NES designer reconfirms original color scheme was based on Nintendo president’s favorite scarf
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Engineer and designer Masayuki Uemura, who worked on the creation of the NES, recently appeared at the National Videogame Arcade in Hockley. Nottingham Post caught up with him for a brief chat about the famous console.
According to Uemura, the console’s original color scheme was based on Hiroshi Yamauchi’s favorite scarf. Of course, Yamauchi was Nintendo’s president at the time.
Uemura also said the following when we asked if he believes games helped build East-West relations in the wake of World War II:
“The NES had an important role in transmitting Japanese culture to the world, and we received influences from foreign countries, too. We are different cultures but childhood is universal.”
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Kapp’n, Rover, Animal Crossing series 3 amiibo cards pre-orders open on Amazon
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Amazon is now taking pre-orders for a trio of Animal Crossing amiibo. You can now reserve Kapp’n
, Rover
, and the third wave of amiibo cards
. They’ll be available in March.
Splatoon – Squid Sisters performance at Niconico Tokaigi 2016
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A few hours ago at Niconico Tokaigi 2016, the Squid Sisters performed live as promised. We now have the full recording, which you can watch below.
Aonuma unsure about having Link speak in Zelda games
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In an interview with GamesMaster this month, Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma shared some thoughts about the possibility of having Link speak. He does believe that this could be a good idea, but at the same time, he also “feels that that air of proud independence he has because he doesn’t speak is a precious part of the individuality of his character.”
Aonuma’s words in full:
“We’ve had a lot of requests from fans to hear [Link’s] voice, and while in some ways I do feel that it could be good to have a game where he speaks, part of me also feels that that air of proud independence he has because he doesn’t speak is a precious part of the individuality of his character. I want to think long and hard about whether changing that would be for the better or not before I make any decision.”
Link has been known throughout the history of Zelda as being a silent protagonist. If he were to be given a voice, that would definitely have a notable impact on the series. How would you feel if Link spoke in a Zelda title?
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Nintendo Minute – “Let’s Shovel!”
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This week’s Nintendo Minute has gone live. In today’s episode, Kit and Krysta give Shovel Knight another look now that amiibo support is here. We’ve gone ahead and posted the video below.
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Wave 3 Animal Crossing amiibo pre-orders up on Amazon UK
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Amazon UK has opened up pre-orders for the wave 4 Animal Crossing amiibo. You can reserve them at the following links:
Builder Mario figure releasing next month
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Taito is preparing a new figure based on Super Mario Maker. On February 25, Builder Mario will be sold at Taito Stations in Japan. For this figure, you can move the hands, legs and neck.
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Modern 8-bit Mario, Jigglypuff amiibo no longer retailer exclusives in the U.S.
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A pair of amiibo have broken free from their retailer exclusivity in the United States. Modern 8-bit Mario, previously only available at Walmart, is already being spotted at stores like Toys “R” Us. Jigglypuff is also showing up in GameStop’s system for release on February 4, having only been sold by Target in the past.
Video: “Rare Revealed: Battletoads – Behind the Music”
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Rare has a new behind-the-scenes video up that focuses on the music of Battletoads. Take a look at the video for commentary from composer David Wise, who shares some insight and even has a bit of a musical performance.
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Nintendo UK store giving free Animal Crossing: New Leaf calendar to some customers
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Some customers of the Nintendo UK store are eligible to receive a free Animal Crossing: New Leaf 2016 calendar. It’s not entirely clear how people were chosen, but this move is being done to thank those who purchased products in 2015. There’s a £1.99 shipping charge (so technically not 100% free I suppose), but this is removed if you spend over £20 on the store.
