Vaporeon, Flareon, Jolteon getting the Pokemon Build-A-Bear treatment
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
The latest Pokemon have been revealed for the Build-A-Bear line, which will have Vaporeon, Flareon, and Jolteon getting the plush treatment.
Typically we’re used to seeing these roll out one at a time, but given the original Eevee evolutions, it makes sense to have all three up at once. Fans can make their own plush in select Workshops or shop the online bundle for its 5-in-1 sound and sleeper. All three come with a cape.
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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie reveals McDonald’s Happy Meal promotion
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There’s even more news about The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and this time it’s for a partnership with McDonald’s with the fast food restaurant planning a special Happy Meal.
The promotion begins on March 26, 2026. When active, visitors will be able to stop by and pick up a Happy Meal featuring keychains from the film. Mario, Luigi, Peach, Toad, Rosalina, Bowser, Bowser Jr., Luma, and Birdo are featured. This even includes Mario in his Frog Suit.
Nintendo details PAX East 2026 plans
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch 2, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Nintendo will be attending PAX East 2026 next week, and the company has confirmed plans for the show.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park, Pokemon Pokopia, and Pokemon Champions will be playable. Additionally, attendees can check in at the Nintendo desk in the North Lobby to sign-up for a My Nintendo account or use their existing account to receive My Nintendo Platinum Points as well as a Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park acrylic character standee while supplies last.
Nintendo and others set Guinness World Record for World’s Smallest Popcorn Container as part of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
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Promotions continue for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and now Nintendo and Illumination, Universal Pictures, and Zinc Group have achieved a Guinness World Record for the World’s Smallest Popcorn Container.
The popcorn collectible is inspired by Bowser’s tiny cauldron from the upcoming film. It’s said that this “represents the latest example of the growing role of theatrical collectibles in creating immersive cinema experiences, giving audiences a unique way to celebrate the worlds and characters they love long after the credits roll.”
Limited Run Games announces renewed fan-first focus with improved communication and more consistent experience
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Today, Limited Run Games announced future plans for the company, which involves a fan-first focus for the company.
Limited Run says that it will be “celebrating the community, strengthening communication, and delivering a more consistent experience around every release.” Josh Fairhurst previously stepped down as president and stewardship of the brand and business operations will now be led cooperatively by COO Nic Ashford and CFO Brendan Madigan with the two overseeing operations and fulfillment and Madigan overseeing business performance and partner support respectively.
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The Legend of Zelda 40th anniversary predictions
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Ethan Gnau in Features, General Nintendo, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
This year, The Legend of Zelda series is celebrating its 40th anniversary. And today, we’ve got a bold prediction for what we’ll see for its big anniversary: absolutely nothing.
In all seriousness, though, the timeline doesn’t line up for there to be a new 3D or 2D Zelda anytime soon. Tears of the Kingdom was in development for well over five years, and it released in 2023. Given that games are only getting bigger and more ambitious since then, there’s no way a new 3D Zelda would be ready even within another five years – it’s likely going to take a little longer than that. Likewise, Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom released in 2024, and though we don’t have an exact development timeline, it’s safe to assume it started shortly after the Link’s Awakening remake wrapped up in 2019. That being said, it’s entirely possible that we see ports or a simple remake this year, though nothing has yet been confirmed at the time of writing. Some fans are even convinced that there will be a Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct – but there’s no way Nintendo has enough content coming up to pull that off, right?
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White House now using Wii to promote Operation Epic Fury attacks against Iran
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Wii | 0 comments
Earlier today, the White House posted a new video on social media for Operation Epic Fury, which has dragged Nintendo into the discussion for its use of Wii footage.
The clip starts out by offering a different take on the Wii Channels that were popular back in the day. After that, the clip is cut between gameplay from Wii Sports and Wii Sports Resort as well as attacks on Iranian military infrastructure.
The Art of Octopath Traveler: 2020-2023 revealed, pre-orders open
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments
Fans of the Octopath Traveler series might be interested in a new book coming from Square Enix. Later this year, the company is releasing The Art of Octopath Traveler: 2020-2023 in partnership with Dark Horse.
This is a hardcover book spanning over 200 pages. Octopath Traveler 2 plus the mobile game Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent are covered here.
Below is the official product description:
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New LEGO Mario sets teased for 2027
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Nintendo’s partnership with LEGO on the Super Mario line will continue into 2027, it’s been confirmed.
A teaser about what’s to come next year was just posted on social media. We don’t know much – a short clip shows Mario jumping out of the famous Warp Pipe – but that’s pretty much it.
Here’s the tease in question:
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MAR10 Day 2026 recap announcement – all of the news for Mario’s 40th anniversary
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Mobile, News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
MAR10 Day 2026 is officially in full spring, and we have an announcement straight from Nintendo going over all of the news from the day. The company is celebrating Super Mario’s 40th anniversary in a number of different ways.
