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Mario and Link won't be alone.
Nintendo has confirmed to IGN that it plans to support both third and first party content for its new digital initiative. Late last week the publisher revealed that, starting this August with New Super Mario Bros. 2, all self-published games will be available on launch day in digital and packaged forms. This plan applies to both the 3DS and Wii U.
"We are currently preparing a program for third parties but have nothing specific to announce at this time," a Nintendo representative told IGN, when asked about the company's plans to include other publishers. There's currently no word on prospective partners, nor a timetable for their possible involvement.
Nintendo previously released a statement noting it planned on "significantly expand its digital business." Digital content will not only be available through the eShop, but also in retail stores as printed codes that can then be redeemed online.
Rich is an Executive Editor of IGN.com and the 'Papa Koopa' of the IGN Nintendo team. He also covers Resident Evil, Assassin's Creed and much more. Join him in his ridiculous adventures on Twitter, Tumblr and IGN. Got questions about IGN, Nintendo or games? You can ask Rich on his Tumblr Q&A page. Keep it cool, Koopalings.
Nintendo has confirmed to IGN that it plans to support both third and first party content for its new digital initiative. Late last week the publisher revealed that, starting this August with New Super Mario Bros. 2, all self-published games will be available on launch day in digital and packaged forms. This plan applies to both the 3DS and Wii U.
"We are currently preparing a program for third parties but have nothing specific to announce at this time," a Nintendo representative told IGN, when asked about the company's plans to include other publishers. There's currently no word on prospective partners, nor a timetable for their possible involvement.
Nintendo previously released a statement noting it planned on "significantly expand its digital business." Digital content will not only be available through the eShop, but also in retail stores as printed codes that can then be redeemed online.
Rich is an Executive Editor of IGN.com and the 'Papa Koopa' of the IGN Nintendo team. He also covers Resident Evil, Assassin's Creed and much more. Join him in his ridiculous adventures on Twitter, Tumblr and IGN. Got questions about IGN, Nintendo or games? You can ask Rich on his Tumblr Q&A page. Keep it cool, Koopalings.
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