Tag: Quality of Life
News Nintendo's Quality Of Life Project Pops Up Yet Again In New Patent
First new details in almost a year
Nintendo's 'Quality of Life' initiative has been in the works for years now - the first time we heard about it was way back in 2014 - but it's been a little while since we last received any new info. Today, however, it has been revealed that the Big N has applied for a new patent that's concerned with measuring...
News Nintendo's Quality Of Life Initiative Is Still Alive, But Has No Link To Pokémon Sleep
Development continues on
In April, a report from Japanese business journal Nikkei suggested Nintendo's 'Quality of Life' department had been axed. Now, at Nintendo's 79th Shareholders meeting, the company has provided an update on the current state of its 'QoL' initiative, briefly explaining how "development is continuing" and clarifying it is not...
Rumour Nintendo Has Reportedly Axed Its Quality Of Life Department
Sleep monitoring device also cancelled
Nintendo's 'Quality of Life' initiative has been dragging on for years now. Last June, there were suggestions the project was dead, after a dramatic fall in the company's share price. Nintendo's hardware partner Panasonic also reportedly bailed on the project and the last official announcement about 'QoL'...
News Quality Of Life Device Not Fit To Be Sold As "A Nintendo Product" At The Moment, Says Kimishima
"If it could be released, we’d release it"
Nintendo's Quality of Life initiative was one of Satoru Iwata's personal legacies, an attempt to enrich the lives of consumers and improve their overall well being while simultaneously providing Nintendo with another valuable revenue stream. It was expected to launch last year but we've heard precious...
News Nintendo Quality Of Life Patent Applications Appear Online
A possible glimpse of Nintendo NX?
An eagle-eyed NeoGAF user has noticed that some Nintendo patent applications were recently published, and they make for quite fascinating reading as they are related to the mysterious QOL (Quality Of Life) project. We know that an early project in this new range of products will be a sleep sensor, but beyond that...
Extra pillars of Nintendo's business, not replacing video games
Just recently Nintendo delayed its financial results presentation and investor's Q & A until 17th February, an uncommon move for the company. Its latest financial results had brought a mixed outcome, with smart business streamlining and a weak yen increasing net profit projections,...
News QOL Trademark Filings Point to Quality of Life Branding Worldwide
Short names rule for Nintendo
While the focus of many Nintendo fans is often on upcoming releases and new game announcements, it's easy to forget that the big N is planning to unveil a brand new platform in 2014 — its QOL (Quality of Life) product. It's still a mystery, yet the company is planning to release its health-driven product in the next...
News Dedicated Video Game Platforms To Remain Nintendo's Core Focus, Says Iwata
Next 10 years will see Nintendo "redefine" entertainment
Nintendo president Satoru Iwata has updated his personal message on Nintendo's site to reflect the company's recently-announced plans for its "Quality of Life" platform. Iwata reiterates his stance that Nintendo needs to maintain its focus on having its own dedicated hardware and software...
News Wii Fit No Substitute For Real Exercise According To Academic Research
Includes all other forms of active gaming
Australians love being recognised globally for their sporting achievements. Be it their recent win over England in the Ashes, or Aussie golfer Adam Scott and his rise to number 2 in the world. It’s always a thrill to see a country of such a small population competing both fiercely and passionately on the...
Feature Breaking Down What Nintendo's QOL Platform Could Mean
Potentially a large, developing market
Satoru Iwata's Investor Briefing this week included a few surprises and, in limited detail, some of Nintendo's key strategies for the coming year and beyond. Yet it was the final announcement that caused the most head-scratching and, not surprisingly, didn't prompt investors to rush to buy up Nintendo shares;...