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Nintendo President Publishes Plans for 2016 in JP Newspaper
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Gorilla Shark
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I don't think he would mention that NX is coming out in 2016 even if it is. They want to unveil it their way, not in an interview like this.
I still think one of the versions of the NX is coming fall 2016. Even if just the handheld with the console coming in 2017 (or the other way around).
It's time for new hardware and they know it.
I still think one of the versions of the NX is coming fall 2016. Even if just the handheld with the console coming in 2017 (or the other way around).
It's time for new hardware and they know it.
Of course not. Can't "deconfirm" what has never been confirmed to start with.
But can they beat the GOAT Nintendo show?
I just want to go home, Eddy.
Fire Emblem strikes me as the most straightforward fit for a Nintendo anime.
The style of the recent games fits right in with modern anime tastes, all the characters talk including the protagonists so there isn't an obvious schism between the games and the show, and it's already a popular brand in Japan.
Kid Icarus stylistically is a straightforward fit, but I'm not sure if the premise is a highly conducive.
Obviously things like Mario and Zelda are large IPs, but they have a notably less obvious setup for conversion.
I don't think something like The Wonderful 101 is relevant enough to make into an anime.
Splatoon is kind of a funny one. I could see a very kids oriented anime out of that. The implementation requires taking some creative license, so it depends how comfortable Nintendo is with that.
The style of the recent games fits right in with modern anime tastes, all the characters talk including the protagonists so there isn't an obvious schism between the games and the show, and it's already a popular brand in Japan.
Kid Icarus stylistically is a straightforward fit, but I'm not sure if the premise is a highly conducive.
Obviously things like Mario and Zelda are large IPs, but they have a notably less obvious setup for conversion.
I don't think something like The Wonderful 101 is relevant enough to make into an anime.
Splatoon is kind of a funny one. I could see a very kids oriented anime out of that. The implementation requires taking some creative license, so it depends how comfortable Nintendo is with that.
Father_Brain
Banned
We expect the NX to be out this year due to (a) less patience and tolerance for last-year-of-console droughts amongst gamers in general, and (b) significantly dwindling Wii U and 3DS sales depending on the market with fewer games coming up, as well as (c) Kimi-chan's focus on NX in his end of year letter. And (d) other stuff I'm forgetting. Oh. The Dragon Quest announcement for NX. The mysterious lack of Zelda info. The mysterious Pikmin 4 namedrop. No upcoming Retro or EAD info revealed.
Few people will be sad, and those sad have a lot of great games to play so they'll be okay. This always happens when people get consoles near the end of their market run.
It was actually delayed.
http://www.polygon.com/2015/1/29/7936365/mario-maker-wii-u-2015-nintendo
In January 2015 they moved it from H1 2015 to 2015 in general.
http://www.slashgear.com/mario-maker-delayed-will-drop-in-september-01376865/
In April 2015 they moved it to September.
Iwata also expected to turn around the dedicated gaming business by the end of next FY (March 2017), which may or may not actually happen, but doesn't make sense even as a goal without new hardware.
That would make E3 2015 look significantly worse. I still think despite mainly only announcing NX to offset worries when they announced the smartphone games was...a bit of messy timing. But I suppose it couldn't be helped. I sure hope we get NX this year. It seems like now or never to capitalize on the NX hype and momentum. Gamers are fickle and excitement will wane and the hype will turn to discontent in part if NX doesn't come out this year.
Adan bro you always do this haha.
No reason to freak out just yet!
Hahah yeah guess I need to calm down. We're 15 days in 2016, plenty of time left.
KurtSloane
Banned
If its more Mario, Zelda etc, then Nintendo the masses ain't interested.
Fan service is what has brought Nintendo to the position they are in now in the home market, a slowly dwindling fan base.
Unless they try to legitimately compete in the market to attract the people who have made the PS4, 360 etc a success they won't do the numbers.
Fan service is what has brought Nintendo to the position they are in now in the home market, a slowly dwindling fan base.
Unless they try to legitimately compete in the market to attract the people who have made the PS4, 360 etc a success they won't do the numbers.
