Nintendo Everything

DeNA is currently undergoing their earnings briefing for the quarter, and Wall Street Journalist Takashi Mochizuki has given information and screenshots on DeNA’s outlook with their partnership with Nintendo, which makes mention of the recently announced Miitomo and beyond.

Following Miitomo, their social networking service which has a heavy Tomodachi Life aesthetic, two games are planned for release sometime in 2016, with a total of five out by the end of their fiscal year ending March 2017.

Here are some notable points from the handouts regarding the outlook with DeNA’s partnership with Nintendo:

• Both Miitomo and My Nintendo will be launched globally in 8 languages in 100 countries; launching simultaneously to build a foundation to ensure enjoyment of jointly-developed games over the long term
• Miitomo delayed to ensure quality and most optimal launch
• IP will be strategically selected when releasing, including the consideration of major Nintendo franchises
• Goal is to make multiple hit titles until the collaboration becomes profitable on its own
• As previously mentioned during its reveal, Miitomo will be free-to-play with optional in-game purchases; monetization methods will be carefully decided based on user expectation and gameplay – same approach will be provided in future titles

We’ll be sure to update you with more information if anything else Nintendo related is mentioned throughout DeNA’s earnings briefing

Update: 

it sounds like at least one more Nintendo smartphone game, in addition to Miitomo, is free to play, according to DeNA chief.

— Takashi Mochizuki (@mochi_wsj) November 11, 2015

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Nintendo Badge Arcade is out now in North America. Take a look at the official launch trailer and some footage below.

Nintendo Badge Arcade was announced for Europe earlier today. In the region, it’s planned for release on Friday.

We weren’t sure if Nintendo Badge Arcade would be launching in North America as well, but it turns out that it’s available to download right now. Yup – you can grab it from the eShop at this very moment.

Here’s the news from Nintendo’s Twitter account:

Nintendo Badge Arcade takes up 582 blocks of space.

Thanks to Brian for the tip.

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It’s only been a few days since Splatoon added a weapon, but another one has now been made available. Players can now use the Neo Sploosh-o-matic. Get an overview of it below.

A few new 3DS themes are out now in Japan. Here’s the full lineup:

The Amazing World of Gumball (x3) – 200 yen each
Elite Banana Bana Husband (x3) – 200 yen each
Clockwork Truffle – 200 yen

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Nintendo has uploaded two more Super Mario Maker levels, both of which are located in Event Courses. You can now take on “Cat Mario’s Course” as well as “Cat Peach’s Course”. The two unlock brand new costumes that are shown in the videos below upon completion.

Several new titles are coming to the Japanese eShop on November 18. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital downloads:

Wii U Download

N/A

Wii U Virtual Console

MegaMan Battle Network 6 Cybeast Gregar (GBA VC, 702 yen)
MegaMan Battle Network 6 Cybeast Falzar (GBA, 702 yen)

3DS Download

Noah’s Cradle (600 yen)

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The latest episode of Nintendo’s Japanese show Nyannyan Neko Mario Time has now gone live. We’ve included it below.

Nintendo released official videos for Power Instinct and Wagan Land 2 on the Japanese Wii U Virtual Console. Watch them below.

Update 2: Bumped to the top again. The Nintendo Direct has now been confirmed for Japan, and it’s airing at the same time. Nintendo says it will focus on Wii U and 3DS games launching by the end of next spring. Morimoto, who hosted the presentation at the end of May, will lead the way on this one as well.

Update: No real surprise here, but the North American page states: “Please note that the presentation will not feature any updates on NX and mobile.”

Nintendo Direct is making a triumphant return later this week. Today, Nintendo announced that the next broadcast is set for Thursday. The presentation will cover upcoming Wii U and 3DS games.

Satoru Shibata will host the European presentation. It’s unclear who will lead the North American version, though Reggie Fils-Aime and/or Bill Trinen are likely candidates.

Here’s when the new Nintendo Direct will air:

– 2 PM PT
– 5 PM ET
– 10 PM in the UK
– 11 PM in Europe