Gaming
Who is Shuntaro Furukawa? A Look Into Nintendo’s New President
A few hours ago, the current Nintendo President Tatsumi Kimishima has announced his retirement from the company in June. The person who will be taking the chair now is none other than Shuntaro Furukawa. A lot of people wonder who this 46-year-old man is and why he is the new leader of Nintendo. Well, we’re going to take a few minutes to talk about Nintendo’s new President.
Shuntaro Furukawa is a man born and raised in Tokyo, Japan. His year of birth is 1972 and he spent a long time playing Famicom games like many of the children of that generation. Furukawa has worked in Nintendo ever since 1994. However, he has been focusing on marketing more than anything else. Currently, he’s the leader of Nintendo’s Global Marketing Department.
Of course, there is also the fact that he has spent over 10 years working in Germany. In 2012 he helped The Pokemon Company as its outside Director as well. The basic conclusion that has to be drawn from this is that he has been affiliated with Nintendo for quite a long time, so he isn’t a name unknown for the insiders at the company.
He’s an individual who is very fluent in 3 different languages – English, German and Japanese – and has helped with some of Nintendo’s latest projects to become the success they are today. In fact, he was involved with a lot of marketing efforts for the Nintendo Switch and, well, we know how much of a success that console has been for Nintendo.
Not only that, his recent interviews have made him look like a visionary and a person who defies the status quo. “As a member of management with Super Mario’s creator Shigeru Miyamoto (…) I expect to say what needs to be said to run the company.” He said to Bloomberg in an interview.
A final, but no-less-important detail to be mentioned about Nintendo’s new Prez is the positive reaction analysts had over Furukawa’s new appointment. “Furukawa comes across as thoughtful, very knowledgeable and quite well informed,” said Atul Goyal, an analyst at Jefferies Group, who has met him several times in person.
“The key thing here is that management is getting younger,” said Satoshi Kurihara, an analyst at Tokai Tokyo Research Institute. “They will have to execute the Switch’s growth plan, so in that sense, this is a new start.”
Now that you know who Nintendo’s new President is. Do you think he will bring Nintendo to the top of the charts? Do you think the younger blood can be a great asset? There’s a lot to be discussed about this person so you can leave your comments below!
Gaming
Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.46 introduces an exciting addition to the roster of exclusive cars available in the PS5 and PS4 racing game
Gran Turismo 7 has just received an exciting update to version 1.46 on both PS5 and PS4. This latest update introduces a unique addition to the game: the Škoda Vision Gran Turismo, a car that you won’t come across in any other game. Škoda makes its debut in the franchise with a visionary study of a single-seater, all-electric racing concept car, designed exclusively for the Polyphony Digital racer.
Once you’ve downloaded update 1.46, you’ll have the opportunity to test drive not one but two additional cars: the AFEELA Prototype 2024 and the iconic Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 Sport Coupe ’70. Get ready for an exhilarating ride! Watch as they take to the track in the video above.
Additionally, the update introduces a new menu for players to tackle in the GT Café. At Collector Level 38, players have the opportunity to delve into the fascinating world of Ferrari 12-cylinder engines, gaining knowledge and expanding their collection. In World Circuits, players can look forward to exciting new events such as the Japanese Clubman Cup 550, the American FR Challenge 550, and the Vision Gran Turismo Trophy. For all the avid fans of Photo Mode, there’s an exciting opportunity to explore the captivating city of San Diego in a brand new Scape.
What are your thoughts on the latest update for Gran Turismo 7? Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments section.
Gaming
ReFantazio Takes a Different Approach to Romance, Setting Itself Apart from the Persona Games
Atlus’ highly anticipated RPG, Metaphor: ReFantazio, appears to incorporate familiar systems reminiscent of the developer’s acclaimed Persona series. The game features turn-based battles that heavily rely on exploiting enemy weaknesses. Additionally, players have the ability to summon warrior spirits during combat. However, the most significant aspect of this game, which will be discussed in this article, is the bonding system. Through this system, players can spend time with important characters and gain deeper insights into their personalities and stories.
In contrast to the Persona games, the bonding system ends at that point. Unfortunately, players will be unable to pursue romantic relationships with their beloved waifus, which may come as a disappointment to those who have developed strong feelings for Hulkenberg, the party’s charismatic red-haired elven knight.
According to Siliconera, the absence of romance came up during a recent question and answer session. Atlus emphasized the continued opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with your allies while also introducing additional narratives through substories. In addition, familiarizing yourself with the supporting characters will grant you access to new archetypes, which serve as the game’s character classes.
In the Persona games, romance is not obligatory; rather, it serves as a means to customize your playthrough. However, it is quite unexpected that Metaphor has chosen not to pursue such a venture, considering the significant amount of discussion it typically generates!
Were you anticipating any romantic elements in Metaphor? If you’re not satisfied with your pre-order, feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section below.
Gaming
Shift Up unveils the intriguing details behind the physical packaging of Stellar Blade for the PS5
It appears that many
are eagerly anticipating the launch of the highly anticipated PS5 exclusive, Stellar Blade. Shift Up, the developer, has shared a lengthy video showcasing the “secrets” found in the physical box of the game for PS5. From what we can gather, these secrets include a reversible cover/dust jacket and a download code for cosmetic items.
We must clarify that while we do appreciate the variant cover, it may be more appealing than the game’s standard art. However, it is not something we would typically classify as a “secret.”. However, what’s interesting is that Shift Up has confirmed through the comments section that this will be the case in all regions. Additionally, the visually striking action RPG will remain uncensored worldwide.
「Stellar Blade」 Physical Package Secrets⚠️#StellarBlade #PS5 #Disc pic.twitter.com/WQSzKUSDQ4
— StellarBlade (@StellarBlade) April 22, 2024
It’s refreshing to witness a developer going the extra mile for physical collectors, and it’s evident that the developer is determined to leave a favorable mark in the console realm. Stellar Blade is set to make its highly anticipated debut this Friday, April 26th, exclusively on the PS5.
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