Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser commented on the corporate’s relationship with Microsoft. Talking with Inverse in regards to the Change’s future, the subject of acquisitions and consolidation was introduced up, with Bowser saying the 2 firms are on good phrases.

“We have now an important relationship with Microsoft,” stated Bowser. “We take into account them to be companions in lots of, some ways, and also you solely have to take a look at Nintendo Change to see that partnership. Clearly, Minecraft is on Nintendo Change, and we introduced Banjo Kazooie to Tremendous Smash Bros. Final. So, we’re wanting ahead to that partnership persevering with.”

Since leaked FTC court docket paperwork revealed that Microsoft had internally talked in regards to the idea of buying Nintendo, questions arose as to how the latter would possibly react to this revelation. Inverse’s inquiry didn’t ask why that may or wouldn’t occur although, however somewhat, Bowser’s outlook on the rising pattern of acquisitions.

On consolidation

Concerning consolidation, he considers studio acquisitions as a “fixed” throughout the trade. He additionally mentions that new studios are “popping up each single 12 months” that make quite a lot of new video games.

“In order consolidation occurs, on an equal foundation, we’re seeing these new studios, which actually simply speaks to the dynamic nature of the trade general,” Bowser clarifies. “In the long run, that bodes properly for the participant.”

Whereas Bowser’s statements are broadly true, I’m not sure how a lot this is applicable regarding Microsoft buying Activision. New studios could pop up on a regular basis, however none thus far have been to the magnitude of Activision and Bethesda, each now properties of Microsoft.

It’s a stage of consolidation unseen within the trade. A few of its results are already seen with titles like Starfield being Microsoft unique. Whatever the magnitude, Bowser is at the very least assured in Microsoft’s and Nintendo’s future. Whether or not that stays the case stays to be seen as a possible new Nintendo platform looms.