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Video: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai talks about topics to consider when coming up with game ideas and mechanics

Posted on February 6, 2025 by Blogger

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai has started a new YouTube channel called "Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games." Check out the latest batch of uploaded content via the embedded video below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_LHFSxrKAA C: Planning & Game Design 4 (Category Compilation) #27～#30 In Category C: Planning & Game Design, I talk about topics to consider … Continue reading Video: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai talks about topics to consider when coming up with game ideas and mechanics

Famitsu sales: Pokémon Scarlet and Violet and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate reappear in the top 30 for the period ending February 2

Posted on February 6, 2025February 6, 2025 by Blogger

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet have reappeared in the top 30 of the Famitsu sales charts in Japan. The latest Japanese sales charts are as follows: Software Sales (followed by lifetime sales) 1/27/25 – 2/2/25 [NSW] Donkey Kong Country Returns HD (Nintendo, 01/16/25) – 22,093 (164,442) [NSW] Super Mario Party Jamboree (Nintendo, 10/17/24) – 18,063 (1,157,917) [PS5] Black Myth: Wukong (Game Science, 01/30/25) … Continue reading Famitsu sales: Pokémon Scarlet and Violet and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate reappear in the top 30 for the period ending February 2

On April 2 at 6 a.m. PT, Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 – 4.2.2025 will be released to give a closer look at Nintendo Switch 2

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Blogger

Nintendo has officially revealed Nintendo Switch 2, the successor to the Nintendo Switch system. Read on below to learn more: Nintendo Switch 2 to be released in 2025 First-look trailer introduces Nintendo Switch 2 Nintendo Switch 2, the successor to the Nintendo Switch system, will be released in 2025. Nintendo recently offered a first look … Continue reading On April 2 at 6 a.m. PT, Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 – 4.2.2025 will be released to give a closer look at Nintendo Switch 2

PlayVS and Generation Esports are officially licensed Nintendo partners which provide opportunities for students to compete playing Nintendo Switch titles at their school including Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Blogger

Nintendo is continuing to team up with PlayVS and Generation Esports to bring competitive fun to schools. Read on below to learn more: Feb. 5 update: Play for your school! PlayVS and Generation Esports are officially licensed Nintendo partners which provide opportunities for students to compete playing Nintendo Switch titles at their school! Get your … Continue reading PlayVS and Generation Esports are officially licensed Nintendo partners which provide opportunities for students to compete playing Nintendo Switch titles at their school including Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Music from the Nintendo Switch title Pokémon Legends: Arceus and the SNES title Super Mario Kart is now available in the Nintendo Music app

Posted on February 4, 2025 by Blogger

Nintendo is continuing to release additional content for the official Nintendo Music app. Read on below to learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQ5EeImWYaI Nintendo Music – Announcement Trailer Enjoy Nintendo game music—now on your smart device! Nintendo Music features a variety of tracks from Nintendo franchises, plus curated playlists based on characters, in-game moments, and moods. From recent … Continue reading Music from the Nintendo Switch title Pokémon Legends: Arceus and the SNES title Super Mario Kart is now available in the Nintendo Music app

New POKÉTOON episode from The Pokémon Company will be released on February 14

Posted on February 4, 2025 by Blogger

The POKÉTOON animated videos are continuing to be promoted officially by The Pokémon Company: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D53XrHaS80g [Official] Pokémon Anime "My Childhood Friend Karubou" [POKÉTOON] Two Karubou have been together since they were little. One day, the mischievous Karubou lost a battle with a boy he met, and followed the boy to become stronger! The quiet Karubou … Continue reading New POKÉTOON episode from The Pokémon Company will be released on February 14

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet have sold 26.38 million units, Pokémon Sword and Shield have sold 26.60 million units and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has sold 35.88 million units as of December 31, 2024

Posted on February 4, 2025 by Blogger

As part of Nintendo’s latest financial highlights release, the company has revealed updated sales figures for several of its million-seller titles, including multiple Pokémon-related games that continue performing exceptionally well: Pokémon Scarlet and Violet have sold 26.38 million units as of December 31, 2024 Pokémon Sword and Shield have sold 26.60 million units as of December … Continue reading Pokémon Scarlet and Violet have sold 26.38 million units, Pokémon Sword and Shield have sold 26.60 million units and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has sold 35.88 million units as of December 31, 2024

Video: Episode 146 of the Pokémon variety show PokéDoko will premiere on February 9, new trailer out now

Posted on February 4, 2025February 4, 2025 by Blogger

Following the popularity and success of Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru?! (Pokénchi), The Pokémon Company has unveiled a new Pokémon variety show called PokéDoko, which officially premiered on April 3, 2022, on TV Tokyo in Japan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYgc0oxwqpo 【公式】ポケモンとどこいく！？次回予告　2/9（日）毎週日曜日あさ8時～8時30分テレビ東京系列ほかにて放送！ポケモンたちといっしょに、“どこいこっカー” でいろいろな世界へ遊びに行く番組「ポケどこ」！ポケモンが大好きな人も、これからポケモンのことにくわしくなりたい “ポケビギナー” の人も、みんな一緒に遊びに行こう！世界中のポケモン友だち “ポケだち” に、メンバーみんなで会いに行くよ！日曜のあさは「ポケどこ」とおでかけしよう！番組について、くわしくはコチラ！https://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/poke… ※一部地域では、放送内容・放送日時が異なります。 ©TV Tokyo・Pokémon・ShoPro©Nintendo・Creatures・GAME FREAK・TV Tokyo・ShoPro・JR Kikaku　©Pokémon Source: The Pokémon … Continue reading Video: Episode 146 of the Pokémon variety show PokéDoko will premiere on February 9, new trailer out now