Total sales for mainline Pokemon games surpass 200 million
Posted on 8 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in General Nintendo, News | 3 Comments
Famitsu published some sales numbers for the Pokemon series as a whole today. As of February 29th, 2016, worldwide sales for mainline Pokemon games have surpassed 200 million – more than 201 million copies have been sold.
If you add in the various spin-off games, that number rises to 279 million games sold.
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Satoru Iwata given a tribute at the 2016 Game Developers Choice Awards
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 6 Comments
Satoru Iwata was honored at the DICE awards last month with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Tonight, it was GDC’s turn to celebrate the life of the late Nintendo president.
David Hellman and Raber Umphenour created a special animation that was shown at the 2016 Game Developers Choice Awards a short while ago. Here’s the full clip:
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My Nintendo launched in Japan
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 61 Comments
My Nintendo has now officially launched in Japan. If you live in the country, you can access the site here. Those outside of Japan will only be shown a teaser page.
Here’s the lineup of rewards as of now:
Miitomo
Mario Suit – 250 Platinum Points – can be redeemed until 5/1
1 game ticket – 85 Platinum Points – can be redeemed 5 times until 4/1
5 game tickets – 420 Platinum Points – can be redeemed 2 times until 4/1
10 game tickets – 250 Platinum Points – can be redeemed 1 time
Discounts
20% off Mario Kart 8 (Wii U) – 950 Platinum Points – can be redeemed 1 time until 7/1
20% off Dr. Luigi (Wii U) – 230 Platinum Points – can be redeemed 1 time until 7/1
20% off New Super Mario Bros. 2 (3DS) – 750 Platinum Points – can be redeemed 1 time until 7/1
20% off Brain Age: Concentration Training (3DS) – 600 Platinum Points – can be redeemed 1 time until 7/1
40% off Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D (3DS) – 130 Gold Points – can be redeemed 1 time until 7/1
40% off Ultimate NES Remix (3DS) – 105 Gold Points – can be redeemed 1 time until 7/1
50% off Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move (3DS) – 50 Gold Points – can be redeemed 1 time until 7/1
40% off New Super Mario Bros. U (Wii U) – 160 Gold Points – can be redeemed 1 time until 7/1
50% off Metroid: Other M (Wii U) – 90 Gold Points – can be redeemed 1 time until 7/1
50% off Super Mario Galaxy (Wii U) – 90 Gold Points – can be redeemed 1 time until 7/1
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Video: Mario, Luigi and friends visit Whistler Blackcomb
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Random, Videos | 9 Comments
Nintendo has a new off-beat video up showing Mario and Luigi visiting Whistler Blackcomb. This is a big ski resort located in British Columbia, Canada. Check out the video below.
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Ryu, Roy and more Animal Crossing amiibo unboxed
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Videos | 0 comments
It’s time for another unboxing video! While we do have another look at the latest Animal Crossing amiibo (showcased on the site earlier today), the big ones here are Roy and Ryu. Take a look at the full unboxing amiibo.
Timmy & Tommy, Rover, Kapp’n and Isabelle Summer amiibo unboxing
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Videos | 2 Comments
MyGamingBoulevard has posted an unboxing video for the latest wave of Animal Crossing amiibo. Get a close look at Timmy & Tommy, Rover, Kapp’n and Isabelle Summer below.
Video: Guess the amiibo with Tsubasa Sakaguchi
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Videos | 8 Comments
Yesterday, Nintendo of Europe put up a new video that had Shigeru Miyamoto impersonating an amiibo. Fans were asked to guess which figure he was trying to duplicate. Another similar video just went live, which features Splatoon co-director Tsubasa Sakaguchi. So, who’s that amiibo?
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Pokemon creative design director killed in windstorm
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 126 Comments
The Pokemon Company Interational creative design director Eric Medalle died on Sunday during a windstorm. Medalle was taking his one of his daughter for a drive, but a massive tree crashed down on the family’s SUV. The girl thankfully made it out with only minor injuries.
Medalle was credited with several games in the Pokemon series. Here’s the lineup, courtesy of Bulbapedia:
– Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire: English & European Graphic Design
– Pokemon X and Y: English & European Graphic Design
– Pokemon Black and White Versions 2: English Version Artwork
– Pokemon Conquest: Graphic Design
– Pokemon Black and White Versions: English Version Artwork
– Pokemon Ranger: Guardian Signs: English-Version Graphic Design
– Pokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions: English-Version Artwork
– Pokemon Ranger: Shadows of Almia: English Version Artwork
More disappointing news to share. Our hearts goes out to Medalle’s family during this tough time.
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Nyannyan Neko Mario Time episode 59
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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Professor Layton “Puzzle Master” Akira Tago passes away
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 7 Comments
Japanese psychologist and professor Akira Tago has passed away at the age of 90. Tago’s death resulted from interstitial pneumonia.
Tago played a big role in the Professor Layton series, and he was even credited as “Puzzle Master” in the different games. His Atama no Taisou / Head Gymnastics book series, which went on to sell millions of copies, is what Level-5’s franchise is based around.
