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Nintendo

Why the video game industry may be sliding toward its next big crash

Commentary: The last couple of weeks have served as a capstone to what’s become a bad few years for the international video game industry. Now it appears the larger sector is headed directly into some significant crash, as several unsustainable practices all seem to be approaching a crisis point at once. Read More

Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser will retire in December

Nintendo of America announced that Doug Bowser, president and chief operating officer of the video game giant, plans to retire… Read More

Nintendo’s popular new ‘Mario Kart’ cow draws a protest letter from PETA

The moos turned to boos over the depiction of a popular new video game cow character. People for the Ethical… Read More

Xbox Ally vs. Nintendo Switch 2: Microsoft enters a handheld console war that lacks actual competition

This isn’t quite what we expected to see last year, but the ROG Xbox Ally still marks a new chapter… Read More

Nintendo’s Switch 2 arrives, with long lines in Seattle and beyond for new video game console

The Nintendo Switch 2 has officially arrived, bringing with it long lines of eager gamers anxious to get their hands… Read More

Game on: Seattle Mariners add Nintendo patch to jerseys in new sponsorship deal

Are the Seattle Mariners poised to level up this season? Perhaps, if a jersey patch is the boost the team… Read More

Microsoft will bring former exclusive Xbox games ‘Grounded’ and ‘Pentiment’ to Nintendo Switch

Grounded and Pentiment are coming to the Nintendo Switch later this year, as the first two former console exclusives that… Read More

Life, luck, and ‘learning from the best’: Former Nintendo President Reggie Fils-Aimé at PAX West

This year’s Penny Arcade Expo in Seattle (PAX West 23) started Friday with a well-attended keynote speech by Reggie Fils-Aimé,… Read More

Nintendo announces new ‘Super Mario Bros.’ & ‘Pikmin’ games for Switch

In its latest Nintendo Direct virtual presentation on Wednesday morning, Nintendo announced a number of upcoming video games, including the… Read More

Nintendo is bringing its ‘Nintendo Live’ gaming extravaganza to Seattle in September

Nintendo of America announced on Tuesday that it will bring its “Nintendo Live” stage show to Seattle in September. Billed… Read More

23 video games debuting this year with ties to the Pacific Northwest

After the production delays and supply disruptions of the last few years, 2023 is where the games industry is set… Read More

Gaming in 2023: What to expect from Microsoft, Sony, Amazon, Valve, Nintendo, and others

This year started slow in the video game industry, due to a combination of pandemic slowdowns and highly-anticipated titles such… Read More

Amazon and Bandai Namco announce online fantasy game ‘Blue Protocol’

Amazon Games has partnered with the Japanese developer Bandai Namco to publish its online fantasy game Blue Protocol outside of… Read More

Tech Moves: Twilio hires ex-Microsoft engineering leader as CTO; Nintendo adds exec; and more

— Mark Simms, a former longtime Microsoft engineering leader, has joined Twilio as chief technology officer. Simms spent 14 years… Read More

Nintendo goes after music-focused YouTube channel with more than 500 copyright strikes

The owner of a Canadian YouTube channel focused on video game soundtracks has reported that he received more than 500… Read More

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‘My name is Reggie …’ Former Nintendo leader on his new book, and what’s next for games

One of the most memorable lines of the past two decades in video games was delivered not by a character… Read More

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GeekWire Podcast: Netflix ads, Amazon’s shipping business, and Paul Allen’s real legacy

Does it seem like activity is picking up out there in the tech world? Big fundings may be happening less… Read More

Nintendo worker files labor complaint, alleging coercive statements and actions

An anonymous worker at Nintendo of America has filed a complaint against the company and one of its staffing agencies… Read More

Switch hacker Gary W. Bowser given 40-month sentence, owes Nintendo $14.5M

Nintendo of America announced Thursday that one member of the Team Xecuter hacker group has been sentenced to 40 months… Read More

2021 Game Awards: Everything you need to know from the annual gaming showcase

This year’s Game Awards aired on Thursday night via livestreaming platforms, and as usual, it was primarily devoted to a… Read More

Nintendo is finally creating officially-licensed esports tournaments for ‘Super Smash Bros.’

After years of being indifferent at best to the Super Smash Bros. tournament scene, Nintendo of America has announced a… Read More

Nintendo reveals new animated ‘Mario’ movie with Chris Pratt and expansion for Switch Online

Nintendo took to major livestreaming platforms on Thursday afternoon for the first time since E3 to announce some of what… Read More

Nabisco and Nintendo team up to release limited-edition ‘Pokémon’ Oreo cookies

The Pokémon Company, which manages the international brand operations behind the Pokémon series, announced Wednesday that it’s teamed up with… Read More

Nintendo quarterly earnings show 89 million Switches shipped, as overall sales slow down

The Switch has hit a significant overall milestone, reaching 89.04 million units shipped worldwide, even as Nintendo’s overall sales have… Read More

Analysis: Nintendo is running its new Switch console business by an old set of rules

What isn’t in the new Nintendo Switch model is as interesting as what is, and it tells you a lot… Read More

Nintendo unveils Switch OLED model for $350, debuting Oct. 8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mHq6Y7JSmg Nintendo’s new Switch: The gaming giant Tuesday showed off the Switch OLED model, the latest version of its popular… Read More

Nintendo’s E3 press conference: New Smash character, Metroid game — but no Switch Pro news

One of the oldest characters in Tekken is joining the cast of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, there’s a new game… Read More

Splatoon 3, Super Smash Bros., Zelda: Everything to know from Nintendo’s latest Direct broadcast

Nintendo has announced a new Splatoon game, a new character for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, a new entry in its… Read More

Analysis: Animal Crossing fuels record profits for Nintendo, even with Xbox X|S and PS5 launches

Any other video game company might have pulled out a big gun or two for November, when the PlayStation 5… Read More

Nintendo makes a rare acquisition, scoops up ‘Luigi’s Mansion 3’ maker Next Level Games

The Canadian developer behind 2019’s hit Switch game Luigi’s Mansion 3 has been acquired by Nintendo. Next Level Games, based… Read More

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