RT @NintendoUK: Link...please be careful. #SuperBlueBloodMoon
Thu Feb 01 00:22:49 +0000 2018The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Chinese Language update is LIVE!!
Thu Feb 01 01:19:20 +0000 2018RT @NintendoAmerica: #NintendoSwitch Online will launch in September 2018!
Thu Feb 01 01:23:23 +0000 2018Fun fact: The Chinese/Korean language update is exclusive to the Nintendo Switch version of BOTW.
Probably due to that Wii U wasn't officially released in those regions.
Thu Feb 01 01:30:00 +0000 2018Replying to @chinesenintendo
Update page(Wii U):http://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/25569/~/how-to-update-legend-of-zelda%3A-breath-of-the-wild-%28wii-u%29
Update page (Nintendo Switch):
http://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/25568/~/how-to-update-the-legend-of-zelda%3A-breath-of-the-wild-%28nintendo-switch%29
Thu Feb 01 01:31:06 +0000 2018Yeah! :D https://twitter.com/Nintogether/status/959066174658105347
Thu Feb 01 19:04:35 +0000 2018Replying to @GoldLuigi88888 and @Angle_0A7
Nintendo *used to* have official services if you counted iQue. In Mainland China, many videogames are not officially released, but can still be easily bought online from sellers who imported games from Hong Kong. The copy you see here is just one of them.
Thu Feb 01 19:07:30 +0000 2018The latest Zelda BOTW printed ad in Hong Kong.
Covers an ENTIRE page on a newspaper.
Source:http://fx.weico.cc/share/15677728.html?weibo_id=4202618601576938
Thu Feb 01 19:10:53 +0000 2018RT @akfamilyhomeak: The Chinese version of Kirby Star Allies will have a retractable keychain preorder bonus in HK and Taiwan! Also, new lo…
Fri Feb 02 17:43:10 +0000 2018RT @Nintogether: Nintendo HK make public
«Kirby Star Allies» Simplified Chinese LOGO today .
It's the first time Kirby have Chinese versio…
Fri Feb 02 17:45:09 +0000 2018RT @Nintogether: The video is made by creator's In-game recording.
In my opinion，nothing as long as made video of own gameplay record will…
Fri Feb 02 17:53:07 +0000 2018RT @Nintogether: Celebrations for Chinese Version
via哈鲁_躺尸中
#thelegendofzelda
Fri Feb 02 17:53:10 +0000 2018RT @soulllimit: 贺：《塞尔达传说：旷野之息》中文化！
私心把各位林克拉过来一起庆祝了【快够】
Fri Feb 02 17:53:13 +0000 2018RT @Nintogether: via不会画画啊
Fri Feb 02 17:53:16 +0000 2018RT @Nintogether: A martial art style video "Soul of Chinese Knight-errant" for #TheLegendofZelda #BreathOfTheWild BY山白不知春
https://t.co/C5xf…
Fri Feb 02 17:53:19 +0000 2018RT @Nintogether: Time flies.
The first picture is created on 1 Jan. And the second on 16 Jan.
The third and the last one on 31 Jan.
These…
Sat Feb 03 18:06:51 +0000 2018RT @Nintogether: The Spring Festival is coming soon!（1/3）
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Sat Feb 03 18:07:28 +0000 2018RT @Nintogether: The Spring Festival is coming soon!（2/3）
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Sat Feb 03 18:07:34 +0000 2018RT @Nintogether: The Spring Festival is coming soon!（3/3）
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Sat Feb 03 18:07:39 +0000 2018RT @Nintogether: When Link final arrival Hailar.
(Hailar is a single China city，the name is similar that Hyrule)
Via @catfoodcan https://t…
Sat Feb 03 18:07:45 +0000 2018I wish iQue had something like this for the iQue Player version of Paper Mario.
I haven't seen one yet. https://twitter.com/Stealth___/status/959901833539006467
Sun Feb 04 20:48:36 +0000 2018The updated credits page of Zelda BOTW.
Chinese and Korean localizers are listed under one category.
Mon Feb 05 03:49:07 +0000 2018A Nintendo meme image from China:
TL of text:
"Guys will be moved to tears when they receive this gift"
Mon Feb 05 06:24:09 +0000 2018Replying to @chinesenintendo
http://fx.weico.cc/share/15927220.html?weibo_id=4204053452400336
Image NOT made by the person who made the weibo post
Mon Feb 05 06:25:03 +0000 2018Replying to @GoldLuigi88888
Hmm, that is wierd. I recall that some players in China found the exact same thing. Not sure why the Chinese/Korean translators were not credited.
