kevinpeterson

A big part of Nintendo development is making games that work with the system they're developed for. That's why rereleasing old games on iOS is dumb. The games are made to be played with analog controls.  Nintendo wants you to play their games in the best possible way so you expirence them perfectly. Not frustrate yourself with onscreen touch controls. That being said, there are some touch screen only DS and 3DS games that would translate perfectly to iOS. But the best move for Nintendo is to develop new expirences. Not cripple old ones. 

History: I am a huge Nintendo fan.  I bring my New 3DS with me everywhere. There's something that's more connected to playing a "real" video game than an iOS game. Most of my phone or iPad games are pick up and play for 10 minute experiences. Digital onscreen touch controls do not replace control pads. I don't care what you say. The technology is not there. 

I'm super excited to play Pokemon Go! (But what wrist?! The same as my Apple Watch?!) and hope it has conectability features with the next Pokemon game either on N3DS or the portable NX. As a fan of Nintendo and Apple, I'm absolutely thrilled. 

I only wish they'd have signed an exclusive deal with Apple (not a buyout, just a deal). Focusing on one platform (iOS) seems more beneficial for development than iOS and android. Although from a get this product everywhere perspective it makes total sense.