Nintendo eShop to become part of IARC in the future
Posted on 9 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in General Nintendo | 5 Comments
Last week, we reported on Tappingo coming to Europe soon, with the exception of Germany, where the game will not be released likely in part due to the cost of having to acquire an age rating for Germany in addition to the PEGI rating required for the rest of Europe. However, situations like that might soon be a thing of the past. GoNintendo reports that the Nintendo eShop, in addition to other platforms, will join the IARC (International Age Rating Coalition), which allows to developers to more easily obtain appropriate age ratings for various regions simply be filling out a form. In an increasingly globalized marketplace, this is certainly a welcome option.
It might be a while before this has a tangible benefit for Nintendo platforms, but it’s definitely a step in the right direction. We’ll keep you updated on further developments.
Video: Teens react to Contra
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Videos | 15 Comments
In this latest video from the “REACT” channel, several teenagers react to Contra. The game hit the NES in 1988, and is considered to be one of the tougher titles out there. Watch the reaction video below.
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Website randomly generates fake list of Nintendo’s E3 2015 plans
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Random | 27 Comments
Every single year, rumors come about with people claiming to have some insider knowledge about what Nintendo will be announcing at E3. This speculation comes in many different forms, such as from those who say that they have an “internal document” with complete information about what will be revealed. Of course, these things are never true, but that doesn’t stop them from appearing each year.
Now’s your chance to get in on the fun! Someone has gone out of their way to create a website that generates fake rumors pertaining to Nintendo’s Digital Event once the page loads. Give it a look here.
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Counterfeit amiibo spotted in the wild
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 21 Comments
Update (6/6): Bumped to the top. A listing for the counterfeit amiibo has been found on Ali Express. There are also new photos below.
A number of counterfeit amiibo are starting to appear online. These include figures for Mario, Link, Pikachu, and Samus. Amiibo News additionally reports that the ones pictured above are even showing up in marketplaces in Brazil. Be careful if you plan on buying an amiibo that isn’t from a reputable retailer!
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Splatoon recreated in Minecraft
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Random, Videos, Wii U | 8 Comments
Some fans have gone out of their way to recreate Splatoon in Minecraft. It’s designed for 4v4 play, though it works with any team size. There’s much more in the YouTube video below as well as its related description.
[Just a Chat] Japanese Nintendo Direct, Nintendo Direct Micro reaction
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Just a Chat, Videos | 4 Comments
No Friday Just a Chat this week, so the discussion Daan and I held a couple of days ago comes in handy! Giving this a quick bump for those who missed it.
It’s only been a few days since the last Just a Chat, but Daan and I thought it’d be appropriate to hold another discussion in light of the big Nintendo news that’s come in over the past couple of days. There were actually two new Nintendo Directs to chat about! And that means talk relating to the new Chibi-Robo, Monster Hunter games, Bravely Second for the west, and much more.
Stuff:
Select Nintendo Creators Program members being invited to E3 2015
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 17 Comments
Nintendo has started sending out E3 2015 invitations to those who are a part of the Nintendo Creators Program. Select members are being given an opportunity to obtain a free pass, which is valid for the entire expo.
In its email, Nintendo also mentions that NCP members should “stay tuned for more news and offers”.
E3 2015 runs from June 16 to June 18.
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Update: One of the highest sell-through rates for any game – Splatoon sold through 97% of its initial shipment in Japan, related amiibo sell 106,000 units
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Wii U | 36 Comments
Update: Bumped to the top. Also wanted to throw in that Splatoon has seen one of the highest sell-through rates for any game in Japan. There could be more, but we’re only aware of two titles with a sell-through rate of 97 percent. Those are Pokemon Diamond (97.12 percent) and Gundam True Odyssey (97.2 percent). Splatoon outperformed both of these titles.
During its first week in Japan, Splatoon sold 145,000 copies. Media Create has now shared a follow-up report on the game’s sales as well as related amiibo.
In terms of the best opening weeks on Wii U, Splatoon is only behind the Mario series and Super Smash Bros. Media Create points out that this is a favorable start for a brand new title.
We previously heard earlier in the week that the game was selling through roughly 90 percent of its stock. However, Media Create reveals that the percentage actually finished at 97.33 percent, with a lot of stores being sold out since release date.
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Rumor: amiibo code digging suggests potential Pokemon lineup and more
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Rumors | 28 Comments
Reddit user ZoomBoppo has expended a huge amount of effort into finding the “secrets” within amiibo. After going through the figures’ code in-depth, he was able to determine some potentially interesting findings.
Here’s a quick roundup:
– It’s very likely ZSS and Dr. Mario will work the same as Samus and Mario respectively in games like Mario Kart 8 and Ace Combat, with Dr. Mario being usable in Mario Party 10.
– There may be a Rosalina amiibo without Luma, likely for the Super Mario series.
– Space is reserved for every Pokemon, which could mean anything.
– Mii Fighters are coming.
– It’s likely there are 2 more Mario-series amiibo yet to be announced.
– There are two amiibo series in limbo. They could either be YWW and AC, or two completely unannounced ones.
If you’d like to take a peak at the huge amount of work that went into these findings, you can check out the Reddit page here. Just keep in mind that nothing is confirmed until Nintendo makes announcements.
Update: Pac-Man, Tetris, Pong also in – Super Mario Bros. inducted into the World Video Game Hall of Fame
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 17 Comments
Update: Bumped to the top. Along with Super Mario Bros., Doom, Pac-Man, Pong, Tetris, and World of Warcraft are being inducted.
Super Mario Bros. has been inducted into the World Video Game Hall of Fame, Nintendo has announced.
A committee of journalists, scholars and video game industry members made the decision to honor the classic NES title. Games selected for recognition are based on the criteria of icon-status, longevity, geographical reach, and influence.
Super Mario Bros. is one of six titles being inducted into the inaugural class in the World Video Game Hall of Fame at the Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York.
Source: Nintendo PR
