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Nintendo  (OTC:NTDOY) shares surged over 10% on Wednesday in Tokyo, marking its sharpest climb since April, amid the unexpected popularity of its newly released game, “Pokemon Pokopia.” A spin-off to the popular Pokémon franchise, the new game attracted modest expectations as it...

As consumer electronics retailers navigate a shifting landscape marked by evolving technology and changing consumer habits, Best Buy (NYSE:BBY) finds itself at a pivotal juncture. Analysts closely watch how the company adapts to these dynamics, with strategic moves and new product offerings...

Japanese multinational consumer electronics and video game company, Nintendo Co., Ltd. (OTC:NTDOY), has announced plans to unveil a successor to its popular Switch console during the fiscal year ending March 2025. What Happened: Nintendo, based in Kyoto, has been prolonging the lifespan of the...

Nintendo Co Ltd (OTC:NTDOY) has raised its sales forecast for the Nintendo Switch console to 15.5 million units for the current fiscal year. This announcement follows the company’s strong performance in the December quarter. What Happened: Nintendo’s previous forecast for the fiscal...

In a significant move for fans of the iconic video game series, Nintendo Co., Ltd. (OTC:NTDOY) is bringing “The Legend of Zelda” to the big screen. A partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. has been formed to produce a live-action film adaptation of the beloved franchise. What...

With Black Friday fast approaching, Nintendo has given a sneak peek into its deals for the upcoming holiday season. If you are looking for an upgrade to your gaming setup, these Nintendo Black Friday deals have you covered. The Nintendo Black Friday deals have some special discounts on popular...

Microsoft Corporation’s (NASDAQ:MSFT) Bing AI Image Creator has come under scrutiny for generating images of the popular video game character Kirby in scenarios reminiscent of terrorism, prompting discussions about the limitations and consequences of artificial...

Hedge funds made $7 billion short selling banks last month. March was the single most profitable month for short sellers in the banking sector since the 2008 financial crisis. Market Prices as of 4 pm EST, 4/6/23 Macro The US Department of Defense is investigating what could be one of...

ChatGPT — an AI-powered chatbot — has become a much-discussed topic among netizens. So, Benzinga decided to use it to find the best Christmas presents for kids.  What Happened: For children, Christmas is synonymous with gifts, but finding the perfect present to make...

By Flor Orsetti Re-releases of first-party PlayStation titles on PC had been climbing the rankings until "Uncharted" and "Sackboy" arrived. What happened? PC gamers, particularly PC users, will know that Sony (NYSE: SONY)'s PlayStation has been spoiling them with several re-...

The invasion of Ukraine by Russia in February has been one of the most talked about global events of 2022. The event has also caused prices to rise in certain sectors such as oil and agriculture. The video game sector may also have been impacted by the war with a long-anticipated rumored game...

The president of Nintendo (OTC: NTDOY) says the games company will hold off on expanding into the metaverse until it can be sure that the medium will provide the "surprise and fun" its players expect. Shuntaro Furukawa remains noncommittal to the metaverse, while investors target...

Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) made headlines when it announced it was entering the video game market. While the first games released from Netflix may have been underwhelming, the company has more coming. Netflix also has a long history with adapting video games into shows and...

The rise of fractional investing has given investors and collectors the opportunity to own small stakes in alternate assets such as trading cards, video games, wine, first edition books, cars and sports memorabilia. Rally Rd. is one of several companies in the space and has made headlines...

The following post was written and/or published as a collaboration between Benzinga’s in-house sponsored content team and a financial partner of Benzinga. Historically, new product launches have been the sun around which the gaming industry operates.  Take the last console cycle in 2013...