First draft of the Pixels movie script didn’t have Donkey Kong
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Donkey Kong wasn’t always a shoe-in for the new movie Pixels. In an interview with Wired, director Chris Columbus stated that the character wasn’t included in the first draft of the script.
It was only after several months of meetings with Nintendo that the company signed off on having Donkey Kong featured in Pixels. Nintendo eventually felt that the film team would “treat Donkey Kong with respect and the proper gameplay”.
Columbus said:
“I was excited because the script had a Centipede sequence and a Pac-Man sequence, but what the first draft of the script did not have was Donkey Kong. After months and months of meeting with the board of Nintendo they agreed that we were going to treat Donkey Kong with respect and the proper gameplay, which was very important, and bringing Donkey Kong into the film was a slam-dunk for us.”
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Nintendo clarifies details about Miiverse’s upcoming redesign
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After looking through various comments on Miiverse, Nintendo has decided to clarify some details about the social network’s upcoming redesign.
Here’s the rundown from Nintendo’s “Erika”:
Miiverse’s redesign was announced earlier this month. It should be going into effect sometime this summer.
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Game Center CX producer reflects on Iwata’s passing
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Following the passing of Satoru Iwata, Game Center CX producer Kan Tsuyoshi wrote an editorial column about the situation. Much of his piece talked about the time when Iwata came in for an episode of the show.
If you never saw that video, you should definitely give it a look below – it’s great stuff. As for Tsuyoshi’s piece, that can be found after the break (courtesy of Greg Lescoe).
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Dave & Busters to hold location tests for Pokken Tournament in the U.S.
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Ever since Pokken Tournament’s original announcement, there hasn’t been too much talk about bringing the game west. We’ve heard small rumblings about the possibility, but nothing too concrete. That has since changed thanks to comments from Dave & Busters senior VP Kevin Bachus.
Bachus revealed during a Reddit AMA that Dave & Busters has plans for Pokken Tournament location tests in the United States. He said:
Yes. We will be testing Pokken. Candidly both NAMCO and I are more optimistic about that title and our typical guests than Tekken.
Bachus didn’t reveal any additional information, and specifics haven’t been shared. We do at least have some sort of confirmation that Pokken Tournament is coming overseas!
Europe: Classic Colors Mario amiibo reconfirmed for Sept. 11, Modern Colors on Oct. 23
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Nintendo provided a European release date update for the 8-bit Mario amiibo over on its Twitter account. The Classic Colors Mario variant is reconfirmed for September 11, which we heard about previously. It’s also now known that the Modern Colors edition is due out on October 23.
Nintendo’s official tweet reads:
Classic Colours Mario amiibo will be available on its own from 11/09. The Modern Colours variant arrives on 23/10 pic.twitter.com/bTE8ES4xSH
— Nintendo of Europe (@NintendoEurope) July 22, 2015
Sakurai remembers Satoru Iwata
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Masahiro Sakurai published a new column in the latest issue of Famitsu. His piece is entirely about Satoru Iwata, who just recently passed away.
Sakurai started out by stating the following when he heard the news: “My mind went white and even now the reality hasn’t sunk in.”
He then remembers the early days, and recalled how Iwata had been one of the interviewers when Sakurai applied for a job at HAL Laboratory Inc. “Our positions and locations changed throughout our long association,” he said. “He was the best superior I ever had and a man who understood me better than anyone.”
Later in his piece, Sakurai described Iwata in the following five ways:
He was a man of virtue. Where a normal person would get annoyed or angry, he would never show such emotions and would instead analyze, organize, and offer ideas. He was someone who could bow his head and apologize for things that weren’t his fault. I often worried about his stress levels, but he always talked with a smile.
He had a brilliant mind. Even when people would talk at length or without focus he was able to quickly say, “so, what you’re trying to say is…” and quickly summarize their point. He was able to see to the heart of people and things and was a master of simplifying them so that anyone could understand their point. He could immediately make a call on changes to improve. I have no doubt that many people were saved by this quality.
He was a man of effort. Even though he didn’t start out in the managing field, he read numerous management books, he would ask for advice from the necessary people that he would take to heart, and managed to become the president of Nintendo. What he gained from his years as a programmer allowed him to take many long-term projects to successful fruition.
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Nyannyan Neko Mario Time episode 42
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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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Video: Developer chat with Aya Kyogoku and Risa Tabata
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Nintendo has posted a new developer chat video with Aya Kyogoku and Risa Tabata. The two talked about getting involved with gaming, what it’s like being a female developer at Nintendo, and what they’re most excited about among their current projects. They also shared a message for females who are interested in working in the industry. Watch the full discussion below.
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Two more pieces of merchandise revealed for the Fire Emblem 25th anniversary concert
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Another two items have been revealed for the Fire Emblem 25th anniversary concert in Japan.
First up, fans can get their hands on the 36-page A4 booklet known as the “Event Official Booklet” This will cost 2,500 yen, and features a discussion between Yuka Tsujiyoko and IIkuro Fujiwara, celebratory messages from those related to the event, and various important plannings.
Another item planned for the concert is an Azura illustration sheet signed by Renka, which cannot be purchased under normal circumstances. Attendees who pick up the Event Official Booklet and Renka’s single “if~ Hitori Omou” will be entered into a raffle for it.
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Dark Pit amiibo not a Best Buy exclusive in Canada
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Originally, the Dark Pit amiibo was thought to be a Best Buy exclusive in Canada. There’s been talk since then that this wouldn’t be the case, but it wasn’t until today that we received concrete information.
Walmart is now listing the Dark Pit amiibo on its Canadian website. While the listing isn’t live yet, this means that Best Buy won’t be the only retailer in the country to be selling the figure. That’s good news for amiibo fans in Canada!
