Why hasn Nintendo made any major announcements on its online gaming strategy?
Miyamoto: We’re always aware of the technologies available, like online gaming. But we’re very skeptical about the business side of online gaming. Many people who have said in the past that online gaming is the wave of the future have also has to sit and face the reality now about how to turn this into a viable business. I’m interested in the future of online gaming. But looking at the situation honestly, I think a lot of the talk is just hype, and isn’t backed up by really new ideas on how to use the technology. However, we’re always making preparations for this business. Actually, I am more interested in the broader concept of communication in games, of which the online play aspect is just a part. … Miyamoto also commented that all of his innovative ideas for Mario Sunshine were withheld from the preview shown at SpaceWorld, as always, worried about competitors stealing his ideas. He also said Mario Sunshine may not be the final name of the game. He also commented Metroid is progress
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