The age-old proverb is that success breeds additional success. While maintaining positive momentum is challenging, the start of the journey is often the most difficult phase. Earning the trust of key influencers is paramount and requires time and proven excellence. The developer behind the popular hack-and-slash Dynasty Warriors series, Koei Tecmo, not only earned Nintendo’s trust but also landed the
Read moreFew video game companies generate fan excitement quite like Nintendo. From animated exhibits at E3 to quirky video presentations staring former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime, the Nintendo community embraces the unorthodox. Despite a peculiar approach, one constant throughout the industry is the frequency of Nintendo Direct presentations. But 2020 remains full of surprises. On Monday, fans expected the
Read moreOn Monday, Nintendo released its 2020 annual investor report and proudly revealed many impressive metrics. Not only did net profit increase by 33 percent but other key factors, such as cash flow and year-over-year sales, also indicated strong growth. While the statistics are impressive, the staff at GamingROI uncovered a key cause for concern. Problems with the Nintendo Switch supply
Read moreRevenue from the video game industry continues to outpace the likes of movies, television, and music. While the collective success is impressive, many leaders are starting to wonder how the industry could improve. Perhaps the most divisive argument is the topic of console exclusive games. In a recent Xbox Live speech, Phil Spencer shared his candid thoughts on console exclusivity
Read moreOver 300 days have passed since the last official Nintendo Direct presentation, and fans continue to grow restless. While Nintendo has provided sporadic trailers and updates on its official Twitter feed, the company has remained silent concerning the future of its quarterly news publication. In fact, president Furukawa recently stated that Nintendo might change its marketing approach as a result
Read moreIt is not often that publicly traded companies admit mistakes or failures. It is even rarer for organizations to abandon a large market segment. But in a surprising twist of events, Nintendo recently admitted that its mobile games strategy has produced disappointing results. According to a Bloomberg report, the company is even considering abandoning the mobile industry altogether. In this
Read moreOver the past decade, the bar by which fans evaluate difficulty is tied directly to a singular franchise: Dark Souls. First released in 2011 by FromSoftware, Dark Souls is an action role-playing game that is as punishing as it is polarizing. As more players overcame the arduous kingdom of Lordran, the game spawned a fan base of “git-gud” gamers. Studios
Read moreThe video game history is littered with as many colossal failures as monumental successes. While the development staff of the latter savors a crowning achievement, employees of the former endure punishing defeated. Although a handful of studios have weathered unsuccessful game launches, most cannot continue to operate. For this reason, video game companies typically embrace a risk-averse development strategy. But
Read moreBack in 2010, Nintendo fans were blown away by Monolith Soft’s open-world JRPG Xenoblade Chronicles. While the game’s aesthetic featured a standard definition of 540p, critics praised Xenoblade for its intriguing story, expansive and cohesive world, and splendid soundtrack. Despite its reputation as a revolutionary Nintendo exclusive, the game is not without flaw. At times, the story pacing was mired
Read moreOftentimes, the video game industry glances over individual achievements and milestones. While it is routine for popular titles to sell as many as 10 million units, the list of video game franchises to sell over 50 million units is quite small. But on Thursday another series joined this exclusive club: The Witcher. Aging Like Fine Wine Contrary to popular belief,
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