Pokemon Presents announced for July 2025 [update: runtime]
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May 28:A new Pokemon Presents is taking place on July 22, 2025, it’s just been announced. Information about specific timing of the presentation will follow later.
The Pokemon Company did not say what will be included in the Pokemon Presents event. However, expect Pokemon Legends: Z-A to be a big focus – the game just received an October release date. We’ll also likely get updates about ongoing titles such as Pokemon Unite and Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket.
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Nintendo currently retaining 98% of its staff, plus other data
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Although the gaming industry has been hit pretty hard by layoffs over the past few years, it seems that in comparison, Nintendo has been relatively immune to similar challenges.
According to the most recent employee data, Nintendo’s turnover rate at its headquarters in Japan comes in at only 1.9% in Japan (it’s not terribly different elsewhere such as 5.1% at Nintendo of America). In other words, the company isn’t seeing a ton of layoffs (or employees deciding to leave on their own). This is based on data between April 2024 and March 2025.
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Crash Bandicoot co-creator praises remake, except for one specific thing
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Andy Gavin, the co-creator of Crash Bandicoot, recently shared his opinion on the remake – which is largely positive, but believes jumping is “botched”.
Crash Bandicoot was remade several years ago as part of the N. Sane Trilogy. Gavin seems to be in the camp that largely praised the release, though he has now spoken at length about why he feels the jumping mechanic is off.
Nintendo reveals cast members for Link and Zelda in new live-action movie
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Just a short while ago, Nintendo unveiled the first cast members for its new movie for The Legend of Zelda.
Shigeru Miyamoto, creator of the franchise, took to social media to announce the news. We now know that Bo Bragason will be playing Zelda. Benjamin Evan Ainsworth is taking on the role of Link. Miyamoto said that he’s “very much looking forward to seeing both of them on the big screen.”
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My Nintendo adds Donkey Kong Bananza rally towel
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Just in time for the arrival of Donkey Kong Bananza comes a new My Nintendo reward. As of now it’s only available in North America
Starting today, memebers can get their hands on a rally towel, which measures 8 x 12 inches. The design features Donkey Kong blasting forward in a minecart. As noted by Nintendo, “it’s the perfect size for cheering on the big guy and Pauline during their adventure.”
Nintendo and Universal Pictures seemingly pursuing Donkey Kong movie
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Donkey Kong could be getting his own movie, based on a new filing.
Nintendo and Universal Pictures jointly filed a copyright for an untitled project based on the franchise. The listing doesn’t include any details, but it’s classified as a motion picture. That doesn’t really leave much room to speculate other than a new Donkey Kong movie.
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2025 approval ratings for Nintendo directors – Furukawa, Miyamoto, more
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Nintendo’s 85th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders took place last week, and is tradition, shareholders voted on the election of its directors. There aren’t any huge surprises as everyone was reelected, including president Shuntaro Furukawa and Shigeru Miyamoto.
The only new person here is Kazuhiko Hachiya. Nintendo believes he can “provide valuable advice” given his “broad experience and insight in the field of art, and as a software developer and business executive”. Nintendo says Hachiya “has a wide range of achievements, including the creation of various works of media art utilizing digital technology and the development of an email client, and has served in key positions at Tokyo University of the Arts.”
The full lineup of 2025 approval ratings from Nintendo’s 85th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders is as follows:
Reggie Fils-Aime, Masahiro Sakurai reflect on Satoru Iwata’s passing 10 years later
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Reggie Fils-Aime and Masahiro Sakurai have reflected on late Nintendo president Satoru Iwata, who passed away ten years ago.
Iwata took over as Nintendo president in 2002. Sadly, in 2015, he passed away following complications from a bile duct tumor.
Capcom says Mega Man is one of its most important IPs, “continuously considering ways to develop it further”
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Mega Man has been missing in action for many years now, but Capcom apparently hasn’t forgotten about the franchise.
The company was recently asked about plans for the series during an investor Q&A. In response, the following was shared: “The Mega Man series is one of our most important IPs, and we are continuously considering ways to develop it further. However, we do not have any additional information we can share at this time.”
Sonic Team comments on why Sonic uses a car to race
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When we see a new Sonic racing game come around, some fans ask the question as to why the Blue Blur uses a car to race. After all, he’s extremely quick on his own, right? Well, Team Sonic head Takashi Tezuka has now offered his input directly.
Tezuka said that this comes to the idea of Sonic wanting to have fun. If he were to race on his own, it just wouldn’t be much of a competition.
