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[Red Devil]

I just don't see a social networking app doing well for them, given how many already exist and it's not what Nintendo is known for. I can't see many people who don't own consoles or such being attracted to such an app, tbh. I don't feel it takes advantage of Nintendo's strengths, or what would draw people to a Nintendo app

It isn't much of a social app per se, think of it more like a Sims-lite kind of thing.

 

[Nanashrew]

A key point you missed there is that playing games will also earn you points.

I like the sounds of this.

 

[Ninjimbo]

I think it could be a hit in Japan, actually. Since it seems like Sakamoto's team is handling it, I definitely think it's going to be something worth checking out. Sakamoto's games have a knack for being weird but also really interesting.

 

[Reversed]

This was already posted, but not at this resolution. Yeah, this Link render is a pretty dead giveaway:
http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/library/events/151029/img/34l.jpg

There it is.

 

[AdanVC]

This was already posted, but not at this resolution. Yeah, this Link render is a pretty dead giveaway:

Wow he looks awesome! This is the real megaton of today's announcements. If TPHD looks as colorful as Link on that render then hnnnghhhhh <3

Of course if TPHD exists in first place...

 

[jmizzal]

So basically the WiiU reward program with Nintendo Club combined. Neat.

Yea sounds great I wonder when it will launch

 

[Vital Tundra]

No, but if you are only making five or so games in the first year, you would think you would want to maximize your potential gains for each and every one of them. And if conversion is your goal, I don't know that a Mii game is the right one to use to aid in accomplishing that particular goal.



Could be that. Guess we'll see how it turns out.

I think the "conversion" strategy will actually start with the NXs launch. The things coming before that are just to set things up and get audiences that aren't familiar with Nintendo, familiar.

 

[EloquentM]

I do get why. But I can't see this drawing anyone in. I don't see that many people being interested in a Nintendo social networking app, and so I don't see it attracting people to their devices

See their tomodachi IP. These games do good numbers for them because of the casual appeal. Making an app out of tomodachi life is going to do very well for them especially since it's free to play all and all about that social/customization aspect.

 

[Revven]

That's odd that the new Link render is specifically referencing old TP Link artwork (the pose is the exact same) in the slide if it's merely meant to represent SS Link -- why do a new render of Link in the SS style with a TP pose when the other renders in that slide are old (such as DK, for instance) if TP HD isn't going to use that art style? Very peculiar.

Well, at least people who said it wasn't the old TP artwork pose are wrong now.

 

[Lupin the Third]

Nintendo Account Point Program (New Club Nintendo)

Buy games to earn points, and use them to get digital content, original goods and discount coupons.

Basic translation:
Buy games, play games -> digital content, original/unique goods, coupons

 

[Japanmanx3]

I just don't see a social networking app doing well for them, given how many already exist and it's not what Nintendo is known for. I can't see many people who don't own consoles or such being attracted to such an app, tbh. I don't feel it takes advantage of Nintendo's strengths, or what would draw people to a Nintendo app

 

[B4s5C]

Nintendo Account Point Program (New Club Nintendo)

Buy games to earn points, and use them to get digital content, original goods and discount coupons.

Rusty's Real Deal Baseball in real life.

 

[ffdgh]

Can we get a pic comparison between TP Link, SS Link and this?

No weird lips. /s

 

[Delio]

I do get why. But I can't see this drawing anyone in. I don't see that many people being interested in a Nintendo social networking app, and so I don't see it attracting people to their devices

I dunno I feel like a ton of people don't actually understand why certain games become hits with the casual phone crowd. This could be a hit and shock the crap out of people. All comes down to features and how it works.

 

[Aaronrules380]

People saying weird/bad choice with Miitomo are like the one saying similar things after the Tomodachi unveiling for the West last year. The game sold (and is still selling) well despite most of its core target being sucked by mobiles.

It's a good choice.

This doesn't seem much like tomodachi life at all besides miis and some aesthetics. The fun of tomodachi life was seeing miis of yourself, friends, and celebrities act in really weird and zany ways. I can't see that happening in a social networking app

 

[Regiruler]

Nintendo Account Point Program (New Club Nintendo)

Buy games to earn points, and use them to get digital content, original goods and discount coupons.

This just sounds like a combination of club nintendo and the digital deluxe promotion.

Not terribly thrilled.

 

[Brazil]

This whole thing feels underwhelming.

I want to be at one of these overwhelming investor meetings you people seem to know about.

 

[Trevelyan9999]

This whole thing feels underwhelming.

That was better than the E3 presentation in my opinion, accounts are in, new membership is in. Ambiios have sold over 21 million, Twilight Princess HD basically announced.....that might have been the best Investors meeting ever LOL.

 

[jaosobno]

Nintendo shares now down 7.5% on the news.

LOL, that was fast.

