“Cranky Kong” takes over Nintendo of America Twitter account for the day
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 3 Comments
For tomorrow’s launch of Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, “Cranky Kong” has been put in charge of Nintendo of America’s Twitter account for the day. We’ll round up the tweets over the next few hours below.
AHEM! This is Cranky Kong. Nintendo told me to deal with Twitter today. Once they explained it wasn’t some new animal buddy, I agreed.
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 20, 2014
Nintendo asked me to create a series of memes to promote my new game. #DKCTF #WiiU pic.twitter.com/LOrjsBSIgb
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 20, 2014
YOU ASKED: Getting your own game anytime soon? #DKCTF #WiiU
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 20, 2014
Why get my own game when I can outshine these whippersnappers in theirs? #DKCTF #WiiU
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 20, 2014
I am still getting the hang of this “meme” thing. #DKCTF #WiiU pic.twitter.com/bCN3HQIKNn
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 20, 2014
YOU ASKED: How do you stay in such great shape? #DKCTF #WiiU
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 20, 2014
I chase freeloaders off my property while waving my cane above my head and shouting random nonsensical game tips. #DKCTF #WiiU
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 20, 2014
.@IGN You think I’m cranky? Check out some of the message boards out there!
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 20, 2014
YOU ASKED: What’s it like working at Nintendo? Any secrets you can reveal? #DKCTF #WiiU
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 20, 2014
I’ll reveal the biggest one of all. Huge secret. Here it is. Everyone at Nintendo…RESPECTS THEIR ELDERS. #DKCTF #WiiU
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 20, 2014
YOU ASKED: How many canes do you own? #DKCTF #WiiU
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 20, 2014
I’ve got one less than the last time some whippersnapper asked me that. #DKCTF #WiiU
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 20, 2014
I am up to date with all the hottest Internet trends. #DKCTF #WiiU pic.twitter.com/dxgWVYzOVd
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 20, 2014
YOU ASKED: How old are you, Cranky??? #DKCTF #WiiU
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 20, 2014
Old enough to remember when falling in a pit in a platformer was called “lack of skill” and not “cheap.” #DKCTF #WiiU
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 20, 2014
I am the most interesting Kong in the world. #DKCTF #WiiU pic.twitter.com/E0thVUC9Ou
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 20, 2014
YOU ASKED: What’s your favorite video game and why? #DKCTF #WiiU
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 20, 2014
Game & Watch—any of ‘em. Why? Because they weren’t fancy, they were fun, and you could throw them at rowdy teenagers. #DKCTF #WiiU
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 20, 2014
YOU ASKED: Are all of these new-fangled features of the new game too much for you to take in? #DKCTF #WiiU
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 21, 2014
Are you kidding me? I upgraded from a rocking chair to getting toted around by DK! Life is goooooooood. #DKCTF #WiiU
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 21, 2014
I need a nap. Go do something useful like watching the new trailer for #DKCTF! http://t.co/dbETMY6KkR
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 21, 2014
Video: Super Mario Bros. completed with lowest score possible
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More: fan video, Super Mario Bros.
Jakks Pacific bringing Mario Kart ride-on to the UK later this year
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Jakks Pacific is teaming up with Nintendo for the first Nintendo-licensed Mario Kart ride-on.
Super Mario Kart Ride-On is the real life counterpart to Mario’s kart from Mario Kart 7, sound effects and all. The vehicle can be switched between on-road and off-road tires.
Jakks Pacific’s Ken Goodison said of the ride:
“For the first time ever, you can be in the driver seat of your very own Nintendo Kart. It’s an exciting little runner that we expect to sit competitively within other 6V ride-ons and with it being so relevant to the Nintendo Mario Kart, it should do very well.”
Super Mario Kart Ride-On will debut in the UK this coming fall/winter.
More: Jakks Pacific, Ken Goodison, Mario Kart 7, UK
Animal Crossing: New Leaf 2-poster set currently unavailable on Club Nintendo
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Club Nintendo’s Animal Crossing: New Leaf 2-poster is currently unavailable. It was first added to the rewards site in late January. As of now, it’s unclear if the pair of posters will be returning any time.
More: Animal Crossing, Club Nintendo
Nintendo Prevails in ITC Case Involving Nintendo 3DS
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News | 3 Comments
Nintendo has prevailed in a patent infringement case against International Trade Commission. Patent-licensing companies Technology Properties Limited LLC, Phoenix Digital Solutions LLC and Patriot Scientific Corporation brought on the case.
In the ruling, it was determined that the 3DS – as well as DSi – does not infringe the asserted patent.
Richard Medway, Nintendo of America’s vice president and deputy general counsel, said of the verdict:
“We are very pleased with the commission’s determination, which confirmed the judge’s finding that Nintendo’s products do not infringe the asserted patent. Nintendo’s track record demonstrates that we vigorously defend patent lawsuits, including cases in the ITC, when we believe we have not infringed another party’s patent. Nintendo continues to develop unique and innovative products while respecting the intellectual property rights of others.”
Source: Nintendo PR
Nintendo Minute – Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze favorite levels
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Video: Samus appears in Spelunky mod
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Kelbaugh/Tanabe talk DKC: TF and more – platformer competition, cutting ideas, improvements, returning to Donkey Kong
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Wii U | 2 Comments
The Official Nintendo Magazine has put up its full interview with Retro CEO Michael Kelbaugh and Nintendo SPD producer Kensuke Tanabe. We’ve highlighted a few excerpts below. For the full piece, head on over to ONM.
Miiverse gets a new update
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News, Wii U | 1 Comment
A new update has been applied on Miiverse today. No major functionality has been added, but there are a trio of changes.
First, for all versions of Miiverse, users can follow/unfollow others directly from the Followers page. Also for all versions, an icon of a screenshot with an X will appear when posting in an area where it’s not possible to attach screenshots. And lastly, the Wii U version of Miiverse now features an icon below posted videos to play them in high quality.
You can find the full update notes from Miiverse’s Marty below.
More: Miiverse, title update, top
Luigi’s Mansion 2 diorama back in stock on Club Nintendo Europe
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
The Luigi’s Mansion 2 diorama is back in stock once again on Club Nintendo Europe. You can place an order here. I can’t imagine it staying available for too long, so use those points while you can!
Thanks to joclo for the tip.
