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Tokyo Stock Market Today (Dec. 24, 2025): Nikkei 225 Slips as a Rebounding Yen Hits Exporters, While Chip Stocks Rally

Tokyo Stock Market Today (Dec. 24, 2025): Nikkei 225 Slips as a Rebounding Yen Hits Exporters, While Chip Stocks Rally

Nikkei 225 closed down 68.77 points at 50,344.10 on Wednesday, while TOPIX fell 15.88 points to 3,407.37 as a stronger yen pressured exporters. Toyota dropped 1.8%, Sony slid 1.9%. Chip stocks outperformed, with Advantest up 2.5% and Screen Holdings surging 10%. Trading was thin ahead of Christmas, with the dollar in the mid-155s yen.
Mega Zeraora Revealed for Pokémon Legends: Z‑A Mega Dimension DLC in New Trailer (Nov. 19, 2025)

Mega Zeraora Revealed for Pokémon Legends: Z‑A Mega Dimension DLC in New Trailer (Nov. 19, 2025)

The Pokémon Company and Game Freak revealed Mega Zeraora, a new Mega Evolution, for Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension DLC, launching December 10, 2025. The trailer shows Zeraora powering up in Hyperspace Lumiose, an alternate-dimension city. Mega Zeraora remains a pure Electric-type and becomes only the second Mythical Pokémon with a Mega form. The DLC will be available on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 for $29.99.
19 November 2025
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Previews Drop – Psychic Powers, Mouse Controls and Switch 2 Performance Explained (14 November 2025)

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Previews Drop – Psychic Powers, Mouse Controls and Switch 2 Performance Explained (14 November 2025)

Nintendo unveiled new details for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, confirming a December 4, 2025 release on both Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. A new trailer shows Samus stranded on planet Viewros, using an alien motorbike and working with Federation troopers. Switch 2 offers 4K/60fps and 120fps performance modes, while the original Switch version runs at lower resolutions and framerates. Major outlets published hands-on previews today.
14 November 2025
Mario, Donkey Kong, Metroid – Is Nintendo Assembling Its Own “Avengers” Cinematic Universe?

Mario, Donkey Kong, Metroid – Is Nintendo Assembling Its Own “Avengers” Cinematic Universe?

Nintendo announced The Super Mario Galaxy Movie for April 2026, with the original cast returning, after The Super Mario Bros. Movie grossed over $1 billion worldwide. A live-action Zelda film is in development for 2027, and a Donkey Kong animated spin-off is underway. Rumors point to a Metroid movie, with Brie Larson lobbying for the lead. Nintendo stock hit record highs in 2025, boosted by Switch 2 and film prospects.
30 October 2025
Pokémon GO’s Steel Skyline Event Unleashes Shiny Dynamax Duraludon – How to Catch the New “Alloy” Pokémon

Pokémon GO’s Steel Skyline Event Unleashes Shiny Dynamax Duraludon – How to Catch the New “Alloy” Pokémon

Dynamax Duraludon debuts as a four-star raid boss in Pokémon GO’s Steel Skyline event, running September 30 to October 7, 2025, from 10 AM to 8 PM local time. Players can encounter Duraludon, including its Shiny form, through raids, event research, or paid Timed Research. Steel-type Pokémon will appear more often, and global challenges offer extra Candy, XP, and other rewards.
30 September 2025
Nintendo Shadow-Drops Fire Emblem Shadows – An Among Us-Style Fire Emblem Mobile RPG

Nintendo’s Surprise ‘Fire Emblem Shadows’ Drop: Why This Among Us‑Style Spin‑Off Could Rewire Nintendo’s Mobile Strategy

Nintendo released Fire Emblem Shadows, a free-to-start mobile spin-off, on September 25 for iOS and Android. The game mixes real-time tactics with social deduction, requiring players to identify a traitor among their team. Developed with Intelligent Systems and DeNA, it features a paid season pass and optional purchases. This is Nintendo’s first new mobile title in six years.
26 September 2025
Nintendo Shake‑Up: Devon Pritchard Becomes First Woman to Lead Nintendo of America as Doug Bowser Retires; Satoru Shibata Installed as CEO

