Nintendo announces E3 2018 video presentation for June 12, Treehouse Live to return
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Nintendo will host its E3 2018 video presentation on June 12, the company has announced. It will kick off at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET per usual.
According to Nintendo, the presentation will cover Switch games for 2018, including Super Smash Bros.
Nintendo announces partnership with Cygames on new mobile game Dragalia Lost, obtaining 5% of stocks
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In the past, Nintendo’s mobile efforts have primarily been conducted with DeNA. But now the company is getting involved with another company: Cygames.
Nintendo and Cygames are partnering on the brand new mobile game Dragalia Lost. It’s due out this summer, starting with Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau. There are also plans to launch in North America and Europe.
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Report: No immediate plans for Fortnite Battle Royale on Switch
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Fortnite on Switch is a rumor that always seems to pop up, but especially more so this week. That’s because LeakyPandy, who leaked some information about the most recent Nintendo Direct but was also off base with many claims regarding the presentation, posted new speculation on Twitter that’s making the rounds.
LeakyPandy claims that the PvP Battle Royale game and the PvE Save the World mode will be coming to Switch, with an announcement at E3. Further stated is that cross-play will be supported and Nintendo exclusive content is planned.
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Nintendo files patent for digital card format, possibly has something to do with Pokemon
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Another interesting Nintendo patent surfaced this week. On Wednesday, the company filed an application for a “non-limiting example game apparatus” involving a “card display screen including an image of a card object” displayed on the apparatus’ screen.
What the patent boils down to is a digital card format, perhaps for something Pokemon-related. Here’s one excerpt from the application:
Attack on Titan 2 gets brand new Expulsion Mode, another new mode planned for May
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A brand new mode has been added to Attack on Titan 2. Koei Tecmo and Omega Force are introducing Expulsion Mode, which boils down to free-for-all.
Here’s an overview:
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Kimishima on decision to step down as Nintendo president, Furukawa’s goals, many unannounced Switch games
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Shuntaro Furukawa is taking over for Tatsumi Kimishima as global president of Nintendo in June. At a news conference, Kimishima spoke more about stepping down as well as having Furukawa assuming his previous role.
Kimishima said he made his decision since he “fulfilled almost fully his responsibilities” to turn around Nintendo. He also noted that it was becoming difficult for him to fly around due to his age, and the better-than-expected sales momentum of the Switch sparked the idea to bring in someone else for the president’s position.
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Nintendo Download (4/26/18, Europe) – Naruto trilogy, Saturday Morning RPG, more
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This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Switch Retail
Firefighters: Airport Fire Department – €39.99
Firefighters – The Simulation – €39.99
Hello Kitty Kruisers with Sanrio Friends – €24.99
South Park: The Fractured But Whole – €59.99
South Park: The Fractured But Whole – Gold Edition – €79.99
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Nintendo Download (4/26/18, North America) – Light Fall, Jotun, more
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This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Switch Retail
Aqua Moto Racing Utopia – $39.99 (available April 27)
Snow Moto Racing Freedom – $39.99 (available April 27)
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Nintendo announces first-ever tournament-style Splatfest for Splatoon 2 featuring Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
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Nintendo has announced special plans for the next Splatfest. In partnership with Nickelodeon, the company will be holding the first-ever tournament-style Splatfest featuring Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
In both North America and Europe, three different rounds will be held. It’ll be Raph vs. Leo first, followed by Mikey vs. Donnie. The winners of both will go head-to-head in the final round during the weekend of May 18.
We have full details about the upcoming Splatfest event below.
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Nintendo’s Shinya Takahashi, Yoshiaki Koizumi receiving promotions
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Nintendo announced a smattering of executive changes today. The big one is Tatsumi Kimishima is stepping down as president, to be replaced by Shuntaro Furukawa. Satoru Shibata will also leave the role of Nintendo of Europe’s president in favor of becoming a director.
Elsewhere, Shinya Takahashi is becoming a Managing Executive Officer. He had previously held the role of General Manager of Entertainment Planning & Development Division.
Yoshiaki Koizumi is a Deputy General Manager of Entertainment Planning & Development Division. However, he will be shifting to an Executive Officer role on the board of directors.
