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[frankie_baby]

Up to now, Nintendo included digital versions of retail games in their shipments. Digital only titles have never been included.

Ah i was right, thought that was the case

 

[KillerMan91]

Up to now, Nintendo included digital versions of retail games in their shipments. Digital only titles have never been included.

Ah i was right, thought that was the case

Well that is pretty weird. With increasing digital only software I guess they also will start to include it.

 

[Fiendcode]

Well that is pretty weird. With increasing digital only software I guess they also will start to include it.

I think it makes sense to change this now with Switch. Honestly I wouldn't mind a retroactive change either, it'd be interesting to see how much Virtual Console, WiiWare, DSiWare and eShop exclusives swelled the software figures the past two gens. Maybe still exclude f2p downloads though.

 

[Skittzo0413]

Up to now, Nintendo included digital versions of retail games in their shipments. Digital only titles have never been included.

Okay, that makes this claim of 20 million software units slightly more reasonable, though I think still fairly low. But that's a weird decision, I'm wondering if they'll change that for the Switch seeing as how they have far more digital only titles released so far than retail titles.

 

[KillerMan91]

I think it makes sense to change this now with Switch. Honestly I wouldn't mind a retroactive change either, it'd be interesting to see how much Virtual Console, WiiWare, DSiWare and eShop exclusives swelled the software figures the past two gens. Maybe still exclude f2p downloads though.

Well we have gotten revenue numbers for eshop and they have not been that impressive compared to competition. Of course some titles here and there possibly have done very well but generally Nintendo has been way behind other pubs when it comes to share of digital revenue of total SW revenue.

 

[Serenitynow]

Weren't we expecting the numbers by now?

 

[Dark Cloud]

Weren't we expecting the numbers by now?

No. I think it's like another 8 hours or so

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

Just posting to see what time it is on my post

 

[Dark Cloud]

Countdown timers.

News Conference* for Fiscal Year Ended March 2017, Apr. 27, 2017

Held shortly after the close of the market, which is 15:15 PM JST for most indexes on JPX. The above countdown corresponds to the converted time of PDT.

*Tentative, though almost guaranteed. Usually held at Osaka Stock Exchange.

Reference image:

Financial Results Briefing for Fiscal Year Ended March 2017, Apr. 28, 2017

Nintendo's financial results briefings are usually held 10:00 AM JST the day after the earnings release. April 28, 2017, 10:00 AM JST converts to the above.

https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/index.html

Just so people see the countdown

 

[J@hranimo]

So to be clear, will we hear about some future plans at the news conference or financial results briefing?

 

[Dark Cloud]

So to be clear, will we hear about some future plans at the news conference or financial results briefing?

Tonight Nintendo will release all their financial earnings. I think Kimishima may release a statement I can't remember, but tomorrow Nintendo will do their presentation and take Investors questions.

 

[J@hranimo]

Tonight Nintendo will release all their financial earnings. I think Kimishima may release a statement I can't remember, but tomorrow Nintendo will do their presentation and take Investors questions.

Ok great, thanks!

 

[Dark Cloud]

Ok great, thanks!

No problem. 😀

 

[Smiles and Cries]

wasn't one of the countdowns now and another in 24 hours?

after market closing in JPN?

Oh still an hour to go NVM

 

[Dark Cloud]

wasn't one of the countdowns now and another in 24 hours?

after market closing in JPN?

Oh still an hour to go NVM

Only 39 minutes left

 

[Smiles and Cries]

ok any twitter to follow?

 

[Dark Cloud]

ok any twitter to follow?

Not sure, but I'm assuming you'll want to come here for the financial documents.

https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/

 

[jonno394]

That wsj guy says the Nintendo one is at 4pm (jpn time,) today not 3.15?

 

[weekev]

That wsj guy says the Nintendo one is at 4pm (jpn time,) today not 3.15?

I think the 3:15 was based on previous years. I believe it's not set in stone they just release the financials shortly after the exchange closes.

 

[Smiles and Cries]

Not sure, but I'm assuming you'll want to come here for the financial documents.

https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/

That wsj guy says the Nintendo one is at 4pm (jpn time,) today not 3.15?

yeah I was thinking one of the WSJ dude always tweet these things before the website goes live

 

[jonno394]

Capcoms is in five minutes though, that should be interesting enough to pass the time!

 

[Dark Cloud]

Capcoms is in five minutes though, that should be interesting enough to pass the time!

Monster Hunter 5 here we go! Or not

 

[Smiles and Cries]

Capcoms is in five minutes though, that should be interesting enough to pass the time!

oh yeah those rumored exclusives like MH5 for PS4 in the media create thread for the past week

that should be interesting any links?

 

[jonno394]

Monster Hunter 5 here we go! Or not

oh yeah those rumored exclusives like MH5 for PS4 in the media create thread for the past week

that should be interesting any links?

The wsj guy doesn't expect game announcements as its the CFO there, not CEO or COO. I'm just interested in what they say about missing targets.

 

[ggx2ac]

The wsj guy doesn't expect game announcements as its the CFO there, not CEO or COO. I'm just interested in what they say about missing targets.

