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From Casino Jackpots to Mario Auctions: Incredible Records From Across Gaming

The gaming world is an incredibly rich and varied place at the moment. Many people still enjoy playing titles on PC and console, while mobile gaming has also become massive in recent years as well. There is plenty of interest in other experiences too, with online casino sites attracting many players and iconic characters and…

1 December 20202 December 2020 Tech Digest Correspondent Gaming, News

Nintendo Switch is top selling games console of 2020

The Nintendo Switch is the top-selling games console in 2020, with 15.6 million units sold as of September of this year. As one of the most popular consoles globally, Nintendo Switch has seen a surge in the number of new players since its release in 2017. And with millions of people spending more time playing…

29 September 202029 September 2020 Chris Price Gaming, News

Nintendo of America announces Bowser as President

Nintendo of America (NoA) has appointed a new president called Bowser, the same name as the arch-nemesis of the video game manufacturer’s perennial hero Mario. Doug Bowser, previously senior vice-president of sales at NoA and not an anthropomorphic, fire-breathing demon lizard like his namesake, took over the role on Thursday after Reggie Fils-Aime retired. “It…

22 February 20193 September 2019 Chris Price Gaming, News

Now you can punch your lights on, with a Mario Question Block light

Check this out - retailer Firebox has just started selling this Mario Question Block Lamp, just like out of the old Mario games. Brilliantly, it doesn't just look the part: The way you switch it on is by punching it from below, just like everyone's favourite Italian plumber. It's available now, for £59.99.

9 October 201429 May 2022 James O'Malley Gaming

New Zelda, 3D Mario and Mario Kart titles heading to Wii U

Nintendo have released a whole slew of details on their future plans for the Wii U console, including the first details on new Zelda, Mario and Mario Kart titles. During the 23 January Nintendo Direct vidcast, the company announced that…

24 January 2013 Gerald Lynch Gaming, Tech Digest news

Wii U: Pong creator Nolan Bushnell baffled by Nintendo's new machine, predicts its failure

It's only been on sale for a week in the States, and doesn't even hit UK shelves until Friday 30 November, but already games industry luminaries are predicting Nintendo's Wii U console will be a failure. Nolan Bushnell, Atari founder…

26 November 2012 Gerald Lynch Gaming, Nintendo, Tech Digest news

E3 2012: New Super Mario Bros. 2 Announced for 3DS

Nintendo has faced its fair share of controversy this E3, having many people argue that they are ignoring their core community. However, yesterday Nintendo debuted a game which appeals to both core gamer and casual gamer alike, The New Super Mario Bros. 2, which will be released for the 3DS on August 19th.

7 June 2012 JoeMitchell E3 2012, Gaming, Nintendo, Tech Digest news

Mario drops the 6 Golden Coins as Nintendo post $530 million annual loss

Nintendo's financial woes continue today, with the company posting their first annual net loss in the firm's history, to the sum of $530 million. Hardware sales didn't meet Nintneod's estiamtes posted three months earlier, which had already been made more…

26 April 2012 Gerald Lynch Gaming, Tech Digest news

New Super Mario Bros. game for Wii U confirmed for E3 2012

Nintendo have confirmed that a new Mario game will be on show at this summer's E3 gaming conference, headlining the new Wii U console's software range. While a new Mario game to go along with a new Nintendo console is…

17 April 2012 Gerald Lynch Gaming, Tech Digest news

UPDATED Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto looking to retire

Shigeru Miyamoto, the creator of gaming classics like Super Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda, has announced his intentions to step down as head of game design at Nintendo. The 59-year-old said in an interview with Wired that: "Inside…

8 December 2011 Gerald Lynch Gaming, Tech Digest news

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