Nintendo works with a lot of second party developers, companies that aren’t truly first party but mainly only do work for Nintendo. I think that’s probably where any acquisitions would come from. This isn’t Microsoft we’re talking about. And let’s face it, there are many devs where their home is on Nintendo whether they are acquired or not, just based on the types of games they make.
Overall, I’m guessing that there is more to this translation (as there always is) that clarifies the statement. Of course, it’s going to rile up all the “no games should be exclusive” crowd however it gets represented.
Oh, and more movies in the way. The Nintendoverse is moving forward. Can’t wait until 10 years in and Nintendo announces the Smash Bros movie. I don’t think we’d see third part crossover at first for something like that, but I also wouldn’t be surprised. Snaaaaaaakkkeeee! Yeah, that could happen.
And what of this more nebulous “touch points with consumers” via the Nintendo accounts? I could speculate but I’ve really got nothing at this time.







