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Nintendo is the world's largest video game company by revenue, and is also the majority owner of the Seattle Mariners Major League Baseball team.
- Nintendo’s fiscal half sales fell to US$5.5 billion this year, but new titles The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD and Pokémon Snap have sold well
- Video game sales soared while people were stuck at home during the pandemic last year, which helped turn Animal Crossing: New Horizons into a viral hit
Nintendo’s Super Mario has a rival, Wario, whose story is that he is a failed video game maker. New Warioware release Get It Together is a collection of short, totally crazy mini games.
Nintendo’s Super Mario has a rival, Wario, whose story is that he is a failed video game maker. New Warioware release Get It Together is a collection of short, totally crazy mini games.
With the S&P 500 bubble possibly about to burst, some investors are buying shares in ‘cultural items’ like rare, old game cartridges and even a copy of the US declaration of independence – but are they really better than stocks?
With the S&P 500 bubble possibly about to burst, some investors are buying shares in ‘cultural items’ like rare, old game cartridges and even a copy of the US declaration of independence – but are they really better than stocks?
ByteDance gaming chief said that there is now a golden opportunity for Chinese gaming companies to further expand into the global market.
ByteDance gaming chief said that there is now a golden opportunity for Chinese gaming companies to further expand into the global market.
Heritage Auctions in Dallas, Texas said it was a rare version that was created during a limited production run that took place during a few months in late 1987.
Heritage Auctions in Dallas, Texas said it was a rare version that was created during a limited production run that took place during a few months in late 1987.
Nintendo has been one of the pandemic’s big winners and its consoles and characters are loved the world over. Here’s how the 131-year-old company came to dominate the video games industry.
Nintendo has been one of the pandemic’s big winners and its consoles and characters are loved the world over. Here’s how the 131-year-old company came to dominate the video games industry.
Despite coronavirus providing a captive audience, virtual reality tech still has not caught on. Headsets are heavy, and expensive, and there’s not much use for them yet, aside from a few games.
Despite coronavirus providing a captive audience, virtual reality tech still has not caught on. Headsets are heavy, and expensive, and there’s not much use for them yet, aside from a few games.
Amid a pandemic-fuelled gaming boom, Nintendo Switch sales beat estimates by 2 million units last year, but the Japanese company is warning that the global chip shortage could hit supplies.
Amid a pandemic-fuelled gaming boom, Nintendo Switch sales beat estimates by 2 million units last year, but the Japanese company is warning that the global chip shortage could hit supplies.
Online and offline vendors have closed or removed listings for many imported consoles and games amid a new smuggling crackdown this week, closing off a loophole for accessing unauthorised gaming products.
Online and offline vendors have closed or removed listings for many imported consoles and games amid a new smuggling crackdown this week, closing off a loophole for accessing unauthorised gaming products.
The new Osaka video game theme park is finally open and geeks and gamers are rushing to experience AR Mario Kart races and Yoshi rides – all while masking up and social distancing, of course
The new Osaka video game theme park is finally open and geeks and gamers are rushing to experience AR Mario Kart races and Yoshi rides – all while masking up and social distancing, of course
A recent Nintendo Direct reveal on YouTube confirmed a number of new games coming to the Switch, including hits from other platforms.
A recent Nintendo Direct reveal on YouTube confirmed a number of new games coming to the Switch, including hits from other platforms.
The Nintendo Switch is China’s most popular console, with sales surpassing those of Sony’s PlayStation 4 and Microsoft’s Xbox One combined.
The Nintendo Switch is China’s most popular console, with sales surpassing those of Sony’s PlayStation 4 and Microsoft’s Xbox One combined.
With many people stuck at home throughout the year, video games became more popular and important than ever. Here’s a round-up of the best titles of 2020.
With many people stuck at home throughout the year, video games became more popular and important than ever. Here’s a round-up of the best titles of 2020.
Scalpers are deploying bots that constantly monitor online stores for changes in inventory and supplies, then automatically place orders.
