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Nintendo and Sanrio Stocks Get New AI Boost

Nintendo and Sanrio Stocks Get New AI Boost

Japanese entertainment names like Nintendo and Sanrio are getting caught up in the AI trade. With capital moving to chips, data centers, and automation, investors are questioning if top Japanese consumer franchises can keep their old price tags. Nikkei Asia said higher memory prices and money flowing into AI are new headwinds for the country’s content and character sectors, according to a TechNews summary.
9 June 2026
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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 have officially unveiled Mega Zeraora, a brand‑new Mega Evolution arriving in the Pokémon Legends: Z‑A – Mega Dimension DLC next month. The reveal came today, November 19, via a fresh trailer showcasing the Mythical Electric‑type powering up inside the DLC’s strange new realm, Hyperspace Lumiose. Kotaku+2Gematsu+2
19 November 2025
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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 is wasting no time extending its intellectual properties to Hollywood after the smash hit of The Super Mario Bros. Movie in 2023. That animated Mario adventure, co-produced with Illumination/Universal, proved that Nintendo’s iconic characters can draw massive crowds beyond the gaming world. It became a global blockbuster with over $1 billion in grosses, prompting Nintendo’s top creatives to double down on film projects Thedirect. In fact, Mario’s success “almost guarantees sequels or other IP adaptations,” as analysts have noted ts2.tech. Nintendo itself hinted in 2024 that it planned to “broaden Mario’s world further” in cinema, and now those plans are taking shape People.
30 October 2025
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Animal Crossing Comeback: Switch 2 Upgrade & Free Update Pack Mega Surprises for Fans

Animal Crossing Comeback: Switch 2 Upgrade & Free Update Pack Mega Surprises for Fans

Nintendo has officially announced that Animal Crossing: New Horizons is getting a dedicated Switch 2 Edition to take advantage of the next-gen hardware videogameschronicle.com. This upgraded version launches January 15, 2026 alongside the new system’s debut. It isn’t a simple patch – it’s a beefed-up edition with exclusive features for Switch 2 owners. Key enhancements in the Switch 2 Edition include:
30 October 2025
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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

Niantic’s official announcement confirms that the Steel Skyline event will run from September 30 to October 7, 2025, with Dynamax Duraludon as its centerpiece pokemongo.com pokemongo.com. In a news update, the Pokémon GO team stated: “Dynamax Duraludon will make its Pokémon GO debut in four-star Max Battles!” and reminded trainers that, if they’re lucky, “you may encounter a Shiny one!” pokemongo.com. In other words, this event marks the first appearance of Duraludon in Pokémon GO. The schedule confirms that all local timezones will see the event begin at 10 AM on Sept 30 and end at 8 PM on Oct 7 pokemongo.com pokemongohub.net.
30 September 2025
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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 shadow‑dropped Fire Emblem Shadows on September 25 as a mobile‑first experiment that splices the franchise’s battlefield positioning with social deduction psychology. In each match, three allied units fight in real time; one is secretly a “disciple of shadow.” After the first phase, players vote on the suspected traitor, and that outcome dynamically shifts difficulty in the next phase. The official press release frames it as “a new style of battles featuring role‑playing and social deduction,” with iOS/Android availability in 70+ regions and support for 10 languages. 任天堂ホームページ
26 September 2025
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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

Nintendo of America announced a planned leadership hand‑off: Doug Bowser retires Dec 31, 2025; Devon Pritchard becomes NOA President & COO on Jan 1, 2026. In the same move, Satoru Shibata—a veteran who previously led Nintendo of Europe and now serves on Nintendo’s board—will become CEO of NOA, adding a direct HQ link over the American subsidiary. The company framed the transition as continuity through a historic Switch 2 launch year and its expanding entertainment ventures. Business Wire
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 surprised fans by launching Fire Emblem Shadows out of nowhere, without any prior announcement or marketing buildup. The game was unveiled and released on the same day – a strategy known as a “shadow drop” – on September 25, 2025 siliconera.com. This timing was notable: it came just as the Tokyo Game Show 2025 was getting underway, and shortly after a major PlayStation event, stealing a bit of the spotlight with an unexpected Nintendo news bombshell gamespot.com. The title is available immediately worldwide on both iOS and Android devices as a free download gamespot.com theverge.com. Nintendo has labeled it a free-to-play app – meaning anyone can start playing at no cost, with revenue coming from optional purchases in-game theverge.com.
25 September 2025
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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

To appreciate why a Virtual Boy comeback is so surprising, it’s important to understand the history of the original 1995 Virtual Boy system – a history marked by ambition, innovation, and rapid failure. The Virtual Boy was conceived by famed Nintendo engineer Gunpei Yokoi as an affordable foray into stereoscopic 3D gaming. Codenamed “VR32” during development, it was meant to “totally immerse players into their own private universe,” according to Nintendo’s early promises en.wikipedia.org.
17 September 2025
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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

