Pokemon CEO on the series’ early days and rise in popularity, bringing it west, more
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Mobile, News | 6 Comments
A few weeks ago, Japanese outlet Inside Games published a lengthy interview with Pokemon CEO/president Tsunekazu Ishihara. There was a tiny bit about the current status/future of the series (Pokemon GO), but it was more reflective about the franchise in general and its past. Ishihara went in-depth about how the game series started and the importance of the Link Cable which helped boost popularity, bringing the franchise overseas and naming Pokemon, and more.
It took some time, but we now have a complete translation of the interview. Head past the break to read it in full.
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Miitomo tops 1 million users
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 14 Comments
Miitomo has surpassed one million users, Nintendo has announced. That milestone was reached in just three days.
Miitomo debuted in Japan on March 17. It should be making its way to other territories before the end of the month, along with My Nintendo.
Rumor: First off-screen Pokemon GO footage
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, Rumors, Videos | 27 Comments
Update: We’ll keep the rumor tag until it’s 100% confirmed, but this is looking even more legitimate. Here’s another look at the same footage from one of the SXSW panel attendees:
Never before seen animation of PokemonGo shared at #SXSW2016 by @johnhanke @PokemonGoNews pic.twitter.com/zzXnpdgD40
— Tom Woodhead (@TomWoodhead) March 19, 2016
Niantic may have just shown the first Pokemon GO footage during a panel at SXSW. Take a look at some off-screen gameplay below.
As this has not been 100% confirmed, we’re marking the post to indicate its current rumor status.
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Yoshio Sakamoto is behind Miitomo
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 44 Comments
Who led the way on Miitomo, Nintendo’s first mobile app? It may not come as a huge surprise, but we now have confirmation that it’s a Yoshio Sakamoto joint. IGN’s Jose Otero shared that noteworthy tidbit of information during the latest Nintendo Voice Chat podcast.
Sakamoto was the producer on Tomodachi Life, and Miitomo takes several cues from the 3DS title. He’s also played a big role in Metroid as well as other series such as Rhythm Heaven.
Nintendo is keeping quiet on a number of other specifics surrounding Miitomo and other mobile apps. IGN asked about the team size and how long the app was in development, but couldn’t get answers to either question. Nintendo was also asked if the company has identified the other mobile titles they’re planning, but did not have much to say on this front either.
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Reggie on Miitomo – why it doesn’t have real-time messaging, “long-term opportunity”, mobile goals, more
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 12 Comments
Members of the media recently went hands-on with Miitomo, which also included some interview opportunities. TIME is one outlet that has an interview up with Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime. During the discussion, Reggie commented on why Miitomo doesn’t have real-time messaging, “long-term” plans for the app, mobile goals, and more.
Head past the break for some of Reggie’s remarks. You can read the full interview on TIME here.
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More Miitomo footage
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, Videos | 9 Comments
A bunch more videos with footage of Miitomo have come in. You can watch another set of gameplay below.
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Tomodachi Life QR codes are compatible with Miitomo
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 0 comments
Here’s an interesting little tidbit about Miitomo. Tomodachi Life QR codes work with the app, meaning you can easily bring over your character. The Mii’s name, voice, appearance, and personality transfer. Your catchphrase also becomes your greeting. You can use the QR code so long as you’ve sen “allow copying” on.
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Miitomo launch trailer
Posted on 9 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in Mobile, Videos | 14 Comments
Miitomo launched today in Japan for mobile devices – Nintendo’s first smartphone app will make its way to Europe and North America later this month. Nintendo just published a launch trailer for the app on its new Nintendo Mobile Youtube channel:
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Miitomo footage
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, Videos | 6 Comments
Our first proper look at Miitomo is here, thanks to footage taken by “TiLMENDOMiNATiON”. It’s all in English, which makes things even better! Take a look at the video below.