Nintendo news (March 25): Nintendo Badge Arcade (JP) / Kirby 25th Anniversary concert

Today’s Nintendo news: latest update for the Nintendo Badge Arcade in Japan, but also…

• Kirby 25th Anniversary concert
• Mario Sports Superstars
• The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Nintendo Badge Arcade

Today, Nintendo added the following to the Nintendo Badge Arcade in Japan:

• Monster Hunter XX badges
• Monster Hunter XX collaboration badges
• Pokémon badges
• still free plays every day until April 7th

Here’s some screenshots of the Pokémon badges, courtesy of Serebii:

Kirby 25th Anniversary concert

A few months ago, some Kirby orchestral concerts were announced as part of the celebrations for the 25th Anniversary of the Kirby series. Unfortunately, all the concerts are now sold out… which is why some more were announced today!

Here’s the details:

• Tokyo: July 20th, at 7PM (doors open at 6.15PM)
• Tokyo: July 21st, at 7PM (doors open at 6.15PM)
• Osaka: June 18th, at 1PM (doors open at 12.15PM)

Also, here’ssome of the merchandise to be sold during the concert:

• Pamphlet (A4, 2 500 Yen)
• Clear file (A4, 300 Yen)
• Memorial Glass (2 500 Yen)
• Towel (1 500 Yen)
• Square Can Badge Collection (500 Yen each)
• Masking Tape Set (850 Yen)
• Mascott (1 800 Yen)
• T-Shirt (3 000 Yen)
• Mini Tote Bad (2 500 Yen)

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Here’s pictures of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild mascot, now available from capsule toy machines (Bandai’s, specifically) in Japan:

Mario Sports Superstars

Here’s the North American launch trailer for Mario Sports Superstars:

Mario Sports Superstars (3DS) launches on March 30th in Japan.