Mon Feb 05 18:35:10 +0000 2018RT @Nintogether: Amazing! Chinese artists completed the work in just 15 minutes！：http://youtu.be/-HDtMaF999o?a（来自@YouTube）
Mon Feb 05 18:35:16 +0000 2018Fan-made Zelda BOTW Chinese Simplified cover
Wed Feb 07 03:21:28 +0000 2018Replying to @chinesenintendo
Art by:http://fx.weico.cc/share/16072688.html?weibo_id=4204507380967093
The artist plans to release the completed custom cover in the near future.
Wed Feb 07 03:22:29 +0000 2018Fun fact: If you search the Chinese name of BOTW on baidu(a search engine in China), it provides some people's name relevant to the search, including Zelda, Aonuma, Gabe, and Miyamoto.
However, Baidu gave Zelda the wrong description and said that she's a Mexican Soccer Player.
Wed Feb 07 03:34:23 +0000 2018Replying to @chinesenintendo
The error has been up for a while and they haven't fixed it yet.
Wed Feb 07 03:35:02 +0000 2018Kirby Star Allies Chinese trailer
https://youtu.be/ee2TbtcM0HA
Wed Feb 07 04:32:23 +0000 2018Replying to @chinesenintendo
For the first time, we see Nintendo Hong Kong promoting a game using a Nintendo Direct type of layout.
Wed Feb 07 04:33:33 +0000 2018RT @soulllimit: （也不指望中文能被看懂←屁嘞你列表里根本没有歪果仁）总之画了就发出来吧😂
Wed Feb 07 18:36:56 +0000 2018RT @Angle_0A7: #SuperMarioOdyssey Chinese note
《超级马力欧·奥德赛》沙之国（Sand Kingdom）人文生态笔记（未完成），把至今为止记录的细节画出来。😊
Sun Feb 11 23:23:03 +0000 2018A Paper Mario (N64) based board game (Not for resale) made by iQue.
The gameplay is very similar to Mario Party in that players start with 3 games and trade 20 coins for a power stars, but it also has reward/punishment cards like monopoly.
Mon Feb 12 02:28:25 +0000 2018Replying to @chinesenintendo
Source: http://tieba.baidu.com/p/3518949820
Unfortunately, the game was more unrecognized than rare.
The name of the board game is ‘神游明星棋’(iQue All-Stars Board Game), yet searching the game even on Chinese search engines don't yield much results.
Mon Feb 12 02:31:13 +0000 2018Replying to @SMWikiOfficial and @forestillusion
@VGArtAndTidbits
Mon Feb 12 02:31:39 +0000 2018Replying to @chinesenintendo
To be honest, I do not even have any concrete clue what kind of event/purchase one has to do in order to receive this free product. The source post said that it was a free item from a videogame magazine called UCG, or 游戏机实用技术 in Chinese.
Mon Feb 12 02:34:25 +0000 2018Replying to @chinesenintendo
Players start with *10 coins*
Sorry for the typo.
Mon Feb 12 02:35:15 +0000 2018Replying to @NerdBurb
Probably does LOL. I don't have this game myself, but the rules are similar to the older Mario Party and I love those.
Mon Feb 12 02:37:12 +0000 2018The bio for every character is also very interesting.
Translation is as follows:
Mario: An Italian plumber that likes to save a damsel in distress.
Peach: The princess of the Mushroom Castle that loves baking cakes but never eats them.
(Continued)
Mon Feb 12 02:43:12 +0000 2018Replying to @chinesenintendo
Bowser: A big lizard with great strengths. Every time, his goal was just to kidnap the princess.
Luigi: A timid younger brother of Mario.
Toad: A loyal guard of the Mushroom castle, but every time all they do is stare at Peach getting kidnapped and ask Mario for help.
(Cont'd)
Mon Feb 12 02:46:11 +0000 2018Replying to @chinesenintendo
Kammy Koopa: An old witch that stole the magic wand (Star Rod). Loves to hear people saying "Darn villain"
Goomba: An infamous gambler from the Goomba Village.
However, he never won even once.
(Continued)
Mon Feb 12 02:49:40 +0000 2018Replying to @chinesenintendo
Wario: A great robber with strong desires for treasures around the world.
Calls himself an "adventurer".
Chain Chomp: A big iron ball that looks terrifying but has a kind heart. His biggest wish is to become free.
(Continued)
Mon Feb 12 02:51:12 +0000 2018Replying to @chinesenintendo
Boo: The world's most timid foe. Always get scared to hell by some random person that breaks in.
