Tag: Satoru Iwata

Gaming News Wrap [14 Jan 2016]

Yeah, it’s another Thursday, and another Gaming News Wrap. Games Space Hulk: Ascension for PS4 being published in Europe Pre-orders for Hitman being cancelled through PS Store, but don’t worry Two LEGO Marvel’s Avengers DLC packs to be free for PlayStation users Don’t forget to sign up for The Tomorrow Children closed beta New content has been added to Guitar…

Gaming News Wrap [30 June 2014]

Good morning everyone. Hope the weekend treated you like royalty, because you know it’s the week’s job to treat you like a peasant. Games The Achievements and Trophies for Destiny have been revealed by Bungie. You can find them here. Gran Turismo 7 for the PS4 will bypass a ‘prologue’ version and jump straight onto the PS4 as a full release.…

Gaming News Wrap [30 Jan 2014]

Good morning. We’re just so darn excited to be up and at it this morning. Not really. Need sleeeepppp. And brains would be good too of course. Games Don’t hold your breath for the next Gears of War on the Xbox One… Black Tusk is only one week into development of the game. Phil Spencer said via Twitter: “Leadership team has…

Pachter: “I don’t know why Iwata is still employed”

Wedbush Morgan’s Michael Pachter has famously not been the most complimentary to Nintendo in the past, and it doesn’t look like he is about to change his ways anytime soon.Pachter, this time, says he does not know why “Iwata is still employed.” GamesIndustry report that Pachter addressed Game Monetization USA Summit attendees, outlining the Wii U’s commercial performance, which he…

Nintendo’s global shake up sees Iwata become Nintendo US CEO

Nintendo is currently restructuring its ranks within the organisation in an effort to support Nintendo’s unified global strategy. Nintendo has today announced some of the major shifts Nintendo is carrying out within the organisation, which sees Satoru Iwata become CEO of Nintendo America. Reggie Fils-Aime will continue in his role as president and COO of Nintendo of America, reporting to Iwata.…

Nintendo promises “busier release schedule” of Wii U titles and “a few surprises” in coming months

Nintendo has recently come under the spotlight after revealing that the Wii U sales expectations have not performed as expected. In a corporate briefing [as cited by GIBiz] Nintendo president Satoru Iwata confirmed that the Wii U missed sales expectations so far. When asked about any steps Nintendo will adopt to facilitate the situation, Mr Iwata promised a busier release schedule for…