REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #nintendoswitch--This week's Nintendo Download includes the following content: Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2: DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined – Rediscover a tale of plucky companions brimming with joy and heartbreak as you discover the truth behind why your kingdom is the only remaining island in the world. The game features a new art style that blends diorama visuals with iconic character designs, a streamlined main story, Moonlighting system that all ...

REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #nintendoswitch--The latest Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase featured a mix of classic titles making enhanced or updated returns, grand adventures making their Nintendo Switch 2 debuts, and brand new games launching for both Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. Announcement highlights include franchises from both Bethesda Game Studios and MachineGames making their debuts on the Nintendo Switch 2 system, including the arrival of the iconic archeologist and adventurer in I ...

Back to Market on Close. I'm Marley Caden here in Chicago alongside Sam Bodis at the New York Stock Exchange. We'll close out today's show like we usually do with some thoughts on the session.This morning, we got new data from payroll firm ADP showing that private sector employers added just 22,000 jobs in January. That was far below expectations and a sharp slowdown from December. Wage growth did remain relatively healthy, but hiring was concentrated in health care and in education, while manufacturing and ...

Core Viewpoint - Nintendo is experiencing significant challenges due to a memory chip shortage, which has led to a decline in its stock price despite a strong performance in profit and revenue growth. Group 1: Financial Performance - Nintendo's profit increased by 24% year on year, driven by strong sales of the Nintendo Switch, which is now the company's best-selling console since its release in 2017 [2] - Revenue rose by 86%, indicating robust demand for its products despite the ongoing supply chain issues [2] Group 2: Market Challenges - The company is facing headwinds from an unprecedented shortage of memory chips, a critical component for its consoles, resulting in rising prices [2] - Investors are concerned about the potential impact of high memory costs on Nintendo's profit margins, although the company maintains that these costs have not yet significantly affected its financial results for the current year [3] Group 3: Product Launches and Future Outlook - Nintendo plans to release major titles for the Switch 2, including "Mario Tennis Fever" in February and "Pokémon Pokopia" in March, which are expected to drive sales [4] - The company is also set to release "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" in April, following the success of the first Super Mario movie in 2023, which boosted console sales [4] - Analysts suggest that 2026 will be a critical year for the Switch 2 as Nintendo aims to expand its appeal to a broader market [5]

In this article7974.T-JPTOPSHOT - A Super Mario character is pictured at a Nintendo display ahead of the launch of the company's Switch 2 console, an electronics store in the city of Nagoya, Aichi prefecture on June 2, 2025.Richard A. Brooks | Afp | Getty ImagesThe Switch has become Nintendo's best-selling console of all time, nearly nine years after its release. The device's importance to the Japanese gaming giant cannot be understated. Ahead of the Switch's release in March 2017, Nintendo was coming off t ...

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream launches on Nintendo Switch April 16 and will also be playable on Nintendo Switch 2. Pre-orders will be available on Nintendo eShop and on My Nintendo Store later today. REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In today's Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Direct presentation, Nintendo shared a closer look at the first new entry in the Tomodachi Life series in more than 10 years, and some of the elements that players can look out for when the game launches for the Nintendo Switch syst ...

Core Insights - Microsoft's Xbox division has faced significant challenges, including layoffs, price increases, and studio closures, leading to speculation about its viability in the gaming market [1][25][28] - The overall gaming revenue for Microsoft decreased by 2% year-over-year, with Xbox hardware sales plummeting by 29% [1] - The broader console industry is experiencing a downturn, with hardware spending down 27% year-over-year in November, marking the worst performance in two decades [2] Sales Performance - Xbox Series hardware sales saw a dramatic 70% drop, while combined sales for Nintendo's Switch and PS5 also declined significantly [2] - Xbox Series S and Series X sold only 1.7 million units, failing to surpass the original Nintendo Switch's sales of 3.4 million units this year [4] - Nintendo's Switch 2 and Sony's PS5 have sold 10.36 million and 9.2 million units respectively since their launches [3] Strategic Direction - Microsoft is shifting its focus from traditional console sales to a broader gaming ecosystem, emphasizing cross-platform access and cloud gaming [8][9] - The company aims to serve a wider audience, with CEO Satya Nadella stating the gaming business model will be "everywhere in every platform" [9] - Xbox's next-generation console is expected to incorporate features from PC gaming, reflecting a blend of console and PC experiences [10][12] Cloud Gaming and Subscription Services - Xbox Game Pass has seen substantial growth, with 34 million subscribers and nearly $5 billion in revenue over the last fiscal year [16] - Cloud gaming hours from Game Pass subscribers increased by 45% year-over-year, indicating a rising trend in cloud gaming engagement [16] - Microsoft is exploring an ad-supported version of Xbox Cloud Gaming to attract users who have not invested in consoles [17] Cost-Cutting Measures - Microsoft laid off approximately 2,550 employees from its gaming division in 2023 and closed several studios, attributing these actions to pressure for higher profit margins [25][26] - The company has raised prices on its flagship consoles, with the new ROG Xbox Ally priced at $599.99 and $999.99 for the higher-end model [27][28] - Despite the layoffs and price increases, Microsoft maintains that it is not abandoning hardware but is instead focusing on a connected gaming experience [13][20]

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H what's that one called with the dogs. I think was it >> Nintendo Dogs. >> Nintendo Dogs.Yes, I love Nintend. >> This is Chloe Kim. She's a snowboarder, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, and a Nintendo Super fan.>> Let's talk Nintendo games. What are your favorite go-to games. >> Okay, well, obviously Mario Kart World is up there.I just have always been a fan of Mario Kart, so it's always exciting when there's a new one that's out. I saw Pauline was your go-to. >> Mhm.I love Pauline. I think she's such a d ...

Today, I'm toying with the O Snap Mcon, the Switchblade gamepad for your pocket. Remember sliding keyboard phones. This sucker is spring-loaded.You press this button to launch it, and I'm surprised how good the controls feel underneath. Real TMR joysticks with substantial throw, nice clicky face buttons, Game Boy Advance SP style D-pad. I could even see myself getting used to these mini hall effect triggers, and teensy bumpers.The foldout grips really help, too. Sadly, it's way too thick to fit my jeans wit ...