OFFICIAL LINK: http://www.nintendo.co.jp/corporate/release/en/2015/150317/index.html
WSJ.com: http://www.wsj.com/articles/nintendo-opens-door-to-smartphone-games-1426579567
You read that right: Nintendo has officially announced support for mobile, and during a conference this morning (UTC+09:00) detailed a plan to partner with Japanese smartphone mobile giant DeNA.
This is not the Ninten-DS-phone. Thank [non-offensive deity]!
What this announcement IS:
What this is NOT:
A quote, directly from Iwatasan:
BONUS: PROJECT NX is officially announced!!!
WSJ.com: http://www.wsj.com/articles/nintendo-opens-door-to-smartphone-games-1426579567
You read that right: Nintendo has officially announced support for mobile, and during a conference this morning (UTC+09:00) detailed a plan to partner with Japanese smartphone mobile giant DeNA.
This is not the Ninten-DS-phone. Thank [non-offensive deity]!
What this announcement IS:
- The two companies will develop NEW games for phones and smart devices, using Nintendo’s intellectual property
- All Nintendo IP's are eligible for use. The official statement: "All Nintendo [intellectual property] will be eligible for development and exploration by the alliance"
- This new platform will be unique to mobile hardware. Iwata confirmed specifically that this new focus will absolutely not compromise any Ninty IP, aka introduce bad controls or poor performance
- DeNA will work with Nintendo to establish a multi-device membership service that runs across smartphones, tablets and PCs for these new games. Nintendo’s Wii U and 3DS systems will access the same network. There's a very promising possibility of a web/eShop combo, probably akin to buying Steam games on mobile that you'll play later on your PC/Steambox
- Players will have a unified account that spans every platform available (hence the end of Club Nintendo)
- The new platform is set to launch fall 2015 (territories not confirmed, however)
- Nintendo is taking a 10 percent stake in DeNA, while DeNA is buying 1.24 percent of Nintendo
What this is NOT:
- Games WILL NOT be straight ports. At least not yet...
- Nintendo IS still in the business of dedicated, unique software systems. This is not any kind of hybrid software solution
- There's no confirmation for using Amibos on your smart device. TBD
- This isn't a brag thread. But when we're all seeing my beautiful Nintend-ystopia realized, everyone who supports my AVS class action suit gets 500 Rupees!! (terms and conditions may apply. Check local listings. Not available in all areas.)
A quote, directly from Iwatasan:
Satoru Iwata said:"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"
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BONUS: PROJECT NX is officially announced!!!
