Takashi Fujii 藤井 敬志
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Takashi Fujii 藤井 敬志
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I think about platforms, IPs, and what comes next.
Ex-Pokémon & Capcom producer.
Notes & ideas → livecomputing.net
Nintendo’s Aug 1 earnings could shape game pricing.
If Mario Kart™ World sells well at $79.99, others may follow.
Will Switch 2 narrow the gap with PlayStation?
I mapped out a few scenarios → livecomputing.net/2025/07/nint...
Nintendo vs. PlayStation: Can Switch 2 Narrow the Revenue Gap? - Livecomputing.net
Did you know that Sony’s Game & Network Services segment earns more than three times the revenue of Nintendo’s, despite […]
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July 23, 2025 at 3:17 AM
I’ve been using this framework to map titles by responsiveness and graphic fidelity.

Where does each platform operate, and where is it heading?
Where does a title stand, and how about its competition?
What do customers value most?

Visit our blog for details.
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Fidelity × Responsiveness: A Framework for Positioning Games and Platforms - Livecomputing.net
Discover how visual fidelity and input responsiveness shape modern games. This framework helps position titles, platforms, and player expectations for long-term strategy.
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June 19, 2025 at 5:40 AM
$80 for Mario Kart World.
That price point could shift how premium games are priced.
June 9, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Switch 2 is almost here.

There are early signals that show how strong the platform might be for developers and publishers.

I wrote about 7 of them:
livecomputing.net/2025/05/7-si...
7 Signals to Watch in Nintendo’s Switch 2 Strategy - Livecomputing.net
Nintendo will release the Switch 2 next month. The question for game developers is whether you should support it. And […]
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May 26, 2025 at 3:14 AM
What do you think about the Nintendo Switch 2 Camera? Nintendo will release it on day one, and even allow compatible devices to connect.

I think it is more than just a group chat feature.
It feels like infrastructure.
May 15, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Will the film Sonic the Hedgehog 3 boost game sales? Sega is releasing the game before the film, which is exactly the opposite of what Nintendo did last year.
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Will the film Sonic the Hedgehog 3 boost game sales?
YouTube video by LiveComputing
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November 27, 2024 at 10:33 PM
We’ve had over 40 shoguns, I’m not sure which one the Emmy Award winning drama is talking about..
September 17, 2024 at 5:52 AM
Black Myth: Wukong is doing extremely well on Steam, but might be struggling on other platforms. What do you think?
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Black Myth: Wukong searches were 50% of Palworld
YouTube video by LiveComputing
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September 10, 2024 at 9:55 PM
I am curious how games on different platforms compare with one another, since many of us play on multiple hardware. But we don’t have a common metric to measure them.

Here’s how big the attention for Elden Ring is compared to Legend of Zelda and Fortnite.
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Elden Ring vs Zelda / Fortnite
YouTube video by LiveComputing
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September 8, 2024 at 1:56 AM