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Nintendo to begin simultaneous digital and retail releases

The veteran video game giant has just suffered its first ever annual loss, prompting a new focus on digital downloads In an investor meeting following the news of Nintendo's £330m annual loss, president Satoru Iwata has outlined his views on the state of the industry and some plans for the future. The big announcement is that the company is radically changing its approach to releasing games on the 3DS console.
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