How Nintendo Will Be Celebrating Mario’s 35th Anniversary

This year marks the 35th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. But Nintendo has been particularly quiet for most of this year.

Despite this being a major anniversary for their company’s defining character. Nintendo does not have any major plans in the works to celebrate Mario’s 35th anniversary. Or at least, there are no official plans announced yet.

Rumors have swirled for months as to how Nintendo would be celebrating Mario’s anniversary. With many believing a Super Mario All-Stars Collection could be their big plan. From the news gathered, All-Stars collection is in the works. But there’s no word as to when it might be released. Leaks have also revealed that Super Mario 3D World port will also be coming to the Switch. But again, there is no confirmed release date.

Normally, Nintendo Direct would announce games of this magnitude. But it’s been nearly a year since the last official, full Nintendo Direct and there doesn’t seem to be any planned for the near future. It’s safe to say COVID-19 threw a wrench into Nintendo’s plans for this year.

Still, their company’s Fall and Winter lineups look particularly barren. Which would imply they still have some games yet to be announced. There could be a Nintendo Direct in the works that fans have no knowledge of, or Nintendo could simply announce the game through Twitter, as they did with Pikmin 3’s Switch port.

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The 35th anniversary of Super Mario Bros

Super Mario Bros

On September 13th, 1985, An Italian plumber named Mario with a propensity for jumping on mushrooms and turtle shells introduced to the world. From that day on, the platforming genre was the never the same. Since the release of the original Super Mario Bros. Mario has become one of the most recognizable characters in all of gaming and has helped turn Nintendo into the gaming juggernaut they are today. This year marks the 35th anniversary of Nintendo’s signature character and they will roll out the red carpet in celebration.

While it would be surprising if Nintendo completely overlooked Mario’s 35th Anniversary, especially after LEGO and Hasbro made it a point to celebrate, there are only so many months left in the year. If Nintendo wants to make this the year of Mario and celebrate the 35 year anniversary of Super Mario Bros. They’ll need to do something sooner rather than later.

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Apple: New iPhone 12 Release Revealed

Apple admits the iPhone 12 release is running late. But it now looks like the wait will be longer than the company suggested.

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iPhone 12 release: iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Plus, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max concept renders showing proportional sizes

iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Plus, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max concept renders showing proportional sizes.

This news comes from 2020’s breakout Apple insider Jon Prosser, who states the iPhone 12 launch event may be as much as a month late, with pre-orders and shipping delayed for iPhone 12 Pro models until November. If correct (and Prosser has a 100% release record this year), it would expose Apple CFO Luca Maestri’s recent comments that the new iPhones are running “a few weeks later [than usual]” as overly optimistic.

For context, Apple has announced, opened pre-orders and shipped 14 of its last 15 iPhones in September and pre-orders have historically opened a week before the phones go on sale. In no scenario does “a few weeks later” translate to shipments sometime in November. Except maybe one.  

iPhone 12 Release Revealed
iPhone 12 release retail packaging concept render

iPhone 12 retail packaging concept render.

Prosser says sales of the entry-level iPhone 12 and (newly renamed) iPhone 12 Plus will begin in mid October (pre-orders week 42, shipping week 43). Consequently, Maestri may have been attempting to ease concerns by referring to only half the new range.

 

Interestingly, Bloomberg’s always-excellent Mark Gurman disagrees with Prosser, though he hasn’t offered any alternative dates as yet. Speaking to me, Prosser also confirmed they “are 100% what’s in the system right now”, something he states he has seen with his own eyes. So, unless this is an elaborate Apple trap to catch Prosser’s source(s), fans are in for a longer wait.

But will the iPhone 12 range be worth the wait? Perhaps. While upgraders can look forward to new display sizes, including a 5.4-inch iPhone 12 and 6.7-inch iPhone 12 Pro Max, a multi-generational performance leap, impressive new styling, competitive pricing and 3D mapping camera tech on the Pro models, there are concerns. The biggest potential deal breaker is their surprisingly small batteries.  While they have cancelled high refresh rate displays and the notch looks increasingly bad in 2020. 

The silver lining? At least you’ll now have more time to make up your mind. 

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Fortnite Maker Epic Games Sues Apple

1. Fortnite has been removed from the App Store by Apple

Apple removed Fortnite from its App Store on Thursday after Epic Games revealed that players could buy V-Bucks (Fortnite’s in-game currency) at a discount if they avoided purchasing the game through the App Store.

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2. Epic Games has filed an injunction against Apple for taking Fortnite off of Apple’s App Store.

In the complaint, filed on Thursday, Epic Games alleges Apple is participating in anticompetitive practices by forcing the company to charge higher prices on App Store in-app purchases, such as for V-Bucks in Fortnite.

 

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“Apple goes as far as to gag app developers, preventing them from even mentioning to users the option of buying the same content outside of the app. For example, by purchasing content directly from the app developer, or using a web browser,” the complaint reads. “Because Apple has a monopoly over the distribution of iOS apps, app developers have no choice but to assent to this anticompetitive tie. It is Apple’s way or the highway.”

3. Apple wants to work with Epic Games to resolve this issue

“Epic has had apps on the App Store for a decade, and have benefited from the App Store ecosystem. Including its tools, testing, and distribution that Apple provides to all developers. Epic agreed to the App Store terms and guidelines freely, and we’re glad they’ve built such a successful business on the App Store,” the spokesperson said. “The fact that their business interests now lead them to push for a special arrangement does not change the fact that these guidelines create a level playing field for all developers and make the store safe for all users.”

