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'Shenmue' voted most influential video game ever in UK poll
AFP, Published on 03/04/2025
» LONDON - The 1999 action game "Shenmue" was on Thursday named the most influential video game of all time following a survey organised by BAFTA, the British association that honours films, television, and video games.
The long wait is over: New 'Zelda' hits shelves
AFP, Published on 12/05/2023
» TOKYO - A six-year wait came to an end for "Zelda" fans across the world on Friday as Nintendo released the long-awaited next instalment of its 40-year-old gaming saga.
Gaming world finally gets its own Grammy
AFP, Published on 01/02/2023
» LOS ANGELES: From "The Legend of Zelda" theme to the infectious "Super Mario Bros" score, sound and music have long been foundational to the gaming experience.
'Super Mario' cartridge sold for video game record $1.5 million
AFP, Published on 12/07/2021
» WASHINGTON: A cartridge of Nintendo's classic video game "Super Mario 64" set a world record Sunday, selling at auction for $1.56 million.
Zelda game cartridge sells for 'record' $870,000
AFP, Published on 10/07/2021
» NEW YORK" A sealed cartridge of "The Legend of Zelda" for the old Nintendo NES console has sold for a world record sum of $870,000, auction house Heritage Auctions said in a statement Friday.
'Valheim' rides Viking gaming mania to 5 million sales
AFP, Published on 12/03/2021
» BRUSSELS: If you've felt a recent urge to unleash your inner Viking, you're not alone: millions of people have been riding the waves, swigging mead and slaying the enemy in a craze for the video game "Valheim".
Mario mugs, Zelda tote bags as Nintendo opens first Tokyo store
AFP, Published on 19/11/2019
» TOKYO - Nintendo this week throws open the doors to its first bricks-and-mortar store in Tokyo, offering everything from Super Mario mugs to Zelda handbags as part of a new gaming complex in the heart of the city.
Nintendo's Q1 net profit drops 46% on forex losses
AFP, Published on 30/07/2019
» TOKYO - Japanese entertainment giant Nintendo said Tuesday its net profit in the first quarter dropped 46 percent due to exchange rate losses, but reported steady sales of its Switch gaming platform.
Nintendo says working with Tencent to release Switch in China
AFP, Published on 26/04/2019
» TOKYO - Japanese games giant Nintendo said Friday it was working with Chinese internet firm Tencent to roll out its popular Switch console in China, confirming rumours that have dramatically pushed up its share price.