In the first Nintendo Direct for Doug Bowser since stepping into Reggie Fils-Aime’s shoes, Nintendo unleashed a bevy of software, including a new Animal Crossing for Switch finally.
IHS Markit analyst Piers-Harding Rolls tells GameDaily that he doesn’t see dedicated games hardware going anywhere for a long time.
Software sales cruise along mightily, but a more reserved hardware sales estimate for 2019-2020 and confused hardware messaging shows that Nintendo is reacting to previous mistakes.
It will still take some time while individual games get approved, but it’s a significant win for Nintendo, and could point towards their hopes for mobile gaming success in China.
The mashup marks a shift in Nintendo’s attitude towards streaming, as the publisher has been slow to embrace one of this generation’s biggest features.
Monolith Soft will handle a new Zelda game after working on Breath of the Wild, and Nintendo seems to be getting more comfortable handing larger properties to third-party studios.
The two new models will reportedly be marketed as ‘premium’ and as a replacement for the 3DS, as Nintendo’s beloved handheld console continues to wind down.
StudioMDHR’s indie hit Cuphead is coming to the Switch with Xbox Live support.
On average, Nintendo Japan employees stay longer, work less, and make a fair wage right out of school.
Fils-Aime has been with Nintendo of America for 15 years, almost 13 as President. Long-time marketing boss, Bowser, will step into this role on April 15.
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