Build-A-Bear making Cubone plushie
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Yet another Pokemon is here at Build-A-Bear, and now the retailer is offering a plushie for Cubone.
Cubone was one of the franchise’s early creatures as it was introduced in the first generation. The Ground-type Pokemon is known for crying when the memory of its departed mother brings it to tears.
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Final Fantasy creator feels like he cheated on Nintendo by going to PlayStation
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Back in the day, Final Fantasy was a franchise that was strongly tied to Nintendo. Up until Final Fantasy VI, you could always see the series’ different RPGs on platforms like the NES.
Final Fantasy VII is where things took a turn though. While the game was originally planned for the SNES and some consideration was given to the N64, it ended up releasing on PlayStation instead. That move made Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi feel like he cheated on Nintendo, especially given how the NES helped jumpstart his career.
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Pikmin teams up with the San Diego Zoo
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Nintendo has announced a collaboration with the San Diego Zoo that will see Pikmin come to the area. The opportunity will be available starting today, lasting through November 28.
Nintendo says that similar to the Pikmin games, “kids will be encouraged to grow, gather and guide: grow in their appreciation for the natural world around them, gather pictures and memories of Pikmin in the Zoo, and guide their friends and family through exciting themed locations throughout Wildlife Explorers Basecamp.”
Here’s some additional information about the Pikmin x San Diego Zoo partnership:
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Monolith Soft celebrates 25th anniversary with special video
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Monolith Soft is officially 25 years old, and to celebrate, the company has come out with a special video.
The video reminds fans with what the studio has worked on since its inception, with the Xenoblade series getting a focus in particular. But other series and games such as Baten Kaitos and Xenosaga are featured as well.
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Mario Kart tracks that never returned after debut
Posted on 4 months ago by Ethan in 3DS, Features, General Nintendo, Wii | 0 comments
The Mario Kart series is home to many, many different courses, and each new game in the series adds even more to that big number. A ton of old tracks were remade for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’s Booster Course Pass, but a select few of them didn’t make the cut. Not just that, but some Mario Kart courses have never reappeared after their initial debut.
Today, we’re listing off all the Mario Kart tracks that never returned to future entries in the series. Do keep in mind that we won’t count Mario Kart Tour here – eventually, its service will end and the tracks in it will presumably become inaccessible. In case that happens, we’re sticking to courses that haven’t appeared in any main series games since their debut.
Capcom promises more to come for Ace Attorney
Posted on 4 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Capcom has been doing quite a bit with Ace Attorney over the past few years, at least when it comes to bringing back the series’ various titles for current consoles. It also sounds like the company won’t be ending things with the recently-released Ace Attorney Investigations Collection.
In an interview with Capcom’s Kenichi Hashimoto, NetLab brought up how Ace Attorney merchandise was been pretty popular in Japan as of late. That eventually led to the following exchange (translated by Nintendo Everything):
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Virtual Boy at Nintendo Museum is emulated on Switch
Posted on 4 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments
An interesting tidbit about the Nintendo Museum in Japan has come to light, which is that the playable Virtual Boy station is actually emulated on Switch.
There are a number of things to see and do at the museum, including playing systems and games from Nintendo’s history. The Virtual Boy is ultimately a small footnote for Nintendo given how it didn’t sell particularly well and had a short lifespan. Still, those looking to check out the retro console will be able to do so.
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Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom earns top prize at Japan Game Awards 2024, full list of winners
Posted on 4 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments
During the Tokyo Game Show today, the Japan Game Awards 2024 were held, and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom took home the biggest honor of the night. The results were based on games released between April 1, 2023, and March 31, 2024.
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was chosen for the Grand Award. Worth noting, the Switch exclusive also earned Best Sales Award and was one of the titles selected for Award for Excellence. Director Hidemaro Fujibayashi and producer Eiji Aonuma were both in attendance.
The full list of winners for the 2024 Japan Game Awards are as follows:
Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom wanted poster tote bag added to My Nintendo
Posted on 4 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Over on My Nintendo, the rewards site is celebrating the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom with a new reward. Members can now get their hands on tote bag that features Zelda’s wanted poster from the game.
Nintendo says that the canvas gas is 100 percent cotton. You can use it to pack for casual outings or fold it up and use it to go on a shopping spree. The size measures 15″ x 16″.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons K.K. Slider statue revealed
Posted on 4 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
First 4 Figures is back with a new Nintendo statue, this time for K.K. Slider of the beloved Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
K.K. Slider, a traveling musician who plays songs on his guitar, has been recreated from the Switch game. First 4 Figures says its new product “faithfully captures K.K. Slider’s appearance, from his black, dot-like eyes to his white fur.” And yes, his guitar is here as well. K.K.’s base is inspired by the Animal Crossing: New Horizons art style as well.
