10/10
It's undeniable that this was Nintendo's year. They have:
- Released a successful new console (outside of holiday season).
- They have rebranded themselves to a certain extent.
- They have upped and refocused their marketing strategy.
- Released many good games for their new console within the first year of release.
- Released two of the most highly rated and acclaimed titles within one year.
- The SNES classic.
- Arguably won E3.
- Continued support for their aging portable system, the 3DS.
- The 2DS XL.
- Good placement in the mobile market.
- Very good financial results.
- Stock is up to 2008/2009 levels.
All in all, it is all those thing together that makes it a nice turnaround from previous years. They have made a very successful comeback. I think 2018 will be another good (maybe dominating) year, regardless of what some Playstation diehards say.
