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[thefro]

If you read what Rosti posted, the only brand-new thing is health/medical devices and a specific listing for "computer software", which didn't exist before (it was just under "games/electronics").

"restaurants/dining halls/cafes" became "eating establishments" and licensing of copyrighted works/trademarks became licensing of IP.

These are just corporate by-laws saying what the purpose of the company is, so it doesn't mean they will have formal divisions or separate companies for everything.

 

[Trogdor1123]

It's about time, these are great ideas. They will benefit the company and customers .

 

[Mpl90]

If you read what Rosti posted, the only brand-new thing is health/medical devices and a specific listing for "computer software", which didn't exist before.

"restaurants/dining halls/cafes" became "eating establishments" and licensing of copyrighted works/trademarks became licensing of IP.

Well, aside from all the edits to articles about the inner workings of the administration / new articles on the matter.

 

[thefro]

Well, aside from all the edits to articles about the inner workings of the administration / new articles on the matter.

They announced that during the last fiscal results, although it is nice to see that directors can be delegated authority by the Board (which means NOA and NOE could have freedom to do things on their own potentially).

 

[jblank83]

When I was little Nintendo was just games...


(Me at 40)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyZ2POWLpz4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REpiQnnp6p8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JA10XUaI3Mo

=)

 

[perfectchaos007]

If you read what Rosti posted, the only brand-new thing is health/medical devices and a specific listing for "computer software", which didn't exist before (it was just under "games/electronics").

"restaurants/dining halls/cafes" became "eating establishments" and licensing of copyrighted works/trademarks became licensing of IP.

These are just corporate by-laws saying what the purpose of the company is, so it doesn't mean they will have formal divisions or separate companies for everything.

Yes! Dr. Mario branded medical care!

 

[Night Angel]

The NX is a restaurant.

You heard it here first, folks.

 

[Somnid]

This raises my QOL.

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyZ2POWLpz4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REpiQnnp6p8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JA10XUaI3Mo



=)

Except those.. even though I was born in the 90s and aint see some of those stuff it looks like Nintendo is expanding to become in resteraunts, fitbit kind of tools, and whatever else they seem to be scheming on

 

[Interfectum]

I'd like a Donkey Kong Burger w/ Wario Peppers and a side of Onion Links.

 

[NOLA_Gaffer]

The flavor of Super Mario Pizza has no equal, but I don't believe it when Nintendo says it's only possible thanks to the chopsticks-and-chainsaw cutlery setup. Like, why would it taste worse if I ate it with my regular fork and spoon?

I wait...what?

 

[Maztorre]

I'd like a Donkey Kong Burger w/ Wario Peppers and a side of Onion Links.

Nintendo going 3rd patty confirmed

 

[AntMurda]

If you read what Rosti posted, the only brand-new thing is health/medical devices and a specific listing for "computer software", which didn't exist before (it was just under "games/electronics").

Development and Manufacturing of Medical Devices. Development and Manufacturing of Computer Software.

 

[Alex_Mexico]

What the heck is Quality of Life anyway? Can anyone explain to me the term like if I was a five year old? I hear it thrown around so much these days.

Nintendo going 3rd patty confirmed

Ok, I laughed. Well done.

 

[Frodo]

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASSS, BITCH!

Hook that QoL in my veins, and that Vitality Sensor on my [ redacted ], please!

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

I'd like a Donkey Kong Burger w/ Wario Peppers and a side of Onion Links.

You should try out the Sausage Links. Nintendo X Jimmy Dean is probably the best collaboration Ive ever seen.

 

[Piston Hyundai]

It's a smart idea to branch out. It worked out so well for Konami that they don't even have to make video games anymore!

 

[Clefargle]

The flavor of Super Mario Pizza has no equal, but I don't believe it when Nintendo says it's only possible thanks to the chopsticks-and-chainsaw cutlery setup. Like, why would it taste worse if I ate it with my regular fork and spoon?

We had a thread discussing this recently in OT

 

[JinjoUnchained]

Get some Yoshi Cookies for desert. Or a DK Banana cream pie.

 

[Alex_Mexico]

QoL still alive!

But will we they use the Vitality Sensor?

 

[Empyrean Heaven]

Nintendo's finally taking Pachter's advice, leveraging the power of their franchises in other forms of media. Good move.

 

[Rösti]

What the heck is Quality of Life anyway? Can anyone explain to me the term like if I was a five year old? I hear it thrown around so much these days.

Products and services that aim to increase Quality of Life (health, happiness etc.). Well, in this context anyway. The term itself is defined by WHO as:

Quality of life is defined as individuals' perceptions of their position in life in the context of the culture and value systems in which they live and in relation to their goals, expectations, standards and concerns

Source: www.who.int/mental_health/media/en/76.pdf

 

[maxcriden]

The flavor of Super Mario Pizza has no equal, but I don't believe it when Nintendo says it's only possible thanks to the chopsticks-and-chainsaw cutlery setup. Like, why would it taste worse if I ate it with my regular fork and spoon?

