Zelda: A Link Between Worlds poster set sold out on Club Nintendo
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Club Nintendo’s Zelda: A Link Between Worlds poster set has sold out in just a matter of days. The reward was added to Nintendo’s rewards site late last week, but all stock has already been snatched up. It’s unclear if the poster set will be restocked in the future.
Video: Zelda: Ocarina of Time violin performance
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Dinosaur Planet was originally planned as a Diddy Kong Racing/adventure game hybrid
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Rare was originally developing Dinosaur Planet for the N64. However, the project was cancelled, and ultimately saw a complete transformation. The final game ended up as Star Fox Adventures for the GameCube.
Former Rare staffer Phil Tossell spoke about what the studio initially had in store for Dinosaur Planet while speaking with Retro Gamer this month. Tossell revealed that the project “was supposed to be a hybrid of Diddy Kong Racing and an adventure game.”
“Actually, it was supposed to be a hybrid of Diddy Kong Racing and an adventure game. Every level would have some kind of track in it and a race as part of the story. It took a while to settle down…”
One reason why Dinosaur Planet turned into a Star Fox title was because of Shigeru Miyamoto’s feeling that some of the characters between the two were similar in appearance. To say the least, Rare welcomed the opportunity to work on one of Nintendo’s legendary franchises.
“It seemed like a no-brainer. They’re offering this great character from this great franchise! I was attached to Dinosaur Planet but I love the original Star Fox. Our only concerns were how we could fit it into this game we have.”
Thanks to joclo for the tip.
New Pokemon Center opens in Japan
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A new Pokemon Center has opened in Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture’s Mitsui Lalaport Shopping Park. “Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay” is the second largest Pokemon store, only beaten in size by the one in Osaka. Consumers can pick up a limited edition shopping bag for the venue’s grand opening.
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Video: Nintendo World Store launch event coverage
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Images: Fans celebrate Mario 3D World, Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, Mario Party launches at Nintendo World
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Image 1: In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Mario and Zelda fans wait in a line at Nintendo World in New York on Nov. 21, 2013, to be among the first in the U.S. to purchase the Super Mario 3D World video game for Wii U and The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds and Mario Party: Island Tour video games for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.
Image 2: In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Dani G., from New York, NY and Grace H., from New York, NY, are one the first consumers to purchase Super Mario 3D World for Wii U and The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds Gold and Black Nintendo 3DS XL bundle at the launch celebration at Nintendo World in New York on Nov. 21, 2013. The games and system are available to purchase on Nov. 22, 2013.
Video: “Play With Your Food: Zelda Edition – Episode One: Letting Go”
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Reggie is apparently appearing at VGX
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 5 Comments
During the latest GT.TV, Nintendo of America Reggie Fils-Aime teased some kind of showing from the Big N at VGX. He said, “We may be making an appearance, we may have something special. We’ll see.”
There’s already been plenty of speculation as to what Nintendo has in store. Interestingly, it sounds like Reggie himself will be appearing at the awards show.
Geoff Keighley, who is leading the efforts on VGX, tweeted the following earlier today:
And yes, Reggie did tease his first-ever appearance at VGX in just 2 weeks.
— Geoff Keighley (@geoffkeighley) November 22, 2013
More: Reggie Fils-Aime, Spike TV, VGAs, VGX
Nintendo Minute – Wii Fit U with pets
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Research firm expects lifetime sales of Wii U to be around 25 million
Posted on 11 years ago by Austin(@NE_Austin) in General Nintendo, News, Wii U | 5 Comments
The following comes from research firm DFC Intelligence, who has been at least moderately accurate with their predictions in the past:
– They expect Wii U to sell 25 million units or less over its lifetime
– A bit more than the Gamecube
– Lower than initially expected, but they believe Nintendo is playing the right cards
– “Nintendo is carving out a different audience”
– Not the same audience that Sony and Microsoft are going after.”
– They’re going after Nintendo fans first, “I think … it’s the right strategy”
