Niantic delves more into the origins of Pokemon GO
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 1 Comment
In Famitsu last week, Niantic went more in-depth with the origins of Pokemon GO. The magazine caught up with Setsuto Murai, representative president of Niantic Japan and Kento Suga, marketing manager of Niantic Japan.
As has been mentioned before, you could say that the concept was born after Google teamed up with The Pokemon Company for an April Fools event back in 2014. Murai and Suga touch on this, and then explain how things carried on from there.
Head past the break for our full translation.
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Kimishima: Unannounced 3DS games coming, wants more Wii U titles like Splatoon and Mario Maker
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 189 Comments
Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima took on a number of investor questions during Nintendo’s financial results briefing a few days ago. One of the more interesting responses came about towards the end of the event. Most of what the question asked is over my head and there will be an official translation in a few days, but it was essentially about the next financial period, and how Wii U and 3DS factors into that.
Kimishima starts off by reiterating a key point from his presentation: the spread amount of 3DS systems is 20 million units domestically, and 54 million units worldwide. This means Nintendo’s handheld had a big chance to obtain profits from software as well. As for what lies ahead in the next period, Kimishima said development on software continues, including large-scale titles that can’t be announced just yet. He believes that the 3DS will remain a big pillar in the next period.
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Figma news: Link from Twilight Princess HD, Samus from Metroid: Other M
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 16 Comments
Update: Samus from Metroid Prime 3: Corruption is also in the works.
Figure news continues to pour out of Wonder Festival. Max Factory is producing Figma for Link based on his appearance in Twilight Princess HD as well as Samus from Metroid: Other M. You can find images for these two in the gallery below along with Link from Skyward Sword, which was previously announced.
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Nendoroids revealed for Fire Emblem Fates’ Elise, Mega Man X, Meta Knight, Zelda
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We have more news out of the Wonder Festival event. Three new Nendoroid products have been revealed. Figures are on the way based on Elise (Fire Emblem Fates), Mega Man X, Meta Knight, and Zelda from Wind Waker HD. Art for each is in the gallery below.
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First look at the Red with Pikachu figure
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It was last week that we first heard about a new Pokemon figure featuring Red. Today at Wonder Festival, the first piece of art is on display – see above. Red won’t be alone, as it looks like Pikachu is included.
First 40 minutes of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD in Hero Mode
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 2 Comments
YouTube user “Luigikid Gaming” has secured an early copy of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD and posted 40 minutes of footage showing Hero Mode. Take a look at the video below.
Pokken Tournament works with all amiibo to unlock in-game items
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 10 Comments
The Shadow Mewtwo amiibo card is being offered as a first-print bonus with Pokken Tournament. That’s not the only amiibo that works with the game, however.
On Nintendo’s official website, it’s confirmed that all amiibo accessories can be used in Pokken Tournament. These can be used to unlock in-game items. The listing doesn’t elaborate any further, so we’ll need to wait a bit longer for extra details.
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An hour of Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright footage
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Our latest look at Fire Emblem Fates in English shows off the Hoshido storyline. Take a look at an hour of footage below.
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Update: GameStop – Devil’s Third up on Amazon
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 17 Comments
Update 3: Bumped to the top again. Appears to be back at Amazon.
Update 2: Bumped to the top. Now in stock at GameStop.
Update: Now gone. That actually lasted longer than I thought it would!
Devil’s Third is a game that’s been pretty tough to find at retail for awhile now. If you’re looking to obtain a copy though, Amazon
currently has the game available. It’s back-ordered, but stock should be arriving on February 14. We’ll see how long this lasts!
Return to PopoloCrois: A Story of Seasons Fairytale hitting the European 3DS eShop on Feb. 18
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 1 Comment
XSEED just announced this week that Return to PopoloCrois: A Story of Seasons Fairytale is heading to North America on March 1. In Europe, the game is slated for February 18, according to an eShop listing. It will only be sold digitally in PAL territories, unlike in North America where a physical version will also be offered.
