Nintendo World gets a massive makeover
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Nintendo World will be temporarily closed on January 19. Once it reopens on February 19, fans will find that the location features an entirely new look and feel. Nintendo World, with the updated name “Nintendo NY”, will feature “an updated interior design, new Wii U and Nintendo 3DS demo units, a 15-foot gaming screen and more fun elements and surprises.” That’s on top of a large bronze coin at the store entrance containing the new tagline: “here everyone comes to play.”
During the weekend of February 19, Nintendo NY will host a series of reopening activities. Fans can stop by for giveaways (while supplies last), appearances by costumed characters like Mario and Luigi, and exclusive souvenirs that can only be purchased that weekend, including a limited-edition T-shirt featuring Mario or Link. Wii U and 3DS games will be on hand to sample as well.
Nintendo of America’s Scott Moffitt said of today’s news:
“Nintendo is constantly evolving its experiences for fans. The new Nintendo NY store is a must-see location for anyone that has a memory of Nintendo, or who wants to see what Nintendo has in store for the future.”
Head past the break for today’s full announcement, including a look at the bronze coin.
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Nyannyan Neko Mario Time episode 54
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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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Video: An “honest trailer” for Sonic the Hedgehog
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The folks over at Smosh have once again produced an “honest trailer” for a game. This time, the video focuses on Sonic the Hedgehog. Check it out below.
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Kaga Create is no more
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Kaga Create has closed its doors. The Kaga Electronics video game division started out by creating titles for the PC Engine, and eventually moved on to platforms such as the Game Boy and Super Nintendo.
Kaga Create’s shutdown took place on December 31, 2015. The company cited a lack of profit in today’s game market that is centered around smartphone applications as a primary reason for its closure.
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Estimated in-store inventory numbers for the Shovel Knight amiibo
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We have a quick update on in-store availability for the Shovel Knight amiibo. Best Buy is estimated to be receiving 4-8 units per store whereas Target could have about 10. The lowest amount is sitting at 2 amiibo per store and as high as 10 for Best Buy and around 12 to 16 for Target.
It’s not entirely clear how many units Toys “R” Us and GameStop will have. However, the former should be receiving similar inventory as other stores while the latter could be at or above Best Buy levels.
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Splatoon watches out now in Japan
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Splatoon has been doing extremely well in Japan, so it makes sense that merchandise pertaining to the game has been produced regularly. Consumers can now get their hands on seven different watches in total courtesy of Takara-Tomy.
Get a look at the various designs above. You can also see what the inside looks like below.
Japan: More details and images for the new Mario toys in McDonald’s Happy Meals
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Last night, we posted some news regarding the latest Mario toys coming to McDonald’s Happy Meals in Japan. We now have more information and images for each one.
Here’s a quick rundown of the different Mario toys:
– Mario: If you lift him up, it will make a jumping noise
– Luigi: Pressing a button on the pedestal will make him spin
– Yoshi: You can pull an egg-shaped sticker from the side of the pedestal
– Peach: If you remove the pedestal, there are five mini-stickers stored within; can also spin the parasol
– Mini-Mario: If you pull the lever up, Mario will jump towards the block, and a star will appear above the block
– Toad: Pushing the button on his back will make him raise both his hands
– Boo: Pushing it forward while being grounded will make it move its tongue to right and left
– Bowser: Can spin the Koopa Clown Car
The McDonald’s Super Mario Happy Set will go on sale starting on January 8 for 460 yen. Customers will receive one of the eight toys at random.
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A look at all of the amiibo cards from Animal Crossing’s third wave
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Nintendo has provided a look at the entire third set of Animal Crossing amiibo cards. You can find a full overview image after the break. For looks at individual cards, visit the official page here.
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A look at Best Buy’s Super Mario Maker button set
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Consumers are now starting to receive their the Super Mario Maker button set from Best Buy. In the image above, you can get an in-person look at the different ones included.
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Monster Hunter concert a possibility
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Capcom is said to be mulling over the possibility of a Monster Hunter concert. MMO Culture picked up on a recent interview with Tencent Games where that tidbit of information was shared. It remains to be seen if this is something that will actually come to fruition, but I’m sure many fans would be interested in seeing it happen!
