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  Part I of the Summer’s Update Launches with New Character Sia Astelle, a New Event World, In-Game Events and More   LOS ANGELES – June 12, 2025 – NEXON’s popular side-scrolling 2D MMORPG Global MapleStory has kicked off Part I of its summer Stargazer update introducing Sia Astelle, the intense Challenger World, and limited-time in-game events filled with adventures and formidable challenges. New Job Sia Astelle Arrives Originally debuting in MapleStory M, Sia Astelle’s release in Global MapleStory marks the first time a new character is introduced from the mobile version.  This Star Guardian descends into Maple World as a cosmic crisis unfolds. A mysterious dark wish has thrown the constellations into chaos, disrupting the Star Spirit’s celestial duties. In battle, she channels the raw energy of the stars, weaving constellation-based magic into dazzling, high-impact spells. Her bold, star-charged combos and celestial strikes don’t just defeat enemies, they blast...

Nintendo Co., Ltd. (HQ: Kyoto, Minami-ku, Japan; Representative Director and President: Shuntaro Furukawa, “Nintendo” hereafter) announced that it has released Nintendo Today!, a brand-new smart device app for iOS and Android devices. Nintendo Today! delivers a variety of content every day, mainly related to users’ favorite game series. A free Nintendo Account is required to use the app.       

The next evolution of the Nintendo Switch system is here! Bring games to life with a larger 1080p screen—or connect to a TV and play in up to 4K resolution*. Support for HDR, VRR, and frame rates up to 120 fps let you enjoy vivid color, clarity, and smooth gameplay. Snap the new Joy-Con™ 2 controllers into place with magnetic connectors. Each controller can even be used as a mouse in compatible games. Experience new, exclusive games like Mario Kart™ World only on Nintendo Switch 2. Plus, you can enjoy compatible games from your Nintendo Switch library**. *TV and game must be compatible with 4K resolution. Frame rates are capped at 60 fps for 4K output. **Some Nintendo Switch games may not be supported or fully compatible with Nintendo Switch 2. Click here for more information on compatibility.   For videos, please visit https://x.com/apverychio

   

 

Hiroki Totoki, newly promoted CEO and President of Sony Group effective April 1, 2025 Tokyo, Japan - Sony Group Corporation ("Sony") today announced that Hiroki Totoki, currently Director, Representative Corporate Executive Officer, President, COO and CFO, has been newly appointed as Director, Representative Corporate Executive Officer, President and Chief Executive Officer, effective April 1, 2025. Kenichiro Yoshida, currently Director, Representative Corporate Executive Officer, Chairman and CEO, will become Director, Representative Corporate Executive Officer, Chairman, also effective April 1, 2025. These appointments were proposed by Kenichiro Yoshida to the Nominating Committee, and following deliberation by the Committee, were approved unanimously at the Board meeting held today. Also effective April 1, 2025, Sony will implement changes to its management structure to clarify management roles according to their responsibilities for the management of the...

First-look trailer introduces Nintendo Switch 2 Nintendo Switch 2, the successor to the Nintendo Switch system, will be released in 2025.  Today Nintendo offered a first look at Nintendo Switch 2 