Please understand.

 

[Xbro]

Capcoms is in five minutes though, that should be interesting enough to pass the time!

Is there a thread for that?

 

[Dark Cloud]

Is there a thread for that?

Capcom is up

http://www.capcom.co.jp/ir/english/finance/review.html

Dead Rising 4 and Monster Hunter Stories underperformed. Lol

 

[Richie]

"The Company is one of the world's leading contents holders with many brands that are popular overseas including Resident Evil and Street Fighter, both of which have been made into Hollywood films."

The emphasis on that of all things amuses me so

 

[Deleted member 465307]

Capcom is up

http://www.capcom.co.jp/ir/english/finance/review.html

Dead Rising 4 and Monster Hunter Stories underperformed. Lol

Seems like nothing noteworthy was mentioned from a consumer perspective. They do emphasize their commitment to console-level video games, which is cool.

As someone who doesn't know much about Japanese work culture, this paragraph intrigued me:

Additionally, the Company has been promoting the establishment of a work-life balance through child-rearing support and other initiatives, empowering employees to pursue both their career and childrearing in order to secure and utilize superior talent. As a part of this endeavor, the Company opened onsite childcare facilities in April 2017.

My American sensibilities say this is a good thing.

 

[Rösti]

Yes, Nintendo's news conference is at 4:00 PM JST. The countdown was simply for the close of the market (daily session, JPX). I didn't know when I posted the countdown the exact time of the news conference. Earnings release should be published momentarily.

 

[Smiles and Cries]

Capcom is up

http://www.capcom.co.jp/ir/english/finance/review.html

Dead Rising 4 and Monster Hunter Stories underperformed. Lol

Monster Hunter Stories was like the easiest Switch Launch port, for good business sense.

but noooo USFII with wicked ken

 

[watershed]

Monster Hunter Stories was like the easiest Switch Launch port, for good business sense.

but noooo USFII with wicked ken

When Capcom first released some hd trailer and screenshots for MH Stories, I thought a Switch port was gonna happen for sure. Too bad that never happened. The art style looked well suited for a pretty simple port.

 

[Mory Dunz]

When Capcom first released some hd trailer and screenshots for MH Stories, I thought a Switch port was gonna happen for sure. Too bad that never happened. The art style looked well suited for a pretty simple port.

So was the game eventually downgraded or were those bullshots or what? Haven't played it.

Spoiler

I was really confident it was coming to Switch too

 

[MetalKnick]

So was the game eventually downgraded or were those bullshots or what? Haven't played it.

Spoiler

I was really confident it was coming to Switch too

Capcom likes to advertise most of their 3DS games in really high resolution for some reason.

 

[Fritz]

My American sensibilities say this is a good thing.

It's more like "let's work 16 hour shifts without worrying about children! Please be excited."

 

[HolyCheck]

It's more like "let's work 16 hour shifts without worrying about children! Please be excited."

"But please have children "

 

[Deleted member 465307]

It's more like "let's work 16 hour shifts without worrying about children! Please be excited."

"But please have children "

Oh... Hmm.

 

[Smiles and Cries]

When Capcom first released some hd trailer and screenshots for MH Stories, I thought a Switch port was gonna happen for sure. Too bad that never happened. The art style looked well suited for a pretty simple port.

if only they had in-game art on that level. If cap com would just try I would really love that series but they keep holding it back

Hope MH5 is full HD at least 720P is a thing Nintendo gave them to work with now.

 

[Champion]

Monster Hunter Stories was like the easiest Switch Launch port, for good business sense.

but noooo USFII with wicked ken

Install base is still on the 3ds. I imagine they want to release a mainline game on the hardware before spinoffs.

 

[Deleted member 465307]

if only they had in-game art on that level. If cap com would just try I would really love that series but they keep holding it back

Hope MH5 is full HD at least 720P is a thing Nintendo gave them to work with now.

Monkey's paw: MH5 is on Switch...but 240p in portable and 360p docked. That perfect x9 upscale!

 

[Atheerios]

5 minutes to go... Really interested to see Switch sales expectations

 

[Smiles and Cries]

Install base is still on the 3ds. I imagine they want to release a mainline game on the hardware before spinoffs.

that Install base is making the Switch as soon as Nintendo can produce enough

i

 

[Smiles and Cries]

Monkey's paw: MH5 is on Switch...but 240p in portable and 360p docked. That perfect x9 upscale!

don't joke Capcom reads NeoGAF

 

[Prototype Viktor]

Monkey's paw: MH5 is on Switch...but 240p in portable and 360p docked. That perfect x9 upscale!

it's clearly going to be 480p docked and upscaled to 1440p portable

 

[KratosEnergyDrink]

It's more like "let's work 16 hour shifts without worrying about children! Please be excited."

Source?

 

[Zalman]

Waiting patiently...

 

[Rösti]

Nintendo's news conference ought to have started now.

 

[Dark Cloud]

We're waiting....hmmm

 

[Rösti]

Earnings release up: https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2017/170427.pdf
English: https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2017/170427e.pdf

 

[TheJoRu]

Don't know if this was known, but it says Genyo Takeda is retiring.