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In the console battlefield, gaming companies are competing to be the best. They try to impress gamers with special games and new technology. As the rivalry grows, it leads to innovative changes in how we play games.

20/11/2024

Business

Nintendo profits fall as demand for Switch console declines

Nintendo and other game and toy makers rake in their biggest profits during the Christmas shopping season.

05/11/2024

Culture news

Gamescom 2024 kicks off in Cologne amid industry challenges

Thousands of fans and experts are attending the event to share their love of gaming and get a sneak-peak of new releases, including a new Indiana Jones game.

22/08/2024

Culture news

Take a sneak peak inside Nintendo's highly-anticipated Kyoto museum

Video game maker Nintendo has announced it will open its much-awaited museum on 2 October in the Japanese city of Kyoto.

21/08/2024

Culture news

Who is Emio? Nintendo gets less family-friendly with mysterious teaser

A new Nintendo teaser trailer dropped this week, and it's a little off-brand... It has sent fans into speculation mode - once they stopped shaking with fear.

12/07/2024

Culture news

Zelda: Finally, a game of her own

For the first time, "The Legend of Zelda: The Echoes of Wisdom" will allow players to play as Princess Zelda, rather than the warrior Link.

19/06/2024

Culture news

Everything we know about the Super Mario Bros. Movie sequel so far

With the recent revelation of a live-action Legend of Zelda film in November, Nintendo enthusiasts can now look forward to not one but two confirmed movie adaptations based on the gaming giant's beloved franchises.

11/03/2024

Lifestyle

The 12 best upcoming video games of 2024

2024 promises a bunch of new exciting video game releases, including the highly-anticipated Tekken 8 and the emotionally-packed action-adventure game Neva.

08/01/2024

Culture news

The Game Awards 2023: Who will win the battle of the consoles?

It has been one of the most successful years ever for the computer game industry so competition is fierce for the title of top Game of the Year.

07/12/2023

Culture news

Will the upcoming Zelda film break the big screen video game curse?

Will the upcoming Zelda film break the big screen video game curse?

08/11/2023

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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