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Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon Coming to Nintendo Switch on March 17, 2023

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Friday, December 9, 2022
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During this years Game Awards ceremony, Nintendo debuted two world premiere trailers for games coming to the Nintendo Switch system.

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  • During this years Game Awards ceremony, Nintendo debuted two world premiere trailers for games coming to the Nintendo Switch system.
  • The first was the reveal of Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon , a new take on the Bayonetta series starring Cereza, a young apprentice witch before she would come to be called Bayonetta.
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    The Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon game, a new take on the Bayonetta series, launches for Nintendo Switch on March 17, 2023.
  • In fact, a brief playable teaser for Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon can be accessed within the Bayonetta 3 game!

Global Sales of Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet for Nintendo Switch Surpass 10 Million in First Three Days

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022
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Nintendo announced today that global sales of the Pokmon Scarlet and Pokmon Violet games for the Nintendo Switch family of systems have surpassed 10 million combined units* in the first three days since their worldwide launch on Nov. 18, 2022.

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  • Nintendo announced today that global sales of the Pokmon Scarlet and Pokmon Violet games for the Nintendo Switch family of systems have surpassed 10 million combined units* in the first three days since their worldwide launch on Nov. 18, 2022.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221123005476/en/
    Pokmon Scarlet and Pokmon Violet are the latest mainline games in the Pokmon series, releasing three years after the Pokmon Sword and Pokmon Shield games, also for Nintendo Switch.
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    Pokmon Scarlet and Pokmon Violet are the latest mainline games in the Pokmon series, releasing three years after the Pokmon Sword and Pokmon Shield games, also for Nintendo Switch.
  • Pokmon Scarlet and Pokmon Violet also offer expanded multiplayer modes, allowing up to four players** to travel across the land together.

Nintendo Switch Bundle and Game Deals Light up a Festive Range of Black Friday Offers From Nintendo

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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    The Nintendo Switch bundle is just one of many Black Friday offerings that entertain and engage the whole family.
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    A variety of digital deals will also be available for Black Friday in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch.
  • Our Black Friday Nintendo Switch bundle and deals on games make this the perfect season for families looking to connect and spend quality time together.
  • Just like Nintendo Switch , Nintendo Switch OLED Model allows players to play on the TV and share the detachable Joy-Con controllers for right-out-of-the-box multiplayer fun.

Nintendo Announces Nintendo Switch – OLED Model: Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Edition, Launching This November

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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On Nov. 4, the Nintendo Switch OLED Model: Pokmon Scarlet & Violet Edition system will be available at select stores, featuring art inspired by the upcoming Pokmon Scarlet and Pokmon Violet games (sold separately).

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  • On Nov. 4, the Nintendo Switch OLED Model: Pokmon Scarlet & Violet Edition system will be available at select stores, featuring art inspired by the upcoming Pokmon Scarlet and Pokmon Violet games (sold separately).
  • On Nov. 4, the Nintendo Switch OLED Model: Pokmon Scarlet & Violet Edition system will be available at select stores, featuring art inspired by the upcoming Pokmon Scarlet and Pokmon Violet games (sold separately).
  • The Nintendo Switch OLED Model: Pokmon Scarlet & Violet Edition system will be available in stores and in the My Nintendo Store at a suggested retail price of $359.99.
  • With Pokmon Scarlet and Pokmon Violet, the Pokmon series takes an evolutionary step, allowing players to explore freely in a richly expressed open world.

The Scenic Splatlands of Splatoon 3 Are Surfacing in Nintendo’s Booth at PAX West 2022

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Thursday, August 25, 2022
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Theyll also be appearing as backdrops within the Nintendo booth at this years PAX West, which is being transformed into scenes inspired by the sun-scorched Splatlands from Splatoon 3.

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  • Theyll also be appearing as backdrops within the Nintendo booth at this years PAX West, which is being transformed into scenes inspired by the sun-scorched Splatlands from Splatoon 3.
  • The Nintendo Splatoon 3 booth at PAX West in Seattle on Sept. 2-5 will provide the perfect environment for in-game splatting and real-life photo opportunities!
  • The top finishers from this summers Splatoon 2 Inkopolis Showdown 2022 tournament have been invited to Seattle to compete in North Americas first-ever Splatoon 3 invitational on Sept. 5 in the PAX Arena.
  • The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Championship Cup 2022 invitational will also be held at PAX West on Sept 5.

