Tag: America
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Old Nintendo adverts: a treasure trove of weirdness
The '90s were a wild time for video game adverts. Most of them were about genitalia in some way or another. A lot of them were about the anatomy of women. It really wasn't a great time, to be honest - but some adverts were a little less creepy than others. Less creepy, maybe, but infinitely more...
News The Console Wars Book Is Being Developed Into A Television Series By Legendary
Relive the glory days
If transforming video games into television series wasn't already enough, Hollywood is now borrowing ideas from books based on the history of the video game industry. Legendary Entertainment has finalised a deal to develop a television series about the 2014 book Console Wars: Sega, Nintendo and the Battle that Defined a...
News Reggie Says Wii U's Failure Ultimately Led To Success Of The Switch
Listening to consumers
The Wii U era was a difficult part of Nintendo’s history. Despite this, Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils- Aimé believes it was a vital period for the company. Speaking on stage at this week's GeekWire Summit, Reggie said the Wii U gave Nintendo a strong idea about what consumers really wanted: They were telling...
News Pokémon: Let’s Go Embarks On Road Trip Across America To Celebrate Release
Pokémon GO joins the fun
From now until November 16th, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company are taking Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Let’s Go, Eevee! on a road trip around the US. The event began on the weekend in Los Angeles and for the next two months, the colorful pop-up tour will visit seven different cities across the country. The finale...
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Demo Events Taking Place In Best Buy Across America Next Week
Prepare to fight
It's safe to say, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is the most anticipated Switch title of 2018. In preparation for its release, this December, Best Buy stores across America are hosting a special demo event allowing members of the public to try out the game in select locations. The event starts on September 8th and will...
News North American Club Nintendo Replenishes Its Physical Reward Stock
Totes amaze
North Americans who have been eager to grab hold of certain rewards on Club Nintendo will be pleased to know Nintendo of America has recently replenished its stock. Well, at least sort of, with most – but not all – physical items returning. These items range from a series of Nintendo-themed greeting cards, to Kirby Patch Sets, and...
News Expect to See a Real Mario Kart in Tennessee Real Soon
Miyamoto not included
Remember those real-life Mario Karts created by West Coast Customs? Nate Stehley of Clarksville, Tennessee just won one. Stehley will get the keys to his fully functional electric-powered kart on Tuesday, so if you step out next week and see a grown man driving a Mario kart with a glider attached, you're not going completely...
News Watch the US Nintendo Direct Here - 22nd February 2012
We've got it all
Reggie Fils-Aime's Nintendo Direct is up on YouTube now and you can watch it all right here. Why not share your comments with our other users in the discussion section below? Talk about the latest release dates, revelations and more with fellow 3DS and Wii fans.
News Kids, Nintendo Wants to Know What Your Super Ability Is
Kirby will help
If the recent Kirby's Return to Dream Land artwork inspired you, Nintendo of America has a competition just for you. From today, Nintendo is inviting visitors to Kirby's Super Ability site to submit their own drawings and descriptions of their own Super Abilities, all in support of Starlight Children's Foundation and the upcoming...
