“There are a lot of smartphones and tablets out there, and so what we’re doing is we’re being very smart in how we use these devices as marketing tools for our content,” said Fils-Aime in a television interview. “We are also doing a lot of experimentation of what I would call the little experiences you can have on your smartphone and tablet that will drive you back to your Nintendo hardware. It’s largely going to be much more marketing activity-oriented.”
So what does that mean for you? Ports of existing Nintendo games or proper sequels are off the table, but two other kinds of games may be coming to your iPhone or iPad soon. First, companion apps that work with Nintendo games. Maybe you go digging for treasure that you can add to a new “Legend of Zelda for Wii U.” Or perhaps a “Super Mario Bros.” minigame unlocks suits you can use in a new “Super Mario” game for the Nintendo 3DS handheld. The second possibility is small, branded experiences that stand on their own, promoting Nintendo’s characters in the hopes it leads to system or game sales. You could be playing just mini game, such as a simple Smash Bros.-themed endless runner or a Metroid-based tower defense game.
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