Nintendo

Nintendo is reducing production of its Switch 2 console by a third this quarter, from six million to four million units, following disappointing holiday sales in the United States. The move comes despite a strong launch, with sales now lagging behind expectations amid a thin software lineup. Shares in the company fell 6.3 percent in Tokyo after the news broke.

19. marts 2026 Rapporteret af AI

McDonald’s has announced a new set of 12 toys inspired by The Super Mario Galaxy Movie for its Happy Meals. The toys feature characters including Mario and Bowser Jr., with some alternate forms. They will be available starting March 26, ahead of the movie’s theatrical premiere on April 1.

The runtime for the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy movie has been announced. It is nearly the same length as a world-record 120-star speedrun of Super Mario 64. The film is slightly longer than the 2023 Super Mario Bros. Movie.

27. februar 2026 Rapporteret af AI

To mark Pokémon's 30th anniversary, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have released a palm-sized music player resembling a miniature Game Boy. The device plays authentic tracks from the original Pokémon Red and Blue games using swappable cartridges. It was announced during a special livestream by composer Junichi Masuda.

Nintendo has released an enhanced version of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition for the Switch 2 console. This paid upgrade improves performance and resolution for the 2015 Wii U game's remake. The update arrives nearly a year after the original Switch port.

17. februar 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Mario, one of the world's most popular video game characters, has seen limited new main series adventures recently. According to a recent analysis, there has been only one completely new main series Mario game released in the last eight years.