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News Nintendo acquires Dynamo Pictures, to focus on development of visual content utilizing Nintendo IP (UPDATE: Official Website Open!)

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3.Change of Company Name (Planned)
Upon closing of the Acquisition, the company name Dynamo Pictures is expected to be changed to "Nintendo Pictures Co., Ltd." to focus on development of visual content utilizing Nintendo IP.
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ダイナモピクチャーズ

ダイナモピクチャーズは、映画、アニメ、ゲームムービー、CMなどのCG映像制作から、オリジナル立体映像の企画・制作まで、エンターテイメントのビジュアルに関わる事業を行っています。
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That is in-line with other Nintendo acquistions of buying to get access to tech and their multimedia future, makes sense. I wouldn't be surprised if in the future we see more of this cases. They are the makers of the Pikmin shorts, aren't they?
 
Well now this is an interesting move. Definitely reaffirms Nintendio's drive into being a multimedia company with a video game focus.

Do we know how big Dynamo Pictures are? Just wondering if this means more promotional animation like the various shorts we've had for Pikmin, Starfox and Kid Icarus (among others), or could they handle something meatier?
 
Galgavias said:
Well now this is an interesting move. Definitely reaffirms Nintendio's drive into being a multimedia company with a video game focus.

Do we know how big Dynamo Pictures are? Just wondering if this means more promotional animation like the various shorts we've had for Pikmin, Starfox and Kid Icarus (among others), or could they handle something meatier?
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3.Change of Company Name (Planned)
Upon closing of the Acquisition, the company name Dynamo Pictures is expected to be changed to "Nintendo Pictures Co., Ltd." to focus on development of visual content utilizing Nintendo IP.
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Looking forward to Fire Emblem: The Spirits Within, though.
 
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Ampharosophy said:
CG, VR and motion capture huh?
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VR ... you know, Nintendo is very well-placed for bringing VR to the masses if they want to go there. They're selling a screen with motion detectors that has two detachable controllers you can fit in your hands - little to no additional hardware required.
If Prime remake and Prime 4 don't release alongside the new switch with VR support, I question that decision.
 
Their first works will probably be more shorts, studio assistance, and tv productions. Wonder what will be their first work under the new name
 
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Blue Monty said:
They can greenlight a series of small Golden Sun shorts
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Or...hear me out... make a Switch VR application that simulates playing the original GBA in the sun, while playing Golden Sun =O

(As a bonus add Boktai and Castlevania Circle of the Moon into the mix)
 
So, bets on what will be the first production under the new name. They probably already have a project greenlit, but have to wait for their other duties with other companies to finish before fully diving in.

My best is a Splatoon short series for youtube
 
I can’t wait for Devil World: The Animation, followed by a Pinball: Revenge of the ‘Gator short series.
 
ILikeFeet said:
So, bets on what will be the first production under the new name. They probably already have a project greenlit, but have to wait for their other duties with other companies to finish before fully diving in.

My best is a Splatoon short series for youtube
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Either that or Animal Crossing/Pikmin shorts
 
Panel de Pon CG anime time
Collaboration with Takara Tomy for a new arcade game/merch line
 
Today, we use our money to buy a studio, and then, seize our anime!

- Nintendo
 
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I’m mostly surprised that they bought them despite (seemingly) having very little history. I guess nothing is completely off the table.
 
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mazi said:
nice! hopefully some good stuff comes out of this. animated kirby series for netflix when?
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That's up to Warpstar.

I'm sure Netflix is still on the table for Nintendo, but after Zelda, I don't know if they're the front runner. Then again, with Nintendo producing their own stuff, it'll be highest bidder dealings
 
ILikeFeet said:
That's up to Warpstar.

I'm sure Netflix is still on the table for Nintendo, but after Zelda, I don't know if they're the front runner. Then again, with Nintendo producing their own stuff, it'll be highest bidder dealings
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Netflix better not intentionally leak the details or they can kiss goodbye for good.
 
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beaglor said:
VR ... you know, Nintendo is very well-placed for bringing VR to the masses if they want to go there. They're selling a screen with motion detectors that has two detachable controllers you can fit in your hands - little to no additional hardware required.
If Prime remake and Prime 4 don't release alongside the new switch with VR support, I question that decision.
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Prime Remake almost certainly won't. We've heard the gameplay itself was only touched up, being left intact where possible.

But the Switch's sensors aren't really at the point where VR would be comfortable, and the screen certainly isn't. I don't expect them to raise the cost of the device that much just to do VR well, and as such I'm not really expecting VR to happen at all.
 
Very exciting news. Can't wait to see what comes out of this, and if Nintendo plans to expand the company.
 
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Cool, I am excited to see what the upcoming projects are.
 
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When Splatoon inklings and octolings have a Minions-like multimedia trajectory.

I said this cynically but lowkey it’s very cute to think about.
 
ILikeFeet said:
They were a part of them, at least
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Wait, I just went and did a little research and what about D-Rockets? Are they part of Dynamo? Weren't they the ones who did the cinematics for Team Ninja (Ninja Gaiden and Other M)? Can't find much on them.
 
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They seem to do a lot of video game related work, could just be expanding their internal capabities for mocap and CGI as well
dynapix.jp

ダイナモピクチャーズ

ダイナモピクチャーズは、映画、アニメ、ゲームムービー、CMなどのCG映像制作から、オリジナル立体映像の企画・制作まで、エンターテイメントのビジュアルに関わる事業を行っています。
dynapix.jp dynapix.jp
 
Definitely a move to continue to diversify their portfolio and generate revenue from outside of gaming. They see what Sony and Microsoft have done and understandably continue to want a piece of that pie. The good thing about Dynamo Pictures is that they are multifaceted. They have both experience in gaming and movies so they can slot in wherever Nintendo sees fit.
 
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