Video: A look at Nintendo’s Gamescom 2015 booth
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A number of photos from Nintendo’s Gamescom 2015 booth were posted on the site earlier today. For a look at the booth in video form, check out the footage below.
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UK seeing Super Mario Happy Meal toys on August 12
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McDonald’s locations in the UK will begin offering Super Mario Happy Meal toys next week. Starting on August 12, customers will be given items including a Mario visor and Yoshi toy.
New amiibo figures launching in September, Mii Fighters in November as a 3 pack
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Nintendo has announced the North American release dates for several new amiibo.
The 30th Anniversary Mario Classic Color, Zero Suit Samus, Ganondorf, Olimar, Bowser Jr., and Dr. Mario are all arriving on September 11. There will also be a Retro 3 Pack on September 25 featuring R.O.B., Duck Hunt, and Mr. Game & Watch.
Nintendo says that “details about availability and pre-order schedules for these figures will be announced directly from various retailers in the near future.” This is speculation on my part, but it sounds like you’ll need to grab the Retro 3 Pack from GameStop if you’re interested in R.O.B., Duck Hunt, and Mr. Game & Watch come September 25.
Finally, Nintendo shared an update on the Mii Fighters. Previously announced for September, they’ll now be arriving sometime in November as a 3 pack. Nintendo will also announce details about launch plans for the 30th Anniversary Mario Modern Color amiibo in North America in the future.
Source: Nintendo PR
Europe getting Animal Crossing amiibo cards Collectors Album
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Accompany Nintendo’s various announcements for Europe today was news about the “Animal Crossing amiibo cards Collectors Album”. This is a special folder of sorts that can hold the entire Series 1 collection of cards. Those who purchase the album will receive a 3-card pack.
The Animal Crossing amiibo cards Collectors Album launches on October 2 in Europe. Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer comes out on the same day.
Source: Nintendo PR
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Photos of Nintendo’s Gamescom 2015 booth
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Gamescom 2015 officially opened for business today – well, for the press at least. For a look at Nintendo’s booth, check out the gallery below.
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Nintendo Treehouse staffer talks about Sakurai’s commitment to making Smash Bros.
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Yesterday, we posted a number of tidbits coming from a Part Time Gamer interview with Nintendo Treehouse localization writer/editor Chris Pranger. If you missed that, you can read it right here.
Gamnesia has since transcribed Pranger’s comments about Super Smash Bros. director Masahiro Sakurai. Here’s what we said about the developer:
“Sakurai’s outlook on the games is very dire. He gets really sad when he finds out how people are reacting and he gets sad whenever there’s a leak, because he really wants to create. And he’s an auteur in the most crazy sense. He’s basically Vincent Van Gogh cutting off his own ear and we’re sitting there going ‘Frick! Stop doing that!’ And he’s like ‘You don’t get it, guys, my vision!'”
Nyannyan Neko Mario Time episode 43
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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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Banjo-Kazooie originally featured Dinger the Dog as a companion
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Banjo-Kazooie originally featured a very different partner. As revealed by former Rare staffer Gregg Mayles, Dinger the Dog was planned as Banjo’s partner during the game’s early days.
Before Kazooie, #earlyBanjo had Dinger the Dog as a companion, modelled by @WinkySteve. Woof! pic.twitter.com/8HSZdLhNsI
— Gregg Mayles (@Ghoulyboy) August 4, 2015
Steve Mayles, who was also working at Rare during Banjo-Kazooie’s development, mentioned that Dinger’s origins go back to the SNES. For those who are unaware, the studio was creating “Project Dream” for the SNES before it eventually became Banjo-Kazooie on the N64.
He was actually in #snesdream first! Concept by @Kevbayliss '96 ish https://t.co/honJwr3LBJ
— Steve Mayles (@WinkySteve) August 4, 2015
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Disney Interactive decline in latest financial quarter
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During the third quarter of 2015, Disney’s interactive division took a bit of a sales dip. This division, which is responsible for games and game-like toys, dropped $58 million for a total of $208 million. Disney attributed the loss to the slowdown of Disney Infinity sales.
Now, this isn’t actually unexpected. Disney Infinity 2.0 launched last September, so it’s only natural that sales would decline. Things will likely pick up again once Disney Infinity 3.0 arrives.
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Unboxing videos for the Animal Crossing amiibo cards
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In what should be the last round of Animal Crossing amiibo unboxings for at least a little while, we have a look at the series’ new cards. Two videos showing the amiibo can be found below.
