Nintendo reported their third straight loss to investors, and it seems as though they may be willing to seek new ways to make profit.
Satoru Iwata, Nintendo’s president, said he would continue to run the company and added, “We are thinking about a new business structure. Given the expansion of smart devices, we are naturally studying how smart devices can be used to grow the game-player business. It’s not as simple as enabling Mario to move on a smartphone.”
As iOS and Android devices have gained market traction and improved hardware, they’ve been seen as direct competitors to Nintendo’s handheld consoles. Mobile gaming applications often cost only a couple of dollars, much less than traditional handheld games.
The Pokémon Company has released some apps for mobile devices, including their 3D Pokédex and a Japan-exclusive simple rhythm game which tied into the trading card game, but they have never released other games.
We’ll have to watch Nintendo’s strategies closely. Would you like to see Mario, Zelda or Pokémon on your phone or tablet?
<3 PJ
Source: CVG
FEATURED THREAD: My assorted ideas for Gen 7 by Yellow Devil
I plan on playing Super Mario 3D World for many hours tonight. Hopefully I can 100% Star World and move my way onto Mushroom and Flower worlds.
I could never play SM3DW…not w/o my dear Rosie!
good luck with that im planning to take down the 4 legendary ships in assassins creed 4 tonight
Does it bother anyone that Ditto can transform into Mega Pokémon? Kinda takes away the ultimate unique factor that Megas stand by.
That, I never knew. O_O
That I WISH I never knew!
MEGA DITTO CONFIRMED
It makes business sense for sure. There are a lot of Pokemon roms for IOS and Android devices, so maybe they’ll release old games such as the first few generations. I don’t think the future of Pokemon is in the hands of these devices though.
TPCi basically belongs to Nintendo: they are “second party” and could never really move away from Nintendo in full.
That’s true as well. Didn’t think of that but a great point as well.
With the smartphone industry growing at a rapid rate, the usage of smartphones are increasing. This could actually help Nintendo even more! More $$$$ = higher quality games.
Even if this is true, I feel like Pokemon should stay on handhelds. It’s not the same as playing on a phone. Smaller apps like the Pokedex app are fine, but a main game? That would take a ton of memory and it would most likely lag :/
this is a great mega ditto
http://th01.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/i/2013/230/f/a/mega_ditto__by_latin3com-d6ing7e.png
What have I done?
HOLY CRAP YES
Im naming it LGBT FTW
Lol thats actually pretty cool!
It could have the ability Mega Transform which means if it transforms into a pokemon that can mega evolve but isn’t currently in its mega form…ditto transforms into its mega form.
so bulbapedia confirms that what darkrai has, is indeed, NOT A JAW! omg nope.
+ dem legs tho http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/0/03/Darkrai_legs.png
YES
nah this is mega ditto
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/thumb/b/b1/151Mew.png/250px-151Mew.png
I’ve been over at the chat for too long. I feel like I’m neglecting the Disqus crew!! So I’m here! 🙂
Same xD
i missed u jordy poo
Have you ever thought about applying to write at RL?
No, I haven’t, lol. Should I? 0_o
OMG best idea ever! Why don’t Gamefreak create a pokemon and Bubsy 3D crossover? It’s ingenuous!
I would rather have a freaking ulcer
anyone wonder if carbink is actually failed diancie clones
Second genius idea in two minutes.
Milktank drinks milk from it own utters?
One disgusting idea in one minute. XD
how does a pokemons head not fall off after guillotine?
LETS NAME IT BREAST
carbink is diancie’s “shy forme”
*Off-topic for the win* Smooth McGroove hasn’t made a new acapella in alsmot three weeks! Where IS he?
He’s been at Magfest
Oh…right. XD
He should of uploaded by now as it was only on for a week or so but he must have his reasons.
He must be making Zora’s Domain like he promised me in one of his live streams…
isnt magfest over tho
Yeah it’s over now. Only reason I could think of. Pretty sure he had a panel there.
he gave up b/c all of the hate
He was receiving hate?
from the people at magfest.
Oh god, why?
they said he was pitchy and his voice always sounds kind of off-tune
What a bunch of female Lillipups. That’s not true AT ALL. I’d like to see them try.
he got really mad.
Igneous you here?
is emboar the only starter that has a different HA than its pre-evs?
yes becuase its boss
Dugtrio and magneton are just 3 best friends chilling
what bout the klink family?
