It's gonna be the first HD Animal Crossing.
I hope they have something really ambitious in mind for it.
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It's gonna be the first HD Animal Crossing.
I hope they have something really ambitious in mind for it.
It's not, it's $360. They're completely off in their conversion.
Might be a 2018 release with Animal Crossing mobile this year to market it/boost hype.
onemanasylum
Banned
Really surprising to me, lacking features and games right now, no communication from Nintendo at all about VC, features, etc.. Yet something about the device is really attractive, I have one just for Zelda, not turned it on since , but I love the hardware and concept.
Sure. And where are those people who invested in Blackberry, Nokia, Palm, etc.?
edit: and bonus → https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/stock/meeting/140627qa/02.html#qa9
or this → https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikka...ould-destroy-the-nintendo-brand/#5a5f67ec68d2
As I see, investors know a lot about video games
Jonneh3003
Banned
I have a feeling it will be this Summer. I base that off nothing, it will be the feel good hit of the Summer.
I want to see MMO elements or at least a central online hub city.
Jaded Alyx
Member
Sure. And where are those people who invested in Blackberry, Nokia, Palm, etc.?
They died.
James Scott
Banned
The release schedule from the Direct is very good. MK8D in a few weeks, Minecraft next month, then ARMS and Splatoon 2 by July. Switch is selling well and should continue to do so unless something messes up. If e3 goes well and the fall line up delivers they should be in for a good generation
Dark Cloud
Member
That Nintendo Direct was one of their best Directs ever. It laid a plan out. It was so well put together and it showed games with release dates for Switch. More importantly some big games like people have said in here.
😂
i am loving you coping with Switch success
the descent into madness is real
Jubenhimer
Member
Not even a few months ago, people were claiming this would be another Wii U. And that Nintendo learned nothing. Well with record breaking launch sales,relentless marketing and a steady stream of games throughout 2017, Nintendo must be doing something right.
toadsworth
Banned
For real, the Switch is here to stay and will only pick up steam as it gets more ports and more original games. Very excited about the future for it.
Kataploom
Gold Member
In a "public company" context? No shit...
What to say? This is the same roller-coaster of Nintendo and their investors with stock price and expectations as always, at least we'll have Nintendo not becoming a fully mobile company for a while ¯\_(ツ
_/¯I'm not surprised actually, New Leaf started development some time before 2010 and given its success, development of a Wii U game was surely in the works. Then when it was obvious the Wii U couldn't be saved they probably decided to save it for the Switch so that they wouldn't waste it there and later have to port it like what happened to MK.
Anyways, it feels weird to finally see investors happy. I'm used to them whining all the time lol
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Vilix
Unconfirmed Member
Eh. I hope it succeeds. But I honestly don't think it will. However, I've been wrong before.
Unknown Soldier
Member
Anyone who held NTDOY during the Wii years knows:
You have to know where the peak is and when to bail.
You have to know where the peak is and when to bail.
Jonneh3003
Banned
Why don't you think it will? Genuinely curious. I think it's a very appealing device that's tailored for a wide range of demographics.
Dark Cloud
Member
Let them keep hating and doubting Nintendo. Some people believe the Switch still won't succeed (lol), but there are those who just want Nintendo to fail. Idk why some gamers have that mentality like Nintendo did something to hurt them.
Just as well, really... AC makes so much more sense on Switch than Wii U.
I have been predicting one non-port Wii U 2017 retail game from Nintendo to be revealed at E3 and this makes a lot of sense.
As for ports, I expect Pokemon to be around next March (though Holiday would not absolutely stun me) or so and it doesn't make sense to release Mario Maker on top of a new 3D Mario, so I think the big holiday Wii U port that we haven't heard of yet is going to be Smash.
Jonneh3003
Banned
It was worse in the Wii days where people ignored hundreds of genuinely amazing games because "lol waggle". There's been a lot of irrational loathing tied to everything Nintendo have done since then.
To Far Away Times
Member
It's a formidable lineup for sure. Mario or Zelda games often end up being the best game of the entire generation so to get both in one year plus Splatoon 2 and the best ever version of Mario Kart now with a proper battle mode is going to be something special.
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Vilix
Unconfirmed Member
They touched me in my no-no place. :-/
Jubenhimer
Member
Nintendo should be called out for when they make objectively bad decisions, and many people have done so (myself included). But let's be honest, many of Nintendo's critics bash the company for pretty stupid and petty reasons.
* "I want my Super hardcore power box with every third party game evar!!"
* "No Gimmicks, Pro Controller or bust"
* "Stop making these casual games, make only me and the fans want"
Just to name a few.
Was this Nostradamus stating his optimism prior to Switch release? Because the line up he's apparently basing everything on has been known a long while.
Or did his insightful realisation that Nintendo's strong IPs are going to hold the Switch in good stead happily coincide with the Switch release and it selling particularly well?
Or did his insightful realisation that Nintendo's strong IPs are going to hold the Switch in good stead happily coincide with the Switch release and it selling particularly well?
Skittzo0413
Member
The stock didn't quite top out back then till late 2007, so I doubt we'll see it at any level near there this year.
Next week will give a good indication on how much confidence and value investors have reassigned to Nintendo's hardware though, which can give us a good idea of the level to which the Switch itself can push the stock. Rather than reliance on mobile games for success.
I say this as someone who has made a solid bit of money on NTDOY primarily thanks to Pokemon GO.
I'm definitely eager to see some true numbers from Nintendo on the 27th. That, MK8D, Minecraft and then ARMS, E3 and Splatoon 2 will probably mean that this price at least isn't going to go down for a while. They've got a decent momentum going, if they can get to 2018 without any major slumps I'd say Nintendo and the Switch are in the clear.
funkystudent
Member
Nintendo stock has been so up and down the last few years it could be used as the roller coaster in thr Nintendo theme park.
No idea how to understand or prefict their shareholders.
No idea how to understand or prefict their shareholders.
Nintendo succeeded greatly and failed miserably, and their moves tend to be highly unpredictable. It makes sense to me that the stock fluctuate a lot.
Principate
Saint Titanfall
This is crazy talk. Have you actually looked at the average share price Graph for Nintendo for the past 10 years? It's one big mountain with the Wii years being the peak. It'a probably never reaching that level again.
WizardofPeace
Member
A lot of talk about a new AC title for Switch, but im hoping for Luigi's Mansion 3 to be announced E3.
Next Level is doing something with UE4 and Switch so hopefully it's that. But I wouldn't expect it to be announced this year.
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I'm a Nintendo investor
Switch aside, my view is that they have ips that went massively underutilized.
Lord_Byron28
Member
A lot of the staff that works on the Animal Crossing games are currently making Splatoon 2 and made Splatoon as well. Given all of the major titles releasing this year, I see them holding off on Animal Crossing. I expect Animal Crossing to be a holiday 2018 title.
SinCityAssassin
Member
Dark Cloud
Member
I'm ready for April 27. Only 8 days. I want to hear Kimishima. I like how Kimishima talks. He seems more upfront with things. Iwata was a little different. So I like that about him. I hope he says some stuff about E3 too. Because after MK8DX is out I think they'll let it "breathe" for a week and then the second week of may announce their E3 plans!
They usually announce them 4-6 weeks prior to E3.
They usually announce them 4-6 weeks prior to E3.
Given the sales of the 3DS game I'd be suprised if we didn't see a new one on the switch next year or so.