2026-02-03
Narratives of the Switch 2 and of Legends: Z-A not doing well are obviously proven false now Can't wait to see how the online grifters contort themselves to continue this narrative.
The Verge
Nintendo says the Switch 1 sold 155.37M units from its March 2017 launch through December 2025, topping the DS' 154.02M units, becoming its best-selling console
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Narratives of the Switch 2 and of Legends: Z-A not doing well are obviously proven false now Can't wait to see how the online grifters contort themselves to continue this narrative.
CNBC
Nintendo reports Q3 revenue of ~$5.2B, below $5.45B est., a ~$1.03B net profit, vs. $950M est., and maintains its 19M Switch 2 sales forecast for fiscal 2026
Nintendo maintained its full-year Switch 2 sales forecast on Tuesday allaying some fears that the flagship console was losing momentum.
2025-03-12
I am in two minds about this. Niantic in recent years have been making decisions that have damaged Pokémon GO while pushing Niantic's core beliefs, and it's resulted in tickets for every event to make up for it. However, I'm hesitant due to monetisation in Scopely's other games
The Verge
Niantic Labs says it is selling its video game division, including Pokémon Go, to Saudi Arabia-owned developer Scopely for $3.5B, subject to regulatory approval
The $3.5 billion Scopely deal could bring Niantic's AR gaming catalog under Saudi ownership.
2023-12-07
Good lord this is bad. Nintendo Live Tokyo cancelled due to threats to employees, staff and even spectators of the Splatoon event. Why are people like this?
Nintendo Life
Nintendo cancels Nintendo Live 2024 Tokyo and delays Splatoon and Mario Kart esports events after “persistently receiving threats” against staff and spectators
Splatoon and Mario Kart events postponed too — Nintendo has today announced that the first Nintendo Live event of 2024 …