Nintendo confirms Coronavirus outbreak is effecting Nintendo Switch production

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Nintendo has confirmed that the Coronavirus outbreak is effecting Nintendo Switch production. The company has posted an advisory and apology about the effect of the coronavirus outbreak on Nintendo Switch production: Due to the effect of the current coronavirus outbreak, delays in the production and shipment of Nintendo Switch consoles, Joy-Con, and other accessories has … Continue reading Nintendo confirms Coronavirus outbreak is effecting Nintendo Switch production

Masahiro Sakurai admits “there are too many Fire Emblem characters” in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

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If you’re interested in adding more content to your roster, you may want to check out the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Fighters Pass. This Fighters Pass gives you access to five Challenger Packs, each containing a fighter, stage, and additional music tracks. In addition, Fighters Pass Vol. 2 is now available for pre-purchase. Byleth has … Continue reading Masahiro Sakurai admits “there are too many Fire Emblem characters” in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Pokémon Sword and Shield reappear near top of the Famitsu sales charts with an additional 29,429 copies sold in Japan

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With Media Create no longer offering free data, Pokémon Sword and Shield have reappeared near the very top of the Famitsu sales charts in Japan. The latest Japanese sales charts are as follows: Software Sales (followed by lifetime sales) 1/27/20 – 2/2/20 [NSW] Ring Fit Adventure (Nintendo, 10/18/19) – 30,111 (652,757) [NSW] Pokemon Sword / Shield (The Pokemon Company, 11/15/19) – … Continue reading Pokémon Sword and Shield reappear near top of the Famitsu sales charts with an additional 29,429 copies sold in Japan

Pokémon developer Game Freak moves closer to Nintendo’s headquarters

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During Nintendo’s latest financial results briefing, company president Shuntaro Furukawa talked about the success of Nintendo Switch and Game Freak's move to get closer to Nintendo's headquarters: “Currently, our group is divided among four offices in Tokyo for operations including development,” Furukawa said last week. “This separation of locations is inconvenient in terms of operational efficiency, and for … Continue reading Pokémon developer Game Freak moves closer to Nintendo’s headquarters

Nintendo anticipates longer life cycle for Nintendo Switch compared to previous Nintendo consoles

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During Nintendo’s latest financial results briefing, company president Shuntaro Furukawa talked about the success of Nintendo Switch and its anticipated life cycle: “The Nintendo Switch will soon have been on sale for three years. We feel it is a different kind of console than the ones we have previously released. In addition to the flagship Switch model, we … Continue reading Nintendo anticipates longer life cycle for Nintendo Switch compared to previous Nintendo consoles

Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa: “We do not believe that the business trends of other companies will have a significant impact on our business”

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During Nintendo’s latest financial results briefing, company president Shuntaro Furukawa talked about the success of Nintendo Switch and how he doesn't think it will be impacted by the competition: “We do not believe that the business trends of other companies will have a significant impact on our business.” Source: Nintendo.co.jp

Pokémon Sword and Shield Ranked Battle February Season now underway until February 29 at 3:59 p.m. PST

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Ranked Battle February Season Is Under Way. You can take part in battles in the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield games to move up the leaderboards and earn in-game rewards. Ranked Battles are a great way to test your Trainer skills in head-to-head battles with players around the world. Trainers of similar ranks are matched … Continue reading Pokémon Sword and Shield Ranked Battle February Season now underway until February 29 at 3:59 p.m. PST

Nintendo: We’re seeing a higher percent of female consumers buying Nintendo Switch Lite

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In a recent interview with Fortune, Nintendo stressed Nintendo Switch Lite popularity among female audiences. The following comments come from Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser: "We're seeing a higher percent of female consumers buying Nintendo Switch Lite than buy the flagship," Bowser says. "We see Lite as a great opportunity for us to expand … Continue reading Nintendo: We’re seeing a higher percent of female consumers buying Nintendo Switch Lite