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<b><big>Star Fox News</big></b>
<b><big>Star Fox News</big></b>
* <b>August 05, 2015</b> - Europe's largest annual gaming expo, [[wikipedia:Gamescom|Gamescom]], is opening its doors starting today until Sunday, August 9, 2015. Nintendo of Europe had since confirmed they are attending once again this year, with their venue hosting a slew of upcoming titles for the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS, including ''[[Star Fox Zero]]''.
* <b>August 03, 2015</b> - Nintendo of Europe confirms today that the 2006 Nintendo DS title ''[[Star Fox Command]]'' is finally going to be available as a Virtual Console title via the Wii U Nintendo eShop on August 6, 2015 in the PAL region. If you have originally missed getting this game, here is your chance to secure an official digital copy of the title. North American Wii U owners have been entertained to this game since June 2015.
* <b>August 03, 2015</b> - Nintendo of Europe confirms today that the 2006 Nintendo DS title ''[[Star Fox Command]]'' is finally going to be available as a Virtual Console title via the Wii U Nintendo eShop on August 6, 2015 in the PAL region. If you have originally missed getting this game, here is your chance to secure an official digital copy of the title. North American Wii U owners have been entertained to this game since June 2015.
* <b>July 12, 2015</b> - Nintendo announces today the tragic passing of the company president and CEO (in Japan and North America), [[wikipedia:Satoru Iwata|Satoru Iwata]], due to a bile duct growth. Iwata is well-known to have contributed so much to Nintendo throughout his career, even long before he became president in 2002. Iwata worked alongside his colleague, Star Fox creator [[Shigeru Miyamoto]], on many of his projects, and served as executive producer for many games, including every Star Fox game released since ''[[Star Fox: Assault]]''. Iwata was only 55 years old. Until a new company president is announced, Shigeru Miyamoto, alongside [[wikipedia:Genyo Takeda|Genyo Takeda]], will take over Iwata's presidential duties in the interim.
* <b>July 12, 2015</b> - Nintendo announces today the tragic passing of the company president and CEO (in Japan and North America), [[wikipedia:Satoru Iwata|Satoru Iwata]], due to a bile duct growth. Iwata is well-known to have contributed so much to Nintendo throughout his career, even long before he became president in 2002. Iwata worked alongside his colleague, Star Fox creator [[Shigeru Miyamoto]], on many of his projects, and served as executive producer for many games, including every Star Fox game released since ''[[Star Fox: Assault]]''. Iwata was only 55 years old. Until a new company president is announced, Shigeru Miyamoto, alongside [[wikipedia:Genyo Takeda|Genyo Takeda]], will take over Iwata's presidential duties in the interim.
* <b>June 26, 2015</b> - Hyper Japan, an annual all-Japanese pop culture convention, is returning to London this year, and Nintendo UK confirmed they are attending the event, promising to display a selection of the best Wii U and Nintendo 3DS games that are both available and upcoming, including ''[[Star Fox Zero]]''. If you are planning to attend Hyper Japan this year, taking place between July 10 and 12, make sure you pass by Nintendo UK's booth to be able to play a demo of the game. [http://hyperjapan.co.uk/ Click here] for details on the event itself.
* <b>June 26, 2015</b> - Hyper Japan, an annual all-Japanese pop culture convention, is returning to London this year, and Nintendo UK confirmed they are attending the event, promising to display a selection of the best Wii U and Nintendo 3DS games that are both available and upcoming, including ''[[Star Fox Zero]]''. If you are planning to attend Hyper Japan this year, taking place between July 10 and 12, make sure you pass by Nintendo UK's booth to be able to play a demo of the game. [http://hyperjapan.co.uk/ Click here] for details on the event itself.
* <b>June 18, 2015</b> - Yesterday, Nintendo of America [https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/611277169956945921 tweeted a release chart] for a select number of titles that are coming to Wii U starting from today until the end of 2015. According to the chart, it has been confirmed that the 2006 Nintendo DS title ''[[Star Fox Command]]'' is going to be available as a Virtual Console title via the Nintendo eShop on June 25, 2015. If you have originally missed getting this game, here is your chance to secure an official digital copy of the title. This release date is only confirmed for North American Wii U owners so far. Stay tuned for any info regarding the title's release elsewhere.
* <b>June 18, 2015</b> - Yesterday, Nintendo of America [https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/611277169956945921 tweeted a release chart] for a select number of titles that are coming to Wii U starting from today until the end of 2015. According to the chart, it has been confirmed that the 2006 Nintendo DS title ''[[Star Fox Command]]'' is going to be available as a Virtual Console title via the Nintendo eShop on June 25, 2015. If you have originally missed getting this game, here is your chance to secure an official digital copy of the title. This release date is only confirmed for North American Wii U owners so far. Stay tuned for any info regarding the title's release elsewhere.