Nintendo Shake‑Up: Devon Pritchard Becomes First Woman to Lead Nintendo of America as Doug Bowser Retires; Satoru Shibata Installed as CEO

Devon Pritchard will become President and COO of Nintendo of America on Jan 1, 2026, succeeding Doug Bowser, who retires Dec 31, 2025. Satoru Shibata, former Nintendo of Europe president, will join as CEO while retaining his Kyoto roles. Pritchard is the first woman to lead NOA in its 45-year history. The changes come during the Switch 2 launch, which sold 3.5 million units in four days.
26 September 2025
Nintendo Shadow-Drops Fire Emblem Shadows – An Among Us-Style Fire Emblem Mobile RPG

Nintendo Shadow-Drops Fire Emblem Shadows – An Among Us-Style Fire Emblem Mobile RPG

Nintendo released Fire Emblem Shadows for iOS and Android without warning on September 25, 2025, during Tokyo Game Show. The free-to-play spinoff adds real-time battles and a social deduction twist, with players voting to unmask a traitor after each fight. The game features both solo and multiplayer modes, new and returning characters, and a $8 season pass for premium rewards. No gacha mechanics are included.
25 September 2025
Nintendo Resurrects Its Biggest Flop: Virtual Boy Games Headed to Switch Online in 3D Glory

Nintendo Resurrects Its Biggest Flop: Virtual Boy Games Headed to Switch Online in 3D Glory

Nintendo will add 14 Virtual Boy games to its Switch Online + Expansion Pack service on February 17, 2026, marking their first official re-release since 1995. A new $100 headset accessory, plus a $25 cardboard version, will be required to play in 3D. The launch is limited to the U.S. and Canada. Titles include Mario’s Tennis, Wario Land, and several Japan-only releases.
17 September 2025
2025 Console Showdown: PS5 vs Xbox Series X vs Nintendo Switch OLED – The Ultimate Comparison

2025 Console Showdown: PS5 vs Xbox Series X vs Nintendo Switch OLED – The Ultimate Comparison

Sony released the PS5 Pro in November 2024, featuring 60 compute units at 2.35 GHz and a 28% memory bandwidth increase over the base PS5. Xbox Series X received a 2024 refresh with a 6nm chip and Wi‑Fi 6E, priced around $599. Nintendo Switch 2 launches July 2025 with a 7.9-inch 1080p LCD, 256 GB storage, and 4K docking. By late 2025, PS5 Pro is the most powerful, with Switch OLED trailing in specs.
22 August 2025
Global Tech Roundup: Musk’s $29 B Windfall, Security Scares & Satellite Shakeups (Aug 4–5, 2025)

Global Tech Roundup: Musk’s $29 B Windfall, Security Scares & Satellite Shakeups (Aug 4–5, 2025)

Spotify raised its Premium Individual plan price to €11.99 from €10.99 across multiple regions, effective September, sending shares up nearly 8%. Microsoft briefly surpassed a $4 trillion market cap on August 1, 2025, becoming the second company to reach that mark after Nvidia. Figma’s stock fell about 23% from its post-IPO peak by August 4, with its market cap near $60 billion.
Nintendo Switch 2 vs PlayStation Portal vs Steam Deck OLED – 2025’s Ultimate Handheld Showdown

Nintendo Switch 2 vs PlayStation Portal vs Steam Deck OLED – 2025’s Ultimate Handheld Showdown

Nintendo Switch 2 features an ~8-inch display, magnetic Joy-Con 2 controllers, DLSS upscaling for 4K TV output, and backward compatibility, launching at $449. PlayStation Portal (2025) streams PS5 games on an 8-inch 1080p LCD, lacks local play, and costs $199. Steam Deck OLED offers a 7.4-inch 90 Hz OLED, AMD 6nm APU, and starts at $399 for 256GB.
3 August 2025
Global Tech Roundup: Space Triumphs, Cyber Breaches & Gadget Surprises Rock July 22–23, 2025

