What Nintendo didn't say in their Digital Event is almost as important as what they did. Random Nintendo breaks down all the major announcements, plus explores what the 2015 lineup indicates about the future of the Wii U.
TNS: Based on its most recent ESG data, Nintendo boasts a remarkably low staff turnover rate of just 1.9%, with virtually no reported layoffs.
Well it doesn’t surprise me. As much money as they make and how they value their employees. It’s a great company in that regard.
Well, when your games remain full price many years after release.
And you make profit off of outdated hardware.
I would be shocked if they couldn't afford to retain their staff.
The Nintendo Switch 2 has set a new record by selling over 3 million units within 24 hours, tripling the PlayStation 4’s previous launch day sales.
Its crazy that it's both the highest selling console on day 1 and people can walk into a store and buy it with no pre order
Unlike the Switch 2 , the Playstation 4 was not sold on the same day in most regions.
Company skipped last year's event.
Not surprising at all.
I mean, they´ll be releasing a new console in a few weeks.
The fact that Zelda is still coming to Wii U, the system is still going to be supported by the Club Nintendo successor while getting new games in 2016, and that Nintendo has already stated the NX won't be a replacement, already guarantees that we will see the Wii U live out its full 5 year cycle.
As for the first party lineup for 2015?
It's still looking quite solid, especially since released titles are seeing continued support.
There's still at least 3 open character slots in Smash to fill, Mario Kart might be getting some new updates, Splatoon still has a HUGE amount of new content to release, and Mario Maker's creation community is going to be bat-s^%* crazy to behold.
That on top of releases of Devil's Third and other good titles alongside steady Indie support like Yooka-Laylee, means that no matter how it sells going forwards, those that dive in will have a solid library to enjoy.