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Nintendo posts a loss despite a boost from Mario

Mario, the world’s most famous plumber, debuted in a new go-kart game this spring but failed to meaningfully lift Nintendo’s bottom line. Though Nintendo has sold nearly three million units of the...

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The game isn’t over yet for Nintendo’s Wii U

Can Mario, Donkey Kong and Yoshi swoop in and save the underperforming Wii U? The video game maker’s Wii U system has been on shelves for nearly two years. Hopes were high for the system, which was the...

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A year ago, Nintendo was on the brink. Now it’s back, and here’s why

Nintendo has reported operating losses for three consecutive fiscal years, and the Wii U is considered the least successful Nintendo console ever, going all the way back to the original NES. But...

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Shigeru Miyamoto: Why the Wii U crashed and burned

Fortunes change fast in the video game world. Six years ago, Nintendo’s Wii was in a position that every hardware company dreamed of--a game system that not only captured the imagination of the core...

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Nintendo’s hottest game in years is saving the company

Nintendo returned a profit over its April to June quarter in part thanks to a super-popular shoot-em-up online game in which players squirt ink to claim rivals’ territory. The Japanese game company...

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Why the Nintendo NX could be the next big thing in virtual reality

Nintendo is working on its next device, the Nintendo NX, and in true Nintendo fashion, the company hasn't revealed any details about it yet. But Tim Merel, managing director at Digi-Capital believes...

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Nintendo’s best Amiibo yet is coming in time for the holidays

Nintendo is expected to release a Mega Yarn Yoshi Amiibo on November 15, Engadget reports. For those of you unfamiliar with the gadget, an Amiibo is a toy figurine that uses near field communication...

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Nintendo and Amazon kiss and make up

Nintendo and Amazon, who have had a rocky relationship for the past several years, appear to have largely settled their differences. The companies have announced a partnership that will see the online...

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Is Apple TV a game console killer?

The home console market is dominated by Microsoft MSFT , Sony SNE , and Nintendo NTDOY . But, now that the new Apple TV promises gaming capabilities, some wonder if the set-top box could become a real...

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Nintendo’s new president faces challenging new world

There’s a new boss at Nintendo NTDOY . And, as he takes his seat, one thing seems clear: fixing the company will be no easy task. Tatsumi Kimishima was named Nintendo’s new president on Monday,...

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This is why you should never count Nintendo out

Nintendo has hit a rough patch, of late. The Japanese game publisher has failed to replicate the overwhelming success it had with its Wii console with its follow-up, the Wii U. The company also lost...

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Can Super Mario save Nintendo from itself?

There’s no question that Nintendo NTDOY has been going through some tough times as of late. However, the company’s most popular video game franchise might be able to turn it all around. Super Mario...

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Console wars: Predicting this holiday season’s gaming winner

Will a price cut or new gaming bundles ultimately win the console market’s holiday season? That’s the question Microsoft MSFT and Sony SNE plan to put to the test. Earlier this month, Sony announced...

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Nintendo is about to make a huge announcement

Nintendo is set to lift the covers off its eagerly-awaited debut into the smartphone gaming world, a move that could open a new revenue stream for the Japanese gaming giant. The company has scheduled a...

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What does Nintendo’s first mobile app say about Mario’s future?

Are you surprised that Nintendo has disappointed the world with its mobile plans? Don’t be, experts say. On Thursday, Nintendo NTDOY revealed the long-awaited details of its first mobile app. The app,...

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Here’s What Xbox One Gamers Will Find in the Console’s New Software

The tens of millions of people who own an Xbox One are finding a brand-new user interface that Microsoft says, is a “complete transformation” to the way users will interact with the popular console....

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Why Mercedes-Benz Is Targeting Nintendo Gamers

While many consumers still think of Nintendo platforms as kids’ toys, Mercedes-Benz, a division of Daimler AG DDAIF , is using Nintendo Wii U to market its $32,500 GLA compact SUV to adult gamers...

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10 Most Anticipated Games of 2016

The video game industry is poised to rake in over $99.2 billion in revenues worldwide in 2016, with the number of global gamers expected to top 2.15 billion, according to research firm Newzoo. While...

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Snoop Dogg Complains to Bill Gates After Xbox Live Outage

Snoop Dogg has a message for Bill Gates: Fix Xbox Live’s online gaming or face the possibility of the rap legend moving to the PlayStation. In a profanity-laden video posted to his Instagram account on...

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Why Nintendo Is Launching a Social App

Nintendo is launching its first-ever mobile game, Miitomo, this March. It's part of a partnership with Japanese mobile publisher DeNA that will see an additional four iOS and Android games released by...

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