Devon Pritchard Named Executive Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Communications at Nintendo of America

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Monday, July 11, 2022
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Nintendo of America today named Devon Pritchard Executive Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Communications, following her tenure as the acting executive in that role since November 2021.

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  • Nintendo of America today named Devon Pritchard Executive Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Communications, following her tenure as the acting executive in that role since November 2021.
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    Nintendo of America today named Devon Pritchard Executive Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Communications, following her tenure as the acting executive in that role since November 2021.
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    A member of the Nintendo of America team for 16 years, Pritchard previously served as Executive Vice President of Business Affairs and Publisher Relations.
  • In her new role, Pritchard will be reporting to Doug Bowser, President of Nintendo of America.

Nintendo Unveils Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Direct Presentation Packed With New Footage and Details

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022
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In a new Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Direct video presentation today, Nintendo unveiled nearly 25 minutes of new footage featuring monstrous foes, intriguing personalities and sweeping locales from the upcoming game.

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  • In a new Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Direct video presentation today, Nintendo unveiled nearly 25 minutes of new footage featuring monstrous foes, intriguing personalities and sweeping locales from the upcoming game.
  • To view the Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Direct video in its entirety, visit Nintendos YouTube channel .
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    In a new Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Direct video presentation today, Nintendo unveiled nearly 25 minutes of new footage featuring monstrous foes, intriguing personalities and sweeping locales from the upcoming game.
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    As the latest entry in the critically acclaimed role-playing series, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 connects the futures of the two previous mainline Xenoblade Chronicles games.

Leader of Video Game Hacking Group Sentenced to 40 Months

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Thursday, February 10, 2022
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Nintendo appreciates the hard work and tireless efforts of federal prosecutors and law enforcement agencies to curb illegal activities on a global scale that cause serious harm to Nintendo and the video game industry.

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  • Nintendo appreciates the hard work and tireless efforts of federal prosecutors and law enforcement agencies to curb illegal activities on a global scale that cause serious harm to Nintendo and the video game industry.
  • In particular, Nintendo would like to thank the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) of the Department of Homeland Security, the U.S.
  • Nintendo has sold more than 5.3 billion video games and over 800 million hardware units globally.
  • A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendos operations in the Americas.

Nintendo Switch Is the Best-selling Video Game Console in November With More Than 1 Million Units Sold

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According to the NPD Group, which tracks video game sales in the U.S., the combined sales of Nintendo Switch , Nintendo Switch Lite and Nintendo Switch OLED Model systems hit 1.13 million in the month of November, powering up Nintendo Switch as the best-selling video game console of that month.

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  • According to the NPD Group, which tracks video game sales in the U.S., the combined sales of Nintendo Switch , Nintendo Switch Lite and Nintendo Switch OLED Model systems hit 1.13 million in the month of November, powering up Nintendo Switch as the best-selling video game console of that month.
  • For the important holiday-shopping week of Thanksgiving, which includes Black Friday, Nintendo Switch was also the top-selling video game console, with nearly 550,000 systems sold.
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    With a wide-ranging library of games and three options to choose from between Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite and Nintendo Switch OLED Model, the Nintendo Switch family of systems offers something for everyone this holiday season, said Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser.
  • Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch OLED Model can both be played on the TV or instantly taken on the go, while Nintendo Switch Lite is a dedicated handheld system, perfect for players who love playing portably.

Nintendo Partners with Panda Global for a Series of Super Smash Bros. Tournaments in 2022

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Thursday, November 18, 2021
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Nintendo and Panda Global, a leading organization in the Super Smash Bros. community, are teaming up with the goal of creating a fun and welcoming space for players to compete while simultaneously boosting support for Super Smash Bros. tournaments and competitions.

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  • Nintendo and Panda Global, a leading organization in the Super Smash Bros. community, are teaming up with the goal of creating a fun and welcoming space for players to compete while simultaneously boosting support for Super Smash Bros. tournaments and competitions.
  • The partnership will kick off with Panda Global operating the first-ever officially licensed championship circuit in North America for both the Super Smash Bros.
  • Ultimate for the Nintendo Switch system or Super Smash Bros. Melee for the Nintendo GameCube system.
  • Ultimate for the Nintendo Switch system or Super Smash Bros. Melee for the Nintendo GameCube system.