Nintendo on difference between Switch and past platforms, what the focus is for next-gen
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One of the questions that popped up during Nintendo’s financial results briefing Q&A this week is what the difference has been between Switch and the company’s past platforms, and what is being emphasized in its research and development of a next-generation platform. President Shuntaro Furukawa weighed in.
Furukawa brought up how Nintendo now has an integrated a handheld system and a home console system. By implementing that, Switch has been able to receive a steady stream of content.
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Nintendo says Mario Wonder was a major sales driver during the holidays, sales growing at a faster pace than other Super Mario games
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During a financial results briefing Q&A this week, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa shared more insight into the sales of Super Mario Bros. Wonder.
Furukawa stated at the event that the game “served as a major driver of sales”. Additionally, the title’s sales “have grown at a faster pace than previous Super Mario titles.” As another tidbit, Furukawa revealed that around half of players play in multiplayer mode.
Furukawa said the following:
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Nintendo president on the positive impact of The Super Mario Bros. Movie on its revenue and business
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The Super Mario Bros. Movie came out last year to much success. For Nintendo, this ended up impacting its bottom line in a positive way. President Shuntaro Furukawa touched on this during the Q&A portion of a financial briefing this week.
According to Furukawa, The Super Mario Bros. Movie contributed to the mobile and IP related business seeing a big increase year-on-year. He explained:
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Nintendo president on Switch performance, new hardware plans not impacted by latest business conditions
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Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has weighed in on the current Switch performance while briefly giving a few vague comments on new hardware. This comes from the Q&A portion of the company’s financial briefing.
Furukawa described Switch sales as “stable” and “the holiday season results were steady.” He again pointed out that reaching new consumers is a challenge given the age of the hardware, but it’s worth noting that the holiday season saw “a particular rise in first-time buyers of our hardware, and we see this as a positive sign for the Nintendo Switch business going forward.”
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Nintendo Download – February 8, 2024 (North America)
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It’s time for the newest North American Nintendo Download report for the week of February 8, 2024. The latest releases include Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft, Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
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Famitsu sales (1/29/24 – 2/4/24)
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Rumor: SEGA game revivals coming to Switch successor
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According to X user MbKKssTBhz5, who has gained credibility for Persona leaks, SEGA intends to bring its revival projects to the Switch successor.
SEGA revealed a number of new titles during The Game Awards last December. Crazy Taxi, Golden Axe, Jet Set Radio, Shinobi, and Streets of Rage all have new titles in the works. MbKKssTBhz5 now says that the titles highlighted during that trailer for The Game Awards will be on the next Nintendo system.
Smash Bros. Ultimate getting Pokemon Scarlet and Violet spirits
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A new Spirit Board event based on Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will be held in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate this week, Nintendo just announced.
While it’s active, creatures from the game and The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC will be appearing. Defeat them to earn additional snacks. You can see the spirits that will be appearing in the graphic above.
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Nintendo release schedule – February 2024
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We’ve got the latest Nintendo release schedule for February 2024, which comes as part of the company’s financial results. Fans can get another overview as to what’s planned for Switch from a first and third-party respective.
Previously-announced titles for 2024 are all present here including Mario vs. Donkey Kong, Princess Peach: Showtime, Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD, and Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. Metroid Prime 4 has long held a spot here as well and remains present again this time around.
Here’s the complete schedule:
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Nintendo million sellers – February 2024 – Super Mario RPG at 3.14 million, more
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Included in the latest Nintendo latest financial results is updated list of million sellers on Switch. This is based on data through December 31, 2023.
One of the new entries this time around is Super Mario RPG, which has sold 3.14 million copies thus far. Additionally, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has now hit 60.58 million.
Here is the full lineup of Nintendo million sellers on Switch for February 2024:
