Game Freak opens new teaser site
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Game Freak, developer of the Pokemon RPG titles include Pokemon X/Y, has opened a new teaser site. Access it here.
We don’t know much at the moment, but text included on the page seems to be talking about some kind of surprise collaboration and a classic game. Stay tuned for further details.
Miyamoto doesn’t think 4K is necessary for Zelda, could be beneficial for Pikmin
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4K resolution could be the new trend in the television scene. It’s tough to make any predictions given how new the technology is, however.
Nintendo hasn’t said much about 4K, but Shigeru Miyamoto recently commented on the topic in an interview with 4Gamer.
Miyamoto told the Japanese publication that he doesn’t see 4K being necessary for Zelda, though for Pikmin “making it 4K compatible could possibly further show more small detailed Pikmin moving around, show things from an even further perspective, and being able to see more may make a more fun game.”
An unofficial translation of Miyamoto’s comments reads:
“When it comes to games, I don’t see the need for Zelda in 4K but for Pikmin, making it 4K compatible could possibly further show more small detailed Pikmin moving around, show things from an even further perspective, and being able to see more may make a more fun game.”
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June 2013 NPD: Nintendo’s response, 3DS sells 225,000 units
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News | 12 Comments
Nintendo has responded to the June 2013 NPD report. The company confirmed that the 3DS managed to sell roughly 225,000 units in the US last month, making it the best-selling video game system for the second straight month.
Hardware sales are up by more than 40 percent year-over-year. 3DS software sales are also increasing, rising by close to 105 percent.
Nintendo’s full response can be found below.
Ubisoft delays unannounced franchise to FY14-15
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Ubisoft is cooking up some kind of unannounced franchise. Originally, it was planned for launch by the end of the current financial year in March 2014. As part of the company’s financial results released today, however, it was revealed that this mysterious franchise has been pushed back to FY14-15. It’s currently unclear what caused the delay.
First portion of Miyamoto’s 4Gamer interview translated (unofficially)
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Shigeru Miyamoto recently conducted an interview with Japanese publication 4Gamer. Bits and pieces have emerged since then, but a full translation hasn’t made its way online.
Thankfully, one fan has now painstakingly translated the first portion of 4Gamer’s interview. You can find the full thing here. Get ready for a whole bunch of Pikmin 3 talk!
No Ubisoft press conference at Gamescom 2013
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Ubisoft has decided against holding a press conference at this year’s Gamescom. However, the company will still be very much at the expo with plenty of games on display. Attendees can probably expect titles such as Rayman Legends, Splinter Cell: Blacklist, and Assassin’s Creed IV to be playable.
EarthBound is Now Available; Enhancements to Nintendo Zone Announced
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Nintendo Direct Mini Reveals Wii U and Nintendo 3DS Updates
REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– At long last, Super NES classic EarthBound is now available as a Virtual Console game in the Nintendo eShop for Wii U for $9.99. Nintendo announced its availability during today’s Nintendo Direct Mini video. Nintendo also revealed that Nintendo Zone locations will be getting StreetPass enhancements to let players connect with one another, and reminded people about this weekend’s Pikmin 3 demo program at select GameStop and EB Games stores.
“Not only do Wii U owners have a big lineup of great games on the way like Pikmin 3 and The Wonderful 101, but they also have access to Virtual Console classics like EarthBound,” said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “If you haven’t already, this is a great time to jump into the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U experience.”
To view the Nintendo Direct Mini in its entirety, visit http://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct.
Information in today’s Nintendo Direct Mini included:
Intelligent Systems registers “Fire Emblem”, “Emblem” trademarks in Japan
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Intelligent Systems has picked up the Japanese trademarks “Fire Emblem” and “Emblem”, sparking speculation that the filings are related to a new entry in the long-running franchise.
The two names were filed on June 24. Today, both were successfully registered.
It’s worth noting that the two trademarks aren’t for a renewal. None of Nintendo/Intelligent Systems’ older items will be expiring in the near future.
THQ approved for liquidation
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THQ continues to drift into the abyss. The company was approved for liquidation by the US bankruptcy court yesterday, all but signaling its end. This could be one of the last times that a significant piece of news surrounding THQ emerges. Other than settling the remains of THQ’s cash stemming from asset auctions, there isn’t much left of the former publishing giant.
