One of the many things Nintendo is currently focusing on ahead of the launch of its next-gen console is strengthening relationships with third-party publishers and developers. The reason for this is clear because the more games available, the more likely they are to be successful with consumers. Nintendo also relies on some third-party developers to create video games for its platforms using the company’s valuable IP addresses. With a new console on the near horizon, strengthening the company’s ties with publishers and developers is crucial.