It's A No From Me
Nintendo "laughed their asses off" when Microsoft inquired about acquisition
Xbox firm also tried to buy EA, Square and Midway
Company Profile
Nintendo
Website
www.nintendo.com
About
The worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Wii, DS, DSi, and 3DS systems. Since 1983, when it launched the NES, Nintendo has sold more than 2.9 billion video games and more than 496 million hardware units globally.
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Satoru Iwata
CEO
Shigeru Miyamoto
Game Designer
Reggie Fils-Aimé
Retired President/COO
Shuntaro Furukawa
President
Luciano Pereña
Nintendo Europe CEO
Tatsumi Kimishima
President
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Accolades
Articles featuring Nintendo
Ninten-yay
Take a tour around Super Nintendo World on its new website
Due to open on February 4th
Ninten-yay
Nintendo snaps up Luigi's Mansion 3 dev Next Level Games
The deal is expected to close on March 1st
Over The Horizon
Animal Crossing: New Horizons closes out 2020 at the top of the UK charts
It experienced a seven per cent increase in sales
Switched
The Nintendo Switch is entering the "midpoint" of its cycle
"We believe we're just at the midpoint of this life cycle on this platform"
Switch It Up
Nintendo Switch remains the best-selling console in Canada for 25 consecutive months
790,000 units have been sold in the country this year
Ninten-yay
Nintendo to show off its new theme park in a showcase later today
No gameplay will be shown
Solving Problems
Nintendo could look at a solutions for Joy-Con drift issues
"First and foremost, we want every consumer to have a great experience with their Nintendo Switch, and with the games they play on Nintendo Switch"
Nindies
Nintendo indies: Among Us and Spelunky heading to Switch, Super Meat Boy Forever set to launch this month
The final sweep of indie titles heading to the Switch in Q1 2021
Switched
The Nintendo Switch remains the best-selling console
For 24 consecutive months
That's Cool
Just Cause: Mobile, a new Among Us map and more appears at The Game Awards
Master Chief and The Walking Dead are coming to Fortnite
One Of Us
Among Us picks up Mobile Game of the Year at The Game Awards
Animal Crossing: New Horizons took home Best Family Game
Switch It Up
Nintendo beats PlayStation and Xbox as it shifts 1.3 million Switch's in China this year
"When compared to Microsoft and Sony, Nintendo has the best chance to seize the China market"
Too Much Drift
Nine EU countries team up to investigate Joy-Con drift issues
"We are making the call because we are receiving signals that the Switch is not going to last as long as consumers might expect"
Ninten-no
Nintendo puts a stop to Joy-Con charity campaign
"Etikons" were being sold in memory of YouTuber Desmond "Etika" Amofah
Behind Bars
Nintendo hacker gets hit with a three-year prison sentence
He was also convicted for child pornography
Ninten-yay
Universal Studios Japan is opening its Nintendo attraction on February 4th
It could still be pushed by due to COVID
Switched
Nintendo Switch games made up 38 per cent of Black Friday week sales
Animal Crossing accounted for the most units
Proving Popular
Animal Crossing: New Horizons becomes the fastest-ever game to sell six million copies in Japan
The previous record hold was Pokemon Gold and Silver
Proving Popular
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity shifts three million copies in four days
Its sales were 324% higher than Hyrule Warriors
Oh Joy
Nintendo gets hit with another Joy-Con lawsuit
"This defect significantly interferes with gameplay and thus compromises the Witch and Joy-Con controller's core functionality"
Keep Out
New guidelines will prevent players from bringing politics into Animal Crossing: New Horizons
It follows Joe Biden's use of the game for his political campaign
The Game Awards
Among Us, Genshin Impact and Call of Duty: Mobile are nominees at The Game Awards 2020
Animal Crossing: New horizons is up for Game of the Year
It's Mario
Nintendo to launch new LEGO Mario sets
Character and power packs will be available too
Switch It Up
Nintendo experiences its best October sales since 2008
"Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Lite continue to provide one-of-a-kind gaming experiences on the TV or on the go"
Switched
The Nintendo Switch closes in on 70 million sales worldwide
Software sales have reached 456.49 million
Money Money Money
Nintendo sees net sales of $7.4 billion in first six months of fiscal year
Mobile games generated $256 million
Switch It Up
Fenyx Immortals Rising, Bravely Default II, Hitman III, Control and more are coming to Nintendo Switch
Announced as part of the final 2020 Nintendo Direct Mini: Partners Showcase
Lost In Translation?
Dragalia Lost nears $150 million worldwide revenue, Japan accounts for 50%
Action RPG now sits at fourth spot for top-grossing Nintendo mobile titles
Live And Kicking
Dragalia Lost game director Yuji Okada on the two-year success of Nintendo's hidden gem
"We have over 100 people working on the project."
Breaking Records
Nintendo breaks record as it remains the best-selling console for 22 months
Previous record holder was the Xbox 360
Switched
Nintendo Switch could be the best-selling console this holiday season
Games spending will hit $13.4 billion in November and December
Price Is Right
Update: Nintendo to lower the cost of Joy-Cons in the US
They will cost $39.99
It's Mario
Super Mario 3D All-Stars tops the monthly charts with physical sales alone
Across the Middle East, Asia, Europe and Africa
It's Mario
Super Mario 3D All-Stars was Japan's best-selling game in September
Switch games accounted for 79.2 per cent of all games sales
Ninten-no
Nintendo's theme park not opening till 2021
A Mario cafe and shop will open on October 16th
Nintend'oh
Nintendo faces another lawsuit, this time by a mother and son duo
"The Joy-Con drift became so pronounced that the controllers became inoperable for general gameplay use"
Breaking Tradition
Analysts claim Nintendo could break the traditional console cycle
"With every console generation, the install base resets to zero, and their earnings power essentially resets to zero"
Lawsuit
Nintendo insists joy-con drift issues are not "a real problem"
"We are working on putting together a montage of video clips from Nintendo Switch owners"
No More Hacks
Nintendo wins $2 million in case against Switch hackers
The company is to be given the UberChips.com domain
Attack The Block
Microsoft and Nintendo team up to bring Minecraft to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Minecraft Steve, Alex, Zombie and Enderman all join the fight
Collect Them All
Nintendo brings back Animal Crossing Amiibo cards
Avaiable through select retailers for $5.99
You're A Winner
Animal Crossing: New Horizons wins big at the Japan Game Awards 2020
Took home the Grand Award and Award for Excellence
It's Mario
Super Mario 3D All-Stars jumps its way to the top of the UK charts
The third best launch of 2020
Farewell
Nintendo says goodbye to 3DS production
"We can confirm that the manufacturing of the Nintendo 3DS family of systems has ended"
Proving Popular
Nintendo's mobile games library hits 650 million downloads
Across seven apps
It's What's Happening
PGC Helsinki Digital: Nearly 17 million Animal Crossing 'Tweets' were sent in 12 days
"Twitter loves gaming and gaming loves Twitter"
Switched
Nintendo increases Switch production by up to 30 million units in its current fiscal year
Has also asked developers to prepare games in 4K
Switched
Update: Nintendo is bringing the Switch to Brazil on September 18th
Available through select retailers
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