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# Nintendo

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# gotta glitch 'em all
Pokemon Go fans at a Pokemon Go festival couldn't get online and they got very angry
Some attendees had paid $400 for tickets online.
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Jul 23rd 2017, 6:31 PM
# nintendo switch
We've just been given a little look at Nintendo's brand new console
The console is designed to be both portable and for your home.
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Oct 20th 2016, 3:45 PM
# problems
It has been a very tough week for the makers of Pokémon Go
Problems with the game, cheaters and shutting down popular sites has put Niantic Labs in the firing line, but it’s recovering.
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Aug 6th 2016, 9:45 AM
# nostalgia alert
Nintendo is bringing its classic console back for the modern generation
The NES is making a return and it’s small enough to fit in your hand.
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Jul 14th 2016, 4:09 PM
# gotta catch them all
What the heck is Pokémon Go - and why is it so popular?
To think it all started out as an April Fools’ joke.
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Jul 11th 2016, 12:55 PM
# Star Power
Will this guy appear in cinemas again? Nintendo is certainly working on it
Nintendo is looking at making its own films, and will likely focus on animation instead of live-action.
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May 16th 2016, 9:38 AM
It's now 20 years since this title made the Game Boy a must-have item again
Pokémon was synonymous with the late 90s and early 00s and its influence can still be felt to this day.
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Feb 27th 2016, 10:45 AM
# Anniversary
How much do you really know about Super Mario?
The mustachioed wonder appeared in Super Mario Bros 30 years ago and the rest is history.
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Sep 13th 2015, 8:30 PM
# It's a me Mario
30 years ago, the game that changed everything was released
We owe a great deal to Super Mario Bros. More than you could possibly imagine.
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Sep 12th 2015, 6:00 PM
The next Pokémon game you're going to play will take place in the real world
The augmented reality game will be released on both iPhone and Android devices next year.
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Sep 10th 2015, 9:41 AM
# Iwata
The gaming world is mourning the loss of one of its biggest stars
Satoru Iwata, who died of cancer at the age of 55, oversaw two of Nintendo’s most successful consoles, the Wii and DS.
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Jul 13th 2015, 12:47 PM
# prototype
This is the Nintendo PlayStation that never saw the light of day
Both Sony and Nintendo had a partnership during the early 90s, but disagreements over licensing saw them go their separate ways.
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Jul 6th 2015, 12:34 PM
# 1up
There's a good reason why Nintendo is so happy today
The company made its first annual profit since 2011.
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May 7th 2015, 10:35 AM
# It's a me Mario
Nintendo is finally going to start making smartphone games
But don’t expect to see Super Mario World appearing on your iPhone any time soon.
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Mar 17th 2015, 10:49 AM
# gameplay
Which games should you get for your Wii U this Christmas?
After a shaky start, Nintendo’s latest console has steadied the ship thanks to some great titles , but which ones are worth your attention?
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Dec 11th 2014, 8:30 PM
# blood sport
Gaming controller that drains your blood as you play suspended by Kickstarter
Brings a whole new meaning to ‘health’.
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Nov 25th 2014, 1:09 PM
# Week in Web
Weird Wide Web: Tim Cook out and proud, emoji searches and a sweet Halloween app
All of your essential tech and social media news for the week in one byte-sized portion.
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Nov 2nd 2014, 11:30 AM
# healthy competition
Now Nintendo and Microsoft are getting in on the health craze
Microsoft has unveiled its challenger to Apple Health and Google Fit while Nintendo looks to develop a device that will monitor a user’s fatigue and map their sleep.
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Oct 30th 2014, 1:07 PM
# 1up
Nintendo surprises everyone by making money again
And the videogame giant could be on track to post its first annual profit in four years.
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Oct 29th 2014, 9:07 AM
# Week in Web
Weird Wide Web: Dogspotting, virtual reality teasing and bent iPhones
All of your essential tech and social media news for the week in one byte-sized portion.
