Nintendo reaffirms its relationship with DeNA, why it formed a partnership with Cygames
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Nintendo surprised everyone with the announcement of its partnership with Cygames last week. In addition to purchasing some stake in the company, Nintendo is teaming up with the mobile developer on the brand new smartphone title Dragalia Lost.
During the Q&A portion of its latest financial results briefing, Nintendo was asked about the partnership and how it may differ from what has been done in the past with DeNA. Aside from reaffirming its commitment to DeNA, current president Tatsumi Kimishima explained that working with Cygames was needed to expand its lineup of mobile apps.
Fire Emblem Heroes update announced (version 2.5.0), Grand Conquests arrive
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Nintendo and Intelligent Systems have confirmed the next update for Fire Emblem Heroes. According to an in-game notification, it will be out early this month.
Here’s what to expect from version 2.5.0:
Nintendo on big mobile ambitions, entering new markets with Switch, new decision-making panel
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Today, Japanese publication Nikkei published some new comments from soon-to-be Nintendo president Shuntaro Fukugawa as well as current president Tatsumi Kimishima. The two discussed the company’s mobile ambitions, plans to expand Switch into other regions, and more.
While Nintendo’s consolidated operating profit has increased thanks to Switch, Fukugawa wants to increase performance in other areas as well – with mobile being a specific highlight. The policy under Fukugawa will be to improve the smartphone game business with a title that can generate an explosive hit. Nintendo is looking for smartphone game operations to become a 100 billion yen ($910 million) business.
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Fighting-type Pokemon featured in new Pokemon GO event
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Pokemon GO is kicking off a new event today. Starting at 1 PM PT / 4 PM ET, Fighting-type Pokemon are more likely to appear.
Today’s event will also entail some bonuses at Gyms and more. We have the full lowdown from Niantic below.
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Fire Emblem Heroes – Lyn: Lady of the Wind summoning event now live
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Announced last week, the latest summoning event for Fire Emblem Heroes has gone live. Lyn: Lady of the Wind is highlighted, which also includes 5-star Special Heroes who were previously released. Moreover, 5-star Focus Heroes will have an initial appearance rate of 8% while the appearance rate for regular 5-star Heroes is set at 0%.
The new summoning event lasts until May 8.
Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp adds new villagers
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The latest set of animals have arrived in Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp. Maple, Tom, Shari, Wendy, and Jitters are the latest additions. Along with the animals themselves, some of their favorite furniture have joined the game.
Pokemon GO update out now (version 1.71.1 / 0.101.1)
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Pokemon GO has a new update. On iOS, the mobile title is now at version 1.71.1. The Android version has been updated to version 0.101.1.
The official patch notes from Niantic are as follows:
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Latest Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp villagers teased
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Nintendo has posted a new teaser for Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp that hints at upcoming villagers. We have the image showing silhouettes above. No word yet on when they’ll be added, but expect them in the near future.
Nintendo says partnership with DeNA will continue, how partnership with Cygames came to be
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More tidbits have emerged from the Q&A portion of Nintendo’s financial results briefing. Dualshockers provides a translation about what company executives Tatsumi Kimishima and Shuntaro Furukawa said on the mobile front. The two confirmed that Nintendo’s relationship with DeNA will continue, opened up on how the partnership with Cygames came to be, and more.
You can find a breakdown of what was mentioned below. Expect the official translation within the next few days.
Niantic CEO says Gen IV, PvP, increased level cap, and more coming to Pokemon GO
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It’s unclear how it happened (other than what was probably just a happy circumstance), but Niantic CEO John Hanke ended up on a flight with Pokemon GO player Doctor PoGo. The two ended up sitting next to each other and Hanke dished on the mobile game’s future.
Here’s a roundup of information shared about what’s planned for Pokemon GO:
