Ishihara wants the Pokemon games to be enhanced with latest tech, communication is key
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This week’s issue of Famitsu contains an interview with Pokemon president Tsunekazu Ishihara. Ishihara discussed Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire and a few other topics, but the most interesting comments came about when he talked about the future of Game Freak’s titles.
Famitsu first inquires about Pokemon as a whole. When asked about the current situation and views of the future from his perspective, Ishihara teased:
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Nintendo’s first Quality of Life product monitors your sleep
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 11 Comments
Nintendo finally unveiled specific Quality of Life plans during its latest financial results investor briefing. View the overview below for a quick summary of information.
– QOL device is non-wearable, non-contact, non-operating (no controls), non-waiting, and non-installation efforts
– First QoL device monitors your sleep
– QoL device seems to send data monitored while you sleep to the cloud to be analyzed
– Teaming up with American company “resmed”
– Basically you put it next to your bed and sleep
– The device collects data and then presents a score along with ways to improve sleep and tiredness
– Things like dietary advice, exercise, etc.
– Separate services to be provided in order to improve QOL and be measured by the sleep sensor in a feedback loop
– QOL servers to connect with gaming devices, QOL servers, and smart devices to expand the definition of a platform
– “QOL Improvement” device(s?) will be compatible with Nintendo consoles and smart “devices”
– This begins starting in 2016
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13AM Games wants Runbow to support as many controllers as possible
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Runbow is probably going to end up supporting a whole bunch of control inputs. On Twitter, developer 13AM Games stated that the team intends to “use every kind of controller we can get the API for.” That could even mean support for GameCube controllers!
@jimmyelgringito were planning to use every kind of controller we can get the API for.
— 13AM Games (@13amgames) October 29, 2014
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Curve open to Stealth Inc 1 for Wii U, Fluidity Wii U was proposed to Nintendo, future eShop support, more
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, General Nintendo, News, Wii U eShop | 3 Comments
Curve Studios is currently hosting a Reddit AMA, which can be found right here. A lot of interesting details have been shared about the company and its various games. For a quick roundup of the more noteworthy tidbits, check out the summary below.
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Details from Capcom’s latest financial results (FY14 Q2)
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Like Nintendo, Capcom posted its latest financial results today for the second quarter of the FY2014 period. GameSpot picked up on some of the more interesting tidbits, which we’ve rounded up below.
– Results down as a whole
– ¥25.9 billion ($239.6 million) in revenue gained
– That’s down 51.3 percent compared to the same period last year
– Profits fell to ¥2.9 billion ($26.8 million) for a drop of 39.9 percent
– Capcom says the downturn is due to a lack of major titles compared to last year
– Ultra Street Fight IV and Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy saw “steady sales”
– Monster Hunter Frontier G and Monster Hunter Freedom Unite performed “solidly”
– Capcom’s video game business unit (“Digital Contents”) saw even worse results than the company did overall
– Revenue was ¥13.5 billion ($124.9 million)
– This is down 64.1 percent compared to last year
– Operating income was ¥2.1 billion ($19.4 million) for a drop of 60 percent compared to last year
Video: Mike Tyson tries to beat himself in Punch-Out!!
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Satoru Iwata returns to regular work duties after leave of absence
Posted on 10 years ago by Kirara Koneko(@KiraraKoneko) in General Nintendo, News | 36 Comments
Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata had to take a leave of absence this summer due to a medical condition. In a medical checkup earlier this year, it was discovered that he had a tumor on his bile duct.
During his absence Iwata had the tumor removed and has now recovered well enough to resume his regular work duties.
In his first press appearance since his leave he commented to reporters – while giving the latest Nintendo financial results – Iwata said that he has lost weight but feels healthier.
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Nyannyan Neko Mario Time episode 23
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Club Nintendo adds Super Smash Bros. 3-Poster Set
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Yes, this is indeed a new physical reward for the North American Club Nintendo website! As of today, members can place an order for the Super Smash Bros. 3-Poster Set. It costs 700 coins.
Here’s the official reward overview:
Surround yourself with “smashing” style with this Super Smash Bros. 3-poster set. Each gorgeous, full-color poster stars a Smash fighter in top form against three challengers.
Feast your eyes on Villager from Animal Crossing™, Rosalina & Luma from Super Mario Galaxy™, and Palutena from Kid Icarus™: Uprising.
Paper size: 22″ x 28″
Ships in a poster tube
Features art inspired by the Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U game.
This item will ship within two to three weeks of placing your order.
You can place an order for the Super Smash Bros. 3-Poster Set here.
