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shenlong213 on 25 June 2015

– Q3: Consecutive launches of 3DS and Wii U were a failure. 3DS recovered with a revised price, but Wii U can’t. Will NX suffer too?

As you say, the launches didn’t go well. Especially the Wii U. The 3DS was restructured domestically with several measures. The Wii U has not been restructured. Looking back, the DS didn’t sell very well right away, but was propelled by Brain Training. Ideally sales would start well, but only Wii has really done that. NX was announced as a new platform alongside the DeNA venture. The NX was announced then to indicate that we are not retreating from game platforms and will continue the hardware business. Normally, the announcement would’ve been made later. It was like revealing a magic trick ahead of time. New proposals require surprises to follow. Such information on the NX won’t be announced until 2016. No announcements today. Third-party hardware selections are based primarily upon install base numbers. Several unannounced collaborations with 3rd-parties are making progress.

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Details from Nintendo’s 75th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders



 

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Nuvendil on 25 June 2015
spemanig said:
KyleeStrutt said:
It would still be unfair to competitors and that's what matters, the won't care if its an Apple size company or an Imageepoch size company.

Buying stake is a good idea though, Level 5 is the company to go Yokai Watch is potentially a evergreen title but Level 5 is Level 5ing it, Nintendo should try to control that.

I believe they already own stock on Bamco, buying some on Squeenix should be on their list of duties, and Capcom why not.


I don't know if it would be. Considering where Nintendo is right now, it would level the playing field. But you are right, the ripples of such a buyout would be significant. But Apple is much bigger than Capcom. Why wouldn't they care about that?

Either way, I think the attempt is worth a shot. There's no denying how huge it would be for Nintendo if it worked out. Again, it would be Disney-Marvel tier. But even if not, there are other western companies Nintendo should be eyeing as well, as they frankly need a big western division far more than they would benefit from owning Capcom.

There is a third option:  buy a controlling interest in select franchises.  Nintendo has a controlling interest in Fatal Frame, for example.  So if they cannot buy Capcom, why not secure control over select franchises?  Monster Hunter and Mega Man are obvious choices.  If they did that, they could dictate where they go.  A full HD Monster Hunter on consoles (could do wonders in the West cause let's face it, MonHun is a kind of game westerners want on consoles not handhelds) and a well funded Mega Man would be pretty big boons for them.  Not to mention it would ensure the exclusivity of the franchises.



shenlong213 on 25 June 2015
Nuvendil said:
spemanig said:


I don't know if it would be. Considering where Nintendo is right now, it would level the playing field. But you are right, the ripples of such a buyout would be significant. But Apple is much bigger than Capcom. Why wouldn't they care about that?

Either way, I think the attempt is worth a shot. There's no denying how huge it would be for Nintendo if it worked out. Again, it would be Disney-Marvel tier. But even if not, there are other western companies Nintendo should be eyeing as well, as they frankly need a big western division far more than they would benefit from owning Capcom.

There is a third option:  buy a controlling interest in select franchises.  Nintendo has a controlling interest in Fatal Frame, for example.  So if they cannot buy Capcom, why not secure control over select franchises?  Monster Hunter and Mega Man are obvious choices.  If they did that, they could dictate where they go.  A full HD Monster Hunter on consoles (could do wonders in the West cause let's face it, MonHun is a kind of game westerners want on consoles not handhelds) and a well funded Mega Man would be pretty big boons for them.  Not to mention it would ensure the exclusivity of the franchises.

Fatal Frame = niche game, not sell much like hot cakes



 

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BlueSlippySocks on 26 June 2015

Nintendo does a lot of stupid shit. They do it, and flat out tell you it's stupid without admitting so. The catch is.. they're not stupid. Every recent new idea they've had despite the Wii U's issues has made them money. From New 3DS, to Amiibo, to Splatoon's success.. All of this, alone with no third party support whatsoever.. That's very remarkable. Could the other two achieve this? maybe, maybe not considering they could just cut the cord on their gaming divisions.

This is the last video game company, and something tells me they're holding back and preparing to play all of their cards right when NX launches.

Hype will be build with:

Mobile App/mobile games
Theme park attractions
TV/Movies
Club Nintendo replacement
Third party acquisitions

Whatever this thing is, it's gonna be pretty big for them.



Nuvendil on 26 June 2015
shenlong213 said:
Nuvendil said:

There is a third option:  buy a controlling interest in select franchises.  Nintendo has a controlling interest in Fatal Frame, for example.  So if they cannot buy Capcom, why not secure control over select franchises?  Monster Hunter and Mega Man are obvious choices.  If they did that, they could dictate where they go.  A full HD Monster Hunter on consoles (could do wonders in the West cause let's face it, MonHun is a kind of game westerners want on consoles not handhelds) and a well funded Mega Man would be pretty big boons for them.  Not to mention it would ensure the exclusivity of the franchises.

Fatal Frame = niche game, not sell much like hot cakes

It was an example of the strategy.  I know Fatal Frame isn't very big.  But Monster Hunter is already exclusive unofficially and Mega Man hasn't had any serious attention from Capcom in years.  Given Capcom isn't in the best state, acquiring a controlling interest may be possible.



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FunFan on 26 June 2015

Assuming there's an acquisition.

My prediction = Tecmo Koei.



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Illusion on 26 June 2015
SJReiter said:
"We are prioritizing satisfying customers who purchased the Wii U."

Mario Tennis does not satisfy me, Iwata!

This.

If Nintendo is serious about this statement, then a serious 2D Metroid for Wii U made by a company like Retro Studios would be the bare minimum needed to satisfy the core fans.  Anything more might be asking for too much at this point (I doubt we'll see another 3D Mario, Metroid Prime, or a full-fledged Animal Crossing game on the Wii U at this point).

Let's hope that Nintendo is serious about this.  A 3D Metroid is out, but there is still time for Nintendo to scrap together a decent 2D installment before the end of the Wii U's life.  I don't know about the people here, but if I knew that there was a core Metroid game coming to the Wii U (even a 2D one) I would be feeling a lot better about buying a new Nintendo console in the next couple of years.



Soundwave on 26 June 2015

Sounds like NX will be a non-conventional console/device/handheld whatever.

So that may also be why they don't want to show it until next year (presumably closer to launch), because they are afraid Sony/MS will copy the idea. That said, if the idea is really that interesting, they might have to brace for it being copied quickly.



POE on 26 June 2015
BlueSlippySocks said:
Nintendo does a lot of stupid shit. They do it, and flat out tell you it's stupid without admitting so. The catch is.. they're not stupid. Every recent new idea they've had despite the Wii U's issues has made them money. From New 3DS, to Amiibo, to Splatoon's success.. All of this, alone with no third party support whatsoever.. That's very remarkable. Could the other two achieve this? maybe, maybe not considering they could just cut the cord on their gaming divisions.

This is the last video game company, and something tells me they're holding back and preparing to play all of their cards right when NX launches.

Hype will be build with:

Mobile App/mobile games
Theme park attractions
TV/Movies
Club Nintendo replacement
Third party acquisitions

Whatever this thing is, it's gonna be pretty big for them.


It is amazing how the "internet" keeps thinking Nintendo is stupid even when the company makes hits everytime. Let them talk, Nintendo is not going anywhere.



bowserthedog on 26 June 2015
SJReiter said:
"We are prioritizing satisfying customers who purchased the Wii U."

Mario Tennis does not satisfy me, Iwata!


It really sucks that Xenoblade, Star Fox, Devil's Third, Mario Maker, Yoshi's Woolly World, Splatoon, and Fatal Frame don't exist and Nintendo is focusing exclusively on Mario Tennis.



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