Kimishima – open to having an outsider run Nintendo, no changes to smartphone and IP plans, develop new businesses
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 35 Comments
Further information from Nikkei’s interview with new Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima has come in.
While speaking with the publication, Kimishima said Satoru Iwata did not give him instructions about how to run the company. He also said that he’s been elected for one year, and he’s unsure what will come next. However, he’s not against having company outsiders lead Nintendo one day.
Kimishima also noted that plans have not changed regarding Nintendo’s smartphone and IP-related initiatives. The main task now is to develop new businesses.
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Mario Modern Colors amiibo can be pre-ordered from the Nintendo UK store
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 1 Comment
The Nintendo UK store is now taking pre-orders for the Mario Modern Colors amiibo. To get yours in, head on over to the official page here. The amiibo releases in the UK on October 23.
Overviews and images for the Zygarde forms, Ash-Greninja
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Images, News | 14 Comments
Over the weekend, news about Zygarde forms and Ash-Greninja leaked from this month’s issue of CoroCoro. The Pokemon Company has now followed up with official content. Continue on below for overviews and images of the Zygarde forms and Ash-Greninja.
Zygarde Cell
This stage has been identified as the single Cells that make up Zygarde. Cells do not possess any will or thought processes. They’re found scattered throughout the region. Since they can’t use any moves, researchers question whether they can even be called Pokémon!
Zygarde Core
At this stage, this aspect of Zygarde is little more than a part of the Pokémon’s brain. Unlike the Cells, the Cores are self-aware and can communicate with Cells and other Cores via telepathy. When a change occurs in the local region’s ecosystem, Cores have been known to take action.
Zygarde 10% Forme
Zygarde 10% is the Forme that the Zygarde Core takes when it gathers 10% of the Cells nearby. Capable of traveling over 60 mph (100 km/h), it defeats enemies with its sharp fangs and its incredible speed.
Zygarde 50% Forme
This Legendary Pokémon watches over and maintains the local ecosystem. Until recently, this was the only known Forme of Zygarde. In actuality, this Forme only has 50% of the Cells in its structure.
Zygarde Complete Forme
This is the perfect Forme that Zygarde takes when the Core gathers 100% of the Cells. When the ecosystem is under threat, and the Core concludes that the 50% Forme will be unable to deal with it, the Core takes on the Complete Forme. Its power is said to be greater than that of the Legendary Pokémon Xerneas and Yveltal!
Ash-Greninja
Plus, Ash’s Greninja takes on a mysterious new appearance in the latest season! Ash-Greninja is the form that Greninja takes when the bond between it and Ash is raised to the limit. The strength of their bond changes Greninja’s appearance, and it takes on the characteristic look of Ash’s attire. This phenomenon is also said to have happened just once several hundred years ago in the Kalos region, but it remains shrouded in mystery.
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Kimishima: no changes to the basic strategy set up by Iwata
Posted on 8 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in General Nintendo, News | 26 Comments
Today, Nintendo appointed Tatsumi Kimishima as its new president. We now have some quotes from Kimishima himself, via Japanese paper The Nikkei and Dr. Serkan Toto on Twitter.
Kimishima said that there won’t be changes to the basic strategy set up by former president Satoru Iwata. The challenge, according to Kimishima, now lies in identifying new projects and cultivating the right human resources to reach Nintendo-like profits again.
The Nikkei also quotes representative director Genyo Takeda as saying that the aim is to establish a future-proof group leadership system inside Nintendo.
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Google has a little Super Mario Bros. Easter egg
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 5 Comments
There’s a small Mario-related Easter egg on Google’s website. By searching for the term “Super Mario Bros.”, you’ll see a Question Block towards the right side of the page. Clicking it plays the familiar animation and sound (try getting to 100 as well) that we all know and love! It’s a nice little nod to the 30th anniversary of Super Mario Bros.
Super Mario Bros. 30th anniversary special interview (featuring a young Miyamoto)
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Videos | 5 Comments
In honor of the 30th anniversary of Super Mario Bros., Nintendo of America added a “special interview” video to its YouTube channel today. Along with some talk about making the original Super Mario Bros. and Super Mario Maker, the opening and closing portions also show a young Shigeru Miyamoto! You can watch the full video below.
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It’s now the 30th anniversary of Super Mario Bros.
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 4 Comments
Super Mario Bros. came out in Japan on September 13, 1985. You know what that means! Since it’s the 13th in Japan, today is the 30th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. Here’s to another 30, Mario!
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Update: Also Waluigi – Fan gives 8-bit Mario amiibo the Wario treatment
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 5 Comments
Update:Looks like the same person has made a Waluigi amiibo as well!
eBay user “cheetimus_primal” has touched up the 8-bit Mario amiibo by turning it into another character, Wario. It’s actually been sold on the auctions site for $45.99. It’s been awhile since we last posted about a custom amiibo on the site, but this one is rather nice!
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Pokemon news – Zygarde forms revealed, new Greninja look
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 24 Comments
This month’s issue of CoroCoro has started to leak, and it’s brought along some interesting Pokemon news.
First, we have new information regarding Zygarde. This Pokemon can change into a few different forms, which are as follows:
– Normal Zygarde is at 50% and is called Zygarde 50% Forme
– The dog like form is when it is at 10% and is called Zygarde 10% Forme; has sharp teeth and speed
– The blob is the cell, or Zygarde Core and becomes the brain of every form
– The flat form is called Zygarde Cell
– New large form is called Zygarde Perfect Forme and retains its Dragon/Ground-type; the Order Pokémon and is 4.5m tall and 610kg and is said to exceed Xerneas and Yveltal in power
The new anime series, known as Pokemon XY & Z, will come with Mega Evolution Act 4 starting on October 29th in Japan.
We also have a first image of a new look for Greninja. This is labeled “Ash Greninja” and is said to look sort of like Ash’s clothes.
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Nintendo Minute – “Super Mario Maker SUP-tember: Our Levels”
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Videos, Wii U | 2 Comments
This week’s Nintendo Minute episode has gone live. Just like the previous video, it once again puts the focus on Super Mario Maker. Check it out below.
