You Could Soon Visit Nintendo Inspired Hotels And Restaurants

Oct 24 2024

Iconic gaming giant Nintendo is laying the groundwork to expand its brand beyond video games by venturing into the hospitality industry.

Plans are in motion to open Nintendo-themed restaurants and hotels across Japan, with potential for international expansion in the future.

This move follows a series of trademark filings for several of the company’s beloved franchises, indicating an exciting new direction for Nintendo.

The gaming powerhouse, renowned for its cherished characters and franchises like Super Mario, Animal Crossing, and The Legend of Zelda, has begun trademarking its intellectual properties for use in the food and accommodation sectors.

This suggests that fans may soon enjoy unique experiences such as a Smash Bros-themed restaurant or an interactive Animal Crossing hotel.

This news goes hand in hand with Nintendo’s recent approach to further diversify their business and not solely focus on video games, with the company recently releasing a blockbuster Super Mario movie as well as opening a Nintendo Museum in Kyoto.

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Stay Up To Date With The Msida Creek Project Through WhatsApp!

Oct 24 2024

The Msida redevelopment project, set to begin in November 2024, will feature an innovative way to keep the public informed—through a dedicated WhatsApp group.

Infrastructure Malta’s CEO, Steve Ellul, announced this unique communication channel during a media briefing, emphasizing its importance in ensuring transparency and community engagement throughout the project.

Residents and commuters will be able to join the WhatsApp group to receive real-time updates, traffic advisories, and progress reports on the work. This initiative marks a first for a large-scale infrastructure project in Malta, aiming to enhance public awareness and ease concerns during construction.

The project, first proposed in 2020, focuses on improving traffic flow and urban sustainability in one of Malta’s busiest areas, which sees 50,000 cars daily. In addition to addressing congestion, it will transform the area with 60% of the space dedicated to open areas, including a 2,000-square-meter piazza and about three football fields’ worth of green zones.

Flooding, a long-standing issue in Msida, will be mitigated with a 300-meter canal and other flood prevention measures.

The redevelopment, which is scheduled for completion by 2027, will also promote sustainable transportation through new cycle lanes, walking paths, and a two-storey parking facility powered by solar panels. The WhatsApp group will keep the public engaged and informed every step of the way, ensuring smooth communication during this transformative project.

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Simpatiċi’s Mary Rose Mallia Stars In New Maltese Cartoon

Oct 24 2024

You probably know her as Lieni from Simpatiċi, but Mary Rose Mallia is now taking on the persona of ‘Nanna Manna’ – a lead character in the new cartoon in Maltese for kids!

In a series of short episodes uploaded to Youtube by L-Aġenzija Nazzjonali tal-Litteriżmu (National Literacy Agency), in collaboration with Turi Studio, Nanna Manna brings some wisdom and fun to Maltese kids in this new show.

In the first episode, Nanna Manna shares her wisdom through the idiom ‘Kliem ix-Xiħ Żomm Fih’ by narrating a story of an experience she had when her father bought her a bike.

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Jake Vella’s Legacy Lives On All Around Malta

Oct 24 2024

Despite having passed away in August of this year, the legacy of sports ambassador Jake Vella has lived on everywhere in Malta.

His parents, Maruska and Josie have continued to share instances in which the late Jake, who suffered from ROHHAD, is commemorated by the Maltese public.

These include posters of Jake on public transport and school minibuses (Massi Garage), as well as other athletes taking photos of the local hero with them as they embark on their own challenges.

Jake was renowned for remaining resilient and practicing sports despite his challenges posed by ROHHAD. Even when hospitalised, Jake took it upon himself to learn the guitar and continue studying.

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