VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
Nintendo now owns 100% of Monolith Soft
Nintendo has finally acquired the remaining 4% of Monolith Soft's shares, making it a wholly-owned subsidiary.
ByAmber V
Nintendo shares rise for 8 consecutive days, reaching record high in response to Saudi Arabian fund lowering its stake to 5.26%
Nintendo's stock price has reached a record high since listing, fueled by the reduction of the PIF's stake and speculation about the Switch 2.
- ByAmber V
Suggestive Japanese bullet hell shooter banned on US and EU Switch stores but approved in Japan
Japanese indie shooter Redneg Allstars Swing-By Edition has joined the list of banned Switch games on the Europe and US Nintendo online stores
Nintendo cracks down on Switch game piracy, seeking information disclosure from Google and Reddit to identify suspects
Nintendo of America hopes to gain information from 8 tech companies to identify individuals involved in Nintendo Switch game piracy.
Nintendo ranks third among most sought-after employers in Japan
Nintendo is the third most popular company among job-seeking Japanese graduates this year, according to a recent survey.
- ByAmber V
Super Nintendo World’s new Donkey Kong Country area finally unveils its entrance in Japan
The entrance to Super Nintendo World’s new Donkey Kong Country expansion in Universal Studios Japan, Osaka has finally been unveiled.
Nintendo and Tencent to terminate Nintendo Switch Online services in China
Nintendo Switch Online, including the eShop, is scheduled to be shut down in China in the first half of 2026.
Pokémon Red and Green are no longer the top selling Pokémon games in Japan
Nintendo reveals that the highest selling Pokémon game generation in Japan has changed for the first time in 28 years.
Nintendo to open new Donkey Kong Country area at Super Nintendo World in Japan and the USA
In the latest Nintendo Direct, Shigeru Miyamoto gave a tour of the Donkey Kong Country area opening in Super Nintendo World Japan next month.
Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto refutes claim that he is a “genius” and lays out his down-to-Earth game design philosophy
Nintendo representative director Shigeru Miyamoto gives insight into the game design advice that he gives to new Nintendo employees.
Nintendo may be battling declining Nintendo Switch Online subscriptions with their new music app
Nintendo's new music streaming app may be a strategic move to keep users subscribed to Nintendo Switch Online amidst increasing cancellations.
- ByAmber V
The Switch has sold more games than any other Nintendo gaming platform, Nintendo reveals
Nintendo Switch lifetime sales figures reveal that more games have been sold for the system than any other Nintendo console or handheld.
Nintendo reports overall decline in Nintendo Switch software and hardware sales in the first half of the fiscal year
Nintendo revises its sales forecast downwards for FY2025 as Switch software and hardware sales fall compared to previous year's Tears of the Kingdom driven high.
Mario is gradually being engulfed by darkness in each version of Super Mario 64. Here’s why
Mario's shadow in Super Mario 64 seems to rise further off the ground in the Wii/Wii U and Switch emulations of the game, but why is this?
New Nintendo Music app lets you hide game music spoilers
Nintendo just launched its new Nintendo Music app for smart devices that lets users steam various Nintendo game soundtracks, with some unusual optional features.
Nintendo applies for new trademarks related to Animal Crossing, Super Smash Bros. and other IPs in “food and accommodation” category
Nintendo has applied for 10 new trademarks related to Animal Crossing, Pikmin, Splatoon and Super Smash Bros.
- ByAmber V
Former Nintendo America COO is “incredibly touched” by possible reference to his friendship with Iwata in Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
But is the unconfirmed Easter egg just some fishy anagram fun?
Nintendo is recruiting playtesters for mysterious new Nintendo Switch Online feature
Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members in the USA, Japan and parts of Europe can sign up to test the service's secret new feature
Saudi Arabia’s PIF reduces stake in Nintendo, despite recent reports suggesting it would increase it
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund sold over 1% of its shares in Nintendo over the past few months but remains a major shareholder.
Nintendo Museum is surprising first day attendees with all its cute details
Nintendo Museum opened in Kyoto Prefecture today, impressing visitors with how the love for classic Nintendo games extends beyond the exhibits
Nintendo has always communicated through its products, without explaining itself much – Shigeru Miyamoto gives insights into new museum
Shigeru Miyamoto discusses the philosophy behind the new Nintendo Museum and how his signature unintentionally became one of the exhibits.
Nintendo and The Pokémon Company file lawsuit against PocketPair’s Palworld
A patent infringement lawsuit has been filed against Palworld dev PocketPair by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company.