The Japanese Nikkei newspaper have an article on Nintendo, while not containing anything new they do state a few interesting points.

In the Nikkei newspaper's article "Where is Nintendo heading?" they raise points about Nintendo's past and future. They highlighted the following changes since Yamauchi left:

• Mario is being used in advertising more for the first time in years
• Retailers acknowledging Nintendo's changes "So they're back in the game"
• Increase in store demos and looking at internet feedback
• Seem like a new company
• GameCube sales increased
• Getting ahead in the industry and working towards their "Home Console King" target
• Some developers however unable to voice opinions

They also commented on how Nintendo are also collaborating more.

• Since last year there have been more collaborations
• "Unlike Mr. Yamauchi's time, they are listening to what we have to say"
• They are now cooperating and listening to advice from rivals
• Radical changes due to a market change
• Customers stating "I want to play games, but there are no games I want to play" causing fear in Nintendo's offices
• While developing they still consider "how to give a new experience like when the Famicom was released"
• Still not incredibly popular amongst gamers
• The DS is being developed to be a unique form of entertainment
• The DS is crucial to Nintendo's future