Nintendo given 30 days to change warranty policies by the FTC
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In April, the Federal Trade Commission warned six companies about warranty violations. Motherboard reports that Nintendo was one of those companies. Sony, Microsoft, Hyundai, HTC, and ASUS were the others.
In letters sent out to each company, the FTC states that customers have been illegally told about having their warranty voided by getting third-party repairs. Such information is relayed through stickers and messages in end user license agreements. It’s a violation of the 1975 Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act in that manufacturers charging over $5 for a product can’t put repair restrictions on a device its offering a warranty on.
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U.S. International Trade Commission investigating Switch following Gamevice complaint
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Last year, Gamevice filed a lawsuit against Nintendo. The company wasn’t happy with Switch as its detachable controllers bear a resemblance to the Wikipad, which had been patented previously and had been implemented in past products. Gamevice was seeking compensation and a ban on Switch sales.
The U.S. International Trade Commission today voted to begin an investigation following a complaint from Gamevice. The complaint was filed on March 30, which requests “a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.”
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Sylvie and Zarina revealed for SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy
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SNK and NIS America are introducing two new characters for SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy. Sylvie and Zarina will both be playable, the two sides have announced.
Here’s some information about both characters:
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New Dream Friends leaked for Kirby Star Allies through datamining
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Shortly after launch, Nintendo and HAL Laboratory added new Dream Friends to Kirby Star Allies with an update. Marx, Gooey, and character set “Rick & Kine & Coo” all joined the game.
As we know, these aren’t the only new Dream Friends planned for Kirby Star Allies. Nintendo promised that additional ones would be added in the future. Thanks to some datamining, we now know who they are.
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Images of upcoming Super Mario Odyssey costumes seemingly leaked
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After Nintendo issued Super Mario Odyssey version 1.2.0, dataminers uncovered upcoming costumes for the game. A few of these have been added thus far, including the Satellaview Helmet and Satellaview Suit, Batting Helmet and Baseball Uniform, and Topper Hat and Topper Suit.
Last night, images leaked of what looks like the rest of the costumes Nintendo will be bringing out in the future following a new datamine. If you’re interested in getting a closer look, continue on below.
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Kirby Star Allies dev explains World Map changes and allowing for free movement
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Kirby Star Allies made a pretty significant change to the World Map. In previous games, a board-style map was employed. This time, however, you can freely move around and you’re not on rails.
Kirby Star Allies sequence director Tatsuya Kamiyama recently offered some insight into the change and the team’s approach to the World Map in general. Read what Kamiyama shared on the subject below.
Nintendo financial results briefing Q&A – Kimishima’s retirement, reaching new people with Switch, 3DS, China, more
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments
During the Q&A portion of Nintendo’s financial results briefing, current president Tatsumi Kimishima and upcoming president Shuntaro Furukawa fielded around a dozen questions. There was talk about Kimishima’s retirement, wanting to reach new people with Switch, continued 3DS support, interest in China, and a whole lot more.
Currently, the Q&A transcription is only in Japanese. However, Dualshockers has provided a summary, which we’ve rounded up below. We’ll also bring you more on this when the English translation is live.
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[Let’s Talk] Pokemon Switch hopes and dreams
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Switch | 0 comments
There are many, many Switch games to look forward to, but there’s one in particular that’s a very big mystery. Announced at E3 last year, Pokemon is coming to the console in some fashion. Aside from the fact that it’s a core RPG experience, almost nothing is known.
Since little has been said about Pokemon’s first true experience on Switch, that leaves the doors open to endless possibilities. And hopes and dreams!
What are you expecting out of Pokemon on Switch? What’s a feature that you’d personally like to see? Do you believe it’ll launch this year or in 2019? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.
Nintendo submits a new version of the left Joy-Con to the FCC to further address connectivity issues
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On Monday, Nintendo submitted several different documents to the FCC. They all appear to be tied to a new version of the left Joy-Con. Though the controller is never mentioned by name, it’s clearly shown in photos from a couple of the documents.
Here are those photos in question:
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Kirby Star Allies director on the name, selecting new / returning Copy Abilities, Pon & Con’s return, more
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In its latest issue, Nintendo Dream posted a Kirby Star Allies developer interview. Shinya Kumazaki, the game’s general director, had a lengthy chat with the Japanese magazine.
Kumazaki spoke about the game’s title, selecting new and returning Copy Abilities, and bringing back Pon & Con. You can find that and more in our translation below.