* <b>June 16, 2015</b> - During the Nintendo Digital Event @ E3 2015, ''[[Star Fox Zero]]'' has been announced, followed with a demonstration of a couple levels played by the presenters during the Nintendo Treehouse Live presentation, alongside with series creator [[Shigeru Miyamoto]]. It has been confirmed that PlatinumGames are co-developing the title, alongside ''Bayonetta 2'' director Yusuke Hashimoto. The game is a neither a sequel, prequel, nor a remake, but rather a re-imagining of the early games in the series. The game features some ''[[Star Fox 2]]'' elements like the Arwing transforming into a mech-like vehicle, and a new helipad vehicle called the [[Gyrowing]].


<b><big>Site News</big></b>
<b><big>Site News</big></b>
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==Archived News==
==Archived News==
===Star Fox News===
===Star Fox News===
* <b>June 16, 2015</b> - During the Nintendo Digital Event @ E3 2015, ''[[Star Fox Zero]]'' has been announced, followed with a demonstration of a couple levels played by the presenters during the Nintendo Treehouse Live presentation, alongside with series creator [[Shigeru Miyamoto]]. It has been confirmed that PlatinumGames are co-developing the title, alongside ''Bayonetta 2'' director Yusuke Hashimoto. The game is a neither a sequel, prequel, nor a remake, but rather a re-imagining of the early games in the series. The game features some ''[[Star Fox 2]]'' elements like the Arwing transforming into a mech-like vehicle, and a new helipad vehicle called the [[Gyrowing]].
* <b>November 07, 2014</b> - On the November 5, 2014 Nintendo Direct, it was revealed that the Fox (and possibly Falco) amiibo figurines will be compatible with various games outside of ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'', which could include ''Hyrule Warriors'' and ''Mario Kart 8''. In the case of the latter, using a Fox amiibo in that game will allow the playable Mii character to don a Fox McCloud-based suit.
* <b>November 07, 2014</b> - On the November 5, 2014 Nintendo Direct, it was revealed that the Fox (and possibly Falco) amiibo figurines will be compatible with various games outside of ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'', which could include ''Hyrule Warriors'' and ''Mario Kart 8''. In the case of the latter, using a Fox amiibo in that game will allow the playable Mii character to don a Fox McCloud-based suit.
* <b>September 05, 2014</b> - Yesterday's Nintendo Direct for the Wii U game ''[[wikipedia:Bayonetta 2|Bayonetta 2]]'' revealed the titular character Bayonetta will have the option to don a Nintendo Crossover Costume called "Star Mercenary", which is directly based on [[Fox McCloud]]. It addition, Bayonetta's guns will be fashioned after [[Arwing|Arwings]], and shoot lasers instead of bullets using the signature target-lock reticule. Whilst the Wii U port of the first ''[[wikipedia:Bayonetta|Bayonetta]]'' game will include Crossover Costumes, the "Star Mercenary" is exclusive to the sequel. The game launches in North America and Europe on October 24, 2014. In other news, Nintendo confirms its first wave of 12 [[wikipedia:Amiibo|amiibo]] figurines will include Smash fighter [[smashwiki:Fox (SSB4)|Fox McCloud]], and although they did not confirm a release date, the figurines are now available for pre-order at various physical and online retailers. Highly recommended to pre-order the Fox McCloud amiibo figurine from [http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Fox-amiibo-Wii-U/dp/B00N4ABODK Amazon] or [http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nintendo-amiibo-Super-Smash-Bros/dp/B00N8PBS0A Amazon UK].
* <b>September 05, 2014</b> - Yesterday's Nintendo Direct for the Wii U game ''[[wikipedia:Bayonetta 2|Bayonetta 2]]'' revealed the titular character Bayonetta will have the option to don a Nintendo Crossover Costume called "Star Mercenary", which is directly based on [[Fox McCloud]]. It addition, Bayonetta's guns will be fashioned after [[Arwing|Arwings]], and shoot lasers instead of bullets using the signature target-lock reticule. Whilst the Wii U port of the first ''[[wikipedia:Bayonetta|Bayonetta]]'' game will include Crossover Costumes, the "Star Mercenary" is exclusive to the sequel. The game launches in North America and Europe on October 24, 2014. In other news, Nintendo confirms its first wave of 12 [[wikipedia:Amiibo|amiibo]] figurines will include Smash fighter [[smashwiki:Fox (SSB4)|Fox McCloud]], and although they did not confirm a release date, the figurines are now available for pre-order at various physical and online retailers. Highly recommended to pre-order the Fox McCloud amiibo figurine from [http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Fox-amiibo-Wii-U/dp/B00N4ABODK Amazon] or [http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nintendo-amiibo-Super-Smash-Bros/dp/B00N8PBS0A Amazon UK].
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