Japanese video game company rooted in Kyoto, shaping home entertainment since 1889
Three high‑profile November releases have driven record sales, revived fan rituals and pushed employers to offer extra time off. Nintendo has released a ground‑up remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time that has sold more than 5.2 million copies in four days and earned stellar reviews. Blizzard has launched World of Warcraft: Forever and reported franchise‑record peak players. Take‑Two’s Grand Theft Auto VI will ship November 19 with preorders far exceeding expectations. Employers including Logitech have granted paid "game days" or extra PTO for staff to play releases.
Memory prices for DRAM and related chips have spiked as demand from AI-focused data centers, smartphones and consoles outpaces supply. Producers are locking up long-term memory supply, raising costs for consumer devices and cloud services. Apple is testing CXMT memory amid broader price pressures.
Rockstar Games has apologised after leaked Grand Theft Auto 6 footage circulated online. Netflix will host a special extended look ahead of the game’s November release, while the company investigates the source of the leaks and legal steps are being considered.
Lego has reported a 21% rise in revenue for the first half of 2026, reaching 41.9 billion Danish kroner, with profits up and a broad product line expanding among adults and kids. The company is investing in sustainability, renewable energy, and packaging changes while expanding in the U.S. with new facilities.
The White House has put up arcade-style games on its site to promote policy, including a Tetris-inspired Build the Wall. Tetris Corp denies involvement and says it takes copyright infringement seriously; takedown reports follow as other games remain online.
Duff’s return to the stage in London blends nostalgia with clean-living charisma. A two-date tour kicks off with fan-pleasing moments, couture memes, and the singer’s buoyant energy, though some crowd moments hint at a disconnect with newer audiences.
The key supplier to Nintendo has forecast rising demand from data centers and humanoid robots, with executives signaling abundant upside and no plans for mergers. The firm is prioritizing volume over expansion as it navigates a busy workload.
PS5 emulators and related tools are expanding the accessibility of recent PlayStation games on PC, including Astro Bot and Demon’s Souls, with projects like SharpEmu, KytyPS5, and AnyPS5 driving playable states across multiple titles. The wave raises questions about legality, originality, and the boundaries of game ownership.
Mass-market toy brand American Girl faces renewed demand from collectors and adult readers as a new Samantha novel expands its universe, spotlighting 1920s suffrage and family intrigue. The trend signals a shift from children’s play to adult engagement, with implications for licensing, publishing, and fan communities.
The Labor Department has reported that September producer prices rose 6.3% year over year, up from 5.6% in August—the largest increase since December 2022. On a monthly basis, prices climbed 1.3% from August to September, the biggest jump since March 2022. Core prices rose 0.7% over the month and 5.0% year over year.
The Guardian, New York Post and The Scotsman report a growing demand for hands-on, screen-free toys as parents seek creative, educational, and nostalgic play options. Stores like The Entertainer and Smyths note top sellers favour traditional kits, Lego, drawing and family games amid concerns about screen time.
Business-insider, ZDNet and Independent guide this year’s Black Friday previews, noting early savings across streaming bundles, games, consoles and iPhone deals. Deals begin before Thanksgiving and stretch into Cyber Week, with retailers like Walmart, Amazon and Currys launching preludes in October.
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, released this week, adds seven new sports to the existing lineup and reintroduces beloved classics. Early hands-on impressions from Guardian, Independent, and New York Post praise accessibility, open-world elements, and long-term engagement for families.