Today, Nintendo announced plans to sponsor a new exhibit at Seattle’s EMP Museum. EMP’s Indie Game Revolution Sponsored by Nintendo exhibit begins on November 8, “and aims to explore how the independent game developer community is pushing past conventional boundaries and expanding the definition and cultural impact of this fast-growing medium.”
Those who attend Indie Game Revolution will find playable versions of titles made by independent developers throughout the past year. Shovel Knight and The Swapper – both playable on Wii U – will be featured for the exhibit’s opening next month. Other titles from Nintendo will be included in the museum’s video game programming going forward.
David Wharton, Nintendo of America’s director of Network Business Marketing, commented on today’s news:
“Nintendo’s commitment to supporting games from independent developers has never been stronger. EMP Museum is not only a wonderful venue to showcase this content, but also to dig deeper into the ways creative designers with great ideas continue to deliver their games to the public.”
Patty Isacson Sabee, CEO + Director, EMP Museum, also stated:
“EMP is extremely pleased and excited by Nintendo’s sponsorship of our upcoming exhibition. Indie Game Revolution represents some of the most innovative and creative work in video games and we’re thrilled to see Nintendo’s continued support of the independent game development community.”
Source: Nintendo PR
Last month we reported on the Special Edition Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire themed New 3DS that will be available exclusively at Pokemon Center’s in Japan. The special editions are based on Groudon and Kyogre, each with a corresponding felt faceplate. They will also contain a special code for the exclusive Home screen theme pictured above. Currently these are exclusive to these special editions, and will be availible at Pokemon Centers across Japan on November 21.
Take this one with a grain of salt, but some unused announcer audio files have surfaced supposedly from Smash for 3DS and make mention of some interesting tidbits. The most notable one is an announcer recording of ‘8-player Smash’ among other things. Could this all be unused content? Perhaps a hint at what’s to come on Wii U? Check it out below and let us know what you think
A Wii U screenshot today! Sakurai gives us a look at the Wii U trophy shop:
This week’s 3DS eShop charts are as follows:
Software
1. Super Smash Bros. for 3DS
2. Animal Crossing: New Leaf
3. Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal World Duel Carnival
4. The Legend of Zelda
5. Mario Kart 7
6. Super Mario Bros.
7. Kirby’s Dream Land 2
8. Super Mario Bros. 3
9. Kirby Fighters Deluxe
10. Azure Striker Gunvolt
11. Shovel Knight
12. Kirby’s Dream Land
13. Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D
14. 10-in-1: Arcade Collection
15. Pokemon Dream Radar
16. Star Fox 64 3D
17. Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX
18. Zelda: Oracle of Seasons
19. Metroid
20. Donkey Kong
Videos
1. Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire E3 2014 Trailer
2. Super Smash Bros. for 3DS Trailer
3. Super Smash Bros. – Looks like we don’t have a choice
4. Super Smash Bros. – The Crest of Sword, Magic and Flame
5. Pokemon Art Academy E3 2014 Trailer
6. Super Smash Bros. Last Seat Commercial
7. Super Smash Bros. Food Fight Commercial
8. Kirby Fighters Deluxe Trailer
9. Super Smash Bros. Training Day Commercial
10. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS Red, Blue, Yellow
11. Nintendo Minute – Super Smash Bros. for 3DS
12. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS Goddess of Light
13. Super Smash Bros. Challenger From the Shadows
14. Skylanders Trap Team Story Trailer
15. Azure Striker Gunvolt Reveal Trailer
16. Super Smash Bros. Champion of the Ring
17. Skylanders Trap Team Teaser Trailer
18. Skylanders Trap Team Inside the Trap Trailer
19. Fantasy Life Multiplayer Trailer
20. Hyrule Warriors – Launch Trailer
Source: 3DS eShop