Children laying on top of their mother. Wait, no. No!
August: Klink County
yes. Yes!
That sounds a bit… klinky! xD
A new pun approaches!
is sceptile80xx here, if not who has volt switch tm?
Me.
can you trade right now?
Ship #1 Down!
Um…go fish?
in assassins creed 4 im taking down the legendary ships
That sounds like fun!
I love the game so much
Um… meowth thats right?
Wooooobufeeeetttt!!!
Chhhhhhiiimmmeeeee! o wait
Mime Mime Mime!!!…Oh wait.
chimecho’s leaving was super sad.
I agree. Many tears were shed. What I often wonder though is why James doesn’t go back to get it. It’s got to be fully healed by now.
EXACTLY!!! i mean his grandparents must really suck if they still havent healed it by now.
I’m sure it’s healed. So why doesn’t he get it back! IDK.
he didnt truly love it <////3
Funny how Chimecho evolves from Chingling w/ max happiness but he caught it in it’s fully evolved form anyway.
lol XEDDDD
Please. No.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUVQ7BUO8do
One of the best songs in Super Mario 3D World, next to Puffprod Peaks.
VoltSonic: THAT’S SPA-
*shot*
Lol. Isn’t he banned now? I haven’t seen any posts by him lately.
Hopefully so. Everything is so much more peaceful now.
This is good news. I haven’t been on much this week. I’ll tell you guise why on monday.
apparently “spongebill” hacked his account. and all of his comments are deleted.
spongebill?
Who is this spongebill O_o
This guy who claimed to be his “friend” said his account was hacked.
He has friends who don’t mind his spam and bullying? 😮 well this is certainly news.lol
thats why we all know its a lie XD
Spongebob from YouTube Poops. XD
Oh gosh the silly memories of such nonsense are coming back!
Youtube poop was the shit when i was 12.
I still watch and re-watch them. 😀
You sir deserve an upvote!
Same to you, Mr. Britannia!
MAI BOEY
*puts Blood on the dance floor on replay* a fate worse then quadruple amputation
Omg. Why.
Doooo do do do do do, bububububububahhhh
Burzum (Varg Virkes) has better morals than them. thats a record i think
I know, it’s off topic, but please, raise your glas in memory of my dear Jonathan, my mouse which died a few hours ago ._. Cheers!
Cheers!
May he rest in peace. It’s not easy to lose a pet.
im going to hug my dog now…
I’m so sorry…
Oh no 🙁 I’m sorry to hear that. RIP.
R.I.P. Jonathan.
I’ve never owned an animal as a pet before ._. so i cant imagine what that feels like. But im sorry for your loss!
Really? Having a pet is a great experience. It loves you, it depends on you, you have to take responsibility. BUt – as I always owned little rodents – they just live too short ._. But he was old for a mice, so I guess it’s okay somehow.
Very sorry to hear! 🙁
I’m sorry! I’ve just lost a pet as well 🙁
I will be getting off now, I’ll probably be Golurking in the comments. But i won’t really post anything til monday, i shall tell you why on monday. Night everyone!
oh shit da suspense
Goodnight!
It’s so nice to be back at PokeJungle for once…my life has been a bit hectic lately. I never thought the stereotypes about being a high schooler would be true…
what happened
Nothing specific.
“my life has been a bit hectic lately.” I know that feel. This whole week ._.
same…
did u twerk at ur prom?
Prom is two years away XD
dont twerk. its work.
Im going to a concert during prom
I think I might have to go once the time comes around because…well, a certain girl probably expects me to.
2 things:
1.does certain imply something ?(of course it does)
2. and who are u seeing?
You want me to tell you her name? XD
no
What do you mean then, who am I seeing?
what band or perfoemer
Oh, whoops. I’m probably not going to a concert, never been to one.
his science teacher. The board of education didnt allow it but their hearts did.
I’m friends with my science teacher’s son. How’s that for awkward.
Very lol XD
Could be worse. Your friend could be your Principal’s son.
A junior in my Engineering class has a relationship with the substitute for our class. Yeah…hahaha…ha.
Is that junior a guy. If so, then lucky (assuming the sub is female)!
Yes, yes he is.
LUCKY!
his science teacher must have a good taste in music
I hate that stuff. So inappropriate.
