It’s been one heck of a morning! Nintendo has released a huge amount of news regarding the NX, the future of the Zelda series and mobile. In case you missed it, here is everything that Nintendo announced at their investor meeting early this morning.
NX coming March 2017
“For our dedicated video game platform business, Nintendo is currently developing a gaming platform codenamed “NX” which is a brand-new concept, and our unique software-led hardware-software integrated business will continue to constitute the core business for Nintendo.”
Zelda Wii U has been delayed into 2017 and confirmed for simultaneous NX release
Even more information is being uncovered in the new financial reports revealed by Nintendo earlier today, and not all of it is good.
Unfortunately, it looks like the next console entry in the main Zelda franchise has been delayed yet again, this time into 2017, as clearly labeled in the list of first-party products Nintendo is aiming to publish within this new fiscal year.
Animal Crossing and Fire Emblem heading to mobile
Today’s Nintendo investors meeting has included a torrent of news, and we have even more news to share. This time around, the Japanese giant has confirmed that the next two Nintendo mobile apps will be based on both Animal Crossing and Fire Emblem.
Nintendo confirms that Animal Crossing will feature some level of connectivity to a dedicated version on console.
Nintendo confirms that Animal Crossing will feature some level of connectivity to a dedicated version on console.
“Nintendo will design the latter game so that it will be connected with the world of Animal Crossing for dedicated gaming systems. By playing both Animal Crossing games, users will find increased enjoyment.”
Whether this is referring to Animal Crossing: New Leaf on the 3DS or a different title altogether remains to be seen.
Fire Emblem, on the other hand, will be a more accessible version of the game and aims to offer a RPG experience on the go. You can read the full press release below.
NX a no-show at E3. Zelda for Wii U only playable title on show floor
Nintendo has stated that it won’t be showing the NX at the conference this June, meaning all playable demos of the game will be on Wii U hardware. A press release from Nintendo of Europe has confirmed an NX event which will take place later in the year.
Written by Jason Ganos
Nintendo super fan since birth, Jason is the creator of Amiibo News and editor-in-chief at Nintendo Wire. One of his life goals is to provide the latest Nintendo news to fellow gamers with his natural know-how.
