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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 7 Comments

This information comes from Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima…

We released Miitomo in March this year, and it will soon reach 15 million unique users. This title has not been impactful from a profit perspective, but the trends have been largely according to our expectations.

As our initial foray into the smart device business, Miitomo has focused on bringing Nintendo’s entertainment to as many people as possible across the world. Another main goal of Miitomo has been to let consumers connect with their friends. We are making preparations to allow friend relationships from Miitomo to be carried over to Super Mario Run. Since Super Mario Run has a mode where you can compete with other players, this means that active communication with your family and friends in Miitomo will lead to even more fun moments in Super Mario Run.

In order to enjoy Miitomo with your family and friends,we are planning a major update soon that will completely transform Miitomo by making communication with your friends even more fun. This update will introduce a unique message feature that lets you use your Mii character’s facial expressions and voice to send any message you want in expressive one-on-one communication. We are also planning additional features.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 1 Comment

This information comes from Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima…

In September this year, we announced Super Mario Run, a new action game featuring Mario optimized for
smart devices and playable with one hand. This game is set to launch globally in December.

The Super Mario action games have been well-loved by fans all over the world, and we hope to reach even more fans across the world through Super Mario Run. We have been informed that over 20 million people have already signed up to receive notifications for the release of this title.

Previously, we announced that we would be releasing Super Mario Run in more than 100 countries, but we can now say that we plan to release this title in approximately 150 countries for iPhone and iPad in December. Although we have not announced the release timing yet, we are also developing an Android version. Downloading Super Mario Run will be free, as will some of the play elements. All of the game content will be enjoyable after paying a set purchase price. With our current plan, once a set purchase price is paid, consumers can repeatedly play the game without worrying about additional fees required. So, children can also play it with peace of mind. We will announce further details, including pricing, at a later date.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 9 Comments

This information comes from Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima…

In addition to Pokémon, we have several other titles for Nintendo 3DS this year that are sure to appeal to a wide range of consumers. First, we have a title that is perfect for gatherings of family and friends over the holiday season. The well loved Mario Party series is back with less waiting time and more fun in the latest entry, Mario Party Star Rush, just released this month in Japan and Europe. This title will also expand your play options with new amiibo characters in the Mario series, launched on the same day. Mario Party Star Rush will be released in the U.S. on November 4.

Next, Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo, out this November, adds amiibo functionality to Animal Crossing: New Leaf for new ways to play. Consumers who already own Animal Crossing: New Leaf can update to Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo for free, so we hope that existing fans will also take this chance to visit their villages once
again. We are also releasing a new set of amiibo cards for Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 1 Comment

This information comes from Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima…

We released the Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon Special Demo Version starting on October 18th. Although the demo version only released last week, it has already passed 3.5 million downloads, the fastest start for any demo in the history of the Nintendo 3DS system. This point also shows the breadth of the audience for these games.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 0 comments

We have significantly decreased the shipping volume for Wii U for the fiscal year ending March 2017 compared to the fiscal year ended March 2016, and we are expecting to sell 800,000 units.

These graphs show the sell-through (sales from retailers to consumers) of Wii U hardware and first party packaged software in our major markets: Japan, the U.S. and Europe. Sales from April 2016 through the second week of October are compared against sales in the same period for the last two years. Hardware sellthrough for this period is down significantly compared to the previous two years, but this is in alignment with our expectations. The sell-through for software is not as high as that for the previous period, which saw the release of major hits such as Splatoon and Super Mario Maker, but due to the increased sell-through overseas of popular titles at a special low price point under the
Nintendo Selects banner, total sales are on par with those for the fiscal year ended March 2015.

Note: FY = Fiscal year (April through March of the following year)

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 69 Comments

Update: The presentation will be held at Tokyo Big Sight. Those in Japan will be able to go hands-on with Switch on January 14 and January 15 at the same venue.

Original: A special Nintendo Switch Presentation will be held on January 12, Nintendo has just announced.

According to a new press release, it “will be an event for invited media, financial analysts and trade partners in Tokyo that will be globally livestreamed”. You can expect “the launch date and pricing for Nintendo Switch, as well as a look at the lineup of games currently in development.”

Also announced today are “Nintendo Switch sampling events for invited media, partners, and consumers will take place in the U.S. and Europe after the presentation at later dates.” The public will also be able to go hands-on “around the same time”. Details will come later.

The exact time of the Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017 will be provided in the coming weeks through the company’s social media channels.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments

Yesterday, XSEED shipped the Corpse Party: Back to School Edition to stores alongside the digital eShop version. View an unboxing video below for a closer look at the goodies.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments

Natsume sold out of its River City: Tokyo Rumble stock soon after launch. This was the special version of the game that includes the keychain.

Thankfully, it won’t be much longer until Natsume has more units available. The company recently wrote on its forums that a restock is expected around the second week in November. We’ll let you know when we see it return.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 1 Comment

With next week’s North American launch in sight, Nintendo uploaded a new amiibo trailer for Mario Party: Star Rush. We’ve attached it below.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 1 Comment

Pokemon GO appears to be getting daily quests, based on new information players have found through data mining.

After poking through the app’s latest update, Niantic is planning three types of quests. These include “First Catch of The Day” as well as “First PokeStop of the Day”.

At the moment, it’s unclear what rewards daily quests will provide, though code references incubators. Also, while we don’t know when this feature is going live, it seems that Niantic can easily turn it on at any point.

We’ll let you know when we hear anything official about daily quests in Pokemon GO.

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