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Nd Cube
is a Japanese video game developer and a wholly owned subsidiary of Nintendo based in Japan with offices in Tokyo and Sapporo. The majority of the company is made up of former employees of Hudson Soft. They have also been the developers of the ''Mario Party'' series since ''Mario Party 9'' onwards. History The company was founded on March 1, 2000, as a joint venture between Nintendo and the biggest advertising firm in Japan called Dentsu, hence the "ND" in the name. Nintendo had at the time 78% of the shares of the company, while 13.3% of the shares were owned by Dentsu and the rest of the 8.7% were owned by other shareholders. In 2010, Nintendo decided to buy out the company's shares from Dentsu and the other shareholders, being then the major shareholder on the company, with its changing from 78% to 96% initially and since 2015, to 97% of the shares. Since 2010, many employees from Hudson Soft migrated to a restructured NDcube, which is also head by Hidetoshi Endo, a f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sapporo
( ain, サッ・ポロ・ペッ, Satporopet, lit=Dry, Great River) is a city in Japan. It is the largest city north of Tokyo and the largest city on Hokkaido, the northernmost main island of the country. It ranks as the fifth most populous city in Japan. It is the capital city of Hokkaido Prefecture and Ishikari Subprefecture. Sapporo lies in the southwest of Hokkaido, within the alluvial fan of the Toyohira River, which is a tributary stream of the Ishikari. It is considered the cultural, economic, and political center of Hokkaido. As with most of Hokkaido, the Sapporo area was settled by the indigenous Ainu people, beginning over 15,000 years ago. Starting in the late 19th century, Sapporo saw increasing settlement by Yamato migrants. Sapporo hosted the 1972 Winter Olympics, the first Winter Olympics ever held in Asia, and the second Olympic games held in Japan after the 1964 Summer Olympics. Sapporo is currently bidding for the 2030 Winter Olympics. The Sapporo Dome h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
GameCube
The is a home video game console developed and released by Nintendo in Japan on September 14, 2001, in North America on November 18, 2001, and in PAL territories in 2002. It is the successor to the Nintendo 64 (1996), and predecessor of the Wii (2006). In the sixth generation of video game consoles, the GameCube competed with Sony's PlayStation 2 and Microsoft's Xbox. Flagship games include ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', ''Luigi's Mansion'', '' Super Mario Sunshine'', '' Metroid Prime'', '' Mario Kart: Double Dash'', ''Pikmin'', '' Pikmin 2'', '' The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker'', ''Chibi-Robo!'', and '' Animal Crossing''. Development was enabled by the 1997 formation of computer graphics company ArtX, of former SGI employees who had created the Nintendo 64, and which was later acquired by ATI to produce the GameCube's GPU. In May 1999, Nintendo announced codename Dolphin, released in 2001 as the GameCube. It is Nintendo's first console to use optical discs instead o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pocket Camp
''Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp'' is a 2017 free-to-play social simulation mobile game in Nintendo's ''Animal Crossing'' series for iOS and Android devices. It was released in Australia in October 2017 and worldwide the following month. The game continues the series of social simulations that allow players to interact with a small campsite with various campers, performing small tasks, engaging in commerce, and decorating living spaces. Gameplay ''Animal Crossing'' is a series of social simulation video games in which players customize their avatars' living spaces and communities by trading materials and favors for decorative items. In ''Pocket Camp'', the player decorates a campsite in lieu of a town, and gathers materials such as wood and cotton from the surrounding area to trade for furniture orders. The player-character befriends neighboring animal characters, who can visit the player's campsite, as can other human players both invited and at random. The player's avatar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Top 100
Top 100 may refer to: Music * ''Rolling Stone'' Top 100, in the United States * ''Billboard'' Hot 100, in the United States *Triple J Hottest 100, an annual favourite song list, based on the votes of Australian youth radio station Triple J listeners Publications *'' The 100: A Ranking of the Most Influential Persons in History'', a 1978 book by Michael H. Hart *''The Top 100 Crime Novels of All Time,'' a list published in book form in 1990 by the UK-based Crime Writers' Association *'' 100 Women (BBC)'', a BBC multi-format series established in 2013, examining the role of women in the 21st century Television * ''Greatest South Africans'' (television series), the 100 greatest South Africans of all time Gaming *'' Mario Party: The Top 100'', a Nintendo 3DS game featuring 100 minigames taken from the ten console ''Mario Party'' games. See also *100 greatest (other) 100 greatest may refer to: * ''100 Greatest'' (TV series), a Channel 4 TV strand in the United Kingdom *'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Star Rush
is a party video game developed by NDcube and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 3DS. It is the fourth handheld game in the ''Mario Party series''. The game features a new party mode known as Toad Scramble which deviates from the normal ''Mario Party'' series in its removal of turn-based gameplay in favor of the ability to move at will, simultaneous with other players, and without set paths on the game board. The game was released in Europe, Australia, and Japan in October 2016, and in North America the following month. The game is preceded by ''Mario Party 10'' for the Wii U. Gameplay ''Mario Party: Star Rush'' is a handheld party video game in the ''Mario Party'' series based on group minigame events that follow a board game concept. ''Star Rush''s main change to the franchise is its replacement of turn-based gameplay with the ability to move at will, simultaneously, and without set paths on the game board. The game's main mode is "Toad Scramble", in which all pla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nintendo EPD