Star Spirits: The elders from the Star Kingdom that guard the Star Rod. No ones knows how old they are.
Mon Feb 12 02:53:42 +0000 2018I wasn't lucky enough to get my hands on one of those, but one of my friends was, and he was awesome enough to scan it!
Check it out for yourselves:http://www.mediafire.com/file/b2qso0jf7ez93qq/%u795E%u6E38%u660E%u661F%u68CB%28%u672A%u4FEE%uFF09.zip
Mon Feb 12 03:03:53 +0000 2018Replying to @chinesenintendo
Fun fact: There is a chance card called "Luigi's Peace" that protects you from losing coins if you land on a red spot, and an item card called "Luigi's Cowardliness" that a player goes backwards.
Mon Feb 12 03:07:51 +0000 2018Pikachu Artwork in an underground station in China.
This is an advertisement for the Pokemon happy meal of KFC.
Mon Feb 12 04:28:06 +0000 2018Can't believe I already reached 300 followers!
Thank you everyone! 謝謝大家！ :D
Mon Feb 12 04:43:20 +0000 2018I'm so happy to see many people are interested about Nintendo's past and present in the Chinese region. I will try my best to provide more news and historical stuff for you awesome people! https://twitter.com/chinesenintendo/status/962909964560875520
Mon Feb 12 04:49:21 +0000 2018RT @Nintogether: Princess:
「Link . It's been a hundred years，finally you saved me! But……」
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Mon Feb 12 04:56:26 +0000 2018Replying to @chinesenintendo
Also, check out @Nintogether !
They are working with Nintendo fan artists in China to their art onto Twitter!
Nintendo may not have a large presence where they live, but their artworks are still so awesome!
https://twitter.com/Nintogether
Mon Feb 12 04:59:49 +0000 2018Replying to @__VAGABOND
Thanks for the advice! I don't know too much about indie developers exactly but I will try to cover their info. Also have you followed @CIRCLE_Ent ? They usually have a lot of news on Chinese indie games.
Mon Feb 12 05:06:45 +0000 2018RT @Nintogether: Cute
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Mon Feb 12 05:06:56 +0000 2018A film promo in China blatantly copies a promotional art from the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
However, it seems that the movie has nothing to do with Zelda other than the obvious the promo art knockoff.
Mon Feb 12 21:54:16 +0000 2018Replying to @chinesenintendo
If you really want to check out the movie that stole BOTW's art work, it's available here: http://www.iqiyi.com/a_19rrgzy8x1.html
Mon Feb 12 21:55:03 +0000 2018Replying to @chinesenintendo
Want to know the reaction of Chinese internet users?
As far as I know, most, if not all of them are angry, or even outrageous at such an obvious theft.
In fact, I have to thank @Old_Bag_China and @Clayheroic for exposing this bootleg.
@Bootleg_Stuff @ShittyZelda
Mon Feb 12 22:00:26 +0000 2018Replying to @chinesenintendo
Here's how the heroine in the movie ACTUALLY looks like.
Thanks to @athlongc for the discovery.
http://fx.weico.cc/share/16570315.html?weibo_id=4206842165136126
Mon Feb 12 22:07:20 +0000 2018New Kirby Star Allies trailers from Nintendo Hong Kong!
http://v-wb.youku.com/v_show/id_XMzM5OTgzODczNg==.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TC6J6wBf8qYhttp:
Tue Feb 13 02:28:36 +0000 2018Replying to @chinesenintendo
This is also the first video that provides us the official names of Meta Knight and Francisca.
Their names are “魅塔骑士” and “冰斧基斯”, respectively.
@KirbyInformer
Tue Feb 13 02:33:09 +0000 2018Replying to @chinesenintendo
Interestingly, Meta Knight's translation was different from the one obtained from scanning his Amiibo from Super Mario Odyssey.
Guess the localization team must have rethought about his name.
Tue Feb 13 02:39:49 +0000 2018RT @seraralei: for chinese new year🙌🏼
love Link's sexy armpit😍💕💕
Tue Feb 13 18:30:54 +0000 2018RT @CIRCLE_Ent: We're pleased to announce that World Conqueror X, by @ieasytech, is coming to the #NintendoSwitch eShop. We'll reveal more…
Tue Feb 13 20:29:41 +0000 2018Happy Valentine's Day from China!
Here are some official iQue Valentine's Day Cards for you, made back in the year 2005.
