Rumor: Nintendo of Australia to solve New Zealand's distribution problems
We recently fretted over neglected Nintendo fans in New Zealand, as the country's Nintendo distributor had to file for receivorship (effectively taking them out of them distribution picture). Now, though, it seems that there's a light at the end of the tunnel for the Kiwis, and the loss of Softprint Interactive might not be all doom and gloom.
When we last mentioned the issue, we hoped that Nintendo would step up and take care of things themselves, but we never thought they actually would. Yet, current rumors are putting our doubts to rest. While an Australian company called All Interactive Distribution seems to be taking up things on the distributing end, Nintendo of Australia will supposedly support them and promote Nintendo products.
While this is certainly good news for Kiwis, we think it's also good news for Nintendo, as the company has had trouble gaining a foothold in New Zealand.
[Via GoNintendo]
When we last mentioned the issue, we hoped that Nintendo would step up and take care of things themselves, but we never thought they actually would. Yet, current rumors are putting our doubts to rest. While an Australian company called All Interactive Distribution seems to be taking up things on the distributing end, Nintendo of Australia will supposedly support them and promote Nintendo products.
While this is certainly good news for Kiwis, we think it's also good news for Nintendo, as the company has had trouble gaining a foothold in New Zealand.
[Via GoNintendo]










Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
aj @ Jul 21st 2008 9:30PM
Does New Zealand have the same drop bear problem as Australia?
Parsnipzilla @ Jul 22nd 2008 12:34AM
Whew, for once the Australians come to help us....
Peter @ Jul 22nd 2008 1:32AM
Some has GOT to caption that inset photo.
velocitySTRIKE @ Jul 22nd 2008 10:28AM
Peter, I had a go.
http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/7118/curseslc7.jpg
*hides*
Wiinterfang @ Jul 23rd 2008 11:55AM
LOL at that picture.
PheZ @ Jul 22nd 2008 7:49PM
As an Aussie, I am glad to be helping out our Kiwi friends!
"NINTENDO FOR ALL!!"
philadelphonic @ Jul 22nd 2008 9:46PM
Awesome use of the All Blacks!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEupSWeYEAY