Nintendo – “Switching” to an IP-Focused Business Model
With Shigeru Miyamoto himself declaring that he has Micky Mouse in his sights, Nintendo appears to be increasingly comfortable with its shift...
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Google - Stadia Stutters Out of the Gate
The initial reviews are in on Google’s new game streaming service Stadia, and they are not especially positive. Reviewers have pointed to issues...
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Gundam Gets Jiggy - A Voice Cries "Chotto Matte"
I expected an "easy" Tender Offer in Bandai Namco Holdings (7832 JP)'s "cleanup" of Gundam merchandising IP licensee/owner Sotsu Co Ltd (3711 JP)...
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Sony to Invest US$1bn to Prove Image Sensors Are in Fact a Crucial Pillar of Its Growth Strategy
The Nikkei on Tuesday reported (later confirmed by the company in its 2QFY03/2020 investor briefing) that Sony is to invest nearly JPY100bn...
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Nintendo - Too Early to Give up on Mario Kart Tour and Its Gatcha Mechanics
Initial revenue generation by Mario Kart Tour has disappointed and DeNA is down 9% since its launch while Nintendo is down 13% (partly due to...
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