Get all 14 cards here: http://web.archive.org/web/20050422175234/http://www.ique.com:81/JSP/download_wallpaper.htm
Or here:http://www.mediafire.com/file/a8vqwrglba8e6r6/iQue_Valentine_2005.7z
Tue Feb 13 23:28:05 +0000 2018Replying to @chinesenintendo
This one is probably my favorite among all.
I love how they tweaked the logo of iQue to make it look like "love".
Tue Feb 13 23:30:15 +0000 2018Replying to @chinesenintendo
The first image is not an original artwork-- it was based on an art by Chinese artist Jin Meisheng, in the 1920~30s.
A Nintendo Switch version was also made, but I cannot find the original editor at the moment.
Tue Feb 13 23:40:42 +0000 2018RT @ark_SMB: Found you. Found myself. ❤️💚 #ValentinesDay
Wed Feb 14 18:20:34 +0000 2018Today's is not the Spring Festival yet, sorry for the error.
Thu Feb 15 04:11:25 +0000 2018RT @N3DSWiiUSG: Kimishima Talks About Switch Targets, China Entry, Mobile, & Super Nintendo World https://nintendosoup.com/kimishima-talks-switch-targets-china-entry-mobile-super-nintendo-world/ https://t.co/GkWr…
Thu Feb 15 06:03:54 +0000 2018RT @serkantoto: 2) About China, he says local regulations make it impossible to export the Switch and its software as is. Says the Switch c…
Thu Feb 15 06:04:09 +0000 2018RT @akfamilyhomeak: From Hong Kong: Happy Chinese New Year! Respect your doggos. #YearOfTheDog
Thu Feb 15 16:28:40 +0000 2018RT @LincleSirius: Happy lunar new year!! 狗年快乐！
Thu Feb 15 16:31:42 +0000 2018Happy Chinese Newyear! https://twitter.com/Nintogether/status/964176257368969217
Thu Feb 15 16:36:36 +0000 2018RT @Nintogether: People always decorate a lot with red in these days. Herald the booming new year.
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Thu Feb 15 16:44:21 +0000 2018RT @Nintogether: “福”-Happiness in these days are everywhere
Thu Feb 15 16:48:21 +0000 2018RT @Nintogether: On such a special occasion, I wish all of you happiness and peace in the future.
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Thu Feb 15 16:59:07 +0000 2018RT @Nintogether: So which dog pokemon is your favorite?
Pic via 叫我日不成
Fri Feb 16 02:52:19 +0000 2018RT @Nintogether: It is the year of the dog. So we will use dogs as the theme of celebration this year .
“Woof～”in Chinese is 汪，it same as 旺…
Fri Feb 16 02:52:24 +0000 2018RT @Nintogether: Wallpaper of the new year～
Pic via 辰乐
Fri Feb 16 03:46:00 +0000 2018Nintendo wishes everyone a happy Lunar New Year!
Fri Feb 16 06:57:09 +0000 2018Replying to @chinesenintendo
The remaining part of the news article.
For everyone reading this Tweet, I wished you good luck and enjoy your Nintendo Switch experience.
新春快樂！祝大家身體健康，遊戲愉快！
Fri Feb 16 07:00:44 +0000 2018RT @Nintogether: Happy new year~The entire staff of Nintogether and @cjs1666 bring a new year's blessing to all of the Nintendo fans~ Wish…
Fri Feb 16 07:02:13 +0000 2018RT @NintendoAUNZ: It’s #LunarNewYear!
2018 is #YearOfTheDog, and this can only mean one thing…
#SuperMarioOdyssey #ChineseNewYear https:/…
Fri Feb 16 09:07:47 +0000 2018There is also a Simplified Chinese version available :https://gd4.alicdn.com/imgextra/i3/458093443/TB2PL99cNPI8KJjSspfXXcCFXXa_!!458093443.jpg https://twitter.com/akfamilyhomeak/status/965839147528171520
Tue Feb 20 06:53:22 +0000 2018The 1.1.1 update for DOOM on Nintendo Switch added the Chinese language support that was supposed to be available day one.
(Image from: https://steamcn.com/t363671-1-1)
Wed Feb 21 05:35:07 +0000 2018Replying to @chinesenintendo
The eShop page for DOOM included Chinese as a supported language, but the game did not have any Chinese language option. Nintendo Hong Kong was also said to be looking into the issue. It was nice to see the language support issue was properly addressed.
https://weibo.com/6048193311/FuA4pA86m
Wed Feb 21 05:37:40 +0000 2018Two people playing 1-2-Switch when their car was stuck in a severe highway traffic jam.
