Japan's Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi publicly criticized the White House at an April 17 Diet session over its use of Nintendo's Wii Sports footage in an Iran strike propaganda video. As Nintendo already sues the US over tariffs, here's how Japanese IP ended up at the center of a diplomatic spat, and how Reddit is reacting.
YOASOBI vocalist Lilas Ikuta and legendary Studio Ghibli composer Joe Hisaishi join forces to create the main theme for Professor Layton and the New World of Steam. Hisaishi composes while Ikuta writes lyrics and sings, a dream pairing that has anime, gaming, and music fans worldwide buzzing with excitement.
Nintendo confirms Rhythm Heaven Groove launches July 2, 2026 on Switch, the first new entry in 11 years. Featuring music by Tsunku, 14 supported languages, and a $39.99 price tag, here's what Japanese and international fans are saying about the long-awaited return.
Monolith Soft published three consecutive interviews revealing its extensive contributions to Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. From designing Horriblin to handling 120,000 Fuse combinations, building Tulin's bird-like AI, and solving Frost Gleeok's speed-limit issues, discover how this Nintendo subsidiary shaped one of gaming's greatest open-world adventures.
Nintendo and The Pokémon Company's US patent for a 'sub-character summoning and battle system' has been rejected by the USPTO after a rare director-ordered reexamination. All 26 claims were denied based on prior art from Konami and Bandai Namco. Analysis of implications for the Palworld lawsuit and the gaming industry.
Ampere Analysis reports third-party game revenue on Nintendo platforms hit $2.3 billion, a 76%% year-over-year jump, despite a 2.5%% drop in unit sales. The driver is an 81%% increase in average selling prices as AAA titles arrive on Switch 2. Here's what it means for the gaming industry.
Hands-on report from the Pokémon Champions preview event, held ahead of its April 8 launch. The removal of IVs, PP adjustments, Mega Dragonite's Multiscale, Mega Froslass's Snow Warning, and producer Hoshino's plan to preserve Pokémon battles forever.
Bloomberg reports Nintendo is cutting Switch 2 production from 6M to 4M units this quarter after weak US holiday sales. We analyze the gap between booming Japanese software sales and slowing American demand, plus the semiconductor and tariff headwinds reshaping gaming's supply chain.
At the Famitsu Dengeki Game Awards 2025, FromSoftware's Switch 2 exclusive 'The Duskbloods' won Most Anticipated Title of 2026, beating GTA VI and Fire Emblem. Directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki, this 8-player PvPvE action game reflects Japan's deep trust in the studio and Nintendo's bold exclusive strategy.
Saudi investment firm EGDC has acquired 5.03% of Capcom's shares, bringing total Saudi-linked ownership to roughly 10%. Known as SNK's parent company, EGDC's move comes amid a broader wave of Middle Eastern capital flowing into Japanese gaming—from the $55 billion EA acquisition to expanded stakes in Nintendo. We break down the latest developments and public reactions.
The Sony MSF-1, the earliest known development unit for the SNES CD-ROM add-on once called 'PlayStation,' has been acquired by the National Videogame Museum in Texas. As the only known surviving unit, this historic artifact sheds new light on the Nintendo-Sony partnership that reshaped gaming history.
Director Naoki Hamaguchi told AUTOMATON why Cloud's hair goes rough on Switch 2: each strand switches on and off at the pixel level every frame, designed to be averaged by TAA, which DLSS reconstructs badly. The FF7 Rebirth port, out June 3, 2026, adds a light blur weighted by strand flow and density.
Nintendo of America has sued the U.S. government demanding a full refund with interest of tariffs paid under IEEPA, following the Supreme Court's ruling that Trump's tariffs were unconstitutional. Joining over 1,000 companies including Costco and FedEx, we examine how tariffs forced Switch 2 pre-order delays, accessory price hikes, and the broader strategies Japanese companies are using to navigate U.S. trade policy.
Nintendo approved a secondary offering of up to 338.2 billion yen ($2.2 billion) as four major shareholders, the Bank of Kyoto, Nomura Trust, Resona Bank and DeNA, unwound their strategic stakes. What is Japan's cross-shareholding system, and why is it being dismantled now? A look at the governance shift reshaping Japanese corporations, from Toyota's $19 billion unwind to the record 9.77 trillion yen sold in 2025.
Nintendo Switch has reached 155.37 million units sold, overtaking the DS to become Nintendo's all-time best-selling console. We analyze the key factors behind its 8+ year success—hybrid design, powerful IPs, pandemic boost, and indie game ecosystem—along with its impact on Japan's gaming industry.
Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa discusses the company's response to rising memory prices and Switch 2 pricing in a Kyoto Shimbun interview. While short-term profitability remains unaffected due to medium-to-long-term procurement strategies, he acknowledges the delicate balance between passing tariff costs to consumers and promoting new hardware adoption.
A groundbreaking UK-Japan study reveals that playing Nintendo's Super Mario Bros. and Yoshi games can boost happiness and reduce burnout risk in young adults. Discover how the "childlike wonder" evoked by colorful visuals and cheerful music creates a mental reset that combats modern stress and exhaustion.