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8 stories tagged with "Nintendo"
100 Unknown Super Mario Cartridges Found in Wisconsin
Global News•Aug 11

100 Unknown Super Mario Cartridges Found in Wisconsin

A Wisconsin game shop owner discovered nearly 100 never-before-seen Super Mario Bros. and Duck Hunt cartridges hidden in storage, including some that earned gaming's first perfect 10 grades. The find could rewrite video game history.

Global News Desk•2 min read
Nintendo Ignores AI Hype, Stock Jumps 6.8% in Three Days
Innovation•May 24

Nintendo Ignores AI Hype, Stock Jumps 6.8% in Three Days

While tech giants chase AI dreams, Nintendo stuck to its gaming roots and watched its stock climb nearly 7% this week. Sometimes the best strategy is staying true to what you do best.

Futurism•2 min read
Nintendo's Switch 2 Gets Replaceable Battery for EU
Innovation•Mar 21

Nintendo's Switch 2 Gets Replaceable Battery for EU

Nintendo is redesigning the Switch 2 with user-replaceable batteries to comply with EU right-to-repair laws. The change means gamers won't have to throw away their consoles when batteries die.

Engadget•2 min read
Nintendo Switch 2 Gets User-Replaceable Batteries in EU
Innovation•Mar 20

Nintendo Switch 2 Gets User-Replaceable Batteries in EU

Nintendo is releasing a new version of the Switch 2 in Europe that lets users swap batteries themselves, no glue required. This could mark a turning point for gaming consoles built to last.

The Verge•2 min read
Sports•Mar 11

NYC's Mario Day: 426 Fans Break Costume World Record

Over 400 people dressed as Super Mario flooded Union Square on March 10th, setting a new Guinness World Record for largest gathering of people dressed as the iconic video game character. The joyful celebration turned a Monday in Manhattan into a real-life Mushroom Kingdom.

Sports Desk•2 min read
Nintendo Switch Becomes Best-Selling Console at 155M Units
Innovation•Feb 3

Nintendo Switch Becomes Best-Selling Console at 155M Units

Nintendo's Switch just became the company's best-selling console ever, outselling even the legendary DS with 155 million units since 2017. Even better, the gaming giant has transformed itself into a more stable, unified company that's finally breaking its boom-bust cycle.

The Verge•2 min read
Nintendo Adds Same-Sex Relationships After 10-Year Promise
Acts of Kindness•Jan 30

Nintendo Adds Same-Sex Relationships After 10-Year Promise

After a decade of waiting, Nintendo is finally delivering on its pledge to include LGBTQ+ representation in the beloved life simulation game Tomodachi Life. The new Switch version launching April 16th lets players create characters with same-sex relationships and non-binary identities.

Acts of Kindness Desk•2 min read
Devon Pritchard Debuts as Nintendo America President
Community Heroes•Jan 19

Devon Pritchard Debuts as Nintendo America President

Nintendo of America's new president Devon Pritchard made her first public appearance with a message about dreams, creativity, and belonging in gaming. She celebrated a nonprofit writing program helping New York students pursue careers in game journalism and storytelling.

Community Heroes Desk•2 min read