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X GAMES

Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
May 12, 2023
X Games returns to Japan without COVID-19 restrictions
The X Games will feature 10 events from the skateboarding, BMX and Moto X disciplines.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital
May 12, 2023
‘Zelda holiday’: Tears of the Kingdom is a blitz of merch and exploration
The latest entry to the venerable Zelda franchise has bigger shoes to fill than any game in the series before it.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 9, 2023
Nintendo warns sales of Switch consoles to slow further this year
Nintendo said on Tuesday that it sold 17.9 million Switch units in the year to March and reported operating profit of ¥93.8 billion for the quarter on Tuesday.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
May 9, 2023
Ancient Cambodian martial art enjoys SEA Games revival
Once suppressed by the Khmer Rouge, kun bokator was given a shot in the arm last year by UNESCO, which inscribed it on the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity,
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
May 6, 2023
How the Legend of Zelda changed the game
More than 6 million people watched the preview for hints about the next video game in Nintendo’s beloved Legend of Zelda franchise. Millions more are expected to play it.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 4, 2023
Finnish newspaper hides news for Russians in video game
The publication has been bypassing Russia's censorship through the competitive online shooter game Counter-Strike, which has many fans in Russia.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
May 3, 2023
Cambodia poised for SEA Games with Chinese flavor
Phnom Penh will stage the 32nd edition of the biennial event beginning Friday.
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BUSINESS
Apr 28, 2023
Sony casts doubt on PlayStation momentum with cagey outlook
The Tokyo-based firm said it expects operating income of ¥1.17 trillion ($8.7 billion) in the year ending March 2024, below average analyst estimates of ¥1.27 trillion.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Apr 25, 2023
Apple app store policies upheld by court in antitrust challenge brought by Epic Games
Apple won an appeals court ruling upholding its App Store’s policies in an antitrust challenge brought by Epic Games.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / ON: GAMES
Apr 22, 2023
Zelda and legal battles show Nintendo's dueling gaming ‘freedoms’
Tears of the Kingdom releases in three weeks, but one of Nintendo's biggest targets in the fight against piracy was released from prison first.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Apr 21, 2023
Use video games to learn Japanese and connect with your children
What are your kids talking about when they bring up Minecraft, Fortnite or Pokemon? Take an interest in their games and learn some new Japanese terms in the process.
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BUSINESS
Apr 18, 2023
New Monster Hunter mobile game supercharges Capcom shares
Monster Hunter Now represents a low-risk bet by Capcom to grab a share of the expanding global smartphone game market.
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BUSINESS
Apr 17, 2023
Sega offers to buy Angry Birds creator Rovio Entertainment for ¥103.6 billion
Japan’s Sega is doubling down on console and smartphone gaming for long-term growth as its traditional businesses of pachinko and arcade machines face dwindling audiences.
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CULTURE / Entertainment news
Apr 14, 2023
Super Mario music to be archived by U.S. Library of Congress
Its inclusion marks the first time for video game music to join the registry and is one of the few pieces in the registry created by a Japanese composer. 
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JAPAN
Apr 14, 2023
Kishida among Time magazine's 100 'Most Influential People of 2023'
'Faced with rising aggression from Russia, China, and North Korea, Kishida has set about revolutionizing Japanese foreign policy,' the magazine said.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 12, 2023
Move over 'Minions,' it’s Mario time at the movies
The iconic plumber Mario is set to make more at the box office than any animated movie. But don’t expect a Nintendo Cinematic Universe just yet.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 11, 2023
'Super Mario Bros. Movie' success gives boost to Nintendo's IP push
The much-anticipated movie has made a record-breaking debut at the box office.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / FOCUS
Apr 3, 2023
Super Mario: Nintendo's decades of star power
The pint-sized plumber has enjoyed 40 years of extraordinary popularity that has transformed the character into a truly global icon.

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