"Investors are seldom ahead of the curve and are usually reactionary. And the vast majority are not into games as much as those on this site. I doubt most who have investments in Nintendo even know that the sales are down. They just aren't hearing Wii-like buzz, are scared of games in general, and have yet to hear that Nintendo has started turning a profit again."

I hope you're right.  I'm holding my shares until the Q3 report, then I'll reassess.  Just hoping the misses on the hardware projections, and the Wii U software projections don't negate the exchange rate & 3DS profits.  

Would love to see a revision UP for FY2012 profits BACK to 20 Billion Yen...or higher!

After all, the projections cut was reportdedly due primarily to the Euro/Yen rate of 100.  At 115 I hope they can revise back up for Annual Profit.

Also, The Last Starfighter is my 7th favorite movie of all time.  

There should be a new game made for it.

I would be very cautious about selling as I'm very confident it will rise in value. I would love a Starfighter game, but only if the high score grants you an audition to be a pilot for an alien space fleet. And the girl of your dreams, naturally.

The thing about this is that there can be a multitude of reasons why there's this trend going on, and it is way too early to say it even is a "trend" quite yet.  

Companies sees their ups and downs all the time, just because they predicted high and got modest results doesn't really mean that things are turning to shit.  
Really I'm just trying to say it's a bit early to jump to conclusions just yet.  2012 has been a slow year for everyone.

I think a new Pokemon game for 3DS could really boost sales in Europe and America. Pokemon is the only franchise besides Mario that will really move units in those two regions.
In Japan, they will have a record setting quarter when MH4 launches. Getting MH was the smartest move Nintendo has made recently.

As far as the Wii U goes, we need to give it time. It really doesn't have many games going for it right now, and it's expensive. I think next holiday will be much better for it. Excitement from E3+bigger library+potential price cut and they should have a decent if not great holiday.

From a gamer point of view, I think Iwata should be fired. I have been left out in the cold for a while now, and I own every Nintendo console. That doesn't seem right to me, and Nintendo is on the verge of losing me entirely. I own a 3DS XL and a Wii U, and I am quite unhappy with both.

Nintendo in Japan is doing well above par... Its the NA and Europe markets that need help!! Get more western developers on board and they should be fine.

I'm going in cautiously too. I hoping there will be a slight revision due to exchange rates which will in turn help profit margins be higher. I'm tired of looking at my shares going down in value. I hope Iwata tomorrow delivers in regards to Pokémon. They need their killer app for both 3DS and Wii U. Overall, the 3DS seems locked for Japan with Dragon Quest VII and Monster Hunter 4 coming in the first half of the year; however, Nintendo cannot only count on Japan for growth and delivering those high sales. Nintendo Direct is a great way to promote a product to gamers; however, their marketing has yet to reach the broader audience.

Oh believe me... he already made a dozen of them. I have my doubts his concern is Nintendo's well beeing.

On topic, Nintendo is doing well. They have positioned themselves well strategically on the home console market and have a solid position in the portable market with the 3DS dominating. Their games still sell many millions aswell. If you ask me, a marketeer, they are in a good position for the foreseable future.

That was a mistranslated article from what I can remember.  I believe it was something about transitioning into a different role.

I don't know who hated skyward sword, but I'd imagine they didn't play it full through. It was an excellent game, probably my favorite Zelda, gameplay design-wise, to date.

To be fair to Nintendo, they have been saying that for about a decade.

It will be interesting to see if or when anyone in mobile gaming can develop a steady foothold.  Zynga does not seem to be doing so well.  I know they are not the only player, but they are a big one.