Nintendo: how did Miyamoto really come to work on Donkey Kong?
How did Shigeru Miyamoto really came to work on Donkey Kong? Was he really approached by Hiroshi Yamauchi himself? It looks like it might not be the case after all…
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PokéNews (Nov. 5): Pokémon Sun and Moon launch event (UK), Nintendo Minute / Pokémon GO
Today’s Pokémon news: a launch event for Pokémon Sun and Moon in the United Kingdom, first episode of the Pokémon Month in Nintendo Minute, Nearby Pokémon feature tested in Pokémon GO, and some Pokémon Sun and Moon goodies available at the Pokémon Center online store!
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Japan: more sales data for Week 43, October 2016 (Media Create, Dengeki)
Today, Media Create released its weekly report for video game sales in Japan, providing us with more sales data for Week 43. Also: Dengeki data!
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[North America] NES Mini: launch events detailed, Power Line back for 3 days
To celebrate the launch of the Nintendo Classic Mini: Nintendo Entertainment System, Nintendo has prepared some special events in North America… including the return of the Nintendo Power Line!
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Daily and eShop News (Nov. 4): Runner 3 / Runbow Pocket / Kutar
Today’s Daily and Nintendo eShop news: latest devblog post for Runner3, why Runbow Pocket doesn’t have local multiplayer features, Kutar out next week in North America, and latest episode of the Play Nintendo Show (about Mario Party: Star Rush)!
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DeNA prioritizing Nintendo apps, about 100 people working on Mario/Fire Emblem/Animal Crossing
During a meeting with investors, DeNA explained that developing games/apps with Ninendo was their “highest priority”, with ~100 employees on Super Mario Run / Fire Emblem / Animal Crossing.
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Legends of Localization: 3rd book announced, will be about Super Mario Bros.
Earlier this week, a third book in the Legends of Localization series was announced. This one will be about the original Super Mario Bros., on the NES!
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Nintendo JP News (Nov. 4): Miitopia / Nintendo Badge Arcade
Today’s Japanese news for Nintendo: TV Commercial for Miitopia, Nintendo Badge Arcade update, Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn Tellius Recollection Vol. 2 cover + details, The Legend of Zelda / Zelda II: The Adventure of Link feature, and new address for the Nintendo Service Center!
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Animal Crossing: New Leaf official interview, screens for the Sanrio collab. content
To celebrate the release of the Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo update, Nintendo of Europe published an official interview for the game, with Katsuya Eguchi and Hisashi Nogami. Also: check out some pictures for the Animal Crossing x Sanrio collaborations!
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Daily Briefs (Nov. 4): SEGA 3D Classics Collection / The Wonderful 101
Today’s Daily Briefs: launch trailer for SEGA 3D Classics Collection in Europe, The Wonderful 101 soundtrack countdown, full tracklist for The Voice, and two Assassin’s Creed books!
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Nintendo 3DS Themes of the Week – Week 44, 2016 (Europe, Japan)
Update: added two new themes for Japan.
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In this post, you will find the list of all the Nintendo 3DS Themes releasing during Week 44, 2016 in Europe, Japan, and North America!
PokéNews (Nov. 4) – Pokémon GO: recent changes / Pokémon Sun and Moon
Today’s Pokémon news: some recent changes for Pokémon GO (+ interview one of the designers at Niantic), long version of the Train On video for Pokémon Sun and Moon, Pokémon Sun and Moon month for Nintendo Minute, preview for the next episode of Pokémon XY & Z (anime series), and some Pokémon goodies/merchandise!
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NES Mini: official developer interviews, specs, controller extension cables, no pre-orders in NA
Good news: Nintendo has started sharing official English translations of the developer interviews for the NES Mini. Also: check out the specs, two controller extension cables for the console, and details about pre-orders in North America!
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[Japan] Media Create sales for Week 43, 2016 (Oct. 24 – 30) [Top 50]
Update: we just added the full Top 50 for Media Create!
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Here’s the Media Create (and Famitsu) sales for Week 43, 2016. River City Ransom SP sold only ~6 000 units during its first week on the market.
Monster Hunter Generations: November DLC Pack now available
Today is November 4h, the first Friday of November, that means it’s now time for the fourth DLC Pack for Monster Hunter Generations, which is still 100% free!
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Miitomo: major update coming soon, will add “messages”, room customisation, sidekick Mii
The next update for Miitomo will be quite substantial: it will let users customise their room, create sidekick Mii, chat with friends, and more!
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Mega Man Pixel Tactics on Kickstarter (card game, officially licensed)
Today, a new Mega Man game found it way to Kickstarter (approved by Capcom, to boot): Mega Man Pixel Tactics, a card game by Jasco Games!
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eShop news (Nov. 3) – Nintendo Switch & Nindies / Twisted Fusion / Circle Ent.
Today’s Nintendo eShop news: several Nindies weigh in on the Nintendo Switch, some updaes for Twisted Fusion, and some Circle Ent. news!
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[Europe] eShop highlights – October 2016 – CHASE / Gurumin 3D / Pirate Pop Plus
Nintendo uploaded its monthly video for the Nintendo eShop highlights today. For October 2016, Nintendo chose to highlight a total of 6 games!
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