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If Nintendo had had its way, James Bond would have killed none of his enemies in the hugely successful Goldeneye on N64. Bond is a violent franchise and making that fit with Nintendo, which is very much family-friendly, was a challenge,” the game’s co-designer Martin Hollis explained to an audience …
Read More »Some US Wii U owners left stumped by Project Zero
The digital-only release of Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water (known as Project Zero in the UK) in the US has left some unable to play the game. Kotaku reports that the eShop download weighs in at 15GB. Nintendo has to date released two versions of the Wii U – …
Read More »Nintendo reveals Yo-Kai Watch 2DS bundle
Nintendo has revealed a new Yo-Kai Watch-themed 2DS bundle set to arrive in North America next month. The hardware package – priced at $100 – is set to hit shelves on November 6th, the same day Yo-Kai Watch itself arrives on 3DS in the region. The game will also launch …
Read More »Soon you’ll be able to stuff a Pikachu at Build-A-Bear stores
The Pokemon Company has announced that its mascot Pikachu will be added to the licensed collection of toys available at Build-A-bear Workshop. The character will be launched in early 2016 across Europe, North America and Australia. Those who choose to stuff their own Pikachu either in-store or online will also …
Read More »Project Zero Wii U’s skimpy costumes are gone for its Western release
The European and American versions of Wii U horror game Project Zero: Maiden of Black Water will have a big visual difference compared to the original Japanese release. The existing version of the game (known as Fatal Frame in other territories) sees its female stars dressed in next to nothing, …
Read More »Nintendo begins sending NX development kit to devs
The first software development kits for Nintendo’s new NX console have been sent out to development partners. That’s according to The Wall Street Journal, which cites people familiar with the matter” and says that the news means the console is indeed on track for a 2016 launch. The site adds …
Read More »Nintendo now distributing NX dev kits
Sources claim tools include both a console and mobile unit, feature “industry-leading” hardware
Read More »Pokémon Go dev Niantic secure $30m investment
Fresh funding comes from former parent Google, as well as Nintendo and The Pokémon Company
Read More »Mario and Luigi: Paper Jam Bros joins Nintendo’s 3DS line-up for December 2015
The fifth Mario role-playing game is coming to the UK earlier than you might have expected. Mario and Luigi: Paper Jam Bros sees the Italian siblings accidentally unleash characters from the 2D Paper Mario universe into their 3D world after fiddling with a magical tome in Princess Peach’s Castle. 3D …
Read More »Nintendo, Pokemon Company and Google invest in Niantic Labs
Pokemon Go developer Niantic Labs has received investment from a trio of companies. Nintendo, The Pokemon Company and Google have between them ploughed $30m into the studio. The money will be put not only into Pokemon Go but also Niantic’s smartphone AR title Ingress, as well as in-development titles. The …
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