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One of the stronger rumors surrounding Factor 5 back in the day was the possibility of the studio creating a new Pilotwings title for the GameCube. In a new video (see below), Liam Robertson looks into these claims and sheds more light on the situation.

As it turns out, there were in fact plans to have a new Pilotwings entry on GameCube at one point. This initially came about in 2001 when Factor 5 was in talks to work on one of Nintendo’s franchises. The new Pilotwings game would have taken some inspiration from the SNES classic, but it sounds like the project would have turned out into something completely different.

Pilotwings on GameCube was never anything too tangible, however. Other than early prototypes, not much was completed. With pressure from LucasArts who helped fund Factor 5’s work on Star Wars Rogue Squadron III: Rebel Strike as an exclusive for the struggling GameCube, it was suggested that Pilotwings should be changed into an official game based on The Right Stuff for the Xbox. And after Rebel Strike’s sales disappointed, Factor 5 began pitching its Pilotwings prototype work to publishers as a flight game that would theoretically make use of The Right Stuff IP. Companies showed a lack of interest, however, and the entire project was eventually shelved.

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The final Nintendo Minute focusing on Fire Emblem Fates is now up for all to see, as posted below. Kit and Krysta take a look at DLC and talk about Revelation in today’s episode.

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Banpresto is planning on releasing a few Pokken Tournament figures in Japan just in time for the game’s launch. Each one will be priced at 620 yen. For a look at the different figures, check out the gallery below.

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Nintendo has released an updated version of their financial forecasts as the end of the financial year gets closer, cutting projected profits and total sales. The release cites a decrease in the value of the yen for some of these changes. Some of the more important notes:

-Projected 3DS hardware sales lowered by 1 million units, software sales by 9 million
-Wii and WiiU hardware sales remain the same, but software sale projections increased
-Lowered net sales by 12.3 percent
-Net sales now expected to be lower than last year

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SEGA has shared new videos for Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on Japanese arcades.

First, a trailer:

Several gameplay clips in the following playlist:

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The Nintendo UK store has now opened up pre-orders or the Animal Crossing amiibo cards series 3. Orders can be placed here. You can order a standalone pack, three packs, or new collectors album with a bonus pack.

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As promised, this week’s issue of Famitsu has Smash Bros. director Masahiro Sakurai’s 500th column. This is more of a commemorative piece as expected.

Sakurai has reconfirmed his special stream on Niconico for March 10. He’ll look back on past columns, answer questions submitted by fans, and play certain unspecified games.

There are also rankings of columns Sakurai has covered the same topic, split into three categories. Those are as follows:

Games directed by Sakurai himself

1. Super Smash Bros. – 479 times (131 times for Brawl)
2. Kirby – 121 times (coverage of the first Kirby is 37 times)
3. Kid Icarus – 64 times
4. Meteos – 31 times
5. Mushiking: The King of Beetles – 6 times

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Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympics has launched in arcades across Japan. 10 different events are featured in the game. There are even foot sensors, so it’s quite a different way to play.

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Update: Small extra tidbit, but today’s PR for the Pokemon Photo Booth app says the Pokemon Direct will have “big news.”

Today, Nintendo announced that a special Pokemon Direct will air this Friday. The company will have news about “the latest on Pokemon games.”

It’ll be streamed at the following times:

– 7 AM PT
– 10 AM ET
– 3 PM in the UK
– 4 PM in Europe

We’ll have a live stream for the Pokemon Direct before it begins – possibly a live blog as well. Note that the presentation will only last five minutes.

Source: Nintendo PR

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GameStop will be celebrating Pokemon Day this coming weekend. If you end up purchasing a Pokemon product on Saturday, you’ll be entitled to a free poster.

These offers will be live at GameStop during Pokemon Day:

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