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Nintendo Download: You Know the Drill

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Dig into this colorfully animated world with the free demo now available on Nintendo eShop!

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  • Dig into this colorfully animated world with the free demo now available on Nintendo eShop!
  • If you want to test the mayhem before purchase, try the demo available on Nintendo eShop – just don’t tell Wario it’s free.
  • game for the Nintendo Switch system, limited-time Princess Peach missions**** will appear in the Super Mario Run game for mobile devices!
  • Also new this week in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch:

Nintendo Download: Places, Everyone, for Princess Peach: Showtime!

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

– Join Princess Peach as she steps into the spotlight in her very own single-player action game!

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  • – Join Princess Peach as she steps into the spotlight in her very own single-player action game!
  • As Princess Peach attends the Sparkle Theater, the wicked Grape and the Sour Bunch take control over the play to enact their own performances.
  • My Nintendo members can redeem their Platinum Points*** for charming rewards inspired by the game, such as the printable Princess Peach: Showtime!
  • Also new this week in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch:

Nintendo Download: Holiday Delight!

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

Holiday quests, festive furniture and cheery decor can be received from villagers and discovered around Kilima Village.

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  • Holiday quests, festive furniture and cheery decor can be received from villagers and discovered around Kilima Village.
  • ‘Tis the Season – Gather your loved ones and get into the spirit of the holiday season together with Nintendo!
  • Nintendo eShop sales on Nintendo Switch:
    Warner Bros. Games Holiday Sale – It’s that time of year to stuff your stockings and save up to 85% on titles like Hogwarts Legacy and LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga during the Warner Bros. Games Holiday Sale!
  • Also new this week in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch:

Wrap Up the Holiday Season with Last-Minute Gifts at Macy’s

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

Our Gift Finder provides customized online guides to get the kids in your life exactly what they want.

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  • Our Gift Finder provides customized online guides to get the kids in your life exactly what they want.
  • Create unforgettable memories this year with the LEGO Star Wars Obi-Wan Kenobi’s Jedi Starfighter 75333 Building Set, 282 Pieces or HASBRO Twister Air .
  • Bring home the magic with Disney 100 Years of Wonder Macy’s Mickey & Minnie plush or add a Barbie Color Reveal Mermaid Doll to the collection.
  • With plenty of awesome options to choose from, Macy's has the top holiday wish list items guaranteed to unwrap endless smiles.

Activate Consulting Releases Annual Activate Outlook Report on the Future of Technology & Media in 2024

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO and NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Activate Consulting, the leading management consulting firm for technology, internet, media, entertainment, and sports businesses today released its annual Activate Technology and Media Outlook, a comprehensive report on the state of the internet, technology, media, and entertainment industries. The report, delivered by Activate Consulting CEO Michael J. Wolf, is available on www.activate.com/#outlook.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO and NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Activate Consulting , the leading management consulting firm for technology, internet, media, entertainment, and sports businesses today released its annual Activate Technology and Media Outlook, a comprehensive report on the state of the internet, technology, media, and entertainment industries.
  • The report, delivered by Activate Consulting CEO Michael J. Wolf, is available on www.activate.com/#outlook .
  • In this annual report, Activate Consulting focuses on topics such as AI, Gaming, Super Users, Sports Betting and more.
  • "The forecasts shared today will profoundly impact technology, media and industries beyond that as we approach 2024 and beyond."

The NPD Group: Canada Toy Industry Retail Sales Continue to Grow in 2022

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Thursday, January 26, 2023

TORONTO,  Jan. 26, 2023  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The NPD Group today announced annual sales results for the Canadian toy industry. Canadian retail sales of toys generated $2.39 billion in 2022, an increase of 1% compared to 2021. Unit sales declined by 4% and the average selling price of $19.06 was 5% higher than in 2021.

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  • The NPD Group today announced annual sales results for the Canadian toy industry.
  • Canadian retail sales of toys generated $2.39 billion in 2022, an increase of 1% compared to 2021.
  • TORONTO, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The NPD Group today announced annual sales results for the Canadian toy industry.
  • Canadian retail sales of toys generated $2.39 billion in 2022, an increase of 1% compared to 2021.

The NPD Group: U.S. Toy Industry Retail Sales Flat in 2022

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Thursday, January 26, 2023

PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The NPD Group today announced U.S. retail sales of toys generated $29.2 billion in 2022, a decrease of 0.2% or $49 million. Unit sales declined by 4% and the average selling price of $12.68 was 3% higher than in 2021. While sales remained relatively flat in 2022, the market has seen strong growth over the last three years, including 14% growth in 2021 and 17% growth in 2020. This U.S. toy industry growth contributed to a three-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10%, driven by average selling price (ASP) growth of 8% and unit sales growth of 2%.

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  • The NPD Group today announced U.S. retail sales of toys generated $29.2 billion in 2022, a decrease of 0.2%
    PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The NPD Group today announced U.S. retail sales of toys generated $29.2 billion in 2022, a decrease of 0.2% or $49 million.
  • These factors made for a long list of shopping hurdles contributing to a muted holiday season for the U.S. toy industry.
  • Looking at the fourth quarter specifically, dollar sales decreased by 5% or $628 million, according to NPD's Retail Tracking Service.
  • It accounted for 18% of dollar sales for toys in 2022 and contributed 52% of the annual sales declines.

The NPD Group: U.S. Toy Industry Sales Grew 4% in Q3 2022

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- U.S. toy industry sales revenue increased by 4%, growing $201 million in the third quarter of 2022, according to The NPD Group. Unit sales increased 1% and the average sales price of $11.47 increased 3% during the period. Looking at the three-year compound annual growth rate from 2019 to 2022, toy industry sales revenue grew 12% year-over-year, driven by average selling price growth of 8%, while unit sales were up 4% over that period.

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  • U.S. toy industry sales revenue increased by 4%, growing $201 million in the third quarter of 2022, according to The NPD Group.
  • PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- U.S. toy industry sales revenue increased by 4%, growing $201 million in the third quarter of 2022, according to The NPD Group.
  • Looking at the three-year compound annual growth rate from 2019 to 2022, toy industry sales revenue grew 12% year-over-year, driven by average selling price growth of 8%, while unit sales were up 4% over that period.
  • For January through September 2022, sales revenue increased 3%, unit sales declined 3%.

Nintendo Download: The Pokémon Series Reaches a New Frontier

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Thursday, January 27, 2022

(Graphic: Business Wire)

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  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Pokmon Legends: Arceus Get ready for a new kind of grand, Pokmon adventure in Pokmon Legends: Arceus, a new game that blends action and exploration with the RPG roots of the Pokmon series.
  • You can also toss the Pok Ball containing your ally Pokmon near a wild Pokmon to seamlessly enter battle.
  • The original story has been faithfully reproduced, and these remakes include easy-to-understand, player-friendly features of the modern Pokmon series, plus up-close-and-personal Pokmon battle scenes.
  • Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo 3DS and Wii U
    Also new this week in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch:

The NPD Group: U.S. Toy Industry Retail Sales Increased by 13% in 2021

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Thursday, January 27, 2022

Unit sales increased 8% and the average selling price of $12.37 was up 4% vs 2020.

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  • Unit sales increased 8% and the average selling price of $12.37 was up 4% vs 2020.
  • The three-year compound annual growth rate for the period between 2018 and 2021 was 8%, driven by ASP growth of 8%.
  • For the second year in a row the COVID 19 pandemic had a strong impact on consumer behavior, which propped up the toy industry in 2021.
  • Source: The NPD Group/ Retail Tracking Service, January-December 2021