Nintendo plans to share a few more details on Switch Online before September’s launch
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Nintendo Switch Online launches sometime in September. Key aspects of the service have been detailed, including access to online play, classic games, cloud saves, and special offers.
Before Nintendo Switch Online launches, Nintendo will apparently be sharing “a little more information”. That’s according to Tatsumi Kimishima, the company’s former president.
Nintendo looking to release roughly 20-30 indie games on Switch per week in the future
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Nintendo spoke about indie games as part of its 78th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders. Former president Tatsumi Kimishima, director / managing officer Shinya Takahashi, and senior executive officer Susumu Tanaka all spoke on this front.
Some notable information was shared across the responses. Takahashi said that some indies are already million sellers on Switch, and Nintendo is “looking to release around 20 to 30 indie games” on the system each week in the future. Kimishima added, “We are currently working towards reaching 1,500 software titles developed for Nintendo platforms using Unity.”
Nintendo on deciding how to charge for mobile games
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Nintendo has experimented with a couple of monetization models for its mobile games thus far. With Super Mario Run, you only need to pay once to unlock everything. Fire Emblem Heroes goes for a free-to-play approach instead.
Former Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima discussed how Nintendo goes about choosing the way in which it charges for mobile titles during its 78th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders. He also reiterated the goal of spreading awareness of the company’s IPs and bringing consumers back to Nintendo hardware.
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Nintendo says that component prices won’t be an issue to continue producing Switch units
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When Nintendo was trying to keep Switch on store shelves last year, one of the issues encountered was procuring parts for actually producing the system. The company provided insight into the situation during its 78th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders.
According to senior executive officer Hirokazu Shinshi, Nintendo receives cooperation from manufactures due to Switch’s momentum, “and because we shared with many of them our vision.” Shinshi anticipates that parts still won’t be easy to come by, but believes Nintendo will still be able to meet its forecasts.
Nintendo on reaching its latest Switch sales targets, Nintendo Labo’s performance
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Nintendo has a lofty goal in mind for the fiscal year ending in March 2019. The company is targeting 20 million hardware units sold for Switch to go along with 100 million software units.
During Nintendo’s 78th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, the Big N was asked how the current situation compares to its estimates. Former president Tatsumi Kimishima spoke about this as well as the performance of Nintendo Labo.
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Toki remake launches in November – collector’s edition revealed, new screenshots and details
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Today, Microids provided brand new information about the Toki remake for Switch. The shoot ’em up platformer, which originally came out for arcades in 1989, is seeing a release in November.
Here’s an overview and new screenshots:
Another World Switch footage
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The classic adventure game Another World reaches Switch today thanks to DotEmu. Check out some footage in the video below.
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Solstice Chronicles: MIA coming to Switch
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Circle Entertainment has announced a partnership with Ironward to bring Solstice Chronicles: MIA to Switch. It’ll be arriving on the eShop later this year.
Solstice Chronicles: MIA is a top-down shooter with upgradeable weapons and local co-op. The game features “strategic play as you make best use of your accompanying drone.”
Hand of Fate 2 announced for Switch, out next week
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Several months ago, Defiant Development expressed interest in bringing Hand of Fate 2 to Switch. Today, it was made official. Hand of Fate 2 is indeed releasing on Switch, and it’s just a week away.
Hand of Fate 2 is an acclaimed action RPG. The Switch version will include all DLC add-ons that have been made available on PC from its November launch through April, with more content coming later.
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20XX Switch footage
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The Mega Man-inspired 20XX makes its debut on Switch tomorrow. Get a look at some footage in the video below.