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Sep 28th 2014, 11:30 AM
# Prime Numbers
Twink, McNulty, and the iPhone 6: The week in numbers
Plus: How many pigs are there in Ireland?
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Sep 27th 2014, 7:30 PM
# staying power
Happy birthday Nintendo! The gaming giant is 125 years old today
It’s come a long way from manufacturing playing cards in the 19th century.
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Sep 23rd 2014, 3:59 PM
# Hard Times
Mario Kart 8 wasn't enough to save Nintendo from a €72 million loss
Despite the popularity of the latest instalment of Mario Kart, Nintendo suffered a net loss of €72.3 million in the latest quarter.
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Jul 30th 2014, 1:39 PM
# our nerves
This Super Mario boss sequence will give you palpitations
Mario time.
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Jul 6th 2014, 9:21 AM
# super duper
Player beats Super Mario Bros in under 5 minutes, sets new world record
Not a bother.
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Jun 27th 2014, 6:32 PM
# gameplay
Here's what Nintendo announced at its E3 digital event
A new open-world Legend of Zelda game was announced as well as a level creator for Super Mario Bros.
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Jun 10th 2014, 6:49 PM
# console wars
PS4 helps Sony overtake Nintendo in global console sales
The change in position marks the first time Sony held the top spot since Nintendo launched the Wii back in 2006.
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Jun 9th 2014, 4:35 PM
# Week in Web
Weird Wide Web: Gaming prejudice, interior design and a drinkable book
All of your essential tech and social media news for the week in one byte-sized portion.
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May 11th 2014, 11:00 AM
# new approach
Nintendo plans to develop new consoles for emerging markets
The company’s President Satoru Iwata said that there are no plans for it to release any of its flagship games on smartphones
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May 8th 2014, 9:59 AM
# No Go
Nintendo won't allow gamers be gay in new game
Nintendo will ignore social media campaigns that call for people to be allowed be gay in a new game.
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May 7th 2014, 9:34 PM
# In the red
Poor Wii U sales sees Nintendo lose €164m in fiscal year
The company moved 2.72 million Wii U consoles globally over the 12 months through March, less than a third of the 9 million it originally predicted.
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May 7th 2014, 9:23 AM
# game boy 25
9 original gameplay screens only former Game Boy owners will understand
The Game Boy is 25 years old today. How old are you?
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Apr 21st 2014, 3:00 PM
# it's a-me
Super Mario jumps out of a TV and destroys house in amazing animation
Itsa-me, Mario, all up in your house, destroying your possessions.
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Apr 7th 2014, 3:30 PM
# 1up
If you grew up with a Nintendo, you'll love this doorbell
It’s not just a theme tune, it’s so much more.
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Feb 11th 2014, 8:54 AM
# secret santa
Buyers' Guide: Best gadgets to get someone for Christmas
If you’re stuck for gift ideas, these could help you out.
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Dec 14th 2013, 9:45 AM
# It's-a go
Watch a real-life Mario and Luigi face off in this amazing stop-motion video
Warning: You can’t get this version of Mario Kart for Christmas.
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Dec 11th 2013, 9:13 AM
# PSX
A brief history of the Sony Playstation
It’s come a long way since the original arrived back in 1995.
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Nov 29th 2013, 4:25 PM
# console wars
Playstation 4 Vs Xbox One: Which comes out on top?
With the Xbox One released today and the PS4 a week away, which one should you invest your time and money in?
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Nov 22nd 2013, 12:01 AM
# One up
9 life lessons taken from childhood video games
As the world says goodbye to Hiroshi Yamauchi, what did his creations teach us?
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Sep 20th 2013, 1:00 PM
# Nintendo
Nintendo visionary Hiroshi Yamauchi dies at 85
Yamauchi led the company as it created Super Mario Bros, the NES, and Donkey Kong.
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Sep 20th 2013, 9:03 AM
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