Atlus has a Persona talk show in the pipeline
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Atlus has announced a new Persona talk show for Japan titled “Persona Stalker Club”. Freelance writer Mafia Kajita and voice actress Tomomi Isomura will share deep conversations and theories about the series, along with some lighthearted fan talk.
Over time, Atlus hopes to further deepen their bonds with fans and viewers. The company is also counting on having the program expand.
Persona Stalker Club will debut on February 28 on the official Persona channel and NicoNico Douga. The first episode will cover the latest Persona-related information.
Trip to Japan for grabs as the Pokemon X/Y Battle Tournament 2014 kicks off on March 1 (Europe)
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Select winners can also take part in the official Play! Pokémon Video Game Championship series
21 February 2014: Calling all Pokémon players! The search for the best Pokémon X and Pokémon Y video game experts in the country is now on – as the Nintendo Pokémon X and Pokémon Y Battle Tournament 2014 is announced. As well as a quest to find some of the best Pokémon Trainers, Nintendo is also on the hunt for any new Pokémon players who want to test their skills and battle with their ultimate Pokémon teams. Great prizes for winners include a trip to Tokyo and Nintendo products. Four players will also receive fast track entry to take part in the UK Pokémon Video Game Championship series, organised by The Pokémon Company International, taking place in May.
The qualifying events kicking off on 1st March at selected GAME stores and shopping centres across Great Britain, will then lead to a Grand Final taking place in London in April. The two top placing Trainers from the ‘Ultimate Pokémon Expert’ and ‘Junior Expert’ age categories at the Grand Final will then be offered fast track entry to the Pokémon UK Video Game Championships event this coming Spring, meaning they skip straight to the second round.
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Club Nintendo promo: register a 2DS/3DS XL and 1 of 6 games, get Pokemon X/Y code for free
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Toys”R”Us has seemingly leaked an upcoming Club Nintendo promotion. Those who register a 3DS XL or 2DS system as well as one of six games in March will receive a Pokemon X or Pokemon Y download code for free. Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Yoshi’s New Island, LEGO City Undercover: The Chase Begins, Super Mario 3D Land, Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D, and Mario Kart 7 are among the titles eligible.
More: Club Nintendo, top, Toys"R"Us
Video: Sonic Boom announcement event recap
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“Super Mario” mobile ripoff among latest unauthorized Nintendo apps
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Beijing Flyfish Technology Co. has created a Mario ripoff that goes beyond just the use of assets.
The title features multiple levels in which the mustached plumber is shown in his signature red hat and blue overalls as players jump to obtain mushrooms and coins. Wondering what the game’s name is? “Super Mario”.
Super Mario has been located on Baidu Inc.’s 91 Wireless online app store in China as well as Samsung Electronics Co.’s online China app store.
Beijing Flyfish co-founder Zhu Jinbiao seems to believe that no wrong has been done as he claims his company doesn’t need a license agreement or other permissions from Nintendo.
“There were already some similar kinds of PC-based games using flash technology. Our game is similar to those. Some parts are like the original. Some parts we’ve changed.”
“Super Mario” is one of numerous unauthorized Nintendo apps put up in app stores in China, Hong Kong, and Japan. Bloomberg has also come across a quiz and mobile wallpaper featuring Nintendo’s characters.
Nintendo spokesperson Yasuhiro Minagawa told the publication that the company’s legal team will be looking to crack down on these downloads:
“Nintendo has not approved these applications. Our legal team will investigate them from now.”
New Tony Hawk game in the works
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A brand new Tony Hawk Pro Skater title is in development, the skateboard star himself has confirmed.
During his Demolition Radio show on SiriusXM, Hawk commented, “We’re working on a game, we are working on a game, it’s pretty cool.”
No additional information has been shared, including the studio behind the project. However, Hawk as well as his co-hosts reiterated a few times, “We are working on a game.”
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“Cranky Kong” takes over Nintendo of America Twitter account for the day
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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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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.
