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technology1 day ago

Nintendo Chief Signals Switch 2 Pricing, Expanding Software and Media Ambitions

A Kyoto Shimbun interview summarized by Nintendo Everything covers Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa’s remarks on Switch 2 pricing considerations, global supply stability (Japan still catching up), and the goal to make the hardware accommodating for both first- and third-party developers. He also highlights plans for more software from 2026—including popular series and new titles—alongside media ambitions with movies (Mario and Zelda) and the potential for anime streaming in the future. The company aims to broaden media beyond games, notes Nintendo Museum’s ~500,000 visitors, and says a full financial update is due in February.

entertainmenttech1 year ago

"The Future of Anime Streaming: Mergers, Myths, and Must-Watch Recommendations"

Funimation and Crunchyroll are working to compensate customers who will lose their digital libraries in the upcoming merger, with options such as access to digital copies on other services or discounts on subscription services. However, the process seems inconsistent and difficult to take advantage of, with some customers receiving boilerplate responses from customer service. The merger comes after Sony's acquisition of Funimation and Crunchyroll, and customers are concerned about losing access to their digital copies. Sony customers have previously faced similar issues with their digital purchases, raising concerns about the handling of digital libraries in the entertainment industry.

entertainment2 years ago

Crunchyroll Expands Subscription with Mobile Games and Anime Merchandise

Anime streaming service Crunchyroll is following in the footsteps of Netflix by adding mobile games to its subscriptions. The new offering, called Game Vault, is available to Crunchyroll members who subscribe to the Mega Fan or Ultimate Fan tiers. Initially available on Android, with iOS support coming soon, Game Vault will feature premium titles without ads or micro-transactions. The library currently includes games such as Captain Velvet: The Jump+ Dimensions, River City Girls, Wolfstride, Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery, and Inbento. Crunchyroll plans to regularly add new mobile titles to the Game Vault.