February 2023 Pokemon Presents announced
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A new February 2023 Pokemon Presents has just been announced, which will air in time for Pokemon Day. Fans can tune in on February 27 at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET / 2 PM in the UK / 3 PM in Europe.
According to The Pokemon Company, the event will feature “about 20 minutes of exciting Pokemon news in celebration of Pokemon Day 2023”. Other specifics were not provided.
You’ll be able to watch the February 2023 Pokemon Presents on YouTube. We’ll be sure to share all of the notable news once it’s announced next week.
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Microsoft enters 10-year commitment to bring Call of Duty to Nintendo platforms
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Original (12/6): According to Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer, the company has entered into a 10-year commitment to bring Call of Duty to Nintendo platforms. This is assuming that the merger between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard King goes through.
Spencer said that “Microsoft is committed to helping bring more games to more people – however they choose to play.”
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Shigeru Miyamoto clarifies his stance on stories in games
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Over the years, Shigeru Miyamoto has been painted as a developer who isn’t interested in having stories be a central part of his games. Some have taken it a step further and believe that he’s openly against them.
Mario, the most well-known franchise Miyamoto created, has generally been about gameplay with the plot being almost non-existent. Even with a franchise like The Legend of Zelda, the story hasn’t exactly been front and center.
In an interview with IGN, Miyamoto was able to clarify his stance. He mentioned how it’s not about complex stories being unnecessary, but another aspect is “to focus on a gameplay experience that gets you to try things over and over again.”
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Miyamoto says he’s not a fan of being called the Spielberg of games, “honored” by Disney comparisons
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In a recent interview, Shigeru Miyamoto stated that he doesn’t like being compared to Steven Spielberg, but is “honored” by Disney comparisons.
Miyamoto has drawn various comparisons due to his creations and contributions in the gaming world for multiple decades. He ushered in Mario, one of the most recognizable characters and well-regarded franchises as well as other hits like The Legend of Zelda. Steven Spielberg has seen similar success within the film industry and has been behind many iconic films of his own.
When asked by GameSpot about comparisons to Spielberg and those who say that Nintendo is the Disney of the video game world, Miyamoto mentioned:
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Miyamoto on Super Nintendo World’s Mario focus, other IPs like Splatoon discussed
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Super Nintendo World is the Big N’s take on theme parks – in partnership with Universal of course – but it’s easy to notice how there’s a big focus on Mario. Shigeru Miyamoto has now spoken on that decision.
In an interview with Polygon, Miyamoto did share that other IPs were considered for Super Nintendo World like Splatoon. However, in the end the decision was made “to start with something focused” since “it would be easier”.
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Saudi Arabia has just become the largest outside shareholder of Nintendo
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Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund now owns 8.3 percent of Nintendo, making it the largest outside shareholder of the company.
This all started in May 2021 when the PIF obtained 5.01 percent in stock. However, that amount has been increasing quickly throughout 2023. The PIF raised its stake to 6.07 percent in January, and then 7.08 percent just yesterday.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie official poster released
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Original (2/3): Nintendo and Illumination have shared the official poster for The Super Mario Bros. Movie. All of the major characters are here including Mario, Luigi, Peach, Toad, Bowser, and Donkey Kong.
We did see a few posters for The Super Mario Bros. Movie previously. However, these were character-specific. The one pictured above is what will really be used to promote the film.
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Jakks Pacific unveils full lineup of toys for The Super Mario Bros. Movie
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Today, Jakks Pacific unveiled its full slate of toys for The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
We got a first look at some of the company’s plans last month. Figures were shown for Mario, Luigi, Toad, and Peach. There were teases for some other toys as well, and we now have the full rundown.
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The Super Mario Bros. Movie “Plumbing” commercial and website released
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The promotional efforts for The Super Mario Bros. Movie continue, and we’ve now got a look at a new “Plumbing” commercial. This is more than just ad, however – it’s going the extra mile by using the theme song from the Super Mario Bros. Super Show way back in the day.
Here’s the full advert:
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Fatal Frame producer says brand new game could happen
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According to Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse producer Yutaka Fukaya, a brand new entry in the series is a possibility for the future.
The franchise has been going through a bit of a renaissance as of late. After Fatal Frame was missing in action for several years, Koei Tecmo brought back Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water for modern platforms in 2021. That’s now being followed up with a remaster of the Wii title Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse, which is leaving Japan for the first time.
