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Why are people obsessed with (and stealing) Pokemon cards again?

In 1973, Japanese food company Calbee started attaching free collectable baseball player cards to its potato chip packets (and continues to do so today). It was mimicking a trend that had already taken off in tobacco markets in Japan and overseas. Baseball, Japan’s national sport, was an obvious choice for…

The Conversation

Luxury watches, iPads and a Jaguar: what Peter Murrell bought with embezzled funds

Former SNP chief executive blew chunks of the stolen £400,310 on high-end watches, jewellery and coffee machines

The Guardian - UK

Former Nintendo of America president admits NES and SNES classics were made "to sustain our business": "the Wii U was on life support"

Star Fox Zero wasn't putting butts in seats apparently

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I fixed my biggest gripe with the PS5 Pro with these unofficial cover plates — and now it looks and feels more like a PC

Sony’s official console covers only change the color, but DevynPC’s BoxPlates completely overhaul the PS5 Pro's silhouette for a sleek, PC-inspired look.

Tom’s Guide

Running Final Fantasy 14 for 16 years means Square Enix knows live service, former exec says, but it's "used to being slow" and has "failed to bring its IP to a new generation"

Jacob Navok worries about Square Enix's financial future

GamesRadar

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie hits streaming so you can finally watch it at home

Enjoy Mario and Luigi from the comfort of your own sofa.

Castlevania Fans Want Season 3 Of Nocturne, But I Have A Better Idea

Hear me out, fellow vampire killers.

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Your weekend binge list: 9 new shows and movies to stream on Netflix, Prime Video and more (May 22-24)

This weekend’s streaming picks across new movies and shows range from thrillers to comedies, including "Jack Ryan: Ghost War,' 'The Boroughs' and 'Ladies First'

Tom’s Guide

How Microsoft’s new Gaming Chief Strategy Officer Matthew Ball could save Microsoft's Xbox business

XBOX has a new chief strategy officer as part of another leadership shakeup from CEO Asha Sharma. How might Matthew Ball handle XBOX's future? We can infer a bit from his own analysis.

Windows Central

BT warns of smartphone price rises due to chip shortages from AI boom

Telecoms company CEO says tech firms are buying up memory chips to power datacentres relied on by AI

The Guardian - UK

Super Mario Movie 3 shock: Why Nintendo is delaying Mario’s return after Galaxy’s massive $967M box office explosion | Release Window details

While audiences wait for “Super Mario Movie 3,” fans can already revisit “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” from home. The film is currently available to rent or purchase on digital platforms. Physical Blu-ray and DVD editions are expected to arrive in June, with a streaming release anticipated later on Peacock.

The Economic Times

Bubsy 4D review: not a cat-astrophe but not purr-fect

A fun revival that's also paw-sitively messy in places.

Creative Bloq

Lenovo G02 retro handheld allegedly comes preloaded with thousands of copyrighted games, including Nintendo ROMs — company confirms that it’s an officially white-labeled device meant for the Chinese market

Lenovo confirms that it partnered with a third-party manufacturer to build, sell, and market the G02 retro gaming handheld in China. However, it allegedly contained thousands of gaming ROMs, many from Nintendo, right out of the box, raising questions about the validity of the licenses of these titles.

Tom’s Hardware

I gave my Switch 2 a major upgrade for $55 less than buying another official dock — and it fits in my pocket

Buying another official Switch 2 dock will set you back over $100 but Genki’s new Covert Dock 3 is smaller and costs almost half as much.

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This modern N64 controller might be the best Switch 2 pad for retro Nintendo games

The 8BitDo 64 is a modern reincarnation of the original N64 gamepad, and I have very little to say against it.

Player One

Nintendo's 'Choose Your Game' Switch 2 Bundle Now Being Offered by Select Retailers

Despite being teased by Nintendo to come in June, it seems that select retailers are now offering the "Choose Your Game" Switch 2 bundle.

Player One

'Pokémon' Professor Application Rejection: Iowa Man Sues Nintendo Over Certification Rules

A rejected "Pokémon" Professor applicant sues over certification denial, alleging unfair background check policies and lost business opportunities.

TechRadar

Should you buy a Nintendo Switch 2 before the price hikes? I played 5 of its biggest exclusives to find out

The Switch 2 has a pretty compelling lineup as it approaches its first birthday — and with a price hike on the way, now could be the time to snap it up.

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"Unless you're Nintendo," developers should never price games over $70, expert says, even though pricey Steam games usually make more money

Sounds right to me

Creative Bloq

Nintendo shocks fans with surprise-launching Pictonico! – but what is it?

Nintendo just resurrected its weirdest era for Gen Z.

Tom’s Guide

Nintendo Switch 2 'Choose Your Game' bundle lets you save money by packing in one of these 3 games — what you need to know

Save up to $30 when you bundle your Switch 2 with a choice of Mario Kart world, Pokopia or Donkey Kong: Bananza.

The Independent UK

The world’s first Pokémon-themed airport is opening in Japan this summer

The aviation hub is being rebranded in aid of post-earthquake recovery

Player One

Nintendo Brings Fast-Paced Microgame Fun to Mobile With 'Pictonico' Launch

Nintendo launches "Pictonico" microgames on mobile, offering fast, quirky photo-based gameplay with optional in-app purchases.

Creative Bloq

If Nintendo won't make a Mario Kart maker, this indie game could be the next best thing

Imagine infinite Mario Kart 64.

GamesRadar

Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Star Fox remakes are fine, but former Nintendo staff say it needs "more than nostalgia right now"

Kit Ellis and Krysta Yang are skeptical

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