Global Tech Roundup: Space Triumphs, Cyber Breaches & Gadget Surprises Rock July 22–23, 2025

Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford said Borderlands 4 will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 3, 2025, running at about 30fps for feature parity. Google released a Pixel 10 Pro teaser ahead of its August 21 launch, promising camera upgrades and Android 16. Texas Instruments warned new U.S. chip tariffs could hit demand, sending shares down 12%. TSMC posted a 60% profit jump but warned of tariff and currency risks.
Everything We Know About the PlayStation 6: Leaks, Specs, Release Date & Expert Predictions

Everything We Know About the PlayStation 6: Leaks, Specs, Release Date & Expert Predictions

Sony CEO Hideaki Nishino confirmed in June 2025 that PS6 development is a main priority. Analysts and regulators expect a release in 2027 or 2028. The PS6 is anticipated to feature a custom AMD Zen CPU, RDNA 5-class GPU, 24–32GB unified RAM, and 2TB+ NVMe SSD storage. Backward compatibility and AI-powered upscaling are major focuses.
Tech Today: July 9, 2025 – Samsung Unpacked, Apple Leadership, AI Talent Wars, Gmail’s Inbox Revolution, and More / Updated: 2025, July 9th, 12:00 CET

Tech Today: July 9, 2025 – Samsung Unpacked, Apple Leadership, AI Talent Wars, Gmail’s Inbox Revolution, and More / Updated: 2025, July 9th, 12:00 CET

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, and Galaxy Watch 8 at Galaxy Unpacked 2025, highlighting expanded Google Gemini AI features. Apple named Sabih Khan as COO after Jeff Williams’s retirement and shifted its design group to report to Tim Cook. Gmail launched Manage Subscriptions on web, with Android and iOS support rolling out in July. NVIDIA introduced the $4,000 DGX Spark mini supercomputer powered by the GB10 Grace Blackwell.
Tech News Roundup – July 8, 2025: iOS 26 Redesign, Prime Day Record Deals, Galaxy Unpacked, and AI’s Global Surge

Tech News Roundup – July 8, 2025: iOS 26 Redesign, Prime Day Record Deals, Galaxy Unpacked, and AI’s Global Surge

Apple reduced transparency in the iOS 26 beta’s Liquid Glass UI to improve readability before the September 2025 release. Amazon Prime Day 2025 runs July 8–11, offering AirPods Pro 2 for $149 in the US and €199 in Spain. Samsung will unveil Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 at Galaxy Unpacked on July 9. OpenAI plans to launch ChatGPT-5 this summer, merging multiple models for improved reasoning.
Tech News Deep Dive: Windows 11 Takes Over, iPhone 17 Rumors & AI Surge – Updated July 8, 2025

Tech News Deep Dive: Windows 11 Takes Over, iPhone 17 Rumors & AI Surge – Updated July 8, 2025

Windows 11 surpassed Windows 10, reaching 50.88% of Windows devices by July 2025, StatCounter reports. Nvidia’s market value climbed to $3.92 trillion, overtaking Apple as AI chip demand surged. OpenAI plans to launch GPT-5 this summer, targeting AGI. The interstellar object 3I/ATLAS, described as the largest and brightest yet, enters the solar system in July 2025.
This Week in Tech: Game Preservation, AI Breakthroughs, Next-Gen Devices, and the Industry’s Growing Pains / Updated: 2025, July 6th, 12:01 CET

This Week in Tech: Game Preservation, AI Breakthroughs, Next-Gen Devices, and the Industry’s Growing Pains / Updated: 2025, July 6th, 12:01 CET

The EU petition Stop Killing Games topped one million signatures after Ubisoft pulled The Crew and EA set Anthem’s shutdown for January 2026. Microsoft’s Xbox division laid off staff and closed Turn 10 Studios, moving employees to Forza Horizon. NASA confirmed interstellar object 3I/ATLAS will pass closest to the Sun in October 2025 with no threat to Earth. A new AI, MAI-DxO, showed diagnostic accuracy four times higher than human doctors.
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