Nintendo's Big Plans: Switch 2, Games, and More

Nintendo's president, Shuntaro Furukawa, recently shared some exciting updates about the company's future plans. He talked about the Nintendo Switch 2, new games, movies, and even anime streaming. First, let's talk about the Nintendo Switch 2. Furukawa mentioned that the supply has stabilized worldwide, except in Japan, where they're still working to meet demand. He wants the Switch 2 to be a platform that supports both first and third-party developers' ideas. This means more games and more fun for everyone! Furukawa also wants the Switch 2 to be accessible to people who are buying their first console. This is great news for anyone who's new to gaming or wants to get into it. When it comes to games, Nintendo has some big plans. They're working on new titles for popular series that fans have been waiting for. But they're also developing completely new software. This means there's a lot to look forward to in the world of Nintendo games.Movies are another big topic. Furukawa talked about the upcoming Super Mario movie and mentioned that more information about the Zelda film will be released soon. He said that Nintendo's focus isn't just on making money quickly. They want to build a system to release more films and expose more people to their characters. Anime streaming is something that Nintendo is considering. Furukawa said it would be challenging, but if they can create unique Nintendo works, it could be a good idea for the future. The Nintendo Museum has been a huge success, with 500, 000 visitors in its first year. Many of these visitors came from overseas. Nintendo plans to add more features to the museum and will continue using a lottery system for tickets. Furukawa believes it's important for Nintendo to have a strong financial foundation. This way, employees can take their time to create the best games and products without feeling pressured by short-term results. We'll hear more from Furukawa when Nintendo reports its latest financial results in early February.