Chinese government bans Nintendo game Animal Crossing after players organize political protests

Chinese retailers ban popular Nintendo game Animal Crossing: New Horizons after players use it to organize virtual protests against Xi Jinping and the World Health Organization Chinese retailers have removed listings for Animal Crossing: New Horizons  The bans come after activist groups used the game to organize protests Protests included a mock funder for president … Read more

Nintendo Switch online goes DOWN as people across the world begin to work from home

ALABAMA Jefferson County restaurant are take out only, child care centers are closed and visits to nursing homes have been restricted. Public gatherings of more than 25 people banned across the state.  All public schools closed until April 6. Jefferson County Health Officer Mark Wilson said: ‘I know this has a big impact on our community. … Read more

Universal’s new Super Nintendo World in Japan will have a real-life version of Super Mario 

Universal’s new Super Nintendo World will let visitors play real-life versions of their favourite video games, including Super Mario The new theme park will open this summer at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka One experience will be based on Super Mario’s Mushroom Kingdom Universe Visitors will wear wristbands to collect digital coins – just like Mario … Read more

Ultra-rare ‘Nintendo PlayStation’ console sells for $360,000 at auction 

A prototype of the unreleased ‘Nintendo PlayStation’ console has sold for $360,000 (£273,096) at auction – nearly $1 million less than an earlier rejected offer.   The super-rare console, which was sold with a Sony-branded SNES controller and cartridge that enables CD-Rom functionality, was sold by Dallas-based auction house Heritage Auctions on Friday.  The collector’s item … Read more