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Of course, the challenge of asking our consumers to purchase dedicated video game hardware has become harder now that smart devices have widely spread. However, we recognize that our business model of producing both video game hardware and software is effective even today, and we do not share this pessimistic view of the future for dedicated video game systems.
In order to flexibly deal with the developments of the Internet and social media as well as the changes in the people’s lifestyles, we will start strategic endeavors so that Nintendo can maximize the value of our IP that we have used primarily for our own dedicated game platforms.
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http://www.nintendo.co.jp/corporate/...317/index.html
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Leveraging the strength of Nintendo's intellectual property (IP) and game development skills in combination with DeNA's world-class expertise in mobile games, both companies will develop and operate new game apps based on Nintendo's IP, including its iconic game characters, for smart devices. The alliance is intended to complement Nintendo's dedicated video game systems business and extend Nintendo's reach into the vast market of smart device users worldwide. Under the alliance, DeNA will also be able to strengthen its gaming business at a global scale by leveraging Nintendo's IP. To ensure the quality of game experience that consumers expect from this alliance of Nintendo and DeNA, only new original games optimized for smart device functionality will be created, rather than porting games created specifically for the Wii U home console or the Nintendo 3DS portable system.
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http://dena.com/intl/press/2015/03/n...-alliance.html
- "ANY Nintendo IP could be used in our mobile software."
- No cross platform games. Mobile games stay mobile and no existing titles will be ported to mobile. But developing at the same time and sharing game mechanics between the two will occur.
- Confirmed working on next game platform/project with working name "NX"
- Club Nintendo successor unifies their mobile, console and handheld offerings.
- Discussion started June 2010 and went into full speed last summer.
- capital alliance/own each other' stock to ensure that this partnership is mid to long term and continues to evolve and expand
- Some releases to be expected this year.
- Nintendo open to consider working with other mobile companies depending on outcomes of alliance (not exclusive.)
