Rumor: Sharp Corporation providing Nintendo with Free-Form Display
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Rumors | 66 Comments
A report coming from Sankei indicates that Sharp Corporation is to provide Nintendo with a special Free-Form Display. This LCD screen “can be shaped to meet a wide range of user needs,” Sharp says.
It’s rumored that Nintendo will use the Free-Form Display in a new handheld or its upcoming Quality of Life device that monitors sleep. Sankei posts some speculation – apparently coming from official sources – that the company is considering a design where the LCD screen will feature a hole in the center.
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This Marth amiibo seemingly given two swords due to manufacturing error
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Rumors | 35 Comments
Because of low stock, Marth has quickly become one of the rarest amiibo. But now we’ve apparently seen one Marth figure that could be the rarest of them all.
Marth typically holds just one sword. However, GameSpot was sent photos of an apparent amiibo that features two swords, due to a manufacturing error.
We can’t officially confirm the validity of the photos, so we’ll go ahead and label this a rumor just to be safe. Though GameSpot does say that it has seen three videos showing the defective Marth with his two swords. Assuming it’s true, this is definitely a sweet-looking Marth!
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Sony Pictures allegedly landed rights to produce animated Mario film
Posted on 9 years ago by Patrick(@Patricklous) in General Nintendo, News, Rumors | 16 Comments
Several internal Sony e-mails have been leaking to the press over the last week following a particularly nasty hacking incident, and some uncovered by Buzzfeed appear to contain some interesting Nintendo-related details. According to leaked e-mails between producer Avi Arad and Sony higher-ups, Arad had landed the rights for Sony Pictures Animation to produce an animated film based on the popular Super Mario Bros. series:
“I am the proud father of mario the animated film [sic],” producer Avi Arad told Sony studio chief Amy Pascal in an email dated Oct. 23, 2014, with the subject line “Mario.” Arad then forwarded Pascal separate images of him with Mario Bros. creator Shigeru Miyamoto and Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata, the latter of which included the message, “Happy ceo, lets get together, it’s the mother load. [sic]”
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Rumor: Some wave 2 amiibo delayed at GameStop, pre-orders closed, more talk of wave 1 discontinuations
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Rumors | 11 Comments
An internal notice from GameStop provides some insight into the retailer’s handling of amiibo figures.
Regarding wave 2, Diddy Kong, Zelda, and Little Mac should be released over the next few days. However, Luigi, Pit, and Captain Falcon “have experienced a shipping delay and will not be available until late December.” Pre-orders for all wave 2 figures are now closed.
We’re also seeing more talk of discontinuations for wave 1 amiibo. Marth, Villager, and Wii Fit Trainer appear to be gone – as expected.
Rumor: Unseen64 has news about a canned Metroid 3DS project
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Rumors | 5 Comments
Unseen64’s Liam Robertson is teasing a cancelled Metroid project that was apparently in the works for the 3DS. For those unaware, Unseen64 often publishes articles about canned games and other noteworthy gaming secrets.
Robertson teased on Twitter today:
Anywho, I have recently been privy to some cancelled Metroid stuff. I hope we can share some of that some day soon. It's a bit complicated.
— Wonder Tamaki~ (@Doctor_Cupcakes) December 10, 2014
It's all a bit of a minefield, unfortunately. I try to be careful about sharing things that could endanger someone's career.
— Wonder Tamaki~ (@Doctor_Cupcakes) December 10, 2014
This is a Metroid 3DS game, to be clear.
— Wonder Tamaki~ (@Doctor_Cupcakes) December 10, 2014
It also seems that we can look forward to some news about a cancelled Wii game from High Voltage Software that was tied into a popular TV show:
Stuff I can actually talk about: going to release info on a cancelled High Voltage Software Wii game soonish + Black 2.
— Wonder Tamaki~ (@Doctor_Cupcakes) December 10, 2014
The High Voltage Software game is related to a popular TV show and is something nobody has ever really heard/seen anything about.
— Wonder Tamaki~ (@Doctor_Cupcakes) December 10, 2014
Nintendo of Europe comments on Gamecube controller stock levels
Posted on 9 years ago by Kirara Koneko(@KiraraKoneko) in GameCube, News, Rumors, Wii U | 1 Comment
Recently there has been quite a bit of rumors about the possibility of the discontinuation of the Gamecube controller adapter for the Wii U.
