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Nintendo Launches Animated Shorts, Expanding Creative Horizons

10/10/2025

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Summary

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Nintendo released two animated shorts, "Close to You," on the Nintendo Today app, the first from its new Nintendo Pictures.
The first shows a toddler with a floating pacifier. The second reveals the invisible Pikmin.
Nintendo says the shorts are not teasers for a new game or movie. Nintendo Pictures aims to explore new creative possibilities through video content.

History

Historical Context

In 2023, Nintendo Pictures launched animated shorts, expanding from gaming into multimedia. This initiative follows Nintendo's successful ventures, including the Nintendo Switch, released in 2017, which sold over 150 million units. As video game companies increasingly diversify into film, Nintendo aims to engage broader audiences, similar to Disney's evolution from animation to theme parks, potentially reshaping entertainment strategies.

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Story summary

Nintendo released two animated shorts, "Close to You," on the Nintendo Today app, the first from its new Nintendo Pictures.
The first shows a toddler with a floating pacifier. The second reveals the invisible Pikmin.
Nintendo says the shorts are not teasers for a new game or movie. Nintendo Pictures aims to explore new creative possibilities through video content.

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