Nintendo stock recently fell about 9.3 percent over the lower Nintendo Switch console sales target. Read on below for some more insight: "Nintendo shares dropped more than 9.3 per cent on Friday after the Kyoto-based games company cut its full-year forecast for 20 million shipments of the Switch console — an outlook that analysts had … Continue reading Nintendo stock falls 9.3 percent due to lower Switch console sales target
Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios officially opens in 2020 in Japan
Nintendo Co., Ltd. president Shuntaro Furukawa has revealed that Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan will open in time for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Meanwhile, in other Nintendo-related news, Illumination's highly-anticipated Super Mario Bros. movie has an anticipated theatrical release around 2022. The Mario and Pokémon franchises are expected to be a part of … Continue reading Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios officially opens in 2020 in Japan
Brand-new information about Nintendo Switch Online, pricing, incentives, save data cloud backup, online play, new app and more
Nintendo has unveiled brand-new information about Nintendo Switch Online, including pricing details, incentives for subscribers, save data cloud backup, online play, a new app and more. The official announcement from Nintendo is as follows: Nintendo’s upcoming Nintendo Switch Online service is an affordable, multi-featured paid service that lets users enjoy online play for compatible Nintendo Switch games, access classic … Continue reading Brand-new information about Nintendo Switch Online, pricing, incentives, save data cloud backup, online play, new app and more
Pokémon and Mario among the most appealing kids’ brands in key European markets
A new study has found that Pokémon and Super Mario Bros. are among the most appealing kids' brands in three key European markets - UK, France and Germany - for the second quarter of 2017. Read on below to learn how this study was conducted: Methodology: Online Study Sample size: n = 1200 children aged … Continue reading Pokémon and Mario among the most appealing kids’ brands in key European markets
The original Pokémon games have entered The World Video Game Hall of Fame
Did you know that The World Video Game Hall of Fame has selected the original Pokémon games for induction? Pokémon has just received a huge honor as the original Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green games have been selected to enter the World Video Game Hall of Fame as one of the 2017 inductees. These games … Continue reading The original Pokémon games have entered The World Video Game Hall of Fame
Ash hat Pikachu and Ho-Oh feature on the 40th anniversary issue of CoroCoro
The official cover for the 40th anniversary issue of CoroCoro Comic has been unveiled. It features a slew of prominent video game characters, including Pokémon mascot Pikachu wearing Ash's cap and the Legendary Ho-Oh. The cover also displays other Nintendo icons such as Mario and Kirby. CoroCoro Comic is a Japanese manga magazine aimed at … Continue reading Ash hat Pikachu and Ho-Oh feature on the 40th anniversary issue of CoroCoro
Pokémon enters the World Video Game Hall of Fame via Pokémon Red and Green
Pokémon recently received a massive honor as the original Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green games have been selected to enter the World Video Game Hall of Fame as one of the 2017 inductees. These Game Boy classics are being recognized for their popularity over a sustained period and their impact on popular culture. They will … Continue reading Pokémon enters the World Video Game Hall of Fame via Pokémon Red and Green
Pokémon Red and Green officially inducted into the World Video Game Hall of Fame
Pokémon Red and Green are among the latest games that have officially been inducted into the World Video Game Hall of Fame. Alongside Donkey Kong, Halo: Combat Evolved and Street Fighter II, Pokémon Red and Green emerged from a field of 12 finalists that also included Final Fantasy VII, Microsoft Windows Solitaire, Mortal Kombat, Myst, … Continue reading Pokémon Red and Green officially inducted into the World Video Game Hall of Fame