Scalpers are deploying bots that constantly monitor online stores for changes in inventory and supplies, then automatically place orders.
The PlayStation 5 does not have a release date in China yet, but scalpers are already accepting pre-orders for as much as US$2,000.
The PlayStation 5 does not have a release date in China yet, but scalpers are already accepting pre-orders for as much as US$2,000.
Children living in China in the 1980s grew up playing Subor’s Nintendo knock-offs and iconic “learning machines”.
Children living in China in the 1980s grew up playing Subor’s Nintendo knock-offs and iconic “learning machines”.
Japanese company Nintendo is now projecting US$4.3 billion of operating profit for the year, up 50 per cent from the previous 300 billion yen.
Japanese company Nintendo is now projecting US$4.3 billion of operating profit for the year, up 50 per cent from the previous 300 billion yen.
Guest at memorial of late Samsung Samsung Group patriarch Lee Kun-hee tests positive, while Singapore schools to soon make Covid-19 tracing app mandatory.
Guest at memorial of late Samsung Samsung Group patriarch Lee Kun-hee tests positive, while Singapore schools to soon make Covid-19 tracing app mandatory.
Nintendo Switch has brought Mario Kart to your home, letting you build a physical track and race around your room. The console adds the other drivers and obstacles; the only thing missing is the jumps.
Nintendo Switch has brought Mario Kart to your home, letting you build a physical track and race around your room. The console adds the other drivers and obstacles; the only thing missing is the jumps.
Analysts say success of miHoYo-developed game is another sign of the growing technical and marketing prowess of China in the video games space.
Analysts say success of miHoYo-developed game is another sign of the growing technical and marketing prowess of China in the video games space.
The next-generation Sony console arrives worldwide in November, except in mainland China, where some gamers are scouring e-commerce sites for imports.
The next-generation Sony console arrives worldwide in November, except in mainland China, where some gamers are scouring e-commerce sites for imports.
JD.com and Tmall received tens of thousands of pre-orders for Ring Fit Adventure before suspending the option on their platforms on Friday.
JD.com and Tmall received tens of thousands of pre-orders for Ring Fit Adventure before suspending the option on their platforms on Friday.
Tour tie-in is not fully utilised but new game offers TPC courses, PGA Tour golfers and a return to the course lost to many amateur golfers amid coronavirus pandemic.
Tour tie-in is not fully utilised but new game offers TPC courses, PGA Tour golfers and a return to the course lost to many amateur golfers amid coronavirus pandemic.
The hit workout game could boost sales of the Chinese Nintendo Switch, which is distributed by Tencent.
The hit workout game could boost sales of the Chinese Nintendo Switch, which is distributed by Tencent.
A Berkeley graduate who cut his teeth in Silicon Valley before co-founding virtual-reality film producer and distributor VeeR in Beijing, Ayden Ye explains why the technology will break through soon.
A Berkeley graduate who cut his teeth in Silicon Valley before co-founding virtual-reality film producer and distributor VeeR in Beijing, Ayden Ye explains why the technology will break through soon.
Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout has been the hit of this summer, with more than two million players buying it since its August 4 release. Here’s why. Plus three other games worth playing.
Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout has been the hit of this summer, with more than two million players buying it since its August 4 release. Here’s why. Plus three other games worth playing.
Pokémon Go was banned in China just months after the game launched in 2016.
Pokémon Go was banned in China just months after the game launched in 2016.
The two new titles added to Tencent’s stacked video games portfolio in China are expected to help expand domestic efforts in e-sports and console gaming.
The two new titles added to Tencent’s stacked video games portfolio in China are expected to help expand domestic efforts in e-sports and console gaming.
CrossfireX and Fable excite gamers, but Halo Infinite draws flak as Microsoft introduces new games for the upcoming Xbox Series X console.
CrossfireX and Fable excite gamers, but Halo Infinite draws flak as Microsoft introduces new games for the upcoming Xbox Series X console.
Console owner got in touch with Taipei police after an officer sent out virtual messages in the popular game.