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Mixed results for Nintendo

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1 year ago

May 10, 2023

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The company is enjoying box office success, but unsure what the future may be beyond its current console

Nintendo is enjoying the box office success of “The Super Mario Bros. Movie”.

Presenting the gaming firm’s latest results, the company’s president said that the movie had outperformed expectations.

Nintendo is set to launch “The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom” this week, one of the most widely anticipated games of the year.

The Kyoto-based firm reported that orders for the game are progressing well.

But there are warning signs at the Japanese company’s core business.

Nintendo said it sees a 17 per cent slide in Switch console sales in the financial year to end-March 2024.

This would mark a third consecutive year of decline for the console, which has been on the market for seven years.

The device has sold over 125 million units – but as interest slows, investor attention is now focused on a potential successor.

No new console device is likely this year.

Nintendo said operating profit fell 15 per cent year-on-year to around $3.73 billion in the year ended March.

The company forecast profit will fall another 11 per cent over the current financial year.

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Portal between countries shut down after international flashing

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20 hours ago

May 16, 2024

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An international video portal has been forced to shut down after an OnlyFans model reportedly flashed passersby from across the globe.

On this episode of Ahron and Mike Live – Which would you prefer; pay rise or work perks, an international portal closes, the military reveal a submarine stingray and are you on a top or bottom burger bun?

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Mike Loder discuss. #featured #trending

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Is cloud technology the solution for every organisation’s needs?

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21 hours ago

May 16, 2024

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Amidst the dominance of cloud technologies in the tech landscape, questions are rising over applicability and its cost implications.

As businesses increasingly migrate to cloud technologies, skepticism is brewing over whether it’s the optimal solution for every organisational need.

Additionally, the notion of “free” cloud services is being challenged, highlighting the importance of understanding the true costs and benefits associated with cloud adoption.

Harsha Patil, Engineering manager, California USA shares his key insights on the cloud conundrum. #featured

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Does American media have TikTok bias?

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1 day ago

May 16, 2024

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While the fate of TikTok remains uncertain in the U.S.—there is no shortage of possibilities.

Several investors are hoping to benefit from a new federal law that requires TikTok’s China-based parent company to sell the popular platform or face a ban.

This comes after ByteDance and TikTok filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government to block the law from going into effect.

Meanwhile, eight TikTok creators filed their own challenge, arguing the law violates their First Amendment rights to free speech.

But as the saga continues many media outlets are defending the platform.

David Zhang from China Insider joins Veronica Dudo to discuss. #IN AMERICA TODAY #trending #TikTok #TikTokban #socialmedia #China