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Video Game Sales in the USA Drop: January Data Shows Decline for All Consoles
The well-known analyst, Mat Piscatella from Circana, shared the sales data for the video game market in the USA for January 2025. Piscatella explains that consumer spending on video games (hardware, software, accessories) has decreased by 15% compared to last year. However, this is not a direct comparison since last…
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Amazon and Nintendo Seek Over $7 Million in Lawsuit Against Sellers of Fake Amiibo
In a move that will surprise absolutely no one, Nintendo and Amazon have continued to pursue a case filed back in October 2023. They are seeking over $7 million (approximately £5.6 million GBP) in damages against individuals selling counterfeit Amiibos. Amazon and Nintendo have known the sellers’ identities for some…
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Nintendo Confirms Switch Online Will Continue to Be Available on Nintendo Switch 2
Shuntaro Furukawa, the president of Nintendo, confirmed during a Q&A session related to the company’s latest financial report that Nintendo Switch Online will continue to be available on Nintendo Switch 2. This statement (thanks Nintendo Life) was made in response to a question about Nintendo’s future online strategies, particularly concerning…
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Nintendo Switch Sales Drop, President Says It’s Not Due to Fans Waiting for Switch 2
Sales of Nintendo Switch have dropped significantly in recent times. Many wonder if this decline is due to gamers holding off on purchases while waiting for the Nintendo Switch 2. However, according to Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa, that is not the case. Nintendo Responds to Sales Decline Nintendo has acknowledged…
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Nintendo Explains Why Switch 2 is Backward Compatible
Nintendo has confirmed that the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 will feature backward compatibility, allowing users to play games from the original Nintendo Switch. While this decision might seem expected, it marks a significant step for the company, especially considering how past transitions (like from Wii U discs to Switch cartridges)…
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Switch 2 Trailer Breaks Records, Surpassing PS5 Reveal with Over 17M Views in 48 Hours
The trailer for the Nintendo Switch 2 has outperformed the PlayStation 5 reveal on YouTube. Within 48 hours of its release on the official Nintendo of America channel, the trailer amassed over 17 million views. In comparison, the PlayStation 5 trailer, released in 2020, garnered approximately 13.3 million views in…
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Analysts Predict Strong Demand for Switch 2 But Doubt It Will Surpass Original’s Success
Analysts have shared their insights on the potential success of the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, which is expected to be a larger and more powerful iteration of the current console. While there is optimism about its performance, some concerns remain about whether it will surpass the original Switch in terms…
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Nintendo Switch 2 Announcement Sends Stock Prices to 52-Week High
The announcement of Nintendo Switch 2 and the positive reception of its first trailer have significantly impacted the company’s financial performance. As reported by Serkan Toto of Kantan Games (thanks VGC), Nintendo’s share price surged to $15.77 upon the stock market opening, marking the highest level recorded in the last…
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Nintendo Switch 2 Expected to Sell Over 20M Units in Its First Year, Analyst Predicts
Nintendo has officially revealed the Nintendo Switch 2 after months of rumors and speculation. The console was unveiled in a presentation trailer, and Nintendo announced that a Nintendo Direct will take place on April 2 to provide more details about the console, its games, and possibly its release date. It…
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Switch 2 Announced; Backward Compatibility Confirmed, But Not Fully Guaranteed
Nintendo Switch 2 has been officially unveiled, and fans have now gotten a look at the hardware. During the presentation, Nintendo didn’t provide extensive details about the console’s features, but it did confirm one key aspect: backward compatibility with the original Nintendo Switch. Backward Compatibility The new console is largely…
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Nintendo Switch 2 First Look Trailer Released!
It’s official, Nintendo has revealed the Nintendo Switch 2, and it’s exactly what we all expected. It’s bigger, faster (obviously), and just a bit nicer overall. “Introducing Nintendo Switch 2, the successor to Nintendo Switch, releasing in 2025.” is just about the only thing Nintendo has told us about it…
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Report: Switch 2 to See Strong Third-Party Support, Raising Concerns for Indie Developers
Journalist Christopher Dring has revealed that, based on information he has received, third-party support for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 will be significantly stronger than it was for the original Nintendo Switch. This shift could potentially marginalize indie developers, who benefited from a lack of big-name publishers supporting the original…
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Nintendo Switch 2 Reportedly Available on Chinese Black Market
The much-awaited Nintendo Switch 2 hasn’t been officially announced yet, but new reports claim the console is already being sold on the Chinese black market. While Nintendo hasn’t confirmed anything, there have been many leaks and rumors about its design, release date, and price. Leaks Continue to Surface About the…
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Nintendo Targets Switch 2 Leaks; Legal Action Against Accessory Maker Genki Underway
Last week, significant leaks about the Nintendo Switch 2 were revealed during CES 2025, largely due to Genki, a company specializing in accessories. However, these actions did not go unnoticed by Nintendo, whose legal team has reportedly taken steps to address the situation. Nintendo’s Legal Team Confronts Genki According to…
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Fallout 4 for Nintendo Switch Was Once in the Works But Never Released
Bethesda Game Studios once considered bringing Fallout 4 to Nintendo Switch, according to a claim made by gaming insider Imran Khan. This revelation recently surfaced on the ResetEra forum (thanks Insider-Gaming), where Khan shared insights from his time as a journalist. He revealed that Pete Hines, the now-retired Bethesda executive,…
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