Best of Nintendo — 2024

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    Silly Linux mistake exposes a terabyte of secret Pokémon data

    Game Freak, the developer behind Pokémon, experienced a significant data breach exposing a terabyte of information. The leaked data includes employee details, Pokémon game source code, and information about the Nintendo Switch 2. The breach occurred due to a misconfigured GitLab server. The hacker, seemingly a fan, chose to withhold some spoilers. The leak also highlights Nintendo's aggressive actions against open-source Switch emulators. New details about unannounced games and project specs were revealed, making this an intriguing discovery for Pokémon fans.

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    It's Not Looking Good For Game Devs...

    Major game companies like Nintendo and Sega are initiating lawsuits over patented game mechanics, potentially setting a precedent that could negatively impact smaller studios. These lawsuits could compel smaller developers to settle out of court or face financial ruin. The trend may lead to larger companies using patents to stifle competition, mirroring past behavior in other tech sectors, and raising concerns about the future of innovation in the gaming industry.

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    Kien, the most-delayed video game in history, released after 22 years

    In 2002, an Italian team began developing Kien, a game for the Game Boy Advance. Despite being completed years ago, it faced significant delays due to market risks and high production costs. It has now been released 22 years later, setting a record for the longest delay in video game history. Driven by nostalgia and a revived interest in retro gaming, the game is finally available, backed by publisher Incube8. Kien is a challenging action platformer inspired by early Japanese games and Renaissance tales, capturing a unique essence that modern games often miss.

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    Nintendo had a 9-day Zelda "boot camp" with devs "working from morning until night" to figure out what the heck they were going to do with Echoes of Wisdom

    Nintendo's development team for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom underwent a nine-day intensive boot camp to finalize the game's story. The camp was essential due to the challenge of maintaining consistent lore within the long-running series. Ultimately, director Tomomi Sano and producer Eiji Aonuma worked with the team to draft and refine the narrative, ensuring it aligned with the franchise's established history. Echoes of Wisdom is set to release on September 26, 2024, for the Nintendo Switch.

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    Can Nintendo’s Alarmo run Doom? You bet it can

    Nintendo’s adorable Alarmo alarm clock can run Doom, thanks to hacker GaryOberNicht. By utilizing a method that uses a USB mode and a USB-C port, custom firmware can be loaded onto the Alarmo without opening it. Gary shared the software and instructions on Github, making it accessible for anyone interested in modding their Alarmo.

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    The Nintendo Switch 2 will now reportedly arrive in 2025 instead of 2024

    The Nintendo Switch 2 is rumored to be released in Q1 2025, potentially launching at the same time of year as its predecessor. The delayed release may give developers time to finish launch titles, with speculation that Metroid Prime 4 could be one of them. The current Nintendo Switch console has been a bestseller for Nintendo and has outsold its Sony and Microsoft counterparts.

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