Nintendo further talks Switch production with chip shortages, software to be a focus
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
During a Q&A session for its financial results last week, Nintendo further discussed the impact of current chip shortages on Switch hardware production and how it’s dealing with the situation. President Shuntaro Furukawa, Ko Shiota (director, senior executive officer), and Shigeru Miyamoto all chimed in.
Furukawa stated that “the future if uncertain” when it comes to the necessary semiconductor components that are in short supply at present, and will be “maximizing our software sales as much as possible” to continue Switch momentum. Shiota noted that hardware developers “are also continuing to take measures such as evaluating alternative components and reviewing our designs.” As for Miyamoto, he explained that actual software development is still proceeding as planned, not to mention that its mobile and video content efforts are unaffected.
Furukawa, Shiota, and Miyamoto said the following when asked about Switch production with chip shortages:
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Nintendo on how it will position itself amid more competing platforms
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments
Compared to how things were during the NES era when gaming really took off for Nintendo, the company has to compete with many more platform holders. There’s obviously competition from Sony and Microsoft, not to mention that tons of people primarily play games on phones these days. More competing platform holders are also entering the gaming industry, so how will Nintendo position itself?
That’s the exact question one investor asked the Big N during the Q&A portion of its financial results last week. President Shuntaro Furukawa responded by stating that Nintendo “would like to grow by continuously offering the unique entertainment which is enabled by our integrated hardware-software development.” Outside of its hardware-software gaming business, Nintendo Accounts, and IP expansion, another important point is “to generate new interest in Nintendo games among people who normally do not play games, and encourage consumers who once used our game systems to return and start playing again.”
Furukawa’s full words regarding competition::
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The Smurfs: Mission Vileaf Switch gameplay
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Gameplay has emerged for the Switch version of The Smurfs: Mission Vileaf. The title’s launch started on the console a few days ago.
The Smurfs: Mission Vileaf just came to Europe following a short delay, though fans in North America will have to wait a bit longer. The stateside release is set for November 16.
Here’s some information about The Smurfs: Mission Vileaf:
Shin Megami Tensei V daily demon vol. 204 – Beelzebub
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
We’ve got the latest demon trailer for Shin Megami Tensei V, which shows off Beelzebub. This creature has had a massive presence throughout the entire franchise having appeared in a truckload of different titles.
Here’s some background information on Beelzebub, thanks to the Megami Tensei Wiki:
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Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain Japanese introduction trailer, commercials
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Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain is about a month away, and Nintendo is picking up its promotional efforts with a series of new videos. Along with the latest Japanese trailer, we’ve got a bunch of commercials.
Here’s some information about the title:
Conway: Disappearance at Dahlia View delayed to early 2022 on consoles, including Switch
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Conway: Disappearance at Dahlia View, which previously had a November 2 release date on Switch, has been delayed. All console versions will instead be ready to go in early 2022.
Sold Out and White Paper Games announced Conway: Disappearance at Dahlia View, a story-driven observational thriller, back in June. While the console versions have been delayed, the PC version has been unaffected.
White Paper Games’ statement about the situation reads as follows:
2D platformer Hoplegs out on Switch this week
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
The 2D platformer Hoplegs is reaching Switch this week, publisher Limit Break and developer WhyKev have announced. It will be available starting on November 12.
For more on Hoplegs, check out the following overview:
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Pokemon GO details Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl event
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 0 comments
Pokemon GO is celebrating the release of Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl with a special event, and Niantic has now shared first details.
Pokemon originally discovered in the Sinnoh region will be appearing more often. Additionally, players can find Turtwig, Chimchar, and Piplup wearing special Sinnoh-inspired hats in the wild. Avatar items inspired by those same first partner Pokemon will be offered in the shop as well.
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Super UFO Fighter gets January 2022 release date, new trailer
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Super UFO Fighter, which was first announced for Switch this past June, now has a release date. Publisher Phoenixx and developer VV-LABO have confirmed the game’s availability for January 13, 2022.
Here’s some information about the project:
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The World Ends with You: Final Remix is the next Switch Online Game Trial in North America
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
It’s been announced that The World Ends with You: Final Remix will be the next offering as part of the Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial program. If you have an active subscription, you’ll be able to play the full game between November 10 and November 16. All progress can also be transferred to the full version.
Outside of the Switch Online Game Trial, The World Ends with You: Final Remix will soon be having a sale. Nintendo and Square Enix will discount the RPG be 30 percent between November 10 and November 23. The same sale is also currently live for NEO: The World Ends with You, though it will end slightly earlier on November 19.