Now we have some clarification from Nintendo of Europe about stock levels and what they are doing to address the issues.
In an article from Nintendolife, Nintendo of Europe commented:
We would like to reassure you that GameCube Controller Adapter for Wii U has not been discontinued by Nintendo of Europe and we are doing everything we possibly can to meet the demand which is currently outstripping supply.
We are unable to comment specifically on individual retailer stock levels and as such we ask customers to contact their local retailers directly regarding their availability of this product. We would however like to reassure you that we are working hard to ensure that additional stock can be made available and delivered to retailers.
Rumor: GameCube Controller Adapter for Wii U also discontinued
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in GameCube, Rumors, Wii U | 30 Comments
Yesterday, Video Games Plus put out a message on its Twitter account claiming that Nintendo has discontinued the Marth, Wii Fit Trainer, and Villager amiibo. The Canadian retailer now published a similar message regarding the GameCube Controller Adapter. Assuming Video Games Plus is correct, the accessory has been discontinued as well.
Video Games Plus’ full message reads:
Update: Besides Marth, Wii Fit Trainer & Villager amibos Nintendo has also officially discontinued the Gamecube adapter #Believeit #Nintendo
— VGP Video Games Plus (@VideoGamesPlus_) December 7, 2014
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Rumor: Marth, Wii Fit Trainer, and Villager amiibo discontinued
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Rumors | 29 Comments
Nintendo may have discontinued a trio of amiibo figures, if one retailer is to be believed.
Video Games Plus stated on Twitter earlier today that the Marth, Wii Fit Trainer, and Villager are “gone forever”. That’s based on information apparently coming from the retailer’s Nintendo distributor. Video Games Plus was told that all three “are officially discontinued”.
Here are the full tweets from Video Games Plus:
Nintendo has officially discontinued Marth, Wii Fit Trainer & Villager amibos. Sorry folks these are gone forever #Amibo #Nintendo #soldout
— VGP Video Games Plus (@VideoGamesPlus_) December 6, 2014
@ZeroFlame16 We tried re-ordering all 3 from our official Nintendo distributor and after them checking with Nintendo on availability
— VGP Video Games Plus (@VideoGamesPlus_) December 6, 2014
@ZeroFlame16 they told us those 3 characters are officially discontinued by Nintendo believe it or not.
— VGP Video Games Plus (@VideoGamesPlus_) December 6, 2014
SimCity game was apparently in the works for Wii U, but was cancelled in October 2011
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Wii U | 1 Comment
EA is rumored to have been working on a new SimCity console game in recent years that sadly ended up as a cancelled project.
Liam Robertson from Unseen64 – a site known for digging up game information including games that never made it to market – writes on Twitter that the title would have landed on Wii U in addition to the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. The plug was apparently pulled back in October 2011.
A prototype was created, though EA did not move forward with the new SimCity console project. It would have released alongside the 2013 PC game.
This just in – EA was working on a Sim City game for consoles – PS3, 360 and Wii U. Cancelled in October 2011.
— Wonder Tamaki~ (@Doctor_Cupcakes) December 1, 2014
The game was prototyped, but EA decided not to move forward with it. It would have been released alongside the 2013 game.
— Wonder Tamaki~ (@Doctor_Cupcakes) December 1, 2014
@NintenDaan I have been speaking to someone who worked on it and some other EA projects.
— Wonder Tamaki~ (@Doctor_Cupcakes) December 1, 2014
ZombiU 2 listed on Amazon France
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Wii U | 23 Comments
Amazon France recently put up an entry on its website for ZombiU 2. Shortly after Jeuxvideo forum members spotted the listing, it was removed.
ZombiU 2 is rumored to be set in New York. Strangely enough, Bandai Namco is listed as publisher – not Ubisoft. Amazon also includes an October 17, 2015 release date, though that’s likely not final.
Of course, there is most certainly a possibility that Amazon France’s overall listing is inaccurate. The fact that Bandai Namco is listed as publisher raises a red flag. I suppose only time will tell!