 

[Obliterator]

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Whoa, I mean this is genuinely surprising to me. I didn't expect Nintendo to put all of their eggs in the mobile basket but this isnt even a full fledged game? Interesting

 

[NotLiquid]

A key point you missed there is that playing games will also earn you points.

On paper this sounds like a better incentive than achievements but maybe I'm reading that wrong.

 

[Eolz]

WHEN are they just going to tell us about TP HD. They have in every way except straight telling us.

In the Direct coming this fall that has been confirmed yesterday.

 

[gai_shain]

This whole thing feels underwhelming.

Its not a press conference, what did people expect?

 

[Dad]

Wow he looks awesome! This is the real megaton of today's announcements. If TPHD looks as colorful as Link on that render then hnnnghhhhh <3

Of course if TPHD exists in first place...

It looks like his Smash model in the TP pose

 

[Red Devil]

Colorful TP in HD, into my veins!

Please confirm this soon uncle Tatsumi.

 

[KingBroly]

This was already posted, but not at this resolution. Yeah, this Link render is a pretty dead giveaway:

This is probably one of the few times they've acknowledged Samus existing.

 

[Like the hat?]

Most importantly, link is left handed

 

[Magwik]

This is probably one of the few times they've acknowledged Samus existing.

Pushed to the very back tho

 

[HUELEN10]

This is probably one of the few times they've acknowledged Samus existing.

Nah, that's Metroid, Samus' boyfriend.

 

[Aaronrules380]

People saying weird/bad choice with Miitomo are like the one saying similar things after the Tomodachi unveiling for the West last year. The game sold (and is still selling) well despite most of its core target being sucked by mobiles.

It's a good choice.

It isn't much of a social app per se, think of it more like a Sims-lite kind of thing.

It was introduced as an "SNS". In other words, social networking service. This isn't a tomodachi life

 

[kazooycar]

This was already posted, but not at this resolution. Yeah, this Link render is a pretty dead giveaway:

If that's seriously what TP HD Link will look like consider me very aroused

 

[javac]

Mr. Miyamoto chimes in on NX. “We are going to be far more aggressive in using our IP, and not just stop with licensing, as in the past. The first example is Amiibo. We want our IP to better reach more children, and smart devices is just one vehicle.”

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[Sammy Samusu]

A key point you missed there is that playing games will also earn you points.

True!

 

[Gnilres]

Mr. Miyamoto chimes in on NX. &#8220;We are going to be far more aggressive in using our IP, and not just stop with licensing, as in the past. The first example is Amiibo. We want our IP to better reach more children, and smart devices is just one vehicle.&#8221;

Good?

 

[KingBroly]

Pushed to the very back tho

Better than 6 feet under


<_<

 

[Red Devil]

This is probably one of the few times they've acknowledged Samus existing.

Actually she showed up in that trippy 3DS themes japanese ad.

It was introduced as an "SNS". In other words, social networking service. This isn't a tomodachi life

Oh well it sounded like it based on what they said. ¯\_(&#12484_/¯

 

[Elija2]

Nintendo Account Point Program (New Club Nintendo)

Buy games to earn points, and use them to get digital content, original goods and discount coupons.

Are those Mii costumes? I'm guessing Miitomo will have microtransactions for Mii costumes and that the Miis will be attached to your Miis on NX through the new account system.

 

[RaidenXZ]

Can we get a pic comparison between TP Link, SS Link and this?

 

[El Odio]

This is probably one of the few times they've acknowledged Samus existing.

Would have laughed if the Federation Force characters were there instead.

Spoiler

I await the inevitable photoshop of this.

 

[Zero-ELEC]

This was already posted, but not at this resolution. Yeah, this Link render is a pretty dead giveaway:

Give me some of that TPHD!

 

[Obliterator]

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Good. Smart call

 

[Zen_Arcade]

Its not a press conference, what did people expect?

There are always people who come into any kind of meeting with high hopes only to leave disappointed. There were a bunch of people in that Sony Paris thread yesterday expecting E3 and complaining that it wasn't good enough the whole time.

 

[Eolz]

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I don't see the NX part. "more than mobile"? Obviously

 

[Sawneeks]

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They should just follow Disney's lead with Star Wars.

You want to get kids to like your stuff? That's how you get kids to like your stuff.

 

[KingBroly]

Actually she showed up in that trippy 3DS themes japanese ad.

That's why I said one of the few.

 

[Hydrus]

I think I'm gonna puke. Stop Nintendo just stop!

 

[SinCityAssassin]

I think I'm gonna puke. Stop Nintendo just stop!

Stop what? Information?

 

[Regiruler]

A key point you missed there is that playing games will also earn you points.

 

[Oersted]

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Pampers. Not even mad.

 

[Eolz]

Pushed to the very back tho

At the back with the tall guys, as it should in a group picture!

edit:

I think I'm gonna puke. Stop Nintendo just stop!

I don't get it.