Nintendo of America president says company is “actively investigating” recent misconduct claims
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Kotaku published a report yesterday regarding sexual harassment claims related to Nintendo of America. After the article went out, president Doug Bowser issued an internal statement. The message was posted to the company’s SharePoint account.
Bowser indicated that Nintendo of America is taking the allegations seriously and is “actively investigating these most recent claims.” You can read more from his note below.
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Reggie says a Nintendo / Xbox / PlayStation adaptive controller was in the works, unsure if it’s still in development
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Accessibility has become a more prominent topic in the gaming industry, and we’ve seen Microsoft in particular make a push with initiatives like its adaptive controller. Interestingly, there were plans – at least at one point – for a new kind of controller that would work across Nintendo, Xbox, and PlayStation hardware.
Former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime shared that news in an interview with Inverse. He said the Xbox adaptive controller was being used “as a jumping-off point to create something that would be platform-agnostic and adaptable by any consumer.” The Nintendo / Xbox / PlayStation controller was happening three years ago, though Reggie isn’t sure if it’s still in development.
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Nintendo of America testers detail experiences they’ve had with sexual harassment at the company
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Nintendo has started to face some controversy with its employees this year. Back in April, one staffer claimed that their right to unionize was violated and this person filed a complaint with National Labor Relations Board. That was actually followed up a second labor complaint earlier this month against Nintendo and contracting company Ashton Carter. Kotaku now has a story up regarding sexual harassment.
It’s a pretty noteworthy read and we do recommend you giving it a look here. However, we’ve rounded up some of the more notable points below.
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First 4 Figures reveals Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Link on Horseback statue
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First 4 Figures has revealed yet another statue based on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, this time featuring a pose of Link riding on horseback.
“His ensemble which includes his Champion’s Tunic and Hylian Trousers has been realistically textured in gorgeous detail, much like his steed and other elements of this intricate statue,” First 4 Figures says. “Link’s items such as the rucksack, Traveler’s Shield and most importantly, his Sheikah Slate, are also included in incredible detail.” Over on the base, it has stone symbols engraved along the side and vines wrapping around the stone.
The Pokemon Company donating $25 million to support youth organizations
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The Pokemon Company International has announced that it will donate $25 million across the next 5 years in support of non-profit organisations that support children and work to create equitable communities. The groups that it intends to support include Black Girls Code, Central Única das Favelas, and Stop AAPI Hate.
The company had this to say on the matter:
“We are dedicated to leveraging that unique ability and the support we’ve received from our broad community of trainers to be a positive force in the lives of children and create a more equitable, inclusive world in which all can flourish,”
The Pokemon Company reported record profits in 2021, and ranked fifth in the top global licensor rankings. Last year the franchise celebrated its 25th Anniversary, and the next games in the franchise, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, were announced earlier this year.
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Fire breaks out at Nintendo’s development headquarters, no injuries
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NHK is reporting that a fire broke out earlier today at Nintendo’s development headquarters in Kyoto. Thankfully, the situation is under control and there were no serious injuries.
The fire is said to have started around 1 PM. Although employees extinguished the flames, eight fire engines were dispatched to the scene. Some of the desks and chairs in the room on the third floor were burned, but again, all employees are safe.
The police and fire departments have started to investigate the cause of the fire. It’s thought that it may have started via a device that was being charged.
Sunsoft virtual event announced for August 18
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Sunsoft will be hosting a new virtual event on August 18, the developer and publisher revealed today. The broadcast will cover upcoming titles for 2022 and 2023.
Sunsoft was one of the first publishers licensed to publish games for the Nintendo Entertainment System in North America. It made classic titles for both original properties and major licenses, such as Batman. The company’s games included Spy Hunter, Aero the Acro-bat, Blaster Master, and Uforia: The Saga.
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Kirby 30th Anniversary Music Fest Live
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The previously announced Kirby 30th Anniversary Music Fest is being performed today, and is being live streamed, giving those unable to attend the concert in person a chance to listen. Fans interested can catch up on the stream below:
On March 25, Kirby and the Forgotten Land was released on Switch, and has gone on to become the best-selling Kirby title to date. Kirby’s Dream Buffet has also been announced with a currently unspecified release date but with a release window of Summer 2022.
The first Kirby game, Kirby’s Dream Land, originally released in 1992 for the Game Boy. Nintendo and HAL Laboratory have launched many mainline and spinoff titles since then across various platforms.
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Splatoon 3 amiibo revealed, functionality detailed
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Nintendo has announced a new set of amiibo based on Splatoon 3. Inkling (Yellow), Octoling (Blue), and Smallfry will be available. Pricing is set at $15.99 each.
By scanning an amiibo, players can save their favorite gear combinations as Fresh Fits to easily swap outfits. The amiibo also come with exclusive gear, and it’s possible to take in-game photos together with them.
Nintendo has also confirmed that some Splatoon 2 amiibo figures will be relaunching soon. The Callie & Marie 2-Pack and the Pearl & Marina 2-Pack will be restocked at select retailers for $24.99 each.
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Pokemon: The Arceus Chronicles to debut on Netflix in September
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Netflix will begin airing the animated special Pokemon: The Arceus Chronicles on September 23, 2022, The Pokemon Company announced today. This applies to most major regions excluding Asia.
Those attending the 2022 Pokemon World Championships in London can check out a premiere screening around 6 PM BST on August 19. It will be available on a first come first served basis. Everyone else can watch it the following month.
