Satoru Iwata opened up a bit more regarding Nintendo’s Quality of Life plans while speaking with Japanese outlet Asahi News. Here’s a brief overview about what was shared, courtesy of Kotaku:

– Game hardware, game software, and health care are Nintendo’s three main pillars
– Iwata: “It’s not necessary to be particular about game hardware”
– Iwata seems to be saying that Nintendo’s health care business doesn’t need to be tied to its video game consoles
– Nintendo considering making a service that analyzes data from its sleep sensor
– Users would be given ways for exercising and eating right
– Iwata: “Leveraging our video game know-how, we’ll make it so even those who have trouble following through can stick with this program and have fun”
– Nintendo believes health care is a way it can reclaim customers
– Nintendo is also thinking of ways to get into the education field

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Xenoblade Chronicles 3D coming to North America on April 10, new trailer

Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in New Nintendo 3DS, News | 3 Comments

Nintendo announced today that Xenoblade Chronicles 3D will be available in North America on April 10. Additionally, a new trailer was shared. You can find it above.

Xenoblade Chronicles 3D, the handheld remake of the Wii RPG, launches exclusively for New Nintendo #3DS XL on 4/10! http://t.co/iEpLMb6hz4
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 6, 2015

Also, in case you missed it, here’s the news about amiibo/StreetPass support from Nintendo’s Twitter account:

Use StreetPass in #Xenoblade Chronicles 3D to help you earn in-game tokens to unlock music and character models! pic.twitter.com/2jNAOvBalf
— Nintendo UK (@NintendoUK) February 6, 2015

You can also earn in-game tokens in #Xenoblade Chronicles 3D by tapping a Shulk #amiibo to the New Nintendo #3DS pic.twitter.com/J7JXT118uJ
— Nintendo UK (@NintendoUK) February 6, 2015

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Xenoblade Chronicles X – Pro Controller and USB keyboard supported, runs at 720p

Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 18 Comments

A few more tidbits have come in for Xenoblade Chronicles X thanks to the game’s Japanese eShop listing.

In terms of controllers, both the GamePad and Pro Controller are supported. Off-TV play and Miiverse usage are included. There are also plans for USB keyboard functionality.

Xenoblade Chronicles X’s resolution has also been confirmed. Expect it to run at 720p.

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Xenoblade Chronicles X – up to 32 players can passively exchange info/items, 4-player quests

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We finally have some insight into Xenoblade Chronicles X’s online support. First, up to 32 players can be passively connected to exchange strategic information or items. Xenoblade Chronicles X will also allow four players to take on quests together. This information comes directly from the eShop.

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Xenoblade Chronicles X is 22.7GB

Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 8 Comments

Xenoblade Chronicles X may ultimately end up as the Wii U’s largest game. Via a listing on the eShop, it’s confirmed that the game takes up 22.7GB of space to download.

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