Style & Design | ON: FASHION Sep 12, 2021
What makes virtual fashion shows work? Clever videos certainly help
by Samuel Thomas
With even big-name houses struggling for views, brands that abandoned the typical film format found the most success.
Business / Corporate Jul 12, 2021
Mama Mia: Super Mario 64 game rides wave of nostalgia, fetching record $1.56 million
The sale reportedly broke the previous record set Friday of $870,000 for a sealed copy of Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda.
Food & Drink Jul 7, 2021
Secret Nintendo cafe in Tokyo opens doors to the public
by Takashi Mochizuki
The establishment named 84 is the brainchild of Toru Hashimoto, who initially conceived it as a sanctuary for game developers to nerd out and relax in.
National Apr 4, 2021
Sealed copy of Super Mario Bros. sets auction record at $660,000
It was the highest price ever paid for a video game, according to Heritage Auctions, which held the auction on Friday.
Business / Corporate Mar 18, 2021
Super Mario attraction opens at USJ in Osaka after postponements
The opening of the ¥60 billion attraction was delayed from last summer due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Business / Corporate Jan 14, 2021
Surging virus cases in Japan tanks Nintendo theme park opening
The facility won’t open on Feb. 4 as planned, and has been put on indefinite hiatus in accordance with the government’s urging to restrict non-essential travel and activities.
Business / Corporate Oct 15, 2020
Universal Studios Japan unveils Mario-themed cafe ahead of opening
Universal Studios Japan in Osaka unveiled to the media a cafe and store based on Nintendo Co.'s popular Super Mario Bros. game series Thursday, the day before its grand opening. The world's first Mario Cafe & Store, selling food and merchandise inspired by characters including ...
Business Oct 8, 2020
Universal Studios Japan to open Nintendo-themed area next spring
Super Nintendo World was initially slated to open in tandem with the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer.
Digital | ON: GAMES Jun 30, 2019
Summer sequels for game favorites
by Brian Ashcraft
Build your own Super Mario empire, get back into Yo-Kai Watch and reminisce with Samurai Spirits
Business / Tech May 24, 2019
Mario Kart Tour could be the monster mobile hit that Japan gaming giant Nintendo needs
by Yuji Nakamura and Takashi Amano
More than four years after a much-ballyhooed entry into mobile gaming, industry giant Nintendo Co. remains bereft of a monster smartphone hit. But the wait may finally be over. Mario Kart Tour, set to launch this summer, has had gamers' attention since it was announced ...
Digital | ON: GAMES Feb 3, 2019
The first of 2019's resurrections
by Brian Ashcraft
"Super Mario" introduces Peachette; "Biohazard"/"Resident Evil" rises again in an even scarier form; and "Catherine" gets fleshed out.