Are you still playing?
The picture going into the holiday season is looking rosy for Nintendo. With the Switch Liteselling well, ahit new gameon store shelves, and the impending launch ofPokémon Sword&Shield,it’s more than likely the company is going to see a record third quarter. What’s most notable about Nintendo’s latest report is strong continued sales of its evergreen titles. Games likeMario Kart 8 DeluxeandThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildare still moving more than amillion units a quarterdespite their age. Another game Nintendo is hoping will become an evergreen title isMario Kart Tour.
Sure, I didn’t care for it back whenI reviewed it, but clearly I’m in the minority. Millions of people have downloaded the free-to-play app, continuing to make goodies come out of those pipes as they drive their way through its various tours. For those who have stuck with it since launch, good news is on the horizon: Nintendo is getting ready to start a real-time multiplayer beta for the game.
Six Months Financial Results Briefing for Fiscal Year Ending March 2020[Nintendo]
