Nintendo made another big move and acquired Shiver Entertainment. But this time things are a little different. We know that the Japanese giant usually turns to strategic partnerships, but this time they turned to Shiver. So why is this small Florida studio so important? Let’s take a closer look…
Nintendo acquired Shiver Entertainment! So why is this company important?
Shiver Entertainment, previously owned by Embracer, was founded in late 2012 by John Schappert, Jason Andersen and Jon Osvald. The company started with a small but talented team in the sunny atmosphere of Miami. Initially focusing on mobile and free games, the studio eventually turned to console and PC development.
Shiver, Warner Bros. By collaborating with Mortal Kombat 11 And Hogwarts Legacy It has undertaken the Switch ports of big games such as and will continue to port new games. Shiver Entertainment, which is closely followed by Nintendo, has made a name for itself with the games it has released.
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He has his signature on the Switch versions of big games such as Scribblenauts: Showdown, Mortal Kombat 11, Hogwarts Legacy and Mortal Kombat 1. Well, Mortal Kombat 1‘s Switch version wasn’t well received, but that still doesn’t change the fact that the studio is talented.
Shiver’s CEO, John Schappert, is an experienced name who has worked with giants in the gaming world. Schappert, who has been a senior executive at companies such as EA and Microsoft, is a trusted leadership figure for Nintendo. Plus, given Shiver’s past successful collaborations with Nintendo, this acquisition makes sense.
Nintendo could use Shiver Entertainment not only for current projects but also to support future Switch platforms. So, Shiver’s technical know-how and connections with other studios could help Nintendo strengthen third-party game support.
Shiver’s expertise and the experience of its leadership team will likely play a key role in Nintendo’s future projects. Let’s see what will come out of the Nintendo and Shiver collaboration? We will see together. What are you thinking? You can write your opinions in the comments section below.