Nintendo notches up another 25th Anniversary: Metroid
Mario and Zelda are receiving the full attention of Nintendo, but lets not forget poor Samus The Metroid series now joins the Mario and Zelda franchises in hitting the quarter century mark this past weekend. The original Metroid was released on August...
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July 30, 2011
Former Nintendo president Hiroshi Yamauchi slightly less rich
Nintendo stock plunges 21 per cent, Yamauchi loses a ton Nintendo’s stock has hit a new five-year low on the back of the news of a worldwide price drop on the 3DS and a massive profit forecast slash of 82 per cent.
Bloomburg Japan reports the ...
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July 29, 2011
Nintendo slashes income, hardware and software sales forecasts
A slump in demand for the 3DS is among the reasons for the downgrade Nintendo has lowered its profit forecast for the financial year ending March 2012 by a whopping 82%. The companys original estimate was 110 billion yen, but has now revised the fig...
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July 22, 2011
In-principle support for R18+ from all states but NSW
But dont give up hope, the Federal Government may override Today at the Standing Committee of Attorneys-General meeting in Adelaide, in-principle support was given to the R18+ rating for video games in Australia by all but one state. NSW, as expecte...
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July 21, 2011
Nintendo of America announces Zelda 25th anniversary Concert Details
One concert this year in LA then a full tour later on
The first details of the Zelda 25th anniversary concert outside of Japan have been announced by Nintendo of America. The first and only concert this year for the US will be on October 21st in Lo...
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July 21, 2011
Nintendo didnt forget about Metroids 25th Anniversary
Metroid fans, feeling unloved? Zelda getting all the attention? Well worry no more. Nintendo might be paying a lot of attention to Zelda right now. What with concerts, remakes and free games to give away but despite this, you may forget that Metroid ...
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July 18, 2011
R18+ rating saga set to drag on thanks to NSW Attorney-General
NSW Attorney-General Greg Smith says "more work needs to be done" The R18+ rating issue could have been done and dusted this weekend, but yet again the issue receives another setback. GameSpot is reporting that NSW Attorney-General Greg Smith has sa...
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July 14, 2011
Mana Bar Melbourne opens this weekend for your drinking fun times
Second bar is a go from this weekend The Mana Bar will be opening its second location this weekend in Melbourne. The bar has been a long time coming but guys and girls have been putting the finishing touches on the bar this week and its ready to g...
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July 7, 2011
Nintendo not interested in other platforms despite smartphone app
iPhone and Android Pokemon app not a sign of Nintendo interest in other platforms
Theres one thing that makes Nintendo what it is. That is you can only get Nintendo games on Nintendo platforms. Not even the rise of the iPhone, iPad and Android as ga...
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July 2, 2011
Nintendo building new R&D facility, investing 16.5 billion yen
Improved efficiency is the objective as the company amalgamates development sections The latest report into Nintendo’s plans to set up a new research and development facility in Kyoto, has revealed that the company will be investing 16.5 billi...