Nintendo stories
Half of consumers trust brands more when using passkeys
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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gaming
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surveillance
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biometrics
Nearly half of consumers would trust brands more using passkeys instead of passwords, with 56% of 25-34-year-olds supporting the shift, says Thales study.
Game review: 51 Worldwide Games for Nintendo Switch
Fri, 26th Jun 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
There are tabletop games, card games, virtual sport games and more - a combination of which led me down a games rabbit-hole lasting entire weekends.
Nintendo's profits soar, but analysts fear slowdown on the horizon
Fri, 8th May 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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software development
Operating profit skyrocketed 41% year-on-year for the financial year ending March 31, helped by its release of the popular Animal Crossing: New Horizons..
Hands-on Review: Skull & Co GripCase Bundle for Nintendo Switch
Mon, 6th Apr 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
The Skull and Co GripCase Bundle transforms Nintendo Switch gaming with enhanced comfort, practical storage, and customisable grips for bed-gamers.
Revealed: Top gaming trends as industry grows rapidly
Tue, 18th Feb 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
The gaming industry is booming, set to reach USD$305 billion by 2025. Cloud gaming, esports, VR, and 5G technology are leading the charge.
Game review: Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
Mon, 11th Nov 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 offers a mix of fun and underwhelming mini-games, but it shines in party settings and retro-themed events.
Game review: Petoons Party could have been great, but it isn't
Fri, 4th Oct 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
It could have been a fun game for young kids to sit and compete against friends if the controls were better and the mini games were fair.
Game review: Super Mario Maker 2, The last 2D Mario game you need to buy
Mon, 15th Jul 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
Super Mario Maker 2 lands with intuitive course creation, cooperative building, and a rich Story Mode, making it the ultimate 2D Mario game to buy.
Games in review: The amazing versatility of Nintendo characters
Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
Nintendo's genre-hopping games are a hit with players, as highlighted by the success of Mario Tennis Aces and Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition on the Switch.
Google puts Mario on the map
Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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google
Google partners with Nintendo to bring Mario to Google Maps for a week as part of a birthday celebration, turning navigation arrows into the iconic plumber.
Update: It does not look like a Netflix app will be available on Nintendo Switch anytime soon
Mon, 15th Jan 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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netflix
It looks like Nintendo Switch owners will have to wait longer for a Netflix app to come. There are no plans for it to be on the Switch.
It's-a me, Mario! The SNES Classic brings back your favourite old-school games
Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
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gaming
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semiconductors
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digital entertainment
Nintendo's SNES Classic is making a comeback, packed with 21 retro favourites for vintage gaming aficionados in September.
EB Expo 2017 heads to the gold Coast
Thu, 22nd Jun 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ubisoft
The EB Expo 2017 will shift from Sydney to the Gold Coast, offering gamers a sun-soaked celebration on 7-8 October at the Gold Coast Convention Centre.
Hands-on Review: Miitomo - Nintendo's first mobile hit
Wed, 23rd Mar 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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apple
Miitomo has only been released in Japan, but it is already a big hit. Nintendo's first successful smart-device app is well worth its hype.
Nintendo President Satoru Itawa sadly passes away
Mon, 13th Jul 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
Nintendo mourns the passing of President Satoru Iwata, who died from a bile duct growth on July 11, 2015. Iwata served as president since 2002.
Nintendo bringing games to smartphones
Wed, 18th Mar 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
Nintendo forays into mobile gaming, partnering with DeNA to launch original smartphone titles featuring beloved characters like Mario.
EB Games releasing Pokemon X and Y Nintendo 2DS bundles
Thu, 19th Jun 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
EB Games to release special Nintendo 2DS bundles with Pokemon X or Y pre-installed for $199.99, available from June 26th. Perfect for school holidays.
Nintendo Wii U sales stagnant at 6.17 million units
Thu, 8th May 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
Nintendo Wii U struggles to compete as sales stagnate at 6.17m units, lagging behind Sony's PS4 rapid 7m sales in just 5 months.
EA April fools joke lambasted
Wed, 2nd Apr 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
EA's April Fools' prank, mocking the Wii U via Frostbite's Twitter, faces backlash for crossing the line into spitefulness.
Gamers spend $15.39 billion in 2013
Wed, 12th Feb 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox
US gamers spent a whopping $15.39 billion on video games in 2013, showing a shift towards digital content despite a dip in new physical sales.