As of late 2025, the gaming console landscape is dominated by Sony’s PlayStation 5, Microsoft’s Xbox Series X, and Nintendo’s Switch OLED – each with distinct strengths. Sony even launched a mid-cycle PS5 Pro with a faster GPU and AI upscaling sonyinteractive.com, while Nintendo unveiled the Switch 2 as a more powerful successor nintendo.com nintendo.com. Microsoft’s lineup saw a hardware revision: a white, all-digital Series X model in 2024 microsoft.com. This report deeply compares hardware specs, performance, game libraries, exclusives, controllers, UIs, services, multimedia, backward compatibility, pricing, ecosystem features, and portability. We draw on official specs and expert analyses to guide casual gamers, parents, and enthusiasts alike.
22 August 2025
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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 Hits the High Note on Pricing: Music streaming giant Spotify announced it will raise the monthly price of its Premium individual plan to €11.99 across numerous markets spanning Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America reuters.com. The hike, effective in September, comes as Spotify pursues better profit margins. Investors cheered the move – Spotify’s shares jumped almost 8% on the news reuters.com reuters.com. The company credited prior price increases and cost cuts for helping it attain its first annual profit in 2024 reuters.com reuters.com. CEO Daniel Ek highlighted that Apple’s recent concessions have also been a “very positive uptick” for its business reuters.com. “Under normal circumstances, a price hike might raise eyebrows, but investors have benefited from Spotify’s growth,” noted one analyst, adding that the changes demonstrate Spotify’s confidence in its platform’s value. Subscribers will be notified by email ahead of the increase reuters.com.
5 August 2025
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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

Handheld gaming is entering a new golden age in 2025. Nintendo, Sony, and Valve have all doubled down on portable play, each with a different approach. The long-rumored Nintendo Switch 2 has finally been unveiled as a true next-gen hybrid console, Sony’s PlayStation Portal transforms the PlayStation 5 into a handheld experience, and Valve’s Steam Deck OLED refines the PC gaming handheld formula. This report compares these three devices in depth – covering official specs and announcements, the latest news and leaks, expert commentary, performance metrics, platform ecosystems, user experience, and pricing. Which device leads the portable gaming pack, and which one is right for you? Let’s dive in.
3 August 2025
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Rocket Launches, Ransomware, and a Solar-Powered Vatican: This Weekend’s Top Tech News (Aug 2–3, 2025)

Rocket Launches, Ransomware, and a Solar-Powered Vatican: This Weekend’s Top Tech News (Aug 2–3, 2025)

In consumer electronics, two industry giants are seeing strong demand. Apple Inc. delivered an upside surprise in its latest earnings, forecasting higher revenue for the upcoming quarter than analysts expected. The company credited an early rush of iPhone purchases by customers trying to beat incoming U.S. import tariffs reuters.com. One analyst noted that Apple’s tariff-driven sales surge shows how eagerly consumers will act to avoid higher prices, underscoring the iPhone’s enduring appeal even in uncertain economic conditions. Apple’s bullish outlook sent a positive signal through tech markets, even as the company faces upcoming challenges like new product launches and evolving trade policies.
3 August 2025
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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

Nintendo’s Next-Gen Console Hinted: The successor to Nintendo’s Switch console effectively broke cover as Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford revealed Borderlands 4 will launch on the new system on October 3, 2025 nintendolife.com – just three weeks after its debut on other platforms. The announcement, made via Pitchford’s social media video, confirms that Nintendo’s long-rumored next-gen hardware will be in players’ hands by early October. The Switch 2 version of Borderlands 4 will run “mostly around 30fps” to maintain full feature parity and cross-play, according to Pitchford, who emphasized, “It was important to us to not cut anything” for the Switch audience nintendolife.com.
23 July 2025
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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

The PlayStation 5 is still going strong, but Sony already has its eyes on the future. Rumors and official hints about the PlayStation 6 are piling up, giving gamers plenty to speculate about. From executive comments and patent filings to insider leaks, we’re starting to get an idea of what the next-gen PlayStation might bring. In this report, we’ll break down everything currently known about the PS6 – including official statements from Sony, credible leaks on hardware specs and features, expected release timing, expert quotes, and how it might stack up against the next Xbox and Nintendo’s plans.
21 July 2025
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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 announced Galaxy Unpacked 2025 on July 9, 2025, unveiling the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, and Galaxy Watch 8 with deeper Google Gemini AI integration. Apple disclosed COO Jeff Williams’s retirement after 27 years, appointing Sabih Khan as the new COO and moving the design group to report directly to Tim Cook. Gmail rolled out the Manage Subscriptions feature on the web, with Android support arriving on July 14 and iOS on July 21. OpenAI hired four top engineers from Tesla, xAI, and Meta to bolster its Stargate AI infrastructure. NVIDIA unveiled the DGX Spark mini supercomputer
9 July 2025
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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 scaled back the Liquid Glass UI in iOS 26 beta, significantly reducing transparency to improve readability ahead of the September 2025 final release. Prime Day 2025 runs July 8–11 with record-low prices on AirPods Pro 2 (as low as $149 in the US and €199 in Spain) and other Apple gear, MacBook Air with M4, and iPad Air. Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025 on July 9 will debut foldables Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 (with a possible Z Fold 7 Ultra), plus One UI 8 security upgrades and the KEEP per-app data encryption architecture. Microsoft Edge with
8 July 2025
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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 overtakes Windows 10, reaching 50.88% of Windows devices by July 2025 according to StatCounter. Nvidia’s market capitalization tops Apple at $3.92 trillion as AI chip demand drives growth, with the Blackwell platform fueling expansion. OpenAI plans to launch GPT-5 this summer, aiming for AGI and combining elements from GPT-4o and GPT-4. The interstellar object 3I/ATLAS enters our solar system in July 2025, described as the largest and brightest visitor yet. The iPhone 17 is rumored to feature a thinner, lighter design with AI-powered camera capabilities and 8K video, powered by the A19 Bionic. Nintendo Switch 2 is expected
8 July 2025
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