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
Did You Know Gaming explores the Game Boy Advance (GBA)
In a new episode, Did You Know Gaming takes a look at some facts, secrets, Easter eggs and history of Nintendo's Game Boy Advance (GBA). The GBA was the follow-up to the popular Game Boy system and featured all of Nintendo's hit franchises at the time, including Pokémon, Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda and … Continue reading Did You Know Gaming explores the Game Boy Advance (GBA)
New UNIQLO + Nintendo collection of fan-designed t-shirts now available to purchase
The winning designs from UNIQLO’s t-shirt design contest, UT GRAND PRIX 2017, are now available to purchase online and in UNIQLO stores across North America and Europe. Last year, Nintendo and UNIQLO asked fans to submit their very own custom t-shirt designs to UTGP2017, the global t-shirt design competition. After sifting through a record 16,000 … Continue reading New UNIQLO + Nintendo collection of fan-designed t-shirts now available to purchase
Game Informer June 2017 cover highlights the top 100 RPGs of all time, featuring Pokémon Red and Blue
Game Informer has unveiled the cover of its June 2017 issue, which highlights the top 100 RPGs of all time. It features a number of Nintendo properties, including Pokémon Red and Blue, Pikachu, Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, EarthBound and Nintendo Switch. Check out the entire spread in all its … Continue reading Game Informer June 2017 cover highlights the top 100 RPGs of all time, featuring Pokémon Red and Blue
Happy MAR10 Day 2017
Today, March 10, is MAR10 Day - when Nintendo encourages people of all ages to enjoy a host of heartfelt and joyous activities to honor one of the most iconic video game characters of all time. One of the most recent official mashups between Mario and Pokémon includes the inventive Mario Pikachu line, featuring a wide … Continue reading Happy MAR10 Day 2017
Why Pokemon was omitted from the Rio 2016 Olympics closing ceremony
If you watched the closing ceremony for the Rio 2016 Olympics, you may have wondered why Pokemon wasn't a part of it. Super Mario, Hello Kitty, Pac-Man and even Doraemon made an appearance, but Pokemon did not due to it not having as much "international recognition" as the aforementioned brands. In addition, ceremony preparations were … Continue reading Why Pokemon was omitted from the Rio 2016 Olympics closing ceremony
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