Pokemon franchise is nearing completion”. Warner Bros. and Sony have both apparently shown interest, but the Chinese-owned Legendary Entertainment appears to be in the lead at present.
Hollywood Reporter goes on to say that The Pokemon Company “has been courting Hollywood to launch a big-budget live-action movie.” Initially, Warner Bros. was an early favorite having distributed the first three Pokemon films. But Hollywood Reporter has heard that Legendary could win out, which could pose an issue given political tensions between Beijing and Tokyo and a situation where China “effectively banned Japanese films for three years, which was only broken recently.”
Super Mario Bros. speedrunner sets new world record
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Super Mario Bros. speedrunner “darbian” has managed to set a new world record. He’s completed the game in just four minutes, 57 seconds and 260 milliseconds. That’s 387 milliseconds faster than the last record, which darbian set in October.
You can watch some highlights from the playthrough below. The full archive is on Twitch here.
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Silver Mario amiibo available on Best Buy
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The Silver Mario amiibo has been tough to come by as of late. However, it’s now back in stock over at Best Buy. You can get an order in here.
Video: A look at the Nintendo Badge Arcade sticker book
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In Japan, a new sticker book based on Nintendo Badge Arcade was just recently released. Get a closer look at the item in the video below.
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New Miitomo rewards added to My Nintendo
Posted on 8 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in General Nintendo, Mobile, News | 8 Comments
Three new Miitomo rewards were added to the My Nintendo rewards program today. The Super Famicom hoodie, Bee suit and Viking helmet set cost 200 Platinum Points each. These rewards are available until June 1st this year.
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Pokemon: The Movie – Volcanion and The Ingenious Magearna gets a new trailer
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Videos | 4 Comments
A new trailer for Pokemon: The Movie – Volcanion and The Ingenious Magearna debuted on Oha Suta a few hours ago. It’s now been published online for all to see – check it out below.
Animal Crossing turns 15, Nintendo celebrates with a commemorative video
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Videos | 35 Comments
Animal Crossing originally debuted in Japan on April 14, 2001. Today, the series is celebrating its 15th anniversary.
Nintendo hasn’t forgotten about Animal Crossing’s big milestone. In fact, a new commemorative video has hit the company’s Japanese YouTube page in honor of the occasion. Give it a look below.
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Nyannyan Neko Mario Time episode 61
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, Videos, Wii U | 0 comments
The latest episode of Nintendo’s Japanese show Nyannyan Neko Mario Time has now gone live. We’ve included it below.
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Mega Man animated series still on track for 2017 debut
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A Deadline report from last year revealed that Dentsu Entertainment USA had teamed up with Man of Action Entertainment to create a new Mega Man animated series. We haven’t heard much about the project since then, but it still appears to be happening.
Destructoid came across an updated landing page from Dentsu Entertainment USA which reconfirms Deadline’s original article. The cartoon is on track for a 2017 launch in line with Mega Man’s 30th anniversary. A logo has also appeared, which you can get a look at above.
New Punch-Out!! Easter egg found after almost 30 years
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Nintendo originally brought Punch-Out!! to the NES back in 1987, making the game nearly three decades old. Even though it’s been around for ages, new secrets still continue to appear. In 2009 for example, one undiscovered tidbit was shared in an Iwata Asks discussion. Reddit user midwesternhousewives now appears to have come across a new Easter egg.
In the second Piston Honda fight, a visual cue from one of the spectators indicates when the player should throw a punch to knock out their opponent with a single punch. This also works during Bald Bull’s charge attack in his second fight. As soon as the bearded man ducks, that’s when you should go in for your attack.
Players had previously known about being able to take down Honda with a one-punch KO. The new trick here is the visual cue.
Here’s the explanation from midwesternhousewives:
