Reggie delivers blow to indie devs

3DS and Wii platform holder Nintendo has said it will embrace the independent developer, but draws the line” with less-established garage outfits.

Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime he would separate out the true independent developer versus the hobbyist".

We are absolutely reaching out to the independent developer,” he said in an interview with Gamasutra.

Where we’ve drawn the line is we are not looking to do business today with the garage developer. In our view, that’s not a business we want to pursue.”

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