In recent times, rewards systems have inundated the retail industry. From in-store credit and discounts to points systems and memberships, stores have employed an abundance of rewards systems to increase customer involvement. While this approach is commonplace for brick-and-mortar outlets, the video game industry been slow to adopt rewards systems. Gamestop’s PowerUp program is currently the industry standard; however, Nintendo
Read moreNothing gets the Internet buzzing quite like a Nintendo Direct presentation. While the events have been sporadic over the last 12 months, Nintendo’s cadence of game revelations and updates has steadily increased. On Wednesday, Nintendo hosted a fifteen-minute Indie Showcase, which included many surprises. Below is a list of every game update so let’s dive in. Small But Mighty It
Read moreWhile Nintendo’s lineup for the remainder of 2020 remains a mystery, rumors involving the company’s most prominent franchises abound. From speculation regarding the 35th anniversary of the Mario series to the presumed Metroid Prime HD collection, fans continue to induce theories regarding Nintendo’s future. Another rumor circulated the Internet on Sunday by way of a surprising Amazon UK listing. According
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 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 no secret that the Nintendo Switch eshop interface is far from user-friendly. While Nintendo has performed a series of minor upgrades, the shop is by and large still broken. As a result, indie developers have continued to exploit a weakness in the “Best-Seller” tab by deeply discounting their games as a means of gaining notoriety. A Broken Interface
Read moreIndie World Direct will air on March 17 at 1 p.m. EST The presentation will be approximately 20 minutes in length and cover upcoming indie games for the Nintendo Switch Before we get started, GamingROI has a special announcement. Subscribe to our email distribution list below for a chance to win a free GamingROI tee shirt! All you have to do
Read moreNintendo already backordered popular items made in China The coronavirus outbreak shut down all Japanese schools until April 8th Most of Nintendo’s first-party development occurs in Kyoto Last month, Nintendo released a statement about the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on hardware production. Popular items, such as Ring Fit Adventure, were backordered amid the temporary closure of Chinese manufacturing sites.
Read moreAnother holiday season has passed and with it brings the rumblings of the early spring Nintendo Direct. While Nintendo has given fans a taste of upcoming content with Pokemon and Smash updates, the community at large has its sights on a full-fledged Direct. Fans might not have to wait much longer as multiple sources indicate that Nintendo is targeting early
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