Digital Trends also reached out to Epic Games to comment on the lawsuit. We will update this story when we hear back.

It seems Epic Games was expecting Apple to remove the game from the App Store. Since aside from the lawsuit, the company also announced an event titled Nineteen Eighty-Fortnite 1 p.m. PT on Thursday. The event took place in Fortnite’s Party Royale mode and was a parody of Apple’s famous 1984 TV commercial.


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Welcome to this week’s rated must-see apps. We have picked out the top apps on our list. Please download these applications immediately. Android Apps Weekly

  1. Bubble Level

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You always wanted to rearrange your house, but there were so many things in line. With the naked eye, you cannot see how they are arranged. If you have the correct measurements, let us help you. The Digital Precise Level app is the flagship app on this list, offering you the convenience of both life and work. The application uses the sensor right in smartphones. Android Apps Weekly

Bubble Level – Angle Meter for Android is perfect for both home and professional use. It helps to align or balance when you try to hang something vertically, horizontally or whatever angle you want. Precise Level 2020 is a tool that tests every surface and measures different angles: vertical angles and horizontal angles.

2. Extra Volume Up

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Boost Volume Up can max volume booster – it’s not only a measure controller & music player but also it’s a free booster app that supports audio booster and allows you to experience as much loudness as possible. Extreme Volume Up Amplifier can increase volume speaker to 200%.

Now you are not limited by the minimal sound of your phone. A loud volume appraises the volume to a higher level than the default system. When you listen to music, play games, watch movies, or watch videos online in your browser, a super volume booster can interact with the program and emit the sound of the speaker. Increase volume on phone to loud volume ringtone, alarm, and multimedia sound!

3. QR Code Scanner & QR Code Generator

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QR reader online) Scan QR code android indispensable for your phone! Download now!️QR code generator -QR scanner app will turn your phone into a QR code scanner.QR reader for android is a smart QR reader that protects you from rogue QR codes containing dangerous links. Besides, you can also create your own code and share it with friends, relatives, with app barcode scanner.

QR scanner online will work on mobile devices. Scan QR code quickly.

Generate QR Code with any format. Create a QR code and surprise your friends.

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QR code generator free with this app. All QR code will be saved in the history.

QR code maker app lets you scan all types of QR codes.

4. Funny Voice Changer – Smart Changing Voice 2020

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Funny Voice Changer 2020 is 100% free, the interface is amazing and fashionable. The program is user-friendly and can produce great sound effects and fun. Recording your voice in high – quality sound, applying effects and sharing them with friends.

Fool your friends by changing your voice during a real phone call. Change your voice during a phone call from high and funny to deep and scary voices. Play with an interesting voice and surprise your friends.

Master Changing Voice supports many varying effects, and custom parameters can be customized to give you the best sound effect. Latest Cool Sound Effect with effects will change your voice to many funny effects or improve your singing voice overall quality.

5.Language Translator: Voice Translator, Interpreter

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Translate from English into all languages and from all languages into English: English has been the international language and the language of science and technology. Everyone irrespective of the region or geographical difference wants to learn and communicate in the English language. From all these languages and various other languages in the world, you can get your translation in the English language. Using the All Language Translator – Voice Translator app, you can translate English to Chinese, Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean, Russian,…

Interpreter Translator – Voice To Text is indeed a useful application for today’s life when the demand for international exchanges is increasing. You can easily chat with people from other countries even though you do not know the language of that country. Free Translation App – Voice To Text will help you break all language barriers.

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Microsoft’s xCloud game streaming will launch on September 15th on Android

On September 15, Microsoft will launch its game-streaming service. The xCloud project will cost $ 14.99 per month, will feature over 100 games on Android tablets and phones. Game streaming will be limited initially to Android; iPhone and iPad users will have to wait.

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The lack of support on iOS is disappointing to iPhone and iPad owners. However, their experiment is limited to you by the policies of the Apple App Store.

Microsoft has not revealed any Apple policies that prevent xCloud from launching on iOS. However, Google’s Stadia service is also not available on an iPhone or iPad. Apple has also faced questions over its 30 percent cut of in-app purchases and strict App Store policies from the House Judiciary Committee recently as part of a tech antitrust hearing.

xCloud will launch in 22 countries and next month, including Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

 Interestingly, the versions that will be published on the One Store in Korea and Galaxy Store for Samsung users will both include “in-app purchase capabilities,” according to Microsoft, suggesting that the Google Play Store version will not.

Microsoft has yet to detail all more than 100 games that will be available for game live streaming. But right now the company is providing a list of 36 upcoming titles.

Why is Microsoft leaving out Apple?

The company signed up 10,000 iOS testers in February 2020. However,  the company only provided one game for those users to test: Halo: The Master Chief Collection. Now, it appears that testing will end without an official iOS launch.

Games can be released for an iOS device, but they are also subject to Apple’s application guidelines.

This will include “submitting each game to be evaluated, appearing in the search chart”. That basically means that since xCloud offers over 100 Xbox One and Windows games that are not being submitted to Apple for review, that keeps the xCloud app off the iPhone and iPad, at least for now.

xCloud = Android Exclusive (for now)

Players get the benefit of playing more than 100 games they normally can’t play on their phones. That includes new titles from Microsoft’s Xbox Game Studios.

Will you be paying $ 15 a month for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to stream games, via xCloud, on your Android phone or tablet?

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