Kirby is getting McDonald’s Happy Meal toys in Japan
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Just announced for Japan is a new collaboration between Nintendo and McDonald’s for Kirby toys with Happy Meals.
Eight different toys are planned that, naturally, are all about Kirby himself. Different poses will be available including the Cone Mouth. We’ll also mention that one toy is for Waddle Dee. Also, these are actually more like plushies – they aren’t plastic.
Suikoden creator and Eiyuden Chronicle director Yoshitaka Murayama has passed away
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We’re sad to report that Yoshitaka Murayama has passed away following complications with an ongoing illness.
Murayama’s will be remembered for his work on the Suikoden franchise as he was the creator. Additionally, he was the director and scenario writer for Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, which is set for release in just a couple of months.
Murayama was also the head of Rabbit & Bear Studios, and the news was shared on the company’s official website. We’ve attached the full statement below.
WonHobby 38 figure news: Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom figmas, Eunie Xenoblade 3 figma, more
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Wonderful Hobby Life For You 38 is currently taking place, and it’s revealed a slew of figure news.
Looking at Nintendo products, new figmas are on the way for Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom with Zelda herself as well as Link and Ganondorf. Elsewhere, Eunie from Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is getting her own figma as well. There are both brand new figures here as well as new looks at ones that were previously announced.
Here are some of the highlights:
[Let’s Talk] Predict the Switch 2 launch date and price
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We’re only one full month into 2023, but many Nintendo fans are already thinking about the possibility of new hardware arriving this year. Previous rumors have pointed to a Switch successor launching sometime in 2024. You can never really predict what Nintendo will do, but based on factors such as the release schedule for Switch, that does seem likely.
When do you think Switch 2 will be launching? How much do you think the system will cost? Share your predictions will us in the comments.
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess manga box set revealed
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The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess manga is getting a brand new box set, Viz Media recently revealed.
The box set will include all 11 volumes and a collectible, double-sided poster. With how much there is here, across everything, it totals 2,040 pages.
The Zelda: Twilight Princess started in 2016 and wrapped up in 2022. Read the official synopsis below.
Zelda Orchestra Concert from Nintendo Live 2024 Tokyo released
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The Zelda Orchestra Concert from is now available in its entirety. Remember that this was originally planned for Nintendo Live 2024 Tokyo, but that event was scrapped.
Tears of the Kingdom, Ocarina of Time, A Link to the Past, Skyward Sword, and Link’s Awakening are among the titles featured. Other songs like Zelda’s Theme were also played.
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Nintendo on conducting business with urgency, says hardware transitions “are not an easy task”
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During a Nintendo financial briefing this week, one investor brought up how “external factors such as the introduction of new hardware by competitors and the rise of mobile gaming have impacted” its business. With new types of entertainment coming through, president Shuntaro Furukawa was asked to comment about the “kind of risks need to be considered going forward”.
Nintendo is doing better than it ever has before, but that doesn’t mean the company is resting on its laurels and conducting business with urgency is a priority. Furukawa said that hardware transitions “are not an easy task,” and he acknowledged how “we never automatically assume that our current position is solidified.” The overall goal seems to be “the importance of continuing to implement initiatives that encourage people to feel familiar with Nintendo in areas other than dedicated video game platforms, increasing the number of consumers who are fans of Nintendo IP over the long- term, and maintaining our relationship with these consumers.”
Nintendo on difference between Switch and past platforms, what the focus is for next-gen
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One of the questions that popped up during Nintendo’s financial results briefing Q&A this week is what the difference has been between Switch and the company’s past platforms, and what is being emphasized in its research and development of a next-generation platform. President Shuntaro Furukawa weighed in.
Furukawa brought up how Nintendo now has an integrated a handheld system and a home console system. By implementing that, Switch has been able to receive a steady stream of content.
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Nintendo president on the positive impact of The Super Mario Bros. Movie on its revenue and business
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The Super Mario Bros. Movie came out last year to much success. For Nintendo, this ended up impacting its bottom line in a positive way. President Shuntaro Furukawa touched on this during the Q&A portion of a financial briefing this week.
According to Furukawa, The Super Mario Bros. Movie contributed to the mobile and IP related business seeing a big increase year-on-year. He explained:
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Knuckles live-action series debuts in April, first trailer
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A release date for the Knuckles live-action series has been shared along with the first trailer.
The new live-action series follows Knuckles “on a hilarious and action-packed journey of self-discovery as he agrees to train Wade as his protégé and teach him the ways of the Echidna warrior.” There’ll be six episodes in total, and everything takes place between the Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Sonic the Hedgehog 3 films.