commonly abbreviated as Nintendo EPD, is the largest division within the Japanese video game company Nintendo. The division focuses on developing and producing video games, mobile apps, and other related entertainment software for the company. EPD was created after merging their Entertainment Analysis & Development (EAD) and Software Planning & Development (SPD) divisions in September 2015. History The division was created on September 16, 2015, after the consolidation of two of Nintendo's former software divisions, Entertainment Analysis & Development (EAD) and Software Planning & Development (SPD), as part of a company-wide organizational restructure that took place under Nintendo's then newly appointed president, Tatsumi Kimishima. The division assumed both of its predecessors' roles, focusing on the development of games and software for Nintendo platforms and mobile devices; it also manages and licenses the company's various intellectual properties, alongside produc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amiibo Festival
''Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival'' is a 2015 party video game developed by Nintendo and NDcube for the Wii U. Similar to the ''Mario Party'' series, the game is a spin-off of the ''Animal Crossing'' series that moves away from the series traditional format, instead being a party game that primarily integrates amiibo figures into the gameplay. Alongside the release of the game, 8 Animal Crossing amiibo character figures were released for use in the game. It was released worldwide in November 2015. ''Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival'' was a commercial failure and received negative reviews from critics who criticised the repetitive gameplay, poor amiibo integration and lack of innovation; though its presentation was praised. Gameplay ''amiibo Festival'' is a virtual board game similar in style to the ''Mario Party'' series. Playable ''Animal Crossing'' characters include Isabelle, K.K. Slider, Tom Nook, and Mabel—four of the series' eight characters upon which amiibo t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mario Party 10
is a 2015 party video game. Developed by NDcube and published by Nintendo for the Wii U, it is the tenth main installment in the ''Mario Party'' series and the first game in the series since ''Mario Party 4'' to have Donkey Kong as a playable character for every aspect of the game. Mario Party 10 was the only game in the series released for the Wii U, and was followed by Super Mario Party for the Nintendo Switch in 2018. ''Mario Party 10'' received mixed reviews from critics. Critics praised the Bowser Party mode, the minigames, and utilization of the Wii U GamePad, but the decision to keep the gameplay changes first introduced in ''Mario Party 9'' was criticized. ''Mario Party 10'' was the final game in the series to use the ''Mario Party 9'' gameplay style as the following release, ''Super Mario Party'', reverted to the gameplay style that was last seen in ''Mario Party 8'' and before. Gameplay ''Mario Party 10'' continues the tradition of the ''Mario Party'' series, in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nintendo 3DS
The is a handheld game console produced by Nintendo. It was announced in March 2010 and unveiled at E3 2010 as the successor to the Nintendo DS. The system features backward compatibility with Nintendo DS video games. As an eighth-generation console, its primary competitor was Sony's PlayStation Vita. The handheld's most prominent feature is its ability to display stereoscopic 3D effects without the use of 3D glasses or additional accessories, and it offers new features such as the StreetPass and SpotPass tag modes, powered by Nintendo Network; augmented reality using its 3D cameras; and Virtual Console, which allows owners to download and play games originally released on older video game systems. The Nintendo 3DS was released in Japan on February 26, 2011, and worldwide beginning in March 2011. Less than six months later on July 28, 2011, Nintendo announced a significant price reduction from US$249 to US$169 amid disappointing launch sales. The company offered ten ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Island Tour
is a party video game developed by NDcube and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 3DS. The third handheld game in the ''Mario Party'' series, it was announced by Satoru Iwata in a Nintendo Direct presentation in April 2013, and was released in November 2013 in North America, in January 2014 in Europe and Australia, and in March 2014 in Japan. The game features seven boards, each with their own special features, and 81 new minigames. It was followed by ''Mario Party 10'' for the Wii U in 2015. Gameplay The gameplay is similar to previous installments in the ''Wii Party'' and ''Mario Party'' series. By rolling the Dice Block or using a card, the player advances on the game board and might trigger an event or minigame. The minigames can be played any time, even when not on a game board; the game also features AR ( augmented reality) and StreetPass. Each board has its own rules, such as racing to the finish and using items to enhance the amount of spaces advanced as well ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wii U
The Wii U ( ) is a home video game console developed by Nintendo as the successor to the Wii. Released in late 2012, it is the first eighth-generation video game console and competed with Microsoft's Xbox One and Sony's PlayStation 4. The Wii U is the first Nintendo console to support HD graphics. The system's primary controller is the Wii U GamePad, which features an embedded touchscreen, directional buttons, analog sticks, and action buttons. The screen can be used either as a supplement to the main display or in supported games to play the game directly on the GamePad. The Wii U Pro Controller can be used in its place as a more traditional alternative. The Wii U is backward compatible with all Wii software and accessories. Games can support any combination of the GamePad, Wii Remote, Nunchuk, Balance Board, or Nintendo's Classic Controller or Wii U Pro Controller. Online functionality centers around the Nintendo Network platform and Miiverse, an integrated social ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wii Party U
''Wii Party U'' is a party video game developed and published by Nintendo for the Wii U in 2013. It was announced in a January 2013 Nintendo Direct, and later detailed at E3 2013 and the October 2013 Nintendo Direct. It is the sequel to the 2010 Wii game ''Wii Party''. Gameplay ''Wii Party U'' is a multiplayer video game consisting of a standard board game with mini-games, similar to ''Mario Party''. Over 80 different new mini-games are available. Multiple people can play mini-games using the Wii U GamePad. ''Wii Party U'' also includes a new accessory, a stand for the Wii U GamePad to allow support for the tabletop games. "House Party" games also return from ''Wii Party'', and focus on various implementations of the Wii U GamePad and Wii Remotes amongst a group of people. There are four different types of party modes. The first is the TV Party, which can include up to 4 players that use the Wii Remotes and the Wii U GamePad on the television. This mode is a boardgame with e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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