<p>Nintendo have announced that they are open to the idea of using a free-to-play model for new franchises. If this wasn’t shocking enough to you then you may need a sit down as the confirmation came from the company’s president himself, Satoru Iwata.</p>
<p>Whilst this was confirmed, Satoru Iwata did pledge that free-to-play or micro-transactions will not be added to existing series such as Mario and Pokemon meaning your wallet can breathe a sigh of relief as that pound coin can be spent on something other than a Master Ball.</p>
<p>If Nintendo were to add micro-transactions to a game however, what would you suggest? Let us know in the comments below!</p>
<p>[Source: <a href="http://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZZO50298050V00C13A1000000/?df=5">Nikkei</a> (<a href="http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=506943">translated by NeoGAF</a>) via <a href="http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-01-07-nintendo-mulls-free-to-play-model-for-new-franchises">Eurogamer</a>]</p>
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Nintendo Reveals Its Thought On Free-To-Play Games
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