Iwata talks 3DS sales targets, Mario 3DS, NGP, and more
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Satoru Iwata sat down with the Asahi Shimbun newspaper to answer a few questions recently. Iwata commented on sales targets for the 3DS, provided a brief Mario 3DS tidbit, and commented on the competition.
– DS has sold over 140 million units worldwide
– System has been used by over 300 million people
– Iwata said, “We’d like to increase this even further with the 3DS” regarding the success the DS has had (see two points above)
– Nintendo is experimenting with gameplay where Mario will run into the screen and hit blocks floating in the air
– Iwata: “We’re making software that is packed with the kinds of surprises and enjoyment that the 3DS can deliver.”
– Iwata told the newspaper that he believes monthly fees from 3G usage will decrease NGP’s customer base
– Iwata on developer success with the iOS platform: “We’re at a period where it will be difficult to keep the value of our content if we are unable to offer experiences that can’t be had on Smartphones.”
Thanks to Thomas N for the tip!
Super Monkey Ball 3D promo video
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Team Meat working on 3DS project
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This information comes from Team Meat’s Edmund McMillen…
“We dont know if that’ll be Meat Boy or something else, but who knows?”
McMillen would only say that Team Meat has obtained a 3DS development kit, and they’re working on something for the system. The question is what, though…
Nintendo Week (2/28)
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Cartoon Network Punch Time Explosion official announcement
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All-Star Fighting Game Set For Release on Nintendo 3DS™ this April and Xbox 360®, Wii™ and PlayStation®3 System During the 2011 Holiday Season
Santa Ana, California, February 28, 2011 – Crave Games, the full-service publishing division of Fillpoint LLC, one of the videogame industries’ leading providers of both online and in-store distribution, fulfillment, and e-commerce services for national retailer, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Cartoon Network Enterprises (CNE), the global licensing and merchandising arm of the television network, to develop and produce Cartoon Network Punch Time Explosion for the Nintendo 3DS™ entertainment system available in May 2011. The game will also be released for the Xbox 360®video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Nintendo Wii™ and the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system during the 2011 holiday season.
Currently in development from Papaya Studios, the game will feature a large cast of popular characters from Cartoon Network’s original programming. Players will be able to choose from a variety of hit animated characters from the network’s most popular shows including, Ben 10 Ultimate Alien, The PowerPuff Girls, Dexter’s Laboratory, Samurai Jack, The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack, Codename: Kids Next Door, Chowder, Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends, and The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy.
“We are delighted to partner with Cartoon Network and their iconic library of characters to deliver a high-energy, fighting game experience that will resonate with their loyal fan base,” said Betsi Gijanto, Executive Vice President, Crave Games. “Partnering with Cartoon Network is an important growth initiative for us and we are excited to be releasing one of the first games for the Nintendo 3DS.”
“Gaming is such a core component of how our fans play and experience our brands,” said Christina Miller, senior vice president, CNE. “This partnership with Crave Games provides us with a great opportunity to bring the favorite characters from the Cartoon Network universe to life in one action-packed battle game and offer our fans a first-of-its-kind console experience.”
Source: Crave Games PR