Ummm that’s on my bucket list
1. I SEE MAH PHONEEEEE
2. NOOOOO IT WOULD LAG INSANELY
3. Is anyone else getting bored with X and Y?
kind of…
thats why ps4 right nao
I’ve been bored since December. I’m playing Wii U games now.
Don’t have one…
Yet.
I’ll find you.
You might not have a WIIU tomorrow
If you know me like you claim, you should already know where I live.
“I seen u face.
Not u life.”
QUOTE OF THE YEAR.
GOOD GOD SOMEONE FRAME THIS.
voltsonic was such a pot <3
Don’t have one either. Waiting for SMG3 and Gale of Darkness 2 to be announced. Then I’ll buy the Wii U.
Sm4sh comes out this year (hopefully)! =D And Zelda U! And Mario Kart 8! =D
I suck at Smash, not much of a Zelda fan, MK8 sounds fun.
That’s so sad xD You don’t have to be good at smash to have fun… I loved it back in the N64 days, and I was a child ^^ And not much of a Zelda fan? But … but …. it’s epic?! ._.
I don’t have the same nostalgic love for Zelda as everyone else, I don’t see how I can be a Zelda fan.
Have you tried Wind Waker? That game is popular with many people.
I watched a Let’s Play.
Me and my old friend played that game every time I went to his house, and I played Wind Waker HD recently and fell all over it. But if the game is not for you, it’s just not for you, and that’s fine too.
Maybe I should get a Wii U. Windwaker HD sounds really good.
Rhymes for the thymes
Well, yeah, I even played the original first Zelda, so maybe I’m biased… But did you try Skyward Sword? Well, you will see it with other eyes then myself, because you can’t get every allusion, but it will be epic nontheless!
It is very epic yes. Haven’t played it.
You don’t have to wonder that you’re not a Zelda fan if you always answer “haven’t played it yet” =)
True. Once I get the Wii U, I’ll gen WindWaker HD a try.
If you don’t like it, don’t be ashamed ^^ Everyone has its own taste. But really, Zelda is a must try xD
No. I’m having too much fun collecting Bank Legendaries.
I didn’t even started to play it… I want to start my White 2 the next days ._.””
Main story is good length.
Then you get bored.
Get ready.
Do you mean my Y or my W2?
Y lol
“Get ready” -> “My body is ready” to get disappointed. Expect the worst, hope for the best!
By the way, we haven’t formally met yet. A warm Xatu welcome to you, if you’re new!
Lol, I’m around since GenV or something ^^ Just not posting so much. You know, study and stuff. But thx for the welcome =)
I’m just getting upset on how insanely cheap everyone is online
Hao
Just in general
Everyone mostly cheats online
everyone can be as rude and insensitive as they want
and I can’t do a damn thing about it
on showdown or in X and Y
Both
how could people be jerks on X and Y?
They can be cheap and use shiny legends and use Overlyused tactics
Thats why im going to restart platinum and fully complete it national and all
hahaha my wii u is white…. everyone got black ones
my wii u is invisible
Best comment I’ve seen all day
XD
So is mine!
They sell white ones!
hows those 8 gigs going?
ehh its fine but i have like 100 gigs left
external hard drive?
yep bought it with the system it came to $350
cool when i got my ps4 i had to upgrade the hard drive. thing malnorished my wallet
but i payed the same price for a black one for 100 gigs
yeah you made the overall smarter buy by far 🙂
ehh if they make a smash bros one ill be happy to sell it
When’s a yellow one coming out? *cough* Is that a coffee machine? *walks away awkwardly*
Mine won’t work in my basement for some reason so I can’t use Netflix on guys night
Anybody else gonna go back to platinum or something and restart it? X and Y is getting sorta tedious without bank
im sailing the caribean
I would have done that already but…OCD.
I played through Sinnoh 5 times. I’m never playing there again ._. It’s fully etched in my brain.
same thing with me and hoenn………i memorized every single trick master spot -____-
i’ve played through hoenn nearly 20 times. I know the place like the back of my hand
Watch it be totally different in the Remakes/Sequels.
Kricketune cry is amazing in xy._.<3
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOP
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOP
its sounds exactly the same
An Old Gen Pokémon whose cry hasn’t changed!?!? What’s this sorcery?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdQGvjJEudM