It's crazy as a strategy. A good metaphor is that Nintendo use to target Games more towards kids even though aging gamers who were loyal for decades were pissed about that direction. But it seemed like a smart strategy because are the next batch of hardcore games.

Nintendo is effectively saying fuck you to 'kids' Indie devs, and only dealing with 'hardcores' Mature gaming shops. It's dumb because all the up and comers are going to cut their teeth on Android/iOS and not switch because of their invested time in developing their skills.

Le sigh, Nintendo, le sigh.