Now playing Next Business Nintendo profits jump after boost from Super Mario movie Nintendo reported an 18% rise in net profit for its first fiscal half on Tuesday, as sales continued to get a boost from its hit Super Mario movie and the popularity of its software for various new video games. 07/11/2023
Now playing Next Culture news The voice of Nintendo's beloved Mario character is retiring In 2019, Charles Martinet won the Guinness World Record for the most video game voiceover performances as the same character. 22/08/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Nintendo levels up its profits thanks to film success The Japanese video game company has reported an increase in profits for the first quarter of 2023 compared with last year. 04/08/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Critics be damned! ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ smashes all records ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ smashes all records and further proves audiences aren’t deterred by negative reviews 10/04/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Watch: Chris Pratt on the future of the 'Super Mario Bros' franchise Chris Pratt said he thinks 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' will be the first of many movies in the franchise while premiering the film in Los Angeles on Saturday. But will it be as successful as 'Sonic the Hedgehog' and 'Detective Pikachu'? 06/04/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Nintendo's Super Mario prepares to play in California theme park If you liked the video game, then you'll probably love visiting the theme park. At least, that's what Nintendo is hoping as the Japanese firm looks to emulate the success of its magic moustached plumber who once ruled the world of gaming. 21/01/2023
Now playing Next Tech News Gaming time is unlikely to impact well-being, study finds New research of almost 40,000 video gamers has found “little to no evidence” that the time spent playing affects their well-being, countering fears that gaming might affect players’ mental health. 27/07/2022
Now playing Next Tech News VivaTech 2021 and E3: The biggest tech releases this week Flying taxis, AR doctors and Londoners on e-scooters: here's our round-up of this week's tech updates. 20/06/2021
Now playing Next Experiences Super Mario has finally got his own theme park in Japan Find out more from visitors to Nintendo's first-ever theme park. 19/03/2021
Now playing Next world news Sony confirms PlayStation 5 release for November, days after the Xbox Video game fans will face a difficult purchasing choice as the rival consoles will be released within in the same month for the same price 17/09/2020
Now playing Next Green News Is The Sims eco edition ‘profiting off the global climate crisis’? The jury's out on whether games like Animal Crossing and The Sims help or hinder environmental activism. 13/05/2020
Now playing Next Markets Nintendo's Switch console sales strong Nintendo's shares rose following reports of strong sales of its Switch console, but analysts say it's too early to project its long term success. 08/03/2017
Now playing Next Business Series Nintendo launches vital Switch console Nintendo has launched its new Switch games console, which is crucial to the Japanese company's future. 03/03/2017
Now playing Next Business Series Pokemon and Super Mario help Nintendo back into profit Nintendo reports first quarterly profit in a year thanks to its growing mobile games division, the focus now is on its upcoming Switch console. 31/01/2017
Now playing Next no comment Nintendo's Switch excites gamers Nintendo unveiled their latest console, the Switch, at a presentation in Tokyo on Friday (13 January). 14/01/2017
Now playing Next Business Technology 2016: Samsung sizzles, Mario fizzles, Apple peeves with Pods The year of Samsung's overheating handsets, Apple's wireless headphones and Mario not as super as Pokemon. 24/12/2016
Now playing Next Business Series Nintendo hopes for Pokeman success repeat with Super Mario on mobile Nintendo is making a big push into gaming on mobile devices, trying to build on Pokemon GO's success by launching Super Mario Run on iPhones. 15/12/2016
Now playing Next Business Series Nintendo unveils next-generation games console Nintendo has shown off its next-generation video gaming console - the Switch - to be launched worldwide in March 2017. 20/10/2016
Now playing Next Norway Pokemon Go-playing Norway politician is slammed A senior Norwegian politician has been criticised for playing Pokemon Go on her smart phone during a parliamentary hearing about the country’s defence policy. 25/08/2016
Now playing Next Business Line It's a Poke-nomenon In this edition of Business Line we will tell you all you need to know about the phenomenon that is Pokemon GO. 27/07/2016