Proposing new ways to play with Nintendo Labo
First written in FY2019-Q1. 4 of 6 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2020. Latest entry: FY2023.
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- FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「For compatible software, we launched Nintendo Switch Sports, an experiential game that lets players casually enjoy sports anytime and with anyone through intuitive controls using the Joy-Con motion sensors, and Mario Strikers: Battle League, a soccer-like combat sports game in which players seek victory using unconventional actions such as shots that score 2 points at once and tackles against teammates.」
Continuing to expand proposals for new ways to play by launching titles that offer new entertainment experiences using motion sensors and original controls and rules. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「For compatible software, as a new initiative, we launched Game Builder Garage, which enables people with no programming experience to experience the world of programming by creating games themselves, simply by connecting characters called Nodon, each with different characteristics, according to the guided instructions, and Mario Golf: Super Rush, which offers a wide range of golf activities, including authentic controls using a Joy-Con swung like a golf club, thrilling matches using special shots such as powerful shots and shots that disrupt opponents, and speed golf, in which players compete to reach the cup fastest.」
Advancing proposals for new entertainment experiences by launching multiple titles incorporating programming experiences and physical controls. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「For compatible software, as a new initiative, we launched Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, in which a real radio-controlled kart equipped with a camera links with Nintendo Switch, turning the player’s room into a Mario Kart circuit for exciting races.」
Expanding from Nintendo Labo into a new way to play that links a real radio-controlled kart with Nintendo Switch. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「For compatible software, as a new initiative, we launched Ring Fit Adventure, an adventure fitness game in which players use Ring-Con, a ring-shaped controller made of a special material that springs back into shape, together with a leg strap worn on the left thigh to recognize body movements, as well as Nintendo LABO VR KIT, a new addition to the Nintendo LABO series.」
Adding Nintendo LABO VR KIT to the Nintendo Labo series and continuing to expand proposals for new ways to play. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「For compatible software, as a new initiative, we launched 14 titles in Japan, including the Nintendo Labo series, created by combining craft activities and video games, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the latest entry in the Smash Bros. series, which has been popular since its Nintendo 64 software releases.」
Positioning Nintendo Labo as a proposal for a new way to play within the ongoing product lineup and reporting its launch as a title for Nintendo Switch. - FY2019-Q1First statedAnnual report
「In addition, Nintendo Labo, launched in April as a proposal for a new way to play, attracted attention in Japan and overseas, received very high ratings from purchasers, and sold 1.39 million units across the series.」
For the first time, separately identifying as a theme the launch of Nintendo Labo in April as a proposal for a new way to play, its attention in Japan and overseas, and sales of 1.39 million units across the series.