Summary of Nintendo’s 2015 CSR report

Categories: News

Nintendo has released its corporate social responsibility (CSR) report. A CSR report, in layman’s terms, is essentially an explanation and description of a company’s culture and guiding philosophies behind its business. It offers an intriguing glimpse into the hearts and minds of the people who create our favorite video games….

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Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer variant cards

Author: Lauren Ganos
Categories: 3DS, Amiibo News, News

It looks like limited edition amiibo cards are the latest rarities to hit the toys-to-life world for Nintendo. From what we can tell, variant cards of popular Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer characters will be exclusive to a Japanese magazine. The subtle differences in Isabelle’s stance and facial expression are…

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Nintendo’s financials are looking up

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Nintendo has shared its Earnings Release for Q1 2015, and thanks to amiibo, a solid showing by 3DS, and newcomer Splatoon, they paint an encouraging picture. Since the launch of Wii U in 2012, Nintendo has been posting uncharacteristic financial losses on a consistent basis. Last fiscal year’s overall earnings…

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Super Mario Maker supports 99 amiibo

Author: Tom Brown
Categories: Amiibo News, News, Wii U

Nintendo of Japan opened their official site for Super Mario Maker today, and with it they revealed the game will feature a whopping 99 amiibo costumes. With the exception of the Mii Fighters, every amiibo available at the time of Super Mario Maker’s release will be accounted for. The upcoming…

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More Super Smash Bros. DLC coming July 31st

Author: Tom Brown
Categories: 3DS, News, Wii U

Nintendo has confirmed a July 31st release date for the next round of Super Smash Bros. DLC. As well as the much anticipated Tournament mode, announced prior to the game’s launch last year, the new DLC will include two returning Nintendo 64 stages and three new Mii costumes. Players will…

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The launch of Splatoon: Then & now

Categories: Wii U

On paper, Splatoon’s release date was May 28th, 2015. Its actual launch, though? Well, that’s to be determined. Splatoon was a very solid shooter out of the gate, and I, for one, was thrilled with my $60 purchase. Many reviewers, however, fairly criticized it for an underwhelming amount of content…

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Dragon Quest XI coming to 3DS, potentially NX

Author: Tom Brown
Categories: 3DS, News

With Dragon Quest’s 30th Anniversary rapidly approaching, Square Enix has held a 90 minute long conference in Japan outlining its plans. The most breaking news to come out of the event was the announcement of Dragon Quest XI for both the Nintendo 3DS and PlayStation 4. Square Enix also stated…

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