Nintendo still wants to release 2-3 mobile games a year, possibility of 3-way collab with both Cygames and DeNA
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Nintendo only released one new mobile game during the last fiscal year. But during the company’s latest financial results briefing, president Tatsumi Kimishima said that the original plan has not changed.
According to Kimishima, Nintendo is still targeting 2-3 mobile games per year. “What we want is to release applications for smart devices that can be played for a long time, and if we can increase those kinds of titles, then we will build a lineup of titles that consumers will truly enjoy,” Kimishima said.
Kimishima also said that there aren’t any plans for Nintendo, Cygames, and DeNA to all directly collaborate on new mobile titles. However, there is sort of a three-company collaboration based on Cygames and DeNA’s different roles.
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Nintendo on how Dragalia Lost is being developed and future Cygames titles
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With past mobile apps, Nintendo has taken the lead on development. The likes of Super Mario Run, Fire Emblem Heroes, and Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp have been handled by its own internal teams while DeNA has handled the back end.
With Dragalia Lost, which has come out of a new partnership with Cygames, the approach has been a bit different. Cygames designed it initially, and Nintendo “got involved at the planning stage and are now developing the game together.”
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Nintendo says its thinking on approach to mobile hasn’t changed
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Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima reiterated the company’s thinking when it comes to mobile apps during the Q&A portion of the company’s financial results briefing last week.
Kimishima highlighted two points. By releasing mobile apps, Nintendo wants more people to be exposed to its IP, and have them “achieve a synergistic effect” with its dedicated gaming platforms. The other goal is for mobile to be a pillar of revenue.
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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:
