Video: A look at Nintendo’s booth, developer appearances (including Miyamoto)
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Videos | 4 Comments
Nintendo stopped by Japan Expo 2015 last week with a heavy presence. The company brought along a number of playable titles, and a few developers made appearances – including Shigeru Miyamoto, Splatoon co-director Tsubasa Sakaguchi, and Takashi Tezuka. Many folks may have missed out on the fun, though you can check out the video below for a look at what went down.
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Video: Have a look at the Nintendo Gaming Lounge from SDCC 2015
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Videos | 0 comments
San Diego Comic-Con 2015 is in full swing, and Nintendo has plenty of representation at the expo. The Big N is at the event itself, but has also set up the Gaming Lounge in the San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina. Check out the video below for a look at the lounge.
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Update: Ness at GameStop – Rosalina, Marth, Jigglypuff, Wii Fit Trainer, Charizard, Wario amiibo in stock on Target
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 9 Comments
Update: Marth seems gone from Target. GameStop has Ness up here (along with a bundle featuring King Dedede and the GameCube adapter for Wii U).
A few amiibo are currently in stock on Target’s website. These figures include:
Rosalina
Marth
Jigglypuff
Wii Fit Trainer
Charizard
Wario
The amiibo probably won’t last long, so get an order in while you can!
A look at the Copilas, Nintendo’s old copy machine
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 4 Comments
Toarcade has posted a number of photos of the Nintendo Copilas. These copy machines went on sale starting in 1971 for 9,800 yen.
Back in the day, the Japanese government supplied schools nationwide with Copilas machines. Hiroshi Yamauchi, former president of Nintendo, previously mentioned that they were designed to break easily so that the company could earn profits from repairs.
While Copilas machines were originally produced in large numbers, it’s tough to come across them these days – especially one complete in box. It makes for a rare piece of Nintendo history!
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Rumor: Another publisher picks up Devil’s Third for North American release
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Rumors | 24 Comments
Word on the street is that Nintendo will not be publishing Devil’s Third in North America, unlike Europe and Japan. However, Siliconera claims that another company has already picked up the game for release in the states.
The site states in a new report, “Siliconera has learned Devil’s Third will be released here by a publisher Siliconera readers are quite familiar with.”
I’d guess that XSEED will be handling Devil’s Third in North America. I could be wrong though!
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Nintendo Girls Game Museum events taking place in Japan
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 2 Comments
The “Nintendo Girls Game Museum” will be happening in Japan later this month and in August.
With the event, Nintendo is looking to bring in girls who like to play games and those who don’t often play them. They’ll be able to try out the latest recommended titles and series that have an established fan base with the female audience in Japan.
Nintendo will have the following games on display:
Yoshi’s Woolly World (Wii U)
Rhythm Heaven: The Best + (3DS)
Style Savvy 3 (3DS)
Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition (3DS)
12 Sai ~Honto no Kimochi (3DS)
The Great Ace Attorney (3DS)
Hoppe-chan: Punitto Shibotte Daibouken! (3DS)
Along with playable games, Nintendo will be selling various items. There will also be a demonstration for Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer, and those who play the game can receive special novelty presents.
The Nintendo Girls Game Museum event is taking place between July 18 and July 20 at the Aeon Mall Makuhari Shin Toshin at Chiba city of Chiba Prefecture. A second event will be held at the Grand Tree Musashikosugi mall located in Kawasaki City of Kanagawa Prefecture on August 1 and 2.
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Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D soundtrack heading to Japan in October
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
A soundtrack based on the music from The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D is coming to Japan, Tablier Communications announced today.
112 tracks in total will be featured across two discs, including the special credits sequence music featured in Majora’s Mask 3D. Aside from the soundtrack itself, there’s also an 8-page booklet, mini-poster, and key chain.
The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D launches in Japan on October 7.
Update: Gone – Ness, King Dedede amiibo up on GameStop
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 2 Comments
Mewtwo amiibo spotted at SDCC
Posted on 9 years ago by Dennis Gagliardotto(@LyonHart_) in General Nintendo, News | 15 Comments
Comic Con officially kicks off this week with the illustrious SDCC. The show floor has been set up, with today being the preview event and the convention officially starting tomorrow morning, going until Sunday afternoon. Nintendo will once again be making an appearance this year, and it seems in their area they’ve set up a case containing some upcoming amiibo, one of them being the newly added Mewtwo to the Super Smash Bros. line of amiibo!
This is more than likely a prototype, but I don’t see it straying too far from this design and look when it officially releases, one would imagine sometime before the end of the year, if not January 2016, as the last wave of the Super Smash Bros. line won’t launch until Holiday season in North America.
So what do you think? Will you be picking Mewtwo up when he finally releases? Obviously most amiibo have been selling out, but with the popularity Mewtwo has garnered since Pokémon began nearly twenty years ago, it’s no doubt Mewtwo will be flying off shelves for a good while. Let us know your thoughts below!
Rumor: Palutena amiibo won’t be retailer-exclusive in the U.S.
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Rumors | 6 Comments
Two more amiibo are due out in North America later this month. Dark Pit is scheduled for July 31, and Palutena is also coming out on the same day.
You may recall that Best Buy recently announced that it will be the only retailer in the United States to sell the Dark Pit amiibo. This has led some to wonder if Palutena will be meeting the same fate. Apparently not, if the latest rumors are to be believed.
Nintendo Inquirer has heard from “a reliable source within the community” that a Nintendo representative confirmed Palutena’s non-exclusivity. This would certainly be encouraging news for amiibo collectors!
