Nintendo Co. looks like it is finally going to be able to celebrate this Christmas.

The video game maker lost ¥23.2 billion last year but is making a surprising comeback with hit game titles like "Super Smash Bros." and a new line of interactive figurines called Amiibo.

At least eight analysts raised their profit estimates or ratings for the company since September, with two most recently expecting profit to triple to ¥36.8 billion.