First 4 Figures reveals Banjo-Kazooie Gruntilda statue
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First 4 Figures has revealed a new addition to its Banjo-Kazooie line. Gruntilda, the primary antagonist of the N64 platforming series, is receiving a new statue.
Each unit includes the Gruntilda painted resin statue, detailed base inspired by Gruntilda’s Lair, limited edition numbering, and authentication card. If you opt for the exclusive edition, it’ll come with LED functions for torch and green bubble details.
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Nintendo and more confirmed for PAX West 2022
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PAX West 2022 is returning to close out the summer, and some of the companies attending the show have now been named – and Nintendo is included.
ReedPop says “Nintendo, SEGA, Bandai Namco, MiHoYo, tinyBuild, Devolver Digital, Yacht Club Games, and more are some of the biggest publishers in gaming excited to showcase their latest and greatest” at the event. We’ll also be seeing developers like Larian Studios, Tripwire Interactive, Thunderful Games, and more on the expo floor ready with “both beloved and unannounced titles.” Other confirmed companies include Intel, AMD, ASUS, and AORUS GIGABYTE, AAA, Finji, Apogee Entertainment, Koch Media, Brace Yourselves Games, Raw Fury, Studio Wildcard, Ysbryd Games, and PM Studios.
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PlatinumGames hires Takao Yamane, who spent nearly 30 years with Nintendo
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Famitsu is reporting that Takao Yamane has joined PlatinumGames. Although he’s not a name that immediately comes to mind when thinking of Nintendo, he spent nearly thirty years with the company.
Yamane started out as vice president of Nintendo France SARL, which he held for eight years. After that he spent over eighteen years as Nintendo of Europe’s managing director of sales planning and strategy. He closed out his run as general manager of the licensing department at Nintendo Co., Ltd.
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Build-A-Bear celebrating 25th anniversary with new Pikachu plushies
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Pikachu has been featured at Build-A-Bear previously, but two new variations have just appeared. There’s a male one with a winking face and another that’s specifically female.
Both are being offered in celebration of Build-A-Bear celebrating its 25th anniversary. Pikachu was specifically chosen as it was the first Pokemon sold by the retailer.
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Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes memo pad added to My Nintendo
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A new reward has just been added to My Nintendo in celebration of Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, with members now being able to spend their points on a memo pad. It has 48 pages and measures 8.5″ x 5.5″.
Here’s the official reward description:
Nintendo to acquire visual content company Dynamo Pictures, plans to rename it Nintendo Pictures
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Nintendo has just announced their plans to acquire Dynamo Pictures, a Japanese company which focuses on visual content production. The acquisition is expected to close on October 3, 2022, and upon closing Nintendo expects to change its name to “Nintendo Picture Co., Ltd” in an effort to “focus on development of visual content utilizing Nintendo IP”.
Here is a statement from Nintendo regarding the acquisition:
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Twitter shares most tweeted about games of 2022 so far
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We’re halfway through 2022, and Twitter has decided to share which games have received the most attention on Twitter thus far. This has become an annual tradition for the social media platform.
Here’s a look at the most tweeted about games for the first half of 2022:
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Nintendo Monthly Rewind – June 2022
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A new Nintendo Monthly Rewind video has gone up for June 2022. It goes over the latest Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Nintendo Direct, launch of Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, and more.
Here’s the full video:
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Devon Pritchard becomes Nintendo of America’s executive VP of sales, marketing, and communications
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Today, Nintendo of America named Devon Pritchard as the company’s new executive vice president of sales, marketing and communications. This follows her tenure as the acting executive in that role since November 2021.
Pritchard has been with Nintendo of America for 16 years. She previously served as executive vice president of business affairs and publisher relations. More recently, Pritchard oversaw major Switch game launches, including Pokemon Legends: Arceus, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, and Nintendo Switch Sports. She’ll now oversee strategy and execution across the U.S. and Canada.
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Hades Thanatos Nendoroid out in January 2023, photos, pre-orders
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Earlier this year, it was announced that a new Nendoroid was in production based on Thanatos from Hades. Good Smile has now followed up with additional information, including a release date.
Thanatos comes with two face plates. Along with a standard face, a smiling face is included as well. Buyers will also receive optional parts, including a scythe, the Pierced Butterfly keepsake, and Mort. It measures roughly 100mm in height and is sculpted by POLY-TOYS.
