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Outspoken games analyst Michael Pachter has stated that upcoming releases such as Super Mario Galaxy 2 and Metroid Other M are not potential system sellers for Wii hardware, and that Nintendo must cut the price of its console if it is to stop further sales declines. I still think that …
Read More »3DS sends Nintendo stock soaring
The announcement of the 3DS has had a very positive effect on Nintendo’s stock, with the company’s decision to turn to 3D technology – which is one of hottest sectors in modern consumer electronics – seemingly sparking the interest of investors. Nintendo’s share price shot up by nine per cent …
Read More »Will failed core Wii games be heading to Move?
Move is the answer to a question the rest of the industry didn’t want to ask with Nintendo wearing the crown: What’s out there for non-Nintendo developers who want Wii functionality but on a platform that is kinder to third parties? Move’s similarity to Wii becomes a benefit to developers …
Read More »Sonyâ??s Koller: 3D could limit Nintendo market
â??Eight and nine year-olds playing 3D is a little bit of a stretchâ?
Read More »Koller: Were focusing on 3D in the home
With 3D gaming still in its infancy, Nintendo’s surprise announcement of the 3DS yesterday marks a surprise new direction for the technology – and it’s one that has failed to convince SCEA’s director of hardware and marketing John Koller. I think it remains to be seen where Nintendo goes with …
Read More »Document reveals Sharpâ??s supposed 3DS screen tech
Electronics group cites parallax 3D opportunities for games and camera systems
Read More »Sharpâ??s hand in 3D display
Documents reveal the companyâ??s parallax barrier 3D tech
Read More »JAPAN: DS sales hit 30m
On the same day that it’s long-awaited true successor was revealed, Japanese games bible Famitsu has confirmed that the DS has now sold in excess of 30m units in its homeland. In addition, the top three selling games for the formqt have also been named – New Super Mario Bros …
Read More »Parallax 3D ‘will transform handheld gaming’
Blitz Games Studios CTO Andrew Oliver believes that Nintendo would be right to use parallax Barrier tech for its new handheld, the 3DS. Speaking to Develop, the industry veteran said he was very excited” that Nintendo is working on a new 3D handheld. It doesn’t matter about how the screen …
Read More »Report: Nintendo 3DS uses parallax barrier tech
Speculation abound that the 3DS will also add 3D control and vibration support
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