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@andrew20 I think Indies are starting to move away from 3DS.

I definitely think the shared ecosystem is the way to go.

NST is in Miyamoto's doghouse.

But I still think a new handheld is launching next year. New 3DS is a stopgap/holdover, nothing more. Even with the New models, its clear 3DS isn't enough for developers anymore, they're ready for new hardware.

If this is for a handheld forget about 3DS BC.

Admittingly going by the 2016 lineup it doesn't look like a handheld on its way out. And GBA was supported after DS launched. Plus 3DS has a good sized install base while being easy and cheap to make games for. We will have to wait and see.

Just make better games. Third parties, especially western publishers, have to learn that the Nintendo market simply does not tolerate the laziness and bullcrap that the pull on PC/PlayStation/Xbox/Mobile.

Now remember that is an example illustration. If it ends up being something, the final design could include d pad and A/B/X/Y buttons.

http://giant.gfycat.com/InfamousGratefulHowlermonkey.gif Like this.

I can see this being NX. I imagine if they go with this we can forget about a powerhouse device though.

Shame to see that with paper Jam. I think Dream Team and Sticker Star scared some people away, along with decreasing interest in 3DS in general. I think its time for Mario RPGs to go on a little break.

I'm assuming this is the big announcement that was mentioned. And they're collaborating so...amiibo support in the future?

Realistic possibilities:
-Minecraft Wii U
-Humble bunlde
-Date for Smash Bros direct
-Date for Nintendo Account for NA
-Standard black New 3DS release for NA

And no it is not NX. They're not gonna announce it weeks before Christmas.

If true its either handheld and console or handheld. if its just one device and they're gonna want that many sold in 6 months have that many units available day 1 the device must be pretty cheap to manufacture.

I hope Miyamoto is giving NDCubed ad Camelot an earful. Lazy spinoffs do not make up for big game delays. Kimishima is gonna flip when he sees the fiscal Q3 results.

Yeah being honest between the delays and iwata passing and other stuff this has been a rough year for them overall.

@DBPirate Yeah this is obviously just a filler game. They're coasting till next year/NX launch.

Nintendo of America. We fell the need to be everyone's parent, so we obviously know what's best for you. We know what you do and don't want.

#NoA.

Today's the direct so don't be surprised if there ends up being more today.

I look forward to it. Nintendo, make me want your stuff again.

maybe black standard New 3DS for NA?

Man I feel sorry for kimishima. None of this is his fault. But yeah Nintendo really has to figure out a way to reduce delays. I appreciate the desire for quality but they're starting to look incompetent.

I certainly appreciate the desire for quality,but Nintendo really needs to start improving their production line and work ethic. It makes you look unreliable if every single project keeps suffering from delays,

Why are people so surprised? iwata did mention a Mii-based mobile app was on the way.

DeNA stock went down 15%. They definitely didn't take too kindly to it. But honestly nintendo has always been a quality-first company.

I sadly think directs are gone until next year. I genuinely think Nintendo is afraid to do a direct.

I do hope the kimishima and co. Find the courage soon. I do not want to see this company go back to being an ignorant, antisocial recluse.

Meh, obvious distraction from Zelda U. Or at least tries to be.

@mookysam tbh that's the only way a hybrid can work ATM without costing too much.

@tysonfury upcoming AMD chip soc/architecture.

Glad to hear. Let the leaks begin. I suspect it will use Zen.

They should but I have a feeling they'll choose bundles and ride it out until the successor goes out then sell Wii U on clearance prices.

I think it's time to accept that VC isn't a system seller and no longer a high priority at Nintendo. It sucks but they have bigger problems.

I do think VC really needs to be revamped.

Game isn't scoring well and tezuka said this could be the last chibi robo game if it don't do well.

RIP Chibi-Robo.

Nice to see a positive Nintendo article. Really hope there's a direct this week. We need something to talk about.

I don't care too much about this. But I definitely think its time for a new direct or something. Summer has really done a number on the company.

Really do hope 2016 is a comeback year.

Well:
-No positive news or announcements
-Games getting delayed
-The holiday lineup is a joke.
-Kimishima isn't very welll known
-Due to his age they can tell he's a stopgap

Wii U is a dead console walking and Star Fox wouldn't have done much. There is a very real chance that Zero could be Fox McClouds last non-SSB game, so the title has to be up to snuff. And as stated, Nintendo is clearly shifting primary resources to NX to at least try to ensure a successful launch. The relevency and interest of Nintendo's hardware future depends on NX.

Sucks for the holiday line up but as the article says the game hasn't had the positive impressions splatoon and smm have had. And let's face it, Star Fox can't survive another poor game.

Yeah at his age he seems like a stopgap. But with his experience in finance and the western market, I'm sure he can hold Nintendo over. I definitely think it's time for less focus on Japan.

good luck. would have preferred someone younger though.

@Gamer83 probably the other way around but yeah. Perhaps Wii U version for early 2016 and a port as a day one NX launch title for holiday 2016.

@manu0 probably an NX launch title I'm guessing.

Probably an NX game. But hyyyyype.

Like when are we going to learn about the new service? CN shuts down on the 30th and its the 4th...

@HyrulianOfHyrule I think directs are either on hiatus or retired

Not a sub for real support. Sadly I feel Nintendo has given up on the publishers.

I don't think it's 100% dead but it's probably been pushed to 2017 or something. NX and mobile need to be the main priorities right now.

I hope Nintendo directs stay. They were so fun to watch. I have a feeling they won't though.

@Grez I hope not. I ain't getting no fire tablet or fire phone.

@TruenoGT yeah I hope Nintendo doesn't pull any ios first/exclusive crap. Though I am considering and iPhone 6 or LG G4 soon.

Their mobile game this year is probably Mario runner with a twist on the genre.

Sounds fine too me. I'm up for more DLC as long as its fair.