Nintendo disappoints without Mario for mobile or new console
But it will introduce 2 new smartphone titles even as it forecasts income, revenue short of analyst estimates
Tokyo
NINTENDO Co is easing into its newfound role as a mobile game publisher, but not fast enough for investors expecting a Mario-scale hit.
The video-gaming company revealed plans to introduce two new smartphone titles in the coming year, even as it forecast net income and revenue short of analysts' estimates on plunging sales of the Wii U console and 3DS handhelds. Shares fell as much as 9 per cent in Tokyo trading.
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