Fire Emblem Heroes
Fire Emblem Heroes reveal shows Nintendo is going fully free-to-play
Gacha and key art implies Super Mario Run's model has been ditched
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Nintendo
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The worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Wii, DS, DSi, and 3DS systems. Since 1983, when it launched the NES, Nintendo has sold more than 2.9 billion video games and more than 496 million hardware units globally.
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Shuntaro Furukawa
President
Shigeru Miyamoto
Game Designer
Luciano Pereña
Nintendo Europe CEO
Reggie Fils-Aimé
Retired President/COO
Tatsumi Kimishima
President
Satoru Iwata
CEO
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Switch Off
Nintendo Switch is a great concept wrapped up in a disappointing and expensive launch package
We'll need to wait until Christmas to see its real potential
Switching Off
Nintendo shares fall 5.75% as investors react poorly to Nintendo Switch reveal
Relatively high price and low battery life could be to blame
Multiplayer Cost
Nintendo Switch will have a subscription charge for online play
Subscribers will get a free NES and SNES game each month
Switch Price
Nintendo Switch will launch on March 3rd 2017 for $299.99
Console will have battery life of between two and a half hours and six hours
Failure To Engage
Forget revenue, it’s Super Mario Run’s retention that proves Free-to-Start is DOA
Nintendo's mobile debut demonstrates dated thinking
Super Mario Jog
Super Mario Run has generated $30 million from 90 million downloads
Lower than expected but not hugely surprising
Super Android
Nintendo prepares Super Mario Run for jump to Android
Big download numbers expected
Nintendo On Mobile
Nintendo planning to launch up to three mobile games a year after successful 2016
Tatsumi Kimishima thinks it should be a main pillar of the business
Let's-a-go
Super Mario Run dashes past 50 million downloads in its first week of release
Still no official word on revenue
Super Mario Thirds
Super Mario Run made up 30% of all iOS spending during its first three days
More numbers from the hottest new game
Super Mario Runaway
Super Mario Run officially hits 40 million downloads
No word on sales
For And Against
Is the backlash against Super Mario Run's $9.99 price justified?
PocketGamer.biz debates both sides
Switch To Vr
Nintendo seemingly files patent for Switch VR headset peripheral
Zelda in your face
Running Nicely
Super Mario Run generates $14 million during its first three days of launch
Yet more numbers run in
Slow To Switch
Nintendo Switch uses last-gen Nvidia tech and will run 60% slower when undocked
But when has Nintendo ever had the best performance?
Super Mario Fall
Nintendo shares fall further 7% as investors show Super Mario Run concerns
Early download and revenue success not enough to convince investors
Download Dash
Super Mario Run runs up 37 million downloads in three days
Some big early numbers for Mario’s mobile debut
Super Mario Fall
Nintendo shares fall 5% following Super Mario Run launch
Still better than pre-Pokemon GO days
Runaway Success
Super Mario Run tops download charts in 49 countries and the top grossing rankings in eight
Sees success in US and UK
We Have Lift Off
Super Mario Run now available on iPhones and iPads
Mario’s mobile debut releases in 150 countries
Runaway Success?
Can Super Mario Run really shatter records and make $70 million in its first month?
We look at the history of Mario and his potential for the big jump to mobile
Late Night Switch
Nintendo Switch launch date and price to be revealed on January 12th at 8pm PT/11pm ET
4am GMT for poor UK-based news editors
Super Nintendo World
Universal Studios Japan to open $433 million Nintendo-themed area by 2020
Generating 1.1 million jobs in the decade after its launch
Super Mario Estimates
Super Mario Run will generate $71 million in its first month of release, says Sensor Tower
7.1 million paying players is reasonable, right?
Run & Jump
Nintendo stock prices jump 3.7% after positive reaction to Super Mario Run marketing
Heading back towards post-Pokemon GO hype levels
Runaway Success?
Strong IP doesn’t guarantee Super Mario Run will be successful on mobile
Mobile gamers unsure about $9.99 price
Mobile Mavens
What do mobile developers think of Super Mario Run's premium $9.99 price?
Is Nintendo jumping too high with the cost?
Ea Switches
EA plans to bring one of its "bigger games" to Nintendo Switch but questions broad appeal of device
Probably still hurting from the Wii U
New Platform, Same Nintendo
Why Super Mario Run is an exciting moment for mobile and premium games
A landmark moment
Super Mario Launch
Super Mario Run to launch on iOS on December 15th for $10
Plumber makes his way to mobile next month
Price Switch
Report: Nintendo Switch could cost £199.99 in the UK
Device could retail at $249.99 in the US
Dena Financials
DeNA to double down on Nintendo partnership into next year and beyond
Publisher also plans to release five games of its own in Japan and China
Indian Mavens
Indian game developers discuss whether Nintendo Switch could be a success in India
Game-changer or gimmick?
Unity Run
Nintendo using Unity game engine to develop Super Mario Run
Nintendo using third-party engine to develop Super Mario Run
Mobile Mavens
What do mobile developers think of the Nintendo Switch?
Can the Switch and mobile gaming happily coexist?
Switch Supplies
Nintendo preparing to ship more Switch consoles should demand exceed initial 2 million units
Says it will not be selling them at a loss
No Mario For China
Nintendo undecided on whether or not to release Super Mario Run in China
Also explains why it was brought forward ahead of Fire Emblem and Animal Crossing
Mii Future
Does Nintendo’s first mobile game Miitomo have a future?
A look at how the social app is faring in the App Store charts
Switch It Up
Nintendo keeping quiet on Switch until January 13th 2017
Plans to ship 2 million units globally in its first month
Global Mario
Super Mario Run heading to 150 countries in December
Nintendo confirms game will not have any in-app purchases other than to unlock the full game
Ninten-go
Nintendo profits up to $364 million as Pokemon GO and Seattle Mariners sale prop up falling revenues
Financial report doesn't mention Miitomo
Ubi-switch
Ubisoft CEO: Nintendo Switch could redefine we the way we play games
Yves Guillemot appears bullish about Nintendo's new hardware
Share Switch
Nintendo shares rise and fall as investors express concern over Nintendo Switch
But shares still riding high of Nintendo's mobile plans
Power Switch
Nvidia Tegra processor powers Nintendo Switch
Power up!
Nintendo Switch Developers
EA, Ubisoft, Activision, Bethesda and more back Nintendo Switch
Developers and publishers sign up to support Nintendo Switch
New Console
Nintendo finally unveils new console the Nintendo Switch
New hardware set for March 2017 release date
It's New Hardware Time
Nintendo NX reveal today
First glimpse of Wii U successor imminent
Gearing Up For Nx
Nintendo NX production estimated at up to 10 million units per year
Console giant prepares for planned Nintendo NX March 2017 release date
Portable Nx
Pokemon CEO hints Nintendo NX will be home console and handheld hybrid
The Pokemon Company making games for Nintendo NX