Nintendo on Switch’s success, focusing on fun experiences over console power
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During Nintendo’s 80th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, president Shuntaro Furukawa commented on the system’s success. He explained that the Switch Lite’s release played a big role. Additionally, Nintendo is able to focus all development efforts on a single platform rather than two at once. Right now, Nintendo is looking at extending the Switch’s life cycle.
Director and senior executive officer Ko Shioda also noted that Nintendo focuses on fun experiences instead of the technical power of the console. He said that the number of families playing together on Switch reaffirms the value of having a dedicated gaming console.
Nintendo says Nintendo Directs are effective for conveying news, but could be replaced with something more effective
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Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa commented on the status of Nintendo Directs during the company’s 80th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders.
Furukawa stated that these presentations are an especially effective means of conveying new game content and announcements to fans. But if more effective means are made available in the future, Nintendo may consider what is the best way to bring new information to fans.
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Jump Rope Challenge records close to 600 million jumps
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Nintendo provided another update on the success of Jump Rope Challenge at its 80th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders late last week. Since launch, the downloadable title has recorded over 590 million jumps.
On June 18, the game was at 200 million jumps. That was achieved after Jump Rope Challenge released on June 15.
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Nintendo president apologizes for lack of recent Switch stock
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During Nintendo’s 80th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, president Shuntaro Furukawa apologized for the lack of Switch stock in recent months. Furukawa said that the company has had trouble maintaining global supply since the launch of Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Because of the high demand and interest in the system, it was noted that increasing production may take some time to resolve.
Furukawa also said that Nintendo is taking the stock situation very seriously. Although production has already ramped up, the company have an immediate response beyond further studies of the market and demand forecasts.
Hollow Knight: Silksong details its flea creatures
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Hollow Knight: Silksong fans have solved another one of Team Cherry’s puzzles for the game. Aside from the piece of art above, we also have uncovered information about the flea creatures that will be appearing.
Here’s the full overview:
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III Switch launch trailer
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Starting today, Switch owners can get their hands on The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III. View the game’s launch trailer below.
Dex coming to Switch in July after missing out on Wii U release
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Dex is a game we covered way back in the day. The story-driven action/stealth side-scrolling RPG was funded on Kickstarter, with a Wii U version included. Although it’s probably safe to say that we won’t be seeing Dex on Nintendo’s older console, it will be getting a release on Switch – and very soon at that.
A listing on the eShop reveals that Dex is making its way to Switch on July 24. QubicGames will be publishing on behalf of developer Dreadlocks.
Here’s some information about Dex as well as a trailer:
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Nintendo’s 80th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders – all directors re-elected, approval ratings
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Nintendo held its 80th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on June 26, where shareholders voted on several matters including on the election of its board of directors and their approval ratings. All five directors were re-elected, and all five also saw a rise in approval ratings:
Ninjala reaches two million downloads within first week, players to be given reward
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Ninjala developer GungHo has announced that the online action battle game has surpassed two million downloads in six days.
To celebrate the milestone, GungHo is giving Ninjala players 100 Jala.
Ninjala is currently available for download on Switch via the eShop.
Pokemon Masters hosting Serena’s Dessert Party, Fire-type Training Event
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A pair of Pokemon Masters activities have kicked off today in Pokemon Masters. Along with the new release of the Spotlight Scout that adds Serena and Fennekin, players can experience a story event and training event.
For Serena’s Dessert Party, there’s a story with Serena as she enters Pasio. It concludes with a big new Arena style battle where you take on against opponents using up to 9 Sync Pairs.
