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[Raiden]

http://nintendoevery...news-next-year/

http://nintendoevery...vice-from-dena/

Nintendo, together with DeNA, will jointly develop a new membership service which encompasses the existing Nintendo 3DS and Wii U systems, the new hardware system with a brand-new concept, NX, and smart devices and PCs, and Nintendo will be the primary party to operate this new membership service. Unlike the Club Nintendo membership service that Nintendo has been operating, the new membership service will include multiple devices and create a connection between Nintendo and each individual consumer regardless of the device the consumer uses. This membership will form one of the core elements of the new Nintendo platform that I just mentioned.

 

 

While this is not something directly relating to the collaboration that we have announced today, here is one thing I would like to mention to avoid any misunderstandings.

Nintendo has decided to deploy its video game business on smart devices but it is not because we have lost passion or vision for the business of dedicated video game systems. On the contrary, now that we have decided how we will make use of smart devices, we have come to hold an even stronger passion and vision for the dedicated video game system business than ever before. Nintendo has made this decision because we have concluded that the approach of making use of smart devices is a rational way for us to encourage even more people around the world to recognize the great value of the wonderful game software available on our dedicated game systems.

As proof that Nintendo maintains strong enthusiasm for the dedicated game system business, let me confirm that Nintendo is currently developing a dedicated game platform with a brand-new concept under the development codename “NX.” It is too early to elaborate on the details of this project, but we hope to share more information with you next year.

 

Full presentation from Nintendo: http://www.nintendo....0317/index.html

[magiciandude]

I saw this on my local news, no joke.

[Keviin]

I saw this on my local news, no joke.

So that means the public actualy cares about Nintendo making smartphone games?

 

I wonder what NX is. It's either a new handheld, or some kind of fusion platform.

[NintendoReport]

Ah, no thanks to the verge or Nintendo Everything.. now I see.

 

Full details from Nintendo here http://www.nintendo....0317/index.html

 

 

[Scumbag]

Wtf Nintendo!?? This doesn't sound good at all.

[NintendoReport]

People need to keep in mind it's not a 3ds successor, or wii u successor... but a 3rd pillar.

 

It seems to be

 

• Club Nintendo Successor
• Account System
• Software platform / perhaps new eshop/app shop?
• 3rd pillar hardware device 

The picture Ryudo posted shows it's not a successor.

 

[YoshiGamer9]

So what is this? A new console? The death of the Wii U? Something else?

[NintendoReport]

So what is this? A new console? The death of the Wii U? Something else?

 

Makes a good read, really a lot of things we don't know but we do know it isn't a replacement.

 

http://www.nintendo....0317/index.html

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[Son Edo]

I don't really care about mobile games, I don't think it will change anything. There wont be games like xenoblade on there, only crap like flappy bird with Nintendo themes.

 

A new console was inevitable, but they really need to get it right this time. No sitting on hands expecting it sell, they need to get off their asses and work harder this time. 

[Portal]

I'm thinking, in terms of games, this could be something like Sony's PS Plus, Minis, and Mobile. I think it would be awesome if, along with a few brand new games on mobile devices, you could download a free app and buy a subscription for VC games. I know I'll probably be off at college in a year or two, and while I'm not supposed to bring a handheld, I fully intend on using smartphone emus. An official VC app would be great for playing all sorts of classics across a ridiculous amount of platforms.

[Scumbag]

What I don't like is it sounds as though it will be one step closer for real Nintendo games/ports to appear on mobile.

A new console wouldn't bother me but Nintendo's obsession with the mobile market does.

[NintendoReport]

What I don't like is it sounds as though it will be one step closer for real Nintendo games/ports to appear on mobile.

A new console wouldn't bother me but Nintendo's obsession with the mobile market does.

 

I fully expect things like Pokemon Shuffle to be a focus.

[Son Edo]

I can't see them putting full games that would cost 60 dollars on a 3DS or Wii U on mobile devices.

Edited by Son Edo, 17 March 2015 - 06:53 AM.

[GAMER1984]

We'll I am going to stay positive until I have a reason not to.... To much unknown right now to say this is a doomed decision.

[NintendoReport]

So, part of this overall news is that this (some sort of service/account) will be coming to us this fall... so we don't have long to wait to see how this part plays out.

 

http://techcrunch.co...to-smartphones/

 

Secondly, a service that lets users play games across a variety of devices, including mobile devices, PCs and Nintendo’s own consoles like the 3DS and Wii U is slated to launch “in the fall of 2015″.

[grahamf]

So... more like Amiibo apps or microgames o. Phones?

[MatrixChicken]

Kinda scared about this... I hope the new Club Nintendo successor doesn't just give you a free mobile game with your purchase of a real game or something lame like that.

[Raiden]

They want to put new games ideas on mobile but I'd imagine more stuff like  Rusty Baseball.

[Hank Hill]

All Nintendo needs to do is offer official versions of Pokemon games on iOS and Android, the bank will roll in.

[NintendoReport]

All Nintendo needs to do is offer official versions of Pokemon games on iOS and Android, the bank will roll in.

 

yep and i was thinking that most phones, tablets have nfc. expect nfc mobile game types too and "amiibo" cards for these games.