Original post:http://m.weibo.cn/status/4209554600533122
Thu Feb 22 01:40:35 +0000 2018The newest update for Super Mario Odyssey fixed the typo where Load was mistranslated as 上传 (Upload) under Chinese S.
It is now correctly called 读取(Load)
Thu Feb 22 05:22:30 +0000 2018Replying to @chinesenintendo
More image of the 1.2.0 update for Super Mario Odyssey in Chinese S.
All images from http://fx.weico.cc/share/17265858.html?weibo_id=4210214594907911
Thu Feb 22 05:24:23 +0000 2018Replying to @chinesenintendo
Previous error:
https://twitter.com/chinesenintendo/status/923694407701880832
Thu Feb 22 05:25:09 +0000 2018Error fixed in 1.2.0 update. https://twitter.com/chinesenintendo/status/923694407701880832
Thu Feb 22 05:28:22 +0000 2018The Sunshine Shades and Sunshine Outfits are called
太阳之光帽 (Sunlight Cap) and
太阳之光服 (Sunlight Outfit),
Respectively.
The term “太阳之光” matches the patent registered in China which might be the official Chinese name for Super Mario Sunshine--超级马力欧 太阳之光 https://twitter.com/athlongc/status/966542387773231105
Thu Feb 22 05:56:26 +0000 2018Replying to @TodoNintendoS
I am glad to be one of the recent followers. My account covers Nintendo related history too, but focused in Chinese speaking regions.
Thu Feb 22 09:14:59 +0000 2018The early purchase for Hyrule Warriors Definitive Edition in Hong Kong is this notebook.
The game will release in Hong Kong and Taiwan simultaneous to the Japanese release on Mar 22, 2018 with Chinese S&T support.
http://www.nintendo.com.hk/switch/zelda_hw/
Fri Feb 23 05:44:14 +0000 2018For some reason, the translation for BOTW in Hyrule Warriors Definitive edition is inconsistent with the official name.
The official Chinese name of Breath of the Wild is “曠野之息”，but Hyrule Warriors used “荒野之息” instead. The two translations are similar in meaning.
Fri Feb 23 05:49:15 +0000 2018Replying to @chinesenintendo
Images from http://www.nintendo.com.hk/switch/zelda_hw and http://www.nintendo.com.hk/switch/zelda_botw/assets/img/top/top_logo.png
Fri Feb 23 05:49:43 +0000 2018Replying to @Retro_DPad
I have not yet found a source for that. We might have to wait until someone beats the game and sees the credits.
Fri Feb 23 06:49:35 +0000 2018The game is also OFFICIALLY available in China! https://twitter.com/KirbyInformer/status/967990785068105728
Mon Feb 26 06:13:37 +0000 2018Replying to @chinesenintendo
Source:https://www.halegg.jp/eng/ufo/#info-countries
Mon Feb 26 06:14:04 +0000 2018Replying to @HatarakuUFO and @KirbyInformer
Thank you so much, especially for the Chinese language support!
Mon Feb 26 06:20:42 +0000 2018Full list of Google Play achievements for Part time UFO, in Chinese Simplified.
Mon Feb 26 07:04:42 +0000 2018Replying to @chinesenintendo
Customer service also supports Chinese S and T.
Mon Feb 26 07:18:45 +0000 2018It seems that we do not have a translation for Qbby in Chinese S yet...
Mon Feb 26 08:01:00 +0000 2018RT @koopa630kit: NINTENDO SWITCH衣服
Mon Feb 26 08:15:12 +0000 2018RT @HAL_Laboratory: スマートデバイス向けゲーム『はたらくUFO』の多言語対応を行いました。
これで日本を含め、45カ国のみなさまに遊んでいただけるようになりました。
ゲーム内容やダウンロード方法など、詳しくは公式サイトをご覧ください。
https://t.c…
Mon Feb 26 09:25:12 +0000 2018The Chinese T. translations for King Dedede and Whispy Woods, respectively.
These translations are different from their names in iQue Player Super Smashs Bros., but Chinese S/T translations do sometimes differ. https://twitter.com/beco_100me/status/968678789894033408
Wed Feb 28 06:46:58 +0000 2018Nintendo registered "NINTENDO LABO" trademark in Mainland China.
Wed Feb 28 08:12:50 +0000 2018Replying to @sakarisker
Chinese language availability in European releases depends on the game. First party games like BOTW and Mario Odyssey have Chinese in any version, but Chinese is exclusive to the Japanese version in games like
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and Fire Emblem Warriors.
Wed Feb 28 17:10:05 +0000 2018