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· Ryan General
World’s first Nintendo Museum offers nostalgic journey for gamers
Nintendo officially opened its first museum in Uji, Japan, on Oct. 2, providing a unique opportunity for video game fans to explore the company’s 135-year history. The museum, housed in the company’s former factory complex, features rare gaming consoles, prototypes and…
· Bryan Ke
Nintendo, The Pokemon Company sue ‘Palworld’ developer for patent infringement
Nintendo and The Pokemon Company (TPC) have begun legal action against Pocketpair, the developer of the popular open-world survival game “Palworld.” The companies filed a lawsuit in the Tokyo District Court on Wednesday, seeking an injunction and damages from Pocketpair for…
· Bryan Ke
Nintendo Museum lets visitors play games on a giant Famicom
Shigeru Miyamoto, the creator of “Super Mario” and “The Legend of Zelda,” gave a first-look tour of the Nintendo Museum in a Nintendo Direct livestream on Tuesday. The presentation showcased what fans can expect to see at the upcoming Kyoto, Japan museum, including the chance to…
· Bryan Ke
‘Pokemon’ officially dead on Nintendo Network as final player logs out
The last player remaining on the “Pokemon X and Y” server has reportedly logged out, signaling the official end of “Pokemon” on the Nintendo Network. Key points:
· Ryan General
Nintendo confirms ‘Switch 2’
Nintendo has finally confirmed that the next iteration of its wildly popular Switch console is coming. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Nintendo announces new ‘Super Mario Bros.’ movie, games
Nintendo has unveiled a slew of exciting projects in the “Super Mario Bros.” franchise on MAR10 (“Mario”) Day, including a new movie following its 2023 blockbuster hit. About the film: In a video announcement on March 10, Nintendo executive fellow and representative director…
· Ryan General
Former Nintendo CEO’s refusal to fire workers remembered as gaming industry struggles
The refusal of former Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata to sack employees amid financial challenges has resonated in the gaming industry amid recent layoffs. A principled stand: Iwata, who helmed Nintendo from 2002 until his untimely death in 2015, is currently being celebrated on…
· Bryan Ke
Universal Studios Japan to open Donkey Kong Country in Super Nintendo World
Universal Studios Japan released a teaser on Tuesday that offers a glimpse into what fans can expect in a new section of Super Nintendo World dedicated to Donkey Kong called Donkey Kong Country. What to expect: Scheduled to open in Spring 2024, Donkey Kong Country, as seen in…
· Bryan Ke
Lost ‘Pokémon’ game that Nintendo shut down due to its popularity has been restored
A lost first-person “Pokémon” game that Nintendo immediately shut down after it became popular has reportedly been restored and is now playable through the Internet Archive. Details to know: The game, titled “Pokémon 2000 Adventure,” was launched as a promotional material tie-in…
· Bryan Ke
Nintendo announces long-time voice actor of Mario stepping away after 3 decades
Charles Martinet, Mario’s long-time voice actor, has officially stepped away after 27 years. Key details: Nintendo broke the news in on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Monday, announcing that Martinet, 67, is retiring from his voice-acting role as Mario and will serve as…
· Michelle De Pacina
Video game journalist sparks backlash with tweet of WWII photo amid Nintendo blacklisting
Last week, Kotaku senior writer Luke Plunkett sparked backlash by tweeting a historic World War II photo in defense of a colleague who leaked details about “The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom” amid being blacklisted by Nintendo. “Very normal behavior” Plunkett replied to…
· Isa Peralta
Nintendo previews ‘BOTW’ sequel ‘The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’
Nintendo released a gameplay video of “The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom” on Tuesday. The Japanese video game company’s 10-minute video features a few new elements of the sequel to 2017’s “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.”
· Michelle De Pacina
Nintendo Direct reveals trailers for ‘Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom,’ ‘Pikmin 4’ and ‘Metroid Prime’
Nintendo released trailers for upcoming games and updates for the Nintendo Switch during a Nintendo Direct livestream on Wednesday. The 45-minute livestream kicked off with a trailer for “Pikmin 4,” a real-time strategy game that is slated for release on July 21. The trailer…
· Chandler Treon
Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood announces opening date
With Super Nintendo World officially opening at Universal Studios Hollywood in February 2023, it’s a great time to be a Mario fan. Well, unless you’re still bummed about Mario’s scandalous butt erasure.
· Khier Casino
Fans are upset after Nintendo erases Mario’s butt in Direct announcement
Nintendo fans are livid at a new promotional poster for the Super Mario movie that does not feature the character’s big “thicc” buttocks. The Japanese video game company announced a new Direct for Thursday, focusing on the upcoming Mario movie, starring actor Chris Pratt as the…
· Chandler Treon
Nintendo releases ‘Bayonetta 3’ gameplay trailer
Nintendo released a new eight-minute gameplay trailer for “Bayonetta 3” on Tuesday. The trailer shows off a number of new mechanics, such as summoning and transforming into “infernal demons.” “Bayonetta 3” also introduces a new playable character: the sword-wielding, “mysterious…
· Chandler Treon
‘The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’ sequel gets title and release date from Nintendo
Nintendo announced the title for the long-awaited sequel to “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild” on Tuesday. Officially titled “The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom,” the announcement trailer shares a glimpse at the new explorable landscape and abilities. Although…
· Daniel Anderson
Nintendo unveils new ‘Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’ special edition OLED Switch
Nintendo dropped a trailer on Wednesday revealing new “Pokémon Scarlet and Violet” themed OLED Switch consoles. The OLED Switches feature the legendaries Koraidon and Miraidon on the console dock and the starters Sprigatito, Fuecoco and Quaxly all over the Switch itself, with…
· Rebecca Moon
Nintendo Switch party game ‘Kirby’s Dream Buffet’ releasing next week
“Kirby’s Dream Buffet” is launching exclusively on the Nintendo eShop on Aug. 17. The game is a co-op competitive party game where players race up a mountain made of food while gobbling strawberries to grow in size and defeat their opponents in three different game modes. It…
· Jane Nam
Nintendo Japan now offers benefits to employees in same-sex unions despite Japanese law
Japanese gaming conglomerate Nintendo recently updated their corporate social responsibility (CSR) guidelines to offer the same benefits to employees in same-sex unions as those in heterosexual marriages. On July 12, the company added to its “Introduction of a Partnership…
Mario → Nintendo
Mario connects to Nintendo through games, consoles, movies, parks, merch, and family gaming habits.
If your kid wants Mario Kart, Nintendo still has the advantage.
If Switch 2 ends up in your living room, Nintendo is betting you keep coming back for Mario, Zelda, Pokemon, downloads, and online play even after the box gets pricier.
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If your kid wants Mario Kart, Nintendo still has the advantage.
If Switch 2 ends up in your living room, Nintendo is betting you keep coming back for Mario, Zelda, Pokemon, downloads, and online play even after the box gets pricier.
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Your next Switch 2 costs more. Mario is why Nintendo thinks you still pay.
The question is not just whether people buy Nintendo Switch 2 once. It is whether they keep buying back into Nintendo after Nintendo Switch 2 gets more expensive.