![Super Mario: Nintendo's decades of star power Super Mario: Nintendo's decades of star power](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/81680681404_Mario.jpg)
Super Mario: Nintendo's decades of star power
Super Mario has enjoyed 40 years of extraordinary popularity that has transformed the character into a truly global icon.
Sat Apr 08 2023
![Nintendo's original Kyoto headquarters is being turned into a hotel Nintendo's original Kyoto headquarters is being turned into a hotel](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/81644746476_Nintendo.jpg)
Nintendo's original Kyoto headquarters is being turned into a hotel
The opening is scheduled for April 1. And this is no joke!
Sun Feb 13 2022
![Four giants: The major players in video game industry Four giants: The major players in video game industry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/71643766390_sony.jpg)
Four giants: The major players in video game industry
The global video game industry has undergone a series of blockbuster takeovers.
Wed Feb 02 2022
![Nintendo says 'Donkey Kong' area to open in Universal Studios Japan in 2024 Nintendo says 'Donkey Kong' area to open in Universal Studios Japan in 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/81632808614_Yoshi.jpg)
Nintendo says 'Donkey Kong' area to open in Universal Studios Japan in 2024
A major expansion of Nintendo's efforts to diversify its business beyond consoles.
Tue Sep 28 2021
![Unopened Super Mario 64 game from 1996 sells for $1.56M Unopened Super Mario 64 game from 1996 sells for $1.56M](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/61626154882_SuperMario.jpg)
Unopened Super Mario 64 game from 1996 sells for $1.56M
Super Mario 64 was the best-selling game on the Nintendo 64 and the first to feature the Mario character in 3D.
Tue Jul 13 2021
![Zelda game cartridge sells for 'world record' $870,000 at auction Zelda game cartridge sells for 'world record' $870,000 at auction](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/81625905703_NINTENDO.jpg)
Zelda game cartridge sells for 'world record' $870,000 at auction
The cartridge, dated to 1987, is still in its original packaging.
Sat Jul 10 2021
![Nintendo unveils new Switch game console Nintendo unveils new Switch game console](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/71625629065_NINTENDO.jpg)
Nintendo unveils new Switch game console
The device includes an adjustable stand to allow for play in "tabletop mode" with multiple players.
Wed Jul 07 2021
![Nintendo partners with Pokemon Go maker Niantic on Pikmin app Nintendo partners with Pokemon Go maker Niantic on Pikmin app](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/81591762558_NintendoLogo.jpg)
Nintendo partners with Pokemon Go maker Niantic on Pikmin app
The partnership could breathe life into Nintendo's stalled mobile ambitions after the firm struggled to replicate the appeal of Pokemon Go.
Tue Mar 23 2021
!['Super Mario' leaps into real world in Universal Studios park launch 'Super Mario' leaps into real world in Universal Studios park launch](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/81616042960_JAPAN.jpg)
'Super Mario' leaps into real world in Universal Studios park launch
The Mario-themed attraction in a major leap by games maker Nintendo Co Ltd beyond the virtual world includes "Minions" and "Jurassic Park".
Thu Mar 18 2021
![Universal Studios Japan to open Super Nintendo World area on February 4 Universal Studios Japan to open Super Nintendo World area on February 4](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/81606792690_TOKYO.jpg)
Universal Studios Japan to open Super Nintendo World area on February 4
The "Super Nintendo World" area will feature Mario Kart races and other attractions based on Nintendo games.
Tue Dec 01 2020
![Nintendo to release 2-3 mobile games per year, says Switch titles to exceed 100 Nintendo to release 2-3 mobile games per year, says Switch titles to exceed 100](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-02/81485927698_Nintendo.jpg)
Nintendo to release 2-3 mobile games per year, says Switch titles to exceed 100
"We believe we can build a stable profit structure by aggressively leveraging our intellectual properties," such as the Super Mario Bros characters.
Wed Feb 01 2017
![Nintendo returns to quarterly operating profit but cuts full-year outlook Nintendo returns to quarterly operating profit but cuts full-year outlook](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/71484318888_Switch.jpg)
Nintendo returns to quarterly operating profit but cuts full-year outlook
For the year ending March, Nintendo cut its operating profit forecast to 20 billion yen from 30 billion yen due to lower game software downloads for its consoles.
Tue Jan 31 2017
![Pokemon Go unleashed on game-mad South Korea six months late Pokemon Go unleashed on game-mad South Korea six months late](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/71473134863_PokemonGo.jpg)
Pokemon Go unleashed on game-mad South Korea six months late
Nintendo Co's smash hit Pokemon Go was unleashed on South Korea on Tuesday, six months after it was released elsewhere in the world, a delay caused by security fears over Google Maps.
Tue Jan 24 2017
![Nintendo says to launch Super Mario Run Android version in March Nintendo says to launch Super Mario Run Android version in March](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/51484794138_SuperMario.jpg)
Nintendo says to launch Super Mario Run Android version in March
Japan's Nintendo said it will release an Android version of its Super Mario mobile game in March following the launch of Super Mario Run for Apple Inc's iPhone in December.
Thu Jan 19 2017
![Nintendo's new game console Switch Nintendo's new game console Switch](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/71484406268_NintendoSwitch.jpg)
Nintendo's new game console Switch
Nintendo's new game console Switch is pictured after its presentation ceremony in Tokyo, Japan January 13, 2017.
Sat Jan 14 2017
![China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41691592123_WangYi.jpg)
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739935395_tbVladimirPutinDon.jpg)
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739950345_PopeFrancis.jpg)
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738903885_TBSaraDuterte.jpg)
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733723992_LewisHamilton.jpg)
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739962942_SheikhMohamedbinZ.jpg)
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739940935_TBTaylorSwift.jpg)
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71737096454_palestinegazaisr.jpg)
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739939398_TBLiewChinTong.jpg)
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739955532_GretaThunberg.jpg)
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025