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When Shigeru Miyamoto is interviewed, he generally talks about games. That definitely makes sense given how he’s one of the most important people at Nintendo.

This month’s issue of Japanese magazine Nintendo Dream did something interesting though. A good portion of the discussion focused on the more personal-side of things. Nintendo Dream asked about Miyamoto about food, animals, and more.

Check out our translation below:

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The amiibo design for Ike underwent some changes compared to the initial reveal. As shown above, there’s a noticeable difference between the prototype version and the final design. I guess that was to be expected!

Thanks to Shinun for the tip.

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During Awesome Games Done Quick 2015 last night, Runnerguy2489 completed three dungeons in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time – just not in a traditional fashion. The feat was accomplished while Runnerguy2489 was blindfolded. In order to progress, he made use of sound cues, glitches, and memorization.

View the full video below:

If you haven’t heard of Awesome Games Done Quick, it’s a bi-annual charity gaming marathon that’s all about speedrunning. This year’s event started last Sunday.

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One gamer in Europe has managed to get his hands on a new wave of upcoming amiibo. We now have up-close shots of Sheik, Toon Link, and Ike (plus Rosalina in her box). View all of the photos above.

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The latest issue of CoroCoro has confirmed that the next Pokemon movie is titled Ring no Ch?majin Hoopa (The Ring Genie Hoopa), and it will star the previously-leaked creature known as Hoopa. This is our first official look at the Pokemon.

Hoopa has a special power hidden in its rings, CoroCoro states. It can use both Psychic and Ghost moves. Additionally, Hoopa will appear in Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire, but not through normal play.

Finally, CoroCoro confirms that World Hobby Fair attendees will be able to receive a special level 70 black-colored Rayquaza with the moves Dragon Pulse, Thunder, Twister, and Extreme Speed.

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An official female Villager amiibo doesn’t exist at present. However, with some creativity, reader Donizetty managed to switch up the figure’s gender. And so we present… the female Villager amiibo. The custom-made amiibo continue to impress!

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Nintendo has partnered with the folks hosting Apex for this year’s event.

The news was announced today on Apex’s official Twitter account:

Super Smash Bros. will hold a heavy presence at this year’s event. Super Smash Bros. 64, Melee, Brawl, and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U will all be represented in tournament form.

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