Nintendo Live Service Game

Could New Nintendo System Leapfrog PlayStation 5?

The Nintendo Switch is arguably the most successful video game system ever. At least for Nintendo, if not for major third-party publishers. Of course, nothing lasts forever and inevitably Nintendo will need to release a new system. Given current market conditions, a major question is will a new Nintendo console with a strong online component for live service games make the PlayStation 5 obsolete? Switch In Downcycle Switch sales hit records in both 202.....
Nintendo Revenue

Nintendo Switch Sales Forecast Lowered

For the first half of fiscal 2023 that ended 9/30/22, Nintendo reported Switch hardware sales down from 8.3 million units in the previous year period to 6.7 million.  In addition, forecasts for the year were lowered from 21 million Switch units to 19 million units. Analysis Despite the decline in hardware unit sales, Nintendo reported an increase in revenue.  This was largely due to favorable exchange rates with a strong U.S. dollar compared to the J.....
Xbox Series X Consumer Survey

Consumer Interest In Xbox Still Behind PlayStation and Nintendo

For several years DFC Intelligence has forecasted that PlayStation systems will continue to outperform Xbox systems by a significant margin. During 2021 there was some suggestion that interest in the Xbox Series X/S would increase with the Game Pass service and new exclusives like Halo Infinite and Forza Horizon 5. However, the latest DFC survey shows that consumers are still leaning heavily towards PlayStation and Nintendo systems. In a detailed survey conducted in October/November th.....
PlayStation Switch Sales

Can PlayStation 5 Outperform Nintendo Switch in 2021?

The Nintendo Switch set records in 2020.   Despite being in tight supply, the Switch sold more hardware units than any game system during a single year.  In 2021 the main question is will the Switch once again be the best-selling system for the year or can the PlayStation 5 challenge its reign? The latest DFC Intelligence console video game forecasts predict a close race between the Pla.....
Nvidia Value More Than Sony/Nintendo Combined as PC Game Sales Soar

Nvidia Value More Than Sony/Nintendo Combined as PC Game Sales Soar

The past holiday season saw a focus on the launch of PlayStation 5 and the new Xbox systems.  However, some of the biggest news was the explosion of sales for PC games.  DFC Intelligence just released its latest PC game forecasts showing that 2020 revenue for PC games reached over $36 billion.  More importantly, this is not expected to be a temporary increase.  DFC Intelligence forecasts that soaring PC ha.....
Mario Kart Live Home Circuit is Nintendo’s Latest Augmented Reality Innovation

Mario Kart Live Home Circuit is Nintendo’s Latest Augmented Reality Innovation

Virtual reality and augmented reality do not receive the same level of attention they did several years ago. However, Nintendo’s new Mario Kart Live Home Circuit is the latest example of how fun innovative products are implementing new technology. Mario Kart Live Home Circuit is a Switch-based remote-control car that launched on October 16, 2020. Prior to testing it out we viewed this as another video game gimmick. However, it turns out that Mario Kart Live .....
Lego and Nintendo Go Big On Video Game Nostalgia

Lego and Nintendo Go Big On Video Game Nostalgia

Earlier this year the Lego Group and Nintendo announced a partnership.  This clearly has some intriguing possibilities.  Unfortunately, the first products shown seemed to miss the potential.  However, this changed with the announcement this week of a Lego set built around the classic NES. Lego and Nintendo are two classic toy brands for kids.  However, both companies have been around for so many years that they have a large and growing adult fan base.  This is .....
Lego Nintendo Partnership Underwhelms

Lego Nintendo Partnership Underwhelms

Lego and Nintendo are two of the most popular brands not just for children, but also for adults.  Therefore rumors the two companies were partnering led to a great deal of excitement among older fans on the Internet.  However, the initial Lego Nintendo partnership reveal was underwhelming. The Lego Group release announced plans to launch interactive Lego sets based on Super Mario.    They described these sets as neither a video game nor a traditional Lego brick-based set.  The ful.....

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