Nintendo

Before Sony's new handheld has even been released new research has emerged suggesting the device is already fated to fail, with smartphone game profits exceeding those of dedicated handhelds.

Alastair Stevenson Nov 10, 2011

In a recent interview, going against most analysts' predictions, Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot reiterated his belief that the Wii U will allow Nintendo to bounce back from its ongoing poor financial performance.

Alastair Stevenson Nov 08, 2011

The late Steve Jobs has been named the most influential person in gaming history in a survey of 1,000 executives from the gaming industry.

Alistair Charlton Nov 04, 2011

While Sony's PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 consoles have posted strong performances, Nintendo's Wii and 3DS have continued to under-perform, leading to further speculation that the industry veteran may have to bow-out of the console market.

Nov 02, 2011

Both SEGA and Nintendo have posted disastrously low sales leading to speculation as to whether the two God Fathers of gaming will be able to remain serious players in the increasingly competitive games industry.

Oct 31, 2011

Just after Nintendo revealed its own disastrous quarter, veteran games make SEGA has revealed a massive 29.9 per cent drop in revenue in its latest financial statement.

Oct 31, 2011

With Nintendo's latest financial statement confirming a further slump in revenue, analysts have come to question whether Nintendo will be able to continue developing consoles, suggesting the company may be forced to go the way of SEGA and re-focus its efforts to third-party software development.

Alastair Stevenson Oct 27, 2011

Despite beating research firm Nikkei's pessimistic predictions, Nintendo has revealed a massive ¥70 billion (£576 million) loss for the quarter ending 30 September, 2011, leading to fresh speculation about the games industry veteran's future as a console maker.

Oct 27, 2011

New reports have emerged suggesting Nintendo's next quarterly financial statement could be the first step in the company's demise as a console maker, prophesying a recurring loss exceeding the 100 billion yen (£823 million) mark.

Oct 26, 2011

Sony has confirmed that the PlayStation Vita will be released in the UK and America on February 22, and will be priced at £229.99 for the Wi-Fi model and £279.99 for the Wi-Fi and 3G version.

Oct 19, 2011

The Nintendo DS has sold more than 50 million units in the United States, and the company made more than 647,000 hardware sales in September alone.

Oct 17, 2011

Nintendo have announced their latest new-look console will hit the stores on November 8, just in time for your Christmas shopping.

Jamie Lewis Oct 13, 2011

EA Sports and Adidas Originals have created a partnership around the newest 'Need for Speed' racing game, The Run, offering special trainers and apparel.

Oct 10, 2011

At its media event yesterday Apple announced updates to the iPod nano touch and iPhone, but failed to mention the iPod classic, adding to speculation that the device will soon be discontinued.

Alistair Charlton Oct 05, 2011

Sony has revealed the launch date and games line-up of its highly anticipated PlayStation Vita portable games console.

Sep 14, 2011

Seeking to boost the number of female gamers using its 3DS handheld, Nintendo has unveiled a new pink version of the gaming device.

Sep 13, 2011

Following the company's decision to slash its 3DS handheld games console's price by 40 per cent and the announcement of two new Mario games, Nintendo investors have remained pessimistic leading to a 5 per cent slide in share value.

Sep 13, 2011

Square Enix Inc. has promoted Clinton Foy to chief operating officer, tasking the new COO to expand the company's presence in the free-to-play, browser, mobile and "emerging platform" markets.

Sep 01, 2011

Following the company's recent disastrous financial quarter and the ongoing poor performance of its newest 3DS handheld, Nintendo has issued a statement reiterating its belief that its next wave of games will reverse the company's ailing fortunes.

Aug 30, 2011

Nintendo's share value has soared after news of a pre-TGS announcement on 13 Sept. led to fresh speculation that the company was in the process of redesigning its 3DS handheld.

Aug 23, 2011

Running contrary to most analysts predictions regarding Nintendo's future Wii U console, the International Data Corporation (IDC) has issued a fresh report suggesting the machine will be a key turning point in the games industry's future.

Aug 22, 2011

Nintendo has released the latest version of its current generation Wii console.

Aug 17, 2011

Facing increasing pressure for its $328 million loss, investors have called for games industry veteran Nintendo to begin developing titles for other gaming platforms, including Apple's iPhone.

Aug 11, 2011

In a bid to boost its ailing sales Nintendo has inked a new deal to secure an additional 5,000 free WiFi hotspots for 3DS console owners.

Aug 09, 2011

The manufacturer currently responsible for building devices such as the Apple iPad and Sony PlayStation 3 has announced new plans to replace yet more workers with robots over the next three years.

Aug 01, 2011

As its console and games sales dwindle Nintendo has announced that it will be opening up its current 3DS and forthcoming Wii U consoles to downloadable content.

Aug 01, 2011

As Nintendo's latest 3DS console continues to underwhelm Nintendo president Satoru Iwata has announced that he will be taking a 50 per cent pay cut to help alleviate the company's resultant financial problems.

Jul 29, 2011

New reports suggest that the BBC is keen to produce games based on its popular television series.

Jul 29, 2011

Of the big-three games companies only Microsoft's Xbox 360 has seen increased sales, with Sony's PlayStation 3 and Nintendo's Wii both seeing a downturn.

Jul 28, 2011

Having dropped its full-year profit forecasts by 82 per cent games industry veteran Nintendo has slashed the retail price of its ailing 3DS games console.

Jul 28, 2011