Nintendo Network will help “push forward” retail games sold digitally

Nintendo hasn’t forgotten that it said it would sell its full ‘packaged’ games online at some point, but still hasn’t offered any concrete information. Until now.

With Nintendo posting its first annual loss for the first time in 30 years, it’s finally come out and said something about its plans. You know those Nintendo investors. They need some soothing words.

[quote]Moreover, Nintendo will push forward with “Nintendo Network”, which is the network service for the “Nintendo 3DS” and the “Wii U”, and offers game experiences, which enable users to compete and interact with others all over the world, and provide add-on content by utilizing its network functions.

Furthermore, for the purposes of adapting to the changes in the environment surrounding the video game market and creating new business opportunities, Nintendo is envisioning the digital distribution of packaged software and is aiming at expanding the business.[/quote]

So Nintendo will finally be catching up to everyone else in this regard. When that actually happens remains to be seen.