THE PERFECT TIME FOR NINTENDO TO GO MOBILE
Ever since the advent of mobile gaming, fans of the Big N have been clamoring for Nintendo’s franchises to hit the mobile gaming arena – I mean, it always seemed like the perfect fit right?
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[fbq]Nintendo’s reservations for entering the platform is understandable. As the leading company for handheld gaming, iPhones and Android phones were seen as competitors to their 3DS system.
In recent years though, we have seen Ninty make the switch – *ehem* pun intended. The gaming company’s decision couldn’t have come at a better time, here’s are the reasons why.
The Switch to Mobile
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The very first mobile game that Nintendo released was actually Pokemon: Battle Trozeii, but the game that became insanely viral was Pokemon Go. After its success we have seen other intellectual properties arrive to mobile. Super Mario Run, Pokemon Duel, and Fire Emblem Heroes have all been well received by fans and newcomers alike. These games have all impacted the franchises they are associated with.