Nintendo
Nintendo powers to record profit, thanks to Zelda and Mario
Nintendo hit a new high for first-quarter profit after the successful launch of its latest Legend of Zelda game propped up flagging sales of its Switch console.
- by Takashi Mochizuki and Yuki Furukawa
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Analysis
Video games
10m copies in three days: Latest Zelda set to be another record-breaker for Nintendo
Tears of the Kingdom has been six years coming, and if the critical reception and early sales are any indication, the wait has been worth it for Nintendo and its fans.
- by Tim Biggs
Opinion
Video games
The 15 best video games of 2022
From quick daily mobile games to 100-hour RPGs, 2022 was filled with great experiences to play.
- by Tim Biggs
With a boom on the horizon, are old video games the new vinyl?
Nostalgic gamers are snapping up old favourites like never before – and so are a growing number of investors.
- by Tim Biggs
Review
Video games
Nintendo refines its revolutionary Switch console
Aside from a stunning OLED screen, the new Switch makes several small tweaks to address some of the popular system’s flaws.
- by Tim Biggs
Nintendo powers up as pandemic drives unprecedented console boom
As video games become bigger than ever with people confined to their homes, the Switch may become Nintendo’s most popular home console of all time.
- by Tim Biggs
Nintendo boosts profit forecast by 50 per cent as demand soars in COVID-era
In an unusual move midway through its fiscal year, Nintendo increased its financial forecasts as consumers stuck at home during the pandemic lifted demand for games and the Switch console.
- by Takashi Mochizuki
Analysis
Video games
Nintendo goes all-in on Super Mario for the holiday season
Facing competition from Sony and Microsoft next-gen consoles, Nintendo has revealed remote controlled cars, retro handhelds and collections of classic games.
- by Tim Biggs
Opinion
Video games
Mobile Mario Kart betrays series' family-friendly feel with gambling
Despite some fun to be had on the track, the main mechanic of Mario Kart's first smartphone entry is a pokies machine.
- by Tim Biggs
Nintendo announces cheaper, portable-only Switch Lite
New system can not connect to a TV, but offers a smaller and less expensive way to access the Switch's library of games.
- by Tim Biggs
Review
Video games
Super Mario Maker 2 is another bizarre, endlessly creative delight
Giving you the tools to create your own Mario levels, or play an endless stream of courses from makers around the world with friends, this is a kooky and creative suite.
- by Tim Biggs