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Nintendo considering 'always on' 3G connectivity for DS
pocketgamer.co.uk — Sony seemed to make a concerted effort to puts its weight back behind its handheld brand a few months back in response to the iPhone's popularity, and now Nintendo appears to be following suit. We heard about the previously slimmed down DS Lite and ... (more) Nintendo considering 'always on' 3G connectivity for DS
Nintendo on Wii, DS Features
wii.kombo.com — Satoru Iwata and others recently released a corporate briefing on the current fiscal year and upcoming development. We previously mentioned Nintendo's take on HD in the future. In the briefing, Iwata also touched on the Vitality Sensor, possible new ... (more) Nintendo on Wii, DS Features

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Nintendo President: Majority Of Video Games Digital In 20 Years [Nintendo]
Nintendo President: Majority Of Video Games Digital In 20 Years [Nintendo]
kotaku.com — The clock is ticking on bricks and mortar game retailers. But according to Nintendo boss Satoru Iwata , the clock will be ticking for another 20 years before digital distribution takes over and rules the school. "Most radical people even dare to ... (more) Nintendo President: Majority Of Video Games Digital In ...
News: Iwata: "Wii cannot be defined as healthy"
News: Iwata: "Wii cannot be defined as healthy"
computerandvideogames.com — Tuesday 3-Nov-2009 2:00 PM Nintendo on "urgent mission to recover momentum during holidays" in Japan Nintendo top honcho Satoru Iwata has said that Wii's situation in Japan "cannot be defined as healthy". It's probably not as bad as it sounds, they ... (more) News: Iwata: "Wii cannot be defined as healthy"
Nintendo Talks About Its (Possible) HD Future [Nintendo]
Nintendo Talks About Its (Possible) HD Future [Nintendo]
kotaku.com — When will Nintendo join us in enjoying the clarity of high-definition? While it's had impressive, money-printing success with the Wii, twice as powerful as any GameCube, it's going to have to step things up graphically at some point. Right? Nintendo ... (more) Nintendo Talks About Its (Possible) HD Future [Nintendo]
Iwata discusses Wii/DS online connection rates in Japan, doesn't expect retail to be replaced by ...
gonintendo.com — On a rough analysis basis, the connection ratio of Wii is around 35%, in the Japanese market. And that of DS is probably, 20% or so. It had increased with the measures like Nintendo Zone with McDonald's to lower the hurdle for connection, but has not ... (more) Iwata discusses Wii/DS online connection rates in Japan, ...
Nintendo considering use of 3G network?
Nintendo considering use of 3G network?
feedproxy.google.com — So it seems that Nintendo is once again thinking ahead in terms of their portable gaming options in the form of the 3G network. Nintendo President Satoru Iwata confirmed the companies interest in the technology as a possible future format for their handheld market. It is no secret that digital ... (more) Nintendo considering use of 3G network?
Gamers are no longer hot for Wii
nydailynews.com — THE Wii has lost its cool factor. Nintendo reported a 52% drop in profits and slashed its full-year forecast, as sales for its once red-hot Wii video game console slumped. Sales of Wii machines around the world fell 43% to 5.75 million from 10 million ... (more) Gamers are no longer hot for Wii
Nintendo launching a test program for WiiWare demos
Nintendo launching a test program for WiiWare demos
thatvideogameblog.com — Nintendo will be launching a test program for WiiWare demos some time this month, CEO Satoru Iwata told investors at a recent earnings briefing. The move is made to see if providing users with playable demos could possibly widen the WiiWare market, which Iwata admits, along with DSi Ware, is ... (more) Nintendo launching a test program for WiiWare demos
Nintendo to Offer WiiWare Demos
uk.wii.ign.com — November 3, 2009 - WiiWare is slowly becoming packed with content, especially in Japan where the service often sees four titles released in a single week. Wouldn't it be great to be able to try out some of those games before handing over your precious ... (more) Nintendo to Offer WiiWare Demos
Miyamoto Hints at a Cat-Based Game
Miyamoto Hints at a Cat-Based Game
1up.com — Nintendo brainstormer Shigeru Miyamoto may have dropped a clue about his next project at a recent Q&A; session. Andriasang reports that at the meeting, an investor asked ... (more) Miyamoto Hints at a Cat-Based Game
DSi XL’s large screens are not just for Grandma
DSi XL’s large screens are not just for Grandma
thatvideogameblog.com — As if situations in DS games that make you blow or yell at the system weren’t embarrassing enough, now Nintendo wants the guy sitting next to you on the bus to see the action too. Satoru Iwata, president of Nintendo, spoke about the benefits of having a larger screen for the DSi LL (XL ... (more) DSi XL’s large screens are not just for Grandma
Free 3G wireless for Nintendo's next handheld?
itworld.com — Nintendo is feeling the sting of competition from the iPhone. At least, that's the feeling one gets when reading Nintendo president Satoru Iwata's thoughts on the future of Nintendo handhelds. According to a Financial Times piece, Iwata suggests the ... (more) Free 3G wireless for Nintendo's next handheld?
Nintendo to Offer WiiWare Demos
wii.ign.com — November 3, 2009 - WiiWare is slowly becoming packed with content, especially in Japan where the service often sees four titles released in a single week. Wouldn't it be great to be able to try out some of those games before handing over your precious ... (more) Nintendo to Offer WiiWare Demos
Coffee Talk: Would You Buy A 3G DSi?
Coffee Talk: Would You Buy A 3G DSi?
geekadelphia.com — Nintendo president Satoru Iwata recently evoked his interest in a 3G Nintendo DSi in an interview with the Financial Times . His inspiration is the Kindle approach to 3G, which is to include the price of the network technology in the initial cost of the handheld rather than charge a monthly ... (more) Coffee Talk: Would You Buy A 3G DSi?
Iwata: Game industry lacked hit titles in first half of 2009, caused “worldwide market contraction”
nintendoeverything.com — Nintendo President Satoru Iwata recently admitted that the “Wii has stalled” and that this is due to a lack of “strong software.” However, Iwata also delivered a keynote at a semi-annual financial results briefing in Japan and ... (more) Iwata: Game industry lacked hit titles in first half of ...
Nintendo planning to offer WiiWare demos
joystiq.com — During the recent investor Q&A session , Satoru Iwata announced plans to begin rolling out demos for a small selection of WiiWare games this month. He didn't say which region or regions would receive this service, so let's assume it's just ... (more) Nintendo planning to offer WiiWare demos
GameStop Expecting Strong Sales for New Super Mario Bros. Wii
GameStop Expecting Strong Sales for New Super Mario Bros. Wii
industrygamers.com — The leading games retailer also believes the Wii should be a solid platform this holiday, attracting many new users at its new $199 price point. (more) GameStop Expecting Strong Sales for New Super Mario ...
Iwata voices interest in Kindle-like free 3G service for DS
joystiq.com — Nintendo president Satoru Iwata has gone on the record with the Financial Times as being "interested" in the strategy Amazon has adopted for free internet access on its Kindle eBook reader. "I'm interested because it's a new business model in ... (more) Iwata voices interest in Kindle-like free 3G service for DS
Review: Wii Fit Plus
Review: Wii Fit Plus
eurogamer.net — Gym and tonic. In the latest edition of Iwata Asks, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata and Shigeru Miyamoto discussed the sequel to Wii Fit. Except it's not a sequel, according to Miyamoto. "It's not number two! It's not what you'd call a sequel ... (more) Review: Wii Fit Plus
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