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Mnementh on 26 March 2015
DexInDaJungle said:
Mnementh said:

Well, as I said in another thread: not everyone has enough moneyto spend it on something that is seen as pure entertainment. For you, your job not only mean you have money, but also that these devices in some sort represent not only entertainment but are also connected to work. A mobile developer will have a smartphone and a car-designer will have a car. So don't be too smug about your console-collection.

Still, you also no Nintendo-hater obviously. Still you radiate often enough negativity towards Nintendo in a pretty vocal manner, so I would say you're biased against Nintendo.

Being critical of something does not make you a hater.

Also does Tachikoma work in the gaming industry or something? Cause that's what you made it sound like, unless you mean their moderating job in which case I hate to break it to you but I don't think mods get paid. If Tachikoma does work in the gaming industry and I was just not aware, then that's pretty cool!

She is, that's why I said she probably has more income to spend then most here and buying consoles are sort of expected with her job.



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Mnementh on 26 March 2015

About OP, this all sounds pretty solid. So sadly it is nearly impossible this is Nintendos plan.



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Frogger on 26 March 2015
Miyamotoo said:

Yes we did know all that, Nintendo was talked about that plans when talked about unifying their next consoles, January 2014. and Aprill 2014. at investitor meetings.

http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/library/events/140130qa/index.html

http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/library/events/140508qa/index.html

Some of infos:

– Iwata wants to change the definition of the platform, previously it’s been devices-based, 3DS and Wii U are not compatible and users separate

 – Nintendo Network ID is important, also used for future handheld and console, will now include smart device, but won’t put Nintendo games

– Nintendo will “actively” use smart devices to “make connections with customers”

– Will use smart devices as a catalyst to encourage customers to use its Nintendo platformson smartphones

– Service is ID based and not device based, account relationship with customer, more users play game the lower the price

 – Smart device service application is not designed to make money, but as communication to users, act as a channel to users

– Iwata says he’s not aiming for short term revenue boost but the smartphone service app is aimed at building a bridge with customers and bringing more information on Nintendo. But he admits it’s hard for people to use the apps on a regular basis if it’s just for marketing purpose.

– Smart device service just advertising is not enough, it needs to be fun and engaging, connect with what people are talking good about

http://nintendoeverything.com/nintendo-q3-2014-earnings-investor-briefing-roundup/


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Tachikoma on 26 March 2015
DexInDaJungle said:

Also does Tachikoma work in the gaming industry or something?

Currently woring for SCEJ, but have in the past worked for From Software, Nintendo, Treasure, Namco, Acquire, Some studios I can't really mention and a few other smaller asian studios.

Mnementh said:

that's why I said she probably has more income to spend then most here

Lol, I wish.



MakeAccountLater on 26 March 2015
spemanig said:
MakeAccountLater said:

Well, if they're after their lost audience, it would make sense to introduce their app at a big event that gets worldwide coverage, also in mainstream media. So we will probably get to see at least some of their new strategy at E3. I'm just hoping they don't forget to wow us with big fall releases, because especially the release schedule for 3DS is pretty bleak...


I think this fall is pretty much set in stone already. Unless XCX come out in the West way earlier than expected, we'll be getting Star Fox, Zelda, and XCX this fall. Adding more to that would actually be too much.

We'll likely be getting news on 2016 games instead.

For WiiU I'm not complaining. Not really. But for 3DS? Yokai Watch was confirmed for 2015, but what else? Besides I'm still hoping for a June release for Xenoblade. With Starfox in November and Zelda in December, I wouldn't mind another heavy hitter in September



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Maraccuda on 26 March 2015

I feel like Nintendo is going to aim for a Steam like system between all their consoles and mobiles and QOL services, and sadly it will be subscription based model.

OR it could just be a simplified version like an app store.



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MakeAccountLater on 26 March 2015
DexInDaJungle said:
MakeAccountLater said:

Well, if they're after their lost audience, it would make sense to introduce their app at a big event that gets worldwide coverage, also in mainstream media. So we will probably get to see at least some of their new strategy at E3. I'm just hoping they don't forget to wow us with big fall releases, because especially the release schedule for 3DS is pretty bleak...


They could do a stage show to showcase the new app and their business plan moving forward and then after (or even the next day) do a direct similar to last year where they only showcase games. Best of both worlds.

Edit: Sorry Spem, I was in the process of posting that last one before I saw your post. I'll back off now.

I think we won't be seeing any more Nintendo stage shows on E3... unless new hardware is revealed. Besides aren't the E3 slots already decided? But I would want for you to be right though



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Darwinianevolution on 26 March 2015
Maraccuda said:
I feel like Nintendo is going to aim for a Steam like system between all their consoles and mobiles and QOL services, and sadly it will be subscription based model.

OR it could just be a simplified version like an app store.

A subscription based system (at least a paid one) would only hurt Nintendo in the long run. Nintendo doesn't want to alienate their audience as it is, and if the mobile crowd has to pay more than necessary, they will just ignore Nintendo Mobile for the dozens of free games there are.



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Frogger on 26 March 2015

Tachikoma said:

Anyway, as far as the OP goes, It's an interesting perspective, but i think the scopes a bit too wide for what Nintendo has in mind for mobile currently, I see the arrangement with DeNA a way of dipping in their toes without fully comitting to it, to test the waters and see how their fans, and potential new customers react, but more importantly, how the shareholders respond as it's been a request from major shareholders of Nintendo for them to open up to the Mobile market for some time now.

Until the ball gets rolling and we see the initial feedback from it, I don't think it would be wise to make any solid estimations on how far reaching, or limited the initiative will be.


I just don't see them allowing another company to purchase a stake in themselves for what would amount to merely a dip in the water. I obviously when into a lot of what if specifics that are more "this is how it could happen" than "this is how it will happen," but I think the writing on the wall for exactly this has been there for a while.

I've always "knew" that they'd make an app on mobile, but I truly never considered them actually making games for it. Because of that, I didn't understand how they could do what they said they would and get regular people on Nintendo through their phones. With mobile games, and the revelation that DeNA is specifically how they plan to tackle them, the peices just seem to fall into place.

The Words With Friends thing was just educated speculation, but I really don't think any of it is bigger than what is realistic. Nintendo wants that first game to be a multimillion person smash hit. They've said that themselves. And they said it as if that's not a monumental task. They're literally planning on this first game being a mobile phenomenon, yet they keep saying that their goal isn't simply to make money. As popular as Mario is, I don't think that merely having a little mobile hit is getting anyone to jump ship to Nintendo hardware. I just don't think their words paint them as a company simply dabbling in mobile. I truly think this is more to them than simply a mobile plan.



Frogger on 26 March 2015
Maraccuda said:
I feel like Nintendo is going to aim for a Steam like system between all their consoles and mobiles and QOL services, and sadly it will be subscription based model.

OR it could just be a simplified version like an app store.


There's no way Nintendo's debuting a subscription based platform on mobile. No one's paying $5 a month to pay Pokemon Shuffle.