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E3 2021 is almost over, but there’s still one major show left for fans to watch, the Nintendo Direct which will take place later today.Having abandoned typical developer conferences a few years ago, a Nintendo Direct is a pre-recorded video which streams live simultaneously across the world.Viewers can catch the stream on the publisher’s official YouTube and Twitch channels, or through the embedded video below.The Nintendo Direct will last roughly 40 minutes and will start at 5pm BST in the
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Nintendo has reportedly said that it’s still considering the production of future Mini consoles, confirming it will examine the “possibility”.As reported and translated by VGC, in a new Q&A during Nintendo’s General Meeting of Shareholders held on Tuesday (June 29), it was suggested that further Nintendo Mini consoles could be in the cards for the company.“We always want our products to be played by people of all ages, from children to adults,” said Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa.
Harmonix’s music mixing Fuser is free to play for anyone with a Nintendo Switch Online membership until July 5.Fuser is a music mixing rhythm game from Harmonix, the creators of Guitar Hero and Dance Central. Nintendo Switch users with an online membership can download the game and play for free until July 5.
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 has officially landed on Nintendo Switch, marking the franchise’s first return to a Nintendo platform in over a decade.The remaster of the first two games previously released last September on PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
Newman reported her own history of drug abuse. Newman also mentioned how she felt “tremendous shame that I did not appreciate the gravity of what she was telling me.”The trial kicked off in May 2021 after a yearlong delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Saturday Night Live alumna Laraine Newman said today that a friend created an alibi for alleged killer Robert Durst in the death of his first wife.
Forever Entertainment SA has announced a new partnership with Nintendo to create games for the Nintendo Switch.The announcement, which was initially spotted by WiredupReport, arrived via a press release on the Polish news website Bankier.pl.Forever Entertainment’s statement read: “The management of Forever Entertainment SA (FE) announces the conclusion of a material agreement between FE and Nintendo Co., Ltd.
Switch Pro was due to be announced soon, Doug Bowser, the president of Nintendo Of America discussed the company’s attitude to tech.In an interview with The Washington Post, Bowser explained how the Switch is still very much a source of pride for Nintendo.
Bayonetta 3 was announced, but Nintendo wants to reassure players that the game is still in development.This is according to a new video interview Nintendo Of America’s senior product marketing manager Bill Trinen and senior director of localisation Nate Bihldorff did with GameSpot.
Cynthia Littleton Business EditorThe Quarantunes series of Zoom concerts that entertained industry insiders during the worst of the pandemic lockdown and raised more than $26 million for charity came to an emotional end Saturday night with a five-hour farewell edition that benefited the NAACP.The fundraising effort launched by WME partner Richard Weitz and his then-17-year-old daughter Demi closed with members of Kool and the Gang delivering an all-remote remote performance of their upbeat
Nintendo Switch owners are still having problems with downloading games and updates from the eShop.The infamous ‘Error Code: 2123-1502’ has become a problem for a select number of Nintendo Switch players as it stops them from connecting to the internet or playing downloaded games.
Nintendo will launch a Game & Watch system featuring the first three Legend Of Zelda games.As revealed during the latest Nintendo Direct at E3, series producer Eiji Aonuma confirmed the handheld is being produced to mark the milestone of the the first game in the series, which released in 1986.The Game & Watch system will feature:Alongside this, there will also be a “special” version of the classic Vermin game starring Link as a playable character.
Nintendo has revealed a new Marty Party collection that will be arriving on the Switch later this year.As announced during Nintendo’s E3 Direct today, Mario Party Superstars will bring back a collection of classic boards and mini-games across the 23-year history of the franchise.The trailer can be watched below:Five classic boards will return from the Nintendo 64 games, including Peach’s Birthday Cake and Space Land.
Nintendo has announced a brand new 2D Metroid game E3 show.Nintendo has revealed a brand new 2D Metroid game, titled Metroid Dread. The game looks like a return to the series roots, featuring exploration in a maze-like 2D environment.A trailer is available below:Suit up as Samus Aran in the first new entry of the 2D #Metroid saga in more than 19 years, #MetroidDread, launching 10/8.
Everyone is so excited to see what Nintendo is about to announce!
Sega’s Super Monkey Ball franchise has appeared online, hinting that an official announcement could be on the way. Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania cover screenshots were shared by freelance journalist Nils Ahrensmeier on Twitter yesterday (June 14). The journalist also posted screenshots showing off gameplay and game modes.This is "Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania".
press release. The company has been in talks since 2016 about “the possibility of building a gallery as a way to share Nintendo’s product development history and philosophy with the public,” the statement continues.
Ubisoft Forward is today’s primary E3 stream, hosted by global gaming giant Ubisoft.The publisher and developer will inevitably have a lot to show at its conference, including information on the upcoming open-world FPS Far Cry 6, co-op shooter Rainbow Six Extraction, and Watch Dogs: Legion‘s upcoming Bloodline DLC.Ubisoft Forward will begin on June 12 at 7pm BST for the pre-show, and 8pm BST for the main show.
Nintendo has revealed the existence of strategy sequel Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope ahead of its rumored E3 appearance at the Ubisoft Forward event.The sequel to 2017’s Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle has appeared apropos of nothing on Nintendo’s own site, available for wishlisting on Nintendo Switch.The description of the game, titled Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope gives a few clues as to what players can expect from the upcoming game.“Team up with Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Rabbid Peach,
Kingdom Come Deliverance is heading to Nintendo Switch, reveals developer Warhorse Studios.Warhorse Studios mentioned the release in a Tweet yesterday (June 10) but expanded on the process of taking the port from a mistake to a reality.Due to your overwhelming feedback. the unthinkable becomes thinkable!! In collaboration with @TweetsSaber, #KingdomComeDeliverance is coming to the Nintendo Switch.