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https://twitter.com/gibbogame/status/428704863321464832
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Defines entertainment =improving quality of life QOL in the next 10yrs is to improve this, first area is health, want to find blue ocean

QOL could do wearable devices but wants to leapfrog that to non wearable devices by Nintendo, want to propose healthy structure for day2day

Thinks there will be synergies between games platform and QOL platform

QOL platform with roll out in April 2015,integrated with games, business plan details in 2014, business impact in fiscal year mar 2016

Mr. Iwata now going into how Nintendo is going to expand into new fields. He looks back the past 10 years of his tenure, saying he’s had some success in expanding the gamer population by bringing Wii and DS to people who may not have played games in the past before.

What’s Mr. Iwata going to focus on for the next 10 years? The main theme: enhancing the quality of life through entertainment. The key word is health, Mr. Iwata says. Citing a flood of wearable devices already on the market, he says Nintendo is trying out something completely new: non-wearables to monitor your health.

For those of you wondering what non-wearables are, Nintendo will unveil the details of its new business during 2014 and launch it for the fiscal year through March 2016. Mr. Iwata’s speech is now over. And now the Q&A session is starting.

http://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2014/01/29/live-nintendos-strategy-briefing-to-address-future-direction/


some crazy person's geocities page will explain this whole plan to you:

Iwatacare.

 

[Soulflarz]

I never asked for this.

 

[Canis lupus]

Mario Vitamine tablets for children. Dat blue ocean!

 

[Yagharek]

Vitalitii

 

[Asd202]

3rd pillar is fitness WTF Nintendo WTF.

 

[PotionBleue]

I have trouble understanding what this is supposed to mean. Wii Fit U seemingly bombed, the only fitness thing left that's selling is Just Dance by Ubisoft on Wii, but it's starting to decline as well.

 

[The Abominable Snowman]

Vitality sensor for healthful enjoyment.

 

[StreetsAhead]

Is this a "3rd pillar"? It's coming April 2015 and will have games integrated.

 

[metalslimer]

QOL platform with roll out in April 2015,integrated with games, business plan details in 2014, business impact in fiscal year mar 2016

Nintendo is fucking putting resources towards this shit. I can't even....I.....

 

[KillerIsJed]

Finally. Nintendo GETS us. I hope they let me use my e-reader with it.

 

[Ahasverus]

Wait, what?

Iwatacare.

lololol

 

[daripad]

Dr. Mario U and Dr. mario for smash confirmed?

 

[daxgame]

2015 eh? So it's not even far ahead. Curious to see wtf it is.

 

[Deku Tree]

I am not really understanding where they are going based upon those comments. Too Vague.

 

[Xpliskin]

first thing I thought of

 

[AntMurda]

Wii Relax lives. Not but seriously, Nintendo spent a great deal of time and money working with Tokohoku University on the project. It will mutate into whatever this product is.

 

[The Technomancer]

Color me interested at least

 

[soviet prince]

what really ..........................

 

[daripad]

I really don't know what they are trying, but that came out of nowhere

 

[bobbychalkers]

If its just a third pillar thats not related with their traditional gaming platforms then I'm all for it. Don't see the problem with that. If that's their next gaming platform.......the fuck Nintendo.

 

[gamergirly]

Could be moderately successful. They have done a lot with QOL on Wii......

 

[Aquamarine]

http://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2014/01/29/live-nintendos-strategy-briefing-to-address-future-direction/

WSJ:

8:51 pm
by Kana Inagaki
Okasan Securities analyst is asking for details on the new service apps for smart devices and on capital spending plans.

8:50 pm
by Kana Inagaki
For those of you wondering what non-wearables are, Nintendo will unveil the details of its new business during 2014 and launch it for the fiscal year through March 2016. Mr. Iwata’s speech is now over. And now the Q&A session is starting.

8:45 pm
by Kana Inagaki
What’s Mr. Iwata going to focus on for the next 10 years? The main theme: enhancing the quality of life through entertainment. The key word is health, Mr. Iwata says. Citing a flood of wearable devices already on the market, he says Nintendo is trying out something completely new: non-wearables to monitor your health.

8:42 pm
by Kana Inagaki
Mr. Iwata now going into how Nintendo is going to expand into new fields. He looks back the past 10 years of his tenure, saying he’s had some success in expanding the gamer population by bringing Wii and DS to people who may not have played games in the past before.

8:40 pm
by Kana Inagaki
Nintendo may not be releasing its popular franchise on other platforms, but Mr. Iwata says the company will license Nintendo game character rights to new partners.

 

[Cromat]

Iwatacare.

Fantastic.

 

[Riposte]

I get the feeling they may be a late to the party on that one.

 

[metalslimer]

If its just a third pillar thats not related with their traditional gaming platforms then I'm all for it. Don't see the problem with that. If that's their next gaming platform.......the fuck Nintendo.

It's obviously not their next platform, but they are actually putting dev resources on this when they can't even fucking support their real systems.

 

[Urko]

I don't know what to think of this.

 

[CSX]

Iwatacare.

Perfect lmao

 

[Tobor]

Iwatacare.

Brilliant. /slow clap

 

[Fandangox]

Get a Dr. Luigi download code for every 25 visits at sponsored doctors that apply.

 

[rpmurphy]

Does quality of life include sex and relationships?

 

[73V3N]

 

[Dead Prince]

well they should because wii u is dying.

 

[SporeCrawler]

Now they have to battle GE and Siemens

 

[sn00zer]

I think they are self conscious about selling lethargy to children and dont want to be stuck with that mantra...hence the Wii and Wii Board that "required" you get more active

 

[Grizzo]

"Wearable devices" ? Are we gonna see the return of Tetris 64 and that bio sensor ?

Spoiler

(What the hell are they talking about ? Could Iwata be even more vague ?)

 

[786110]

 

[Tricky I Shadow]

How dumb can a company be? I mean seriously.

 

[KarmaCow]

I get the feeling they may be a late to the party on that one.

Yea the whole extensive health metrics is already in full effect. I don't see them providing something novel enough to edge out Fitbit and Nike, especially if they plan on making something completely standalone.

 

[Sandfox]

I have to see the idea and the pricing before I can condemn or praise it, but I'm personally not interested.

I never asked for this.

Its clearly not for gamers.

 

[Dr. Kitty Muffins]

They have gone SEGA levels of inept.

 

[Baron von Loathsome]

I don't say stuff like this often, but Iwata.

This is the last thing Nintendo needs right now.

 

[Soriku]

Is this just a ploy to discover immortality? Iwata will be CEO forever.

 

[bobbychalkers]

Does quality of life include sex and relationships?

Love Plus with Nintendo characters, Rated A

Spoiler

oh god what the hell did I post?

 

[Plinko]

Non-wearables, eh?

Nintendo, if you create a wireless catheter you'll have it made in the shade.

 

[Shengar]

Iwatacare.

Perfect

 

[decoyplatypus]

Knowing nothing about the devices they're planning or the market in which such devices would be competing, I don't have a strong reaction to this information. I certainly don't see any reason why Nintendo shouldn't consider unconventional platforms that might connect with a broad audience and sidestep direct competition with tablets/smartphones.

 

[KniL]

first thing I thought of

*DEAD*

 

[SquiddyCracker]

Never underestimate Nintendo's ineptitude.

 

[FutureZombie]

Has one of Nintendo's plans ever involved just making more and better games?

 

[inner-G]

Japan has an old-ass population, probably not a bad idea.