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This week’s travel game is Woodo. A delightful puzzle game in which you place objects in the world. Foxy tells the story of a summer long ago with tidbits shared as you progress. Absolutely lovely music, models and world building. A great game to unwind with! #NintendoSwitch2

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Daan Koopman @nintendaan.com · 03/10/2026

Fair warning to anyone coming to the Space Expo in Noordwijk, it took an hour to get near the front of the line for the Pokemon merch. With new people coming every hour, that estimate is likely going to stick!

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Daan Koopman @nintendaan.com · 01/10/2026

Yup, I checked. The German version is even funnier.

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Daan Koopman @nintendaan.com · 29/09/2026

This week’s travel game is Scritchy Scratchy. A strangely addicting idle game in which you scratch tickets. Earn money, purchase gadgets to improve output and get the jackpot. Upgrades will increase your chances, but ultimately it’s luck. Mouse controls great! #NintendoSwitch2

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Daan Koopman @nintendaan.com · 25/09/2026

Day 14. It is time to go home! Thank you Japan, as always!

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Daan Koopman @nintendaan.com · 24/09/2026

Oh, giant Super Mario from the hit video game series Super Mario… what is thou hidden and cursed knowledge?

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Daan Koopman @nintendaan.com · 24/09/2026

Day 13. The final full day. We are in Kyoto, exploring and chilling!

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Daan Koopman @nintendaan.com · 23/09/2026

Day 12. Effectively my last day in Osaka as I will be in Kyoto tomorrow, then my final night is at the airport. For now, I did some last checks at Universal City, DenDen Town and Umeda. Here is a look at USJ’s 25th anniversary merch with Mario and Pokemon!

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Daan Koopman @nintendaan.com · 22/09/2026

More pictures from our big day out in Kobe!

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Daan Koopman @nintendaan.com · 22/09/2026

Day 11. In Kobe today, where we are currently walking around the harbor. The perfect weather for this too!

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Daan Koopman @nintendaan.com · 21/09/2026

I had to move all of my luggage to a new location. Afterwards we explored Tennoji Park and the area around Tsutenkaku Tower.

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Daan Koopman @nintendaan.com · 21/09/2026

Day 10. Cup Noodle Museum! It is a bit busy today, but that is alright. I am just taking it slow and steady!

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Daan Koopman @nintendaan.com · 20/09/2026

Day 9. I hopped on the metro to Namba and walked to the Glico sign, the shopping district around it and DenDen Town. I will likely end up at the tower later!

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Daan Koopman @nintendaan.com · 19/09/2026

Day 8. First day in Osaka. I decided to relax this day after constant traveling. After sleeping in this morning, I mostly explored Umeda and did a bit of shopping and food hunting.

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Daan Koopman @nintendaan.com · 18/09/2026

Thank you Tokyo! Kansai, here we come!

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Daan Koopman @nintendaan.com · 18/09/2026

Day 7. I wrapped up my second day of #TGS2026, and now on my way to the airport. As always with these events, it never feels like I played enough. 14 games this time!

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Daan Koopman @nintendaan.com · 17/09/2026

If you really think that TGS would stop me from getting a new Fire Emblem release, you have a sick sense of humor. Stop it.

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Daan Koopman @nintendaan.com · 17/09/2026

Day 6. I did my first walk across Tokyo Game Show. The breath and depth of these halls will never be fully explored within two days, but I will do my best! 💪 #TGS2026 (The regular line for Revelation might be something I have to do tomorrow. 😭)

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Daan Koopman @nintendaan.com · 16/09/2026

Extremely rainy day, but I’ve been everywhere on my last day fully Tokyo with Akihabara, Shibuya, Shinjuku and currently eating before going to Roppongi for a tiny bit.

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Daan Koopman @nintendaan.com · 16/09/2026

Day 5. I take the fact that I’m opening something during the 30th anniversary of the Pokemon TCG. What I think is that the guy who purchased like 5 boxes before me is a bit of a dick.

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Daan Koopman @nintendaan.com · 15/09/2026

Quick stop at Ikebukuro to end the day. We had dinner and visited some shops.

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Daan Koopman @nintendaan.com · 15/09/2026

Two more games off the wishlist before we head back to Tokyo. 😎

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Daan Koopman @nintendaan.com · 15/09/2026

Day 4. We spent the morning in Kamagoe, looking at the old sites. A great atmosphere!

