SEGA says it didn’t expect Nintendo Switch to be such a big success
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Shuji Utsumi, CEO of SEGA America and SEGA Europe as well as the COO and president of SEGA Corporation, has commented on the success of Nintendo Switch – which took him by surprise.
Back in 2017, Nintendo had a lot to overcome. There were plenty of doubts surrounding the console after Wii U turned out to be a failure. Support from third-parties was initially slow with many waiting to see how things would play out.
Xenoblade dev Monolith Soft sees 19% profit increase
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Monolith Soft reported its latest financial results for the fiscal year ending March 2025, revealing that the company has seen a 19 percent profit increase.
According to the company, it achieved profits of 487 million yen during the previous fiscal year. To compare, profits came in at 409 million yen in the year prior.
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New details allegedly revealed about Nintendo and Amazon’s dispute
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We recently heard that Amazon finally began selling Nintendo products in the United States again after a lengthy period in which the two sides weren’t working together. New details have now surfaced about what actually happened behind-the-scenes.
According to Bloomberg, the dispute between the companies stemmed from third-party sellers who were undercutting Nintendo’s games prices. This led to Nintendo Switch 2 not being available on Amazon when the system launched last month.
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3dSen, new emulator that lets you play NES games in 3D, released after 10 years in development
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After a lengthy development period, the 3dSen emulator has received a full release, giving gamers a chance to play various NES titles in 3D.
Those that follow the emulation community may have heard about this previously as it’s been a long time coming. The software has actually been in development since 2015. However, just recently, it saw a proper 1.0 launch.
Sonic Team boss explains why a Sonic Adventure remake / remaster isn’t happening
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Sonic Adventure fans might not be happy to hear this, but there aren’t any plans to come out with a remake or remaster anytime soon.
Takahashi Iizuka, head of Team Sonic, was recently asked about revisiting the game in an interview. The takeaway here is that Iizuka believes it’d take a huge effort to bring the experience up to today’s “standards and expectations” – as much as a new title would apparently. Because of that, he feels working on a new game instead makes more sense.
Iizuka said the following when asked about a possible Sonic Adventure remake / remaster in an interview with Shacknews:
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Nintendo Pictures worked on Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
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Here’s an interesting tidbit that may come as a surprise: Nintendo Pictures worked on the PS5 title Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. That information comes from the game’s credits.
You may have forgotten about Nintendo Pictures, which was officially established in 2022. The group was formed after Nintendo acquired the visual content company Dynamo Pictures. The original announcement mentioned that Nintendo Pictures would make visual content based on Nintendo IP, but Death Stranding 2 certainly isn’t that.
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Nintendo Museum adding Art Gallery
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Nintendo Museum has announced one of its first major additions, with a new Art Gallery set to open. Visitors can check it out starting on September 3, 2025.
According to Nintendo, the art gallery will feature “a wide range of game artwork, including character illustrations and concept art.” Further details weren’t provided. It’s unclear which games and series will be featured (you can probably count on Mario and Zelda at the very least), but there’s no doubt that further information will come in once visitors share their experience in September.
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Arc System Works Showcase announced for June 26
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A new Arc System Works Showcase will air on June 26, it’s been announced. The event takes place at 6 PM PT / 9 PM ET / 2 AM in the UK / 3 AM in Europe.
According to Arc System Works, fans can look forward to the latest information, including the announcement of new titles. One of the reveals will be the next game from Ishiwatari Taisuke, who previously worked on Guilty Gear.
Here’s where you’ll be able to watch the presentation:
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Smash Bros. director Masahiro Sakurai says large-scale game development is “unsustainable”, thinks generative AI can help
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Smash Bros. director Masahiro Sakurai has weighed in on the current state of large-scale game development and the possibility of improving the situation with generative AI.
ITmedia was able to speak with Sakurai about various topics during an interview, and towards the end of the discussion, he was asked about his thoughts concerning the future of the games market. The outlet mentioned how development is only increasing in scale while the indie market is also growing.
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Gearbox CEO comments on $80 price tag: “True fans will pay for games” [update: Borderlands 4]
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May 20: With rising concerns about the increasing cost of video games, some players are wondering if future titles will start launching at $80, a price point that’s becoming more common in the current generation. In light of this, Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford shared some thoughts on the topic via X (formerly Twitter), especially in relation to Borderlands 4, which has been confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2.
When asked by a fan whether Borderlands 4 would be priced at $80, Pitchford responded by saying, “If you’re a real fan, you’ll find a way to make it happen.” He added that the final price point is ultimately not his decision, and that it’s likely up to publisher Take-Two Interactive.
