Nintendo is one of the biggest gaming companies of the modern era. It specializes in making intriguing content for fans spanned across different genres. The Japanese giant is home to some of the top games ever made, providing a secure shelter to these titles.
To mention names, Nintendo has developed Mario, The Legend Of Zelda, Pokemon, Splatoon, and a lot more. And what makes them stand out from other franchises is their ability to produce multiple titles in a shorter period of time. Interestingly, the company has developed over 4400+ titles in under 40 years. But as they say, it never hurts to expand, Nintendo added multiple businesses to its portfolio.
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First, the Japanese giant has been working relentlessly on the Super Nintendo World for months. This Nintendo-themed amusement park is a one-stop destination for franchise lovers as it features all their favorites. Second, the video game company also ventured into the motion pictures business by launching a dedicated website for the same.
Can the Japanese video game maestro go big with Nintendo Pictures?
Successful businesses are always looking for opportunities to expand as they want to scale their business from a ‘baby’ to an ‘adult.’ And with Nintendo already ruling over the gaming industry, it was time for them to move on.
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As a result, the franchise decided upon launching movies, helping their fans learn deeply about their favorite characters. So, the company decided to launch with a massive announcement as its first feature. They decided on presenting a Mario movie, starring the legendary actor Chris Pratt as the voice of their main man.
The trailer received a tremendous response right from day one, letting Nintendo have faith in their product launch. However, that made fas start multiple arguments about whether the franchise would focus enough on motion picture projects. Nintendo’s already a multi-billion dollar company that has invested in another one having a similar potential, so this question from fans stays uptight.
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Plus, if you look at it from a fan’s perspective, Nintendo also has a vast library of characters just like Marvel. While Marvel has already established itself in the movie industry, they do try and contribute little to video games. After all, who does not like to make some extra cash? Similarly, Nintendo has a massive library to choose from. It is the bare minimum that we can expect.
Who wouldn’t want to see Nintendo starting a “Nintendo Cinematic Universe” legacy?
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