Update: You can check out Iwata’s direct-quote right here, as well as some comments about the 3DS.
Nintendo’s Satoru Iwata has apparently told The Yomiuri Shimbun that gamers shouldn’t expect a Wii successor anytime soon. Iwata pointed out that there are still seven million consoles sold in the United States each year and the console has yet to reach its limit. The Nintendo president mentioned that once developers begin to run out of ideas, it will be possible to start thinking about a new console.
Although an immediate console announcement is unlikely, perhaps Iwata will tease what’s on the horizon for Nintendo at his Game Developers presentation on Wednesday. His keynote is titled “Video Games Turn 25: A Historical Perspective and Vision for the Future”, after all!
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This information comes from GDC global brand director Simon Carless…
“We’re happy to have announcements around the show, and this year I’m sure there will be some. These days, publishers tend to have press showcases off-site to make announcements, and that’s fine with us, but GDC is about developers coming together and learning new things. That’s what we concentrate on. Having said that, we are actually very happy to have a big expo floor where announcements are made, and we still have our large keynote addresses which are sometimes announcement-led. This year we have keynotes from companies like Nintendo, who are in a position to announce things if they wish to.”
The Game Developers Conference has seen a shift in the past couple of years, so I’m not exactly sure what to expect… especially after the comments from Mr. Carless! Last year, the GDC staff said that show isn’t a place for announcements, but it looks like they’ve changed their tune this time around. I’m sure there will be a few reveals – possibly from Iwata’s keynote on Wednesday. Just don’t expect too much!
This information comes from Team Meat’s Twitter…
“Meatmortem recap1: Wii and Wiiware canceled, but we are now 3ds devs so who knows what may happen!”
Well, that’s the end of that! I suppose the 3DS is the only potential way Nintendo-only gamers will be able to experience Super Meat Boy. Of course, that’s only if Team Meat chooses to bring the game to the handheld.
This information comes from Team Meat’s Edmund McMillen…
“We dont know if that’ll be Meat Boy or something else, but who knows?”
McMillen would only say that Team Meat has obtained a 3DS development kit, and they’re working on something for the system. The question is what, though…
Nintendo Week 2/28
Pokemon Black and White TV Spots 2
Pokemon Black and White Victini Trailer
Okamiden Info Video 2
WWE All Stars Info Video 1
Bit.Trip Flux Trailer
My Little Restaurant Gameplay Trailer
Magnetic Joe Info Video
Monster Buster Club Trailer