The Last One
Member
It's time! Metroid anime!!
thisisvlad
Member
I think the positive take away is that NX is going to be a major part of Mr. Kimishima's 2016 plans, or else he wouldn't have taken the time to mention it in this context.
The question I have is how much business/managerial strength Nintendo has to both launch a new hardware generation and at the same time open up theme park attractions, release games on mobile hardware, maintain video content from IPs and creating licensing deals. In the past Nintendo has generally focused on one or two of these, but never has it undergone such a dramatic change to its core business model.
The question I have is how much business/managerial strength Nintendo has to both launch a new hardware generation and at the same time open up theme park attractions, release games on mobile hardware, maintain video content from IPs and creating licensing deals. In the past Nintendo has generally focused on one or two of these, but never has it undergone such a dramatic change to its core business model.
wild wild rice
Member
Who needs a new console when you've got anime and apps?
Damn I never knew I wanted this. A man can dream
Sammy Samusu
Member
They did a shooter, can we please have a RPG now?
OrbitalBeard
Member
Nintendo isn't going to announce that NX is releasing this year in a newspaper article. His comments really mean nothing for the system's launch timing . He's literally reiterating what they've been telling us since last year.
Of course, no RPGs from EAD (or I guess EPD now) but I don't know if that's really up their alley.
MisterR
Member
Did you think he was going to announce a release in a brief to a newspaper?
KojiKnight
Member
Paper Mario and the Mario and Luigi series...
dampflokfreund
Banned
Too bad those are dead
KojiKnight
Member
Maybe the surprise is that it's the stronger console hardware wise, and the gamecube controller is making a comeback?
.......?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_&_Luigi:_Paper_Jam
Aaronrules380
Member
I don't think EAD is suited to rpgs, and it's not like there aren't rpgs from other studios that are owned by Nintendo
Boards of Canada
Member
A lot of you are not going to like the new Nintendo.
Well, Uprising has at least 4 different factions that are at "war" (Palutena, Hades, Viridi and Aliens, not counting the humans of course), so there's definitely material to write a season or two. There are many characters with quite defined personalities and interests, so there's material for interesting conversations and funny moments. Besides, there are also many other elements from Greek mythology that could be explored if they want more material.
I think it could work!
DoctorFling
Member
NX confirmed for anime trash
okaygeraldo
Neo Member
He's not gonna hint at a release date to a newspaper
Sheriff_Battlesnake
Banned
I seriously don't get this for the life of me. I only own one, so it's not like I'm some fanboy. None of their Amiibo content is egregious. It's wholly optional. And people like figurines.
Not to mention the added revenue helps make more games we want.
dampflokfreund
Banned
A Mario RPG without original characters is no Mario RPG, but a NSMB in RPG style.
As someone with a Windows Phone, I also hope they don't go too hard into mobile (unless they actually support WP, too, but they won't. No one does. ;_; )
(Still waiting for that mobile authenticator you keep hounding me about to be available for my phone, Valve.)
I'd like to be able to at least give Pokemon Go an honest chance before I declare it mobile-casual shite.
KojiKnight
Member
Sooo... it doesn't count because a rule you arbitrarily came up with just now says so... ohhhhhkay.
Tatsumi Oga
Banned
Where is this from? Looks sick!!!
R
Rösti
Unconfirmed Member
Just a minor reference to a rather humorous communication in a recent NX thread.
valkillmore
Member
I demand a Starfox anime!
KojiKnight
Member
I know for a fact that top is from a Smash Bros reveal of Lucinda. I think the bottom was one as well, or part of a direct.
Super Smash Bros. character trailers
ShockingAlberto
Member
It'd probably conflict with the part about profits.
How would you know. None of us know.
TheOnlyOneHeEverFeared
Member
Now I'm kinda wondering if NX will be 2016 after all... we'll see I suppose.
OG_Original Gamer
Member
Notice he didn't say, or imply that what this idea is doesn't suggest or hint at a new control scheme. Which was pretty obvious when Iwata commented on the Wii and WiiU, before it was unveiled.
Herpes Reasons
Banned
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