Nintendo going 3rd patty confirmed

Bwahaha. 10/10 to both.

 

[VLQ]

Get some Yoshi Cookies for desert. Or a DK Banana cream pie.

uuhhm, no thanks

 

[RurouniZel]

So that's what all that E3 space is for. People need room to sleep while trying the new QoL stuff. ;P

 

[Fandangox]

Give me some Bowser Burgers

Imagine tiny pikmins decorations all over the tables. Tiny plastic pikmin carrying fruits all over the restaurant.

 

[LordOcidax]

Did they sold the baseball team already?? Nintendo can do everything confirmed.

 

[L Thammy]

When I was little Nintendo was just games...


(Me at 40)

When I was little, I drank a buttload of Luigi Berry.

 

[Colonel Mustard]

Did they sold the baseball team already?? Nintendo can do everything confirmed.

I believe they're using that money to fund the movie ventures.

 

[DrWong]

I believe they're using that money to fund the movie ventures.

Part of that money.

 

[AstroNut325]

Nintendo buys Chuck E Cheese.

I would love to see this. But then the pizza would get delayed twice and the birthday party would only have one slice of cake for everyone!

 

[Alex_Mexico]

What I would give to be a japanese speaking fly on the wall of Nintendo's board room. I sense big big changes being announced soon.

 

[Alex_Mexico]

I would love to see this. But then the pizza would get delayed twice and the birthday party would only have one slice of cake for everyone!

And if your name is Samus they'll refuse to host your birthday parties. It would be perfect.

 

[LordOcidax]

I believe they're using that money to fund the movie ventures.

I made some research, they still owns the team.

 

[Ruud_Luiten]

I think licensing out your IP is a smart idea, what the heck are they doing in the medical field though?

1-up mushrooms.

 

[BluePikmin11]

I can't wait to see Nintendo utilize their IP more. I personally want to see more exposure for the MOTHER series. The franchise deserves the attention!

 

[Nightbird]

Xenoblade Pizza when?

 

[Version 3.0]

I think licensing out your IP is a smart idea, what the heck are they doing in the medical field though?

Mario is a doctor, haven't you heard?

 

[SinCityAssassin]

Did they sold the baseball team already?? Nintendo can do everything confirmed.

To be clear, they sold their MAJORITY control over the Mariners, which won't be completed until August. They're still holding a good amount of interest at 10%. They previously held a controlling 55%.

 

[Kyzer]

QoL company?

 

[Hibiki Kurosawa]

Nintendo restaurant when?

If it means we get to eat some dinosaur meat made of buchered Yoshi's, I can't wait. The vege platter can consist of goombas and petey piranhas.

 

[Clockwork5]

Bring it back.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REpiQnnp6p8

 

[AcademicSaucer]

It's a smart idea to branch out. It worked out so well for Konami that they don't even have to make video games anymore!

Thats the dream.

 

[Menitta]

Mario Pizza Restaurant!

They serve the BEST spaghetti in town!

 

[Colonel Mustard]

I made some research, they still owns the team.

Yeah, around 10% if I recall correctly.

 

[SinCityAssassin]

Mario Pizza Restaurant!

They serve the BEST spaghetti in town!

Hey, paisanos.

 

[Mpl90]

They announced that during the last fiscal results, although it is nice to see that directors can be delegated authority by the Board (which means NOA and NOE could have freedom to do things on their own potentially).

Yeah, I know. But the articles give us a more detailed look about how it should work. That's new compared to the mere announcement.

 

[KamiCrit]

I want to believe!

 

[joedick]

When I was little Nintendo was just games...


(Me at 40)

Yeah, but before that they weren't.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyZ2POWLpz4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REpiQnnp6p8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JA10XUaI3Mo



=)

Those weren't owned/made by Nintendo though. They licensed the characters to cereal makers, board game makers, etc. Nintendo owning and operating restaurants is different.

 

[kirby_fox]

I don't have a lot of faith in Nintendo's ability to manage new businesses, especially capital intensive "real" projects like restaurants or theme parks. Not to mention the complexities of regulated industries like medical devices.

License IP to others, sure. They can and should do that all day.

A lot of this actually looks right up there alley in the tech field. If you've seen some of the OS for medical devices or POS systems they can be awful. Nintendo getting into that market with software that specifically is for these things isn't hard to believe. I don't think any of these are going to use their IP at all, and be a way to expand their portfolio as a software business.

My bet is that Nintendo focuses on creating niche software for big markets, while their own IPs and what not are handled in house. Licensing deals will be done to make exclusive games for their system, or for marketing purposes (theme parks). A restaurant is way too risky unless they have plans to buy something like Dave and Busters or GameWorks.