Sony’s CFO, Hiroki Totoki, has admitted that the company lacks enough intellectual property (IP) that it has developed organically. This poses a challenge for Sony, especially as it competes with rivals like Nintendo and Disney who have a strong foundation of homegrown franchises. Sony is looking to bolster its franchise portfolio through acquisitions and partnerships, while also focusing on its strengths in technology and creativity.
Nintendo’s record-breaking R&D spending in Fiscal Year 2024 suggests the company is heavily invested in the development of a new Switch console, likely the rumored Switch 2. This investment includes research into deep learning, hinting at the potential use of NVIDIA’s DLSS technology for 4K gaming on the new console.
Speculation is mounting about the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, with evidence suggesting it’s entering mass production. Rumors indicate the new console will feature a powerful new chip, potentially offering 4K upscaling, and could even boast a return to motion controls with updated Joy-Cons. While Nintendo remains silent, the pieces are coming together for a possible late 2025 release.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom introduces a unique summoning system, allowing players to copy enemies and objects to solve puzzles and battle foes. This innovative mechanic blends with classic Zelda elements, creating a fresh and engaging experience that feels like a natural evolution of Breath of the Wild’s open-ended gameplay.
The Legend of Zelda series boasts a vast and intricate timeline, spanning multiple games and timelines. This article explores the complex relationships between Zelda games, revealing the three main timelines: Child Timeline, Adult Timeline, and Fallen Hero Timeline, and their branching paths. Discover the chronological order of Zelda games, uncover the mysteries of time travel, and understand how the recent releases, Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, fit into the grand narrative.
Nintendo is mixing things up with a unique showcase combining an Indie World presentation with a Partner Showcase, highlighting games from both independent and larger third-party developers for the Nintendo Switch.
A new rumor suggests that the upcoming Nintendo Switch successor, potentially called the Switch 2, will feature gyro aiming as a standard feature for all games. This change, reportedly mandated by Nintendo, could significantly impact the console’s gaming experience.
A prototype controller for the never-released Nintendo PlayStation console has been auctioned for $35,000. This rare artifact serves as a reminder of a forgotten partnership between Nintendo and Sony, and the path that led to the PlayStation’s dominance in the gaming world.
A unique, gold-plated Nintendo Wii console originally intended as a gift for Queen Elizabeth II has been unveiled at Gamescom 2024. This one-of-a-kind console, created by THQ as a marketing stunt, is estimated to be worth between $40,000 and $14,000. The console, which was ultimately never presented to the Queen due to protocol, has now made its way into the hands of collectors, with ConsoleVariations, a console database, showcasing it at Gamescom. The event also saw the unveiling of a high-resolution photograph of a rare GameCube prototype known as ‘Dolphin.’
Nintendo is shutting down the online service for Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp on November 29th. However, a new paid version of the app will launch shortly after, allowing players to transfer their data and continue playing. The new version will offer similar gameplay but with limited online features.
