Zelda Box Set currently $100 off on Amazon
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Update: Aaaaaaand all gone. That was rather quick! Lasted only about an hour or so.
Prima’s The Legend of Zelda Box Set has been discounted by $100 on Amazon. Be quick though, as the deal will only last for the next four hours (or until supplies last).
You can place an order for the Zelda Box Set here.
The MSRP is $179.99, but Amazon has it for only $79.99.
Nintendo announces sponsorship of indie video game exhibit at EMP Museum in Seattle
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Today, Nintendo announced plans to sponsor a new exhibit at Seattle’s EMP Museum. EMP’s Indie Game Revolution Sponsored by Nintendo exhibit begins on November 8, “and aims to explore how the independent game developer community is pushing past conventional boundaries and expanding the definition and cultural impact of this fast-growing medium.”
Those who attend Indie Game Revolution will find playable versions of titles made by independent developers throughout the past year. Shovel Knight and The Swapper – both playable on Wii U – will be featured for the exhibit’s opening next month. Other titles from Nintendo will be included in the museum’s video game programming going forward.
David Wharton, Nintendo of America’s director of Network Business Marketing, commented on today’s news:
“Nintendo’s commitment to supporting games from independent developers has never been stronger. EMP Museum is not only a wonderful venue to showcase this content, but also to dig deeper into the ways creative designers with great ideas continue to deliver their games to the public.”
Patty Isacson Sabee, CEO + Director, EMP Museum, also stated:
“EMP is extremely pleased and excited by Nintendo’s sponsorship of our upcoming exhibition. Indie Game Revolution represents some of the most innovative and creative work in video games and we’re thrilled to see Nintendo’s continued support of the independent game development community.”
Source: Nintendo PR
Nintendo UK focusing on Nintendo Directs, social media, and more in light of ONM’s closure
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Earlier today, the Official Nintendo Magazine announced its upcoming closure. Issue 144 will be its last.
What does this mean for Nintendo as a whole? Eurogamer caught up with a company spokesperson and was told how Nintendo will “speak to its fans” going forward:
“Nintendo is constantly evaluating and evolving the ways in which it speaks to its fans. With this in mind, Nintendo UK has decided to focus on alternative channels including Nintendo Direct, social media and online channels and public events.”
Zero Escape trademarks filed in the US and Europe
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Spike Chunsoft has registered trademarks for “Zero Escape” in both the US and Europe. The European application was filed in July, whereas the US trademark was filed on October 2.
What do these trademarks mean? At the moment, no one knows unfortunately! It’s certainly a possibility that nothing will come from either filing.
More: Spike Chunsoft, trademark, Zero Escape
Photos of the European Smash Bros. Wii U bundles, more Amiibo figures, GameCube controller/adapter
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Video: Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate producer Ryozo Tsujimoto gives a tour of Capcom’s TGS 2014 booth
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Sonic Boom event – Sonic Boom TV trailer
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Sonic Boom TV series to debut in November
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At the Sonic Boom 2014 fan event, SEGA had news to share regarding the upcoming animated TV series. It’s now been confirmed that the show will debut on November 8. Fans will be able to watch Sonic Boom on Cartoon Network.
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Nintendo’s former handheld chief developer Satoru Okada is retired from the company
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Satoru Okada, the director of Metroid, Kid Icarus and Super Mario Land, is retired from Nintendo. Author Erik Voskuil confirms this in his new book “Before Mario”.
Aside from working on some of Nintendo’s earliest games, Okada created the Game Boy alongside Gunpei Yokoi. He later became the general manager of Nintendo Research & Engineering that was responsible for developing handhelds. Okada was ultimately the chief developer of the Game Boy Color, Advance, Advance SP and Nintendo DS.
It’s unclear when exactly Okada retired. However, it’s likely that he continued to supervise Nintendo’s handheld development up until his departure.
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Wonder Boy developer to file for bankruptcy
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Westone Bit Entertainment seems to be in serious trouble. Based on financial reports, the Wonder Boy developer will soon be filing for bankruptcy. Westone has already closed its official site in light of this news.
It’s unclear what will happen to the studio at present. If we hear something, we’ll be sure to let you know.