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Daan Koopman @nintendaan.com · 14/09/2026

Strolled through Nakano Broadway. I ended up picking a physical copy of a favorite game this year!

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Daan Koopman @nintendaan.com · 14/09/2026

I had early lunch at the renovated Pokemon Cafe in Tokyo.

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Daan Koopman @nintendaan.com · 14/09/2026

Day 3! I am traveling crisscross across Tokyo today! Don’t have a set plan.

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Daan Koopman @nintendaan.com · 13/09/2026

I don’t want to brag, but did the hardest route of the model kit experience. Proud!

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Daan Koopman @nintendaan.com · 13/09/2026

Beyond the Gunpla museum, I explored Shizuoka a bit more and looked around at the Gotemba outlet stores. What a Mount Fuji view!

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Daan Koopman @nintendaan.com · 13/09/2026

The presentation that inspired Nintendo to do direct-to-consumer video shows, Nintendo 3DS Conference 2011, has turned 15 years old today. The first Nintendo Conference (JP showcase) to be broadcasted live. NCs ended after as Nintendo Directs became the norm. youtu.be/KVNm03nTT30

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Daan Koopman @nintendaan.com · 13/09/2026

At the Bandai Spirits plant, visiting the BHCPDII MUSEUM. Currently in the waiting room awaiting my time slot. Excited!

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Daan Koopman @nintendaan.com · 13/09/2026

Day 2! I’m traveling by Shinkansen this morning, but to where?!

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Daan Koopman @nintendaan.com · 12/09/2026

Today was mostly relaxing after a long flight (even though I sit rarely still regardless). It is good to be back in Japan!

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Daan Koopman @nintendaan.com · 12/09/2026

First purchase? Made. Board games!

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Daan Koopman @nintendaan.com · 08/09/2026

This week’s travel game is Golftacular. A completely silly mini-golf game. You get sets of courses with different art styles, items to break said courses and music that goes surprisingly hard. Also a puzzle mode in single-player, which helps you to learn items! #NintendoSwitch2

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Daan Koopman @nintendaan.com · 04/09/2026

Two of them! Two Nintendo Directs next week friends!

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Daan Koopman @nintendaan.com · 01/09/2026

This week’s travel game is Going Under. In this roguelike, you explore dungeons based on companies that perished. Defeat enemies, gain abilities and use stuff you find as weapons. Going Under is challenging, but there are options to balance things better! #NintendoSwitch2

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Daan Koopman @nintendaan.com · 01/09/2026

OMG YES YES YES! Bingo mode online through GameShare and GameChat. Pikmin 3 Deluxe has never been more back! :D!

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Daan Koopman @nintendaan.com · 28/08/2026

Three days of #gamescom2026 in the books. Next stop (in two weeks on the dot): Japan! 🇯🇵 ✈️

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Daan Koopman @nintendaan.com · 27/08/2026

These are the games I can talk about openly. I am chilling here for a bit. Feel free to ask questions! #gamescom2026

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Daan Koopman @nintendaan.com · 26/08/2026

Today I experienced #gamescom2026 a bit different than usual. By putting most of my appointments on Thursday and Friday, I was actually able to experience the show floor proper. It was nice, I had fun. There was time to chat with people. ❤️

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Daan Koopman @nintendaan.com · 20/08/2026

Why hello! I will be at Gamescom next week. If you want to say hi, hit me up. There are a few spots left! ☺️ In another news… I WILL BE AT TOKYO GAME SHOW. Are you showing something that this Nintendo focused person might be keen on? I’m kicking off planning appointments! 🇯🇵✈️

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Daan Koopman @nintendaan.com · 20/08/2026

This week’s travel game is Dogpile. A lovely combination of Suika Game and a roguelike deck builder. You merge dogs together, keep an eye out for traits, find a correct sequence to play your hand and hit goals. The quirky colorful style is rather glorious! #NintendoSwitch2

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Daan Koopman @nintendaan.com · 06/08/2026

This week’s travel game is CloverPit. This rogue-lite is a game where you gamble until the wheels fall off. The slots can manipulated with charms, cards and phone calls. The way you survive is by hitting thresholds and pushing CloverPit’s boundaries. #NintendoSwitch2

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