Iwata on generating “Nintendo-like profits”, smart device business, preparing initiatives/changes for dedicated games business
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Mobile, News | 1 Comment
Returning to “Nintendo-like profits” is something that often tends to be discussed at the Big N’s financial results briefings. The general thought is that by reaching that mark, Nintendo would be bringing in an operating income of over 100 billion yen.
One investor asked about reaching “Nintendo-like profits” during the Q&A portion of the company’s financial results meeting last week after it was announced that Nintendo’s operating income target for this fiscal year is 50 billion yen. Check out what president Satoru Iwata had to say below. In addition to discussing “Nintendo-like profits”, Iwata also commented on what’s in store for the smart device business, and teased preparing initiatives/changes for the dedicated games business “to make changes to some of the elements that are currently not working so well.”
Firstly, we base our thinking regarding profits for the next fiscal year on generating those that can be seen as typical of Nintendo, just as you mentioned. As investors should determine “Nintendo-like profits,” I believe it is inappropriate for me to explain in public what level of profit this should be. However, many assess that generating an annual operating income of 100 billion yen can be considered a “Nintendo-like profit structure.” As such assessments have been made, we will structure our plans for the next fiscal year to reach such a level. For the fiscal year that just ended in March 2015, we positioned it to be the year to balance revenue and expenses, and we managed to accomplish this. We set our financial forecasts taking into consideration the steps we should take this fiscal year if we are to aim for “Nintendo-like profits” in the next fiscal year.
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Over 5,300 Meta Knight amiibo listed for one Best Buy distribution center, restock looking likely
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 2 Comments
It’s looking very likely that Best Buy is planning a restock of the Meta Knight amiibo. Over 5,300 units of the figure have been listed for one of the retailer’s distribution center, which should mean that additional stock will be making its way to stores sometime in the future. We’ll keep you updated on the situation as it develops.
Fullblox out now on the European 3DS eShop
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 0 comments
Nintendo has unexpectedly launched Fullblox on the European 3DS eShop. You may recall that the game saw a surprising announcement and release in Japan earlier this week. At this time, Fullblox is not available in North America.
Fullblox, a puzzle experience, can be downloaded from the European 3DS eShop for free. It comes with seven introductory puzzles, and players can purchase four additional DLC pack.
It’s possible to purchase the four DLC packs individually for the following prices:
– Mallo’s Playtime Plaza (£4.49): 100 progressively challenging levels that introduce the basics of the game.
– Poppy’s Sculpture Square (£2.69): 50 puzzle levels shaped like animals and objects.
– Corin’s Fortress of Fun (£2.69): 50 levels featuring new gizmo obstacles and enemies.
– Papa Blox’s NES Expo (£2.69): A treat for retro fans that features 50 levels based on classic NES characters.
Nintendo is also offering the following bundles:
– Bundle featuring all four DLC packs, £8.99
– Bundle of three DLC packs after Mallo’s Playtime Plaza has already been purchased, £6.29
– Bundle of any three DLC packs after already purchasing one of the following: Poppy’s Sculpture Square, Papa Blox’s NES Expo or Corin’s Fortress of Fun, £8.09
Check out the official trailer and announcement for Fullblox below.
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Nintendo Download (5/14/15, North America) – Nihilumbra, Ultratron, 3D Thunder Blade, New Super Mario Bros., more
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 5 Comments
This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Wii U Download
Nihilumbra – $7.99
Ultratron – $8.99
Funk of Titans – $8.99
Wii U Virtual Console
New Super Mario Bros. – $9.99 (note: final price; was originally listed for $7.99 on Nintendo’s website)
Mega Man Battle Network 3 Blue – $7.99
Mega Man Battle Network 3 White – $7.99
3DS Download
3D Thunder Blade – $5.99
Attack on Titan: Humanity in Chains – $39.99
3DS Themes
Attack on Titan: Humanity in Chains (free with digital game purchase)
Pushmo: Mallo & Friends
SEGA 3D Classics Fantasy Zone
SEGA 3D Classics Space Harrier
eShop Sales
Wii U/3DS
– Capcom sale! Check out great deals on select Capcom games in the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS and Wii U beginning at 9 a.m. PT on May 14 until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 28. Visit http://www.nintendo.com/eshop/offers for more details.
Wii U
– Wooden Sen’Sey is 70 percent off (reduced from $9.99 to $2.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 21.
– Midnight and Toon Tanks from Petite Games are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 28.
– Arrow Time U is 25 percent off (reduced from $1.99 to $1.49) until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 28.
– GetClose: A game for RIVALS is 33 percent off (reduced from $2.99 to $1.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 28.
3DS
– Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars, Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers and other games from ATLUS are on sale beginning at 9 a.m. PT on May 18 until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 25.
– Cooking Mama 4: Kitchen Magic, Cooking Mama 5: Bon Appétit! and Gardening Mama 2: Forest Friends from – Majesco are on sale beginning at 9 a.m. PT on May 18 until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 25.
– Big Hero 6 Battle in the Bay is 33 percent off (reduced from $29.99 to $19.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on June 15.
Price Reductions
Wii U
– Snake Den has been reduced to $1.25 (from $3.99).
3DS
– Vacation Adventures: Park Ranger and Vacation Adventures: Park Ranger 2 from Filematch Ltd. are reduced to $4.99 beginning at 9 a.m. PT on May 15.
Source: Nintendo PR
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Nintendo finally confirms the Mario – Silver Edition amiibo, out May 29
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 1 Comment
Following a number of leaks, Nintendo has finally confirmed the Mario – Silver Edition amiibo. The figure is launching in North America on May 29 as expected for $12.99. Mario – Silver Edition amiibo will be sold at all stores.
Nintendo noted in its announcement today that this latest figure “will have the same functionality and work with all games that are compatible with Mario amiibo.”
Source: Nintendo PR
Food Wars: Shokugeki no Soma: The Dish of Friendship and Bonds announced for 3DS
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
The latest issue of Jump has announced a new game based on the Food Wars manga. Food Wars: Shokugeki no Soma: The Dish of Friendship and Bonds is coming to 3DS, the magazine reveals.
FuRyu is heading up the game, which is said to be a “taste personal experience cooking battle adventure”. S?ma Yukihira and other students at T?tsuki Culinary Academy will participate in cooking battles.
Food Wars: Shokugeki no Soma: The Dish of Friendship and Bonds is due out in Japan this winter.
First Dragon Quest VIII 3DS scan, voice cast
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Images, News | 4 Comments
Update: Voice cast below.
Angelo (Yoshimasa Hosoya)
Jessica (Ayana Taketatsu)
Yangus (Fumihiko Tachiki)
Trode (Hiroshi Iwasaki)
Princess Medea (Risa Taneda)
Gerda (Hitomi Nabatame)
Morrie (Joji Nakata)
Dhoulmagus (Takehito Koyasu)
The first scan of Dragon Quest VIII has emerged from this week’s issue of Jump. You can check it out above.
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Nintendo assisted with Xenoblade Chronicles X’s online functionality
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 9 Comments
Xenoblade Chronicles X was a huge undertaking for Monolith Soft. Not only is the game quite a bit bigger than the original title on Wii, but this was also the studio’s first time working with HD development.
Xenoblade Chronicles X executive director Tetsuya Takahashi spoke about some of the challenges in making the project in this week’s issue of Famitsu. On the topic of having trouble creating a map five times the size of the original Xenoblade Chronicles in addition to numerous quests and equipment, Takahashi said:
As the volume was large, the most troublesome thing was debugging (laughs). As this was our first HD title, it was decided from the start that we won’t use cutting edge technology. When I considered what is the strength of Monolith Soft, I came to the conclusion it’s the ability to neatly put together huge volume.
Fire Emblem If devs on the concept, Phoenix Mode, different sides, gameplay, and more
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 4 Comments
The latest issue of Famitsu contains an interview with the developers behind Fire Emblem If. Yokota Kenki, Maeda Kouhe, and Masahiro Higuchi commented on the game’s concept, Phoenix Mode, different sides, gameplay, and a few other topics.
Head past the break for a roundup of the Q&A. All translations come courtesy of kantopia.
The Great Ace Attorney screenshots show Nikomina Bolshevich and Mitrov Stroganov
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Screenshots | 0 comments
Capcom issued a new wave of screenshots from The Great Ace Attorney today. We get to see a look at some of the content covered in this week’s Famitsu – notably new characters Nikomina Bolshevich and Mitrov Stroganov. View all of the images below.
