Nintendo of America files new Donkey Kong Jr. trademark
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 8 Comments
Last month, Nintendo of America picked up a new trademark for Donkey Kong Jr with the USPTO. The filing pertains to “Downloadable electronic game programs; downloadable electronic video game software; electronic game programs; electronic game software; video game programs; video game software”.
One interesting note is that, previously, Nintendo used the “Donkey Kong Junior” trademark. This particular one has been shortened to “Jr.”, however.
Will anything actually come from the trademark? Only time will tell!
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Toys “R” Us officially confirms Mega Yarn Yoshi amiibo exclusivity in the U.S.
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 6 Comments
Toys “R” Us officially confirmed the third of its upcoming amiibo exclusives in the United States. Joining the Mii Fighters 3-pack and Villager restock if the Mega Yarn Yoshi.
Consumers can pick up the Mega Yarn Yoshi amiibo in stores starting on November 15 for $39.99. Quantities will be “extremely limited”.
Collector alert! Get the Mega Yarn #Yoshi #amiibo on 11/15 in store only. Quantities extremely limited! pic.twitter.com/CYZODqFLan
— ToysRUs (@ToysRUs) October 14, 2015
Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert footage
Posted on 9 years ago by Les Thomas(@byLesThomas) in 3DS, General Nintendo, Videos | 5 Comments
On Tuesday night’s The Late Show, Stephen Colbert introduced the Zelda: Symphony of Goddesses orchestra playing game highlights in anticipation of North America’s release of The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes next week.
Splatoon plushies heading to Japan this December
Posted on 9 years ago by Dennis Gagliardotto(@LyonHart_) in General Nintendo, News | 20 Comments
Earlier this year the Squids from Splatoon had some incredbile and gigantic plushies made of them, and now it looks like we’ll be getting some more Splatoon plushies in Japan this December! Callie, Marie, Inkling Boy and Inkling Girl are all getting cute little plushies released later this year.
Each one will cost 2,500¥
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Luigi’s Mansion Arcade appears at first Dave & Busters location
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 3 Comments
Luigi’s Mansion Arcade has been out in Japan for quite some time. However, it sounds like the title recently made its way to one Dave & Busters location in the United States. If you’re in Addison, Illinois, you should be able to give Luigi’s Mansion Arcade a go. We’ll let you know if we hear about it appearing at other Dave & Busters outlets.
Game Center DX featuring Zelda: Tri Force Heroes
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, Videos | 0 comments
Shinya Arino, who stars in Game Center CX, is also part of the comedy duo Yoiko. Masaru Hamaguchi is the other member in the group.
Hamaguchi has previously appeared in “Game Center DX” videos on Nintendo’s Japanese YouTube channel as as a spoof of sorts. He’s now returned again, as you’ll see in the video below which focuses on The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes.
Nyannyan Neko Mario Time episode 48
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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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LEGO Marvel’s Avengers will have a tease for the next LEGO game
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 8 Comments
Despite the introduction of LEGO Dimensions, Warner Bros. Interactive has no plans to stop creating one-off LEGO games.
LEGO Marvel’s Avengers game director Arthur Parsons told Polygon:
“One million percent this is not the last Lego standalone game. The first day Lego Dimensions was announced internally, we were told there will be a standalone video games alongside Lego Dimensions. People love Lego video games and we will continue to make Lego video games.”
LEGO games have a tendency to tease future entries. As an example, LEGO Marvel Super Heroes teased LEGO Batman 3 in the post-credits. LEGO Batman 3 hinted at LEGO Marvel’s Avengers. Unsurprisingly, the latter title has a tease as well.
“There’s a tease at the end of this one too,” Parsons noted. “But you’ll have to play it to find out what it is.”
Nintendo on how they make games, fun is the most important aspect, amiibo
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 33 Comments
Gamasutra has several quotes up from producer Risa Tabata and Kensuke Tanabe, who work with external teams at Nintendo. Tabata has been involved with games such as Metroid Prime while Tanabe has been with the company for nearly three decades.
While speaking with Tabata and Tanabe, Gamasutra asked about how Nintendo tends to make its games, working with external developers, and even amiibo. Continue on below for their thoughts.
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Falco amiibo is a Best Buy exclusive in the U.S.
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 22 Comments
Update 3: Bumped to the top again. You can now have Falco shipped to your home.
Update 2: Bumped to the top. Pre-orders are now officially open, though note that you can only order one from your local store.
Update: This is now confirmed. You will be able to pre-order Falco here (should be live soon).
Best Buy appears to have snagged yet another exclusive amiibo. By searching for Falco on the store’s website, you’ll notice that an image shows saying that this figure is only available from the retailer.
We haven’t received an official confirmation about this, so it’s possible that the listing was made an error. That being said, it does currently look like you’ll only be able to purchase the Falco amiibo from Best Buy if you’re in the United States.
