Nintendo of America announces the hiring of a new vice president of Corporate Affairs. Cynthia Gordon, a PR expert with more than 20 years of experience in consumer brands, joins the company on March 14. Gordon comes to Nintendo from her position as a vice president at 360 PUBLIC RELATIONS in Boston, where she developed and executed consumer public relations campaigns and contributed to the advancement of the firm’s social media and digital efforts.
Gordon will work from Nintendo’s office in Redwood City, Calif, and will report to the executive vice president of Sales & Marketing, a vacant position that is currently being managed by Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime.
HUDSON SOFT enters 3D realm
Puzzle game compilation leads HUDSON’s Nintendo 3DS™ lineKonami Digital Entertainment GmbH has announced that HUDSON SOFT’s first title for Nintendo 3DS will be Sudoku: The Puzzle Game Collection, a compilation of popular puzzle styles due for release in May.
Sudoku: The Puzzle Game Collection is a test of mental acuity for the Nintendo 3DS, offering a choice of four puzzle game styles, including the numerical test that is Sudoku. Based on puzzles devised by world-famous puzzle maker Nikoli, the quartet is completed with versions of Hashi (Bridges) , Shikaku (Boxes) and Akari (Museum) – some of Japan’s most taxing puzzle styles.
Satoru Iwata sat down with the Asahi Shimbun newspaper to answer a few questions recently. Iwata commented on sales targets for the 3DS, provided a brief Mario 3DS tidbit, and commented on the competition.
– DS has sold over 140 million units worldwide
– System has been used by over 300 million people
– Iwata said, “We’d like to increase this even further with the 3DS” regarding the success the DS has had (see two points above)
– Nintendo is experimenting with gameplay where Mario will run into the screen and hit blocks floating in the air
– Iwata: “We’re making software that is packed with the kinds of surprises and enjoyment that the 3DS can deliver.”
– Iwata told the newspaper that he believes monthly fees from 3G usage will decrease NGP’s customer base
– Iwata on developer success with the iOS platform: “We’re at a period where it will be difficult to keep the value of our content if we are unable to offer experiences that can’t be had on Smartphones.”
Thanks to Thomas N for the tip!
It’s almost good. I swear, I’m close to how I want it. Just a few audio mixing issues this week.
