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Publisher downsizing could help Nintendo, says Iwata
Destructoid —
... is trying to develop software that can be appealing on DS and Wii systems which have significantly increased the installed bases, while narrowing the overall number of software to develop." I know if I had a games company, I'd either shoot for low-cost development for any of the console download services, or I'd make bigger better titles for the Wii or DS. In this economy, you'd have to believe that companies aren't out to take any chances right now. [via GI]
Iwata gently chides third party developers, ‘welcomes’ them back to Nintendo platforms
Infendo - Nintendo blog —
... “It’s ok, we forgive you; water under the bridge and all that” Iwata almost seemed to say in an article at GameIndustry.biz. “Now, come on home and get back to work on some Nintendo console exclusives. Right. Now.” ...
Will Nintendo Benefit From Industry Hard Times?
The Escapist : Latest News —
... which it's safe to assume he means Wii - development. Nintendo has developed a reputation over the years for relying very heavily on first-party releases, but Iwata implied that a more enthusiastic embrace of third-party support may be in the offing. "Overall, we recognize that our relationships with the software manufacturers are shaping up better than before," he said. "So, in the mid-term, we believe that more attractive titles will be launched by them for our platforms." Source: GamesIndustry
Iwata - third party publisher downsizing set to benefit Wii, DS
GoNintendo —
... than before. So, in the mid-term, we believe that more attractive titles will be launched by them for our platforms.” - Satoru Iwata It’s very true…if third parties are looking to still create games while downsizing, they are going to turn to Wii and DS. They can create games with less people and less cash, and still expect huge sales due to the install base. They just have to find the right ways to promote the titles, and the correct software to interest large groups of gamers. Link This entry was posted on Friday, February 6th, 2009 at 2:23 pm and is filed under ...
Troubled Economy May Not Effect the Wii
www.GamesAreEvil.com —
... It’s beginning to look like third party publishers will be focusing more on the Wii in 2009. Nintendo fared far better than many game companies and developers in the recent economic downturn. In a recent conference call with Gameindustry.biz Satoru Iwata, president of Nintendo, commented, “A number of major software manufacturers are reporting that they are experiencing a financially challenging time or that they will be scaling down their operations. On the other hand… I doubt that anyone in the industry was able to correctly forecast the ...
Troubled Economy May Not Affect the Wii
www.GamesAreEvil.com —
... It’s beginning to look like third party publishers will be focusing more on the Wii in 2009. Nintendo fared far better than many game companies and developers in the recent economic downturn. In a recent conference call with Gameindustry.biz Satoru Iwata, president of Nintendo, commented, “A number of major software manufacturers are reporting that they are experiencing a financially challenging time or that they will be scaling down their operations. On the other hand… I doubt that anyone in the industry was able to correctly forecast the ...
Iwata Claims Nintendo to be Bolstered by Economy
Kombo.com —
... of consumer presence when it comes to platform choice. "To the third party software manufacturers, the surprise must be bigger...Some are reportedly saying that they bet on the wrong horse or that they need to change course. I recognise that each one of the third parties is trying to develop software that can be appealing on DS and Wii systems which have significantly increased the installed bases, while narrowing the overall number of software to develop." -- Satoru Iwata via GI.biz The lack of epic third party presence on the Wii, as I've griped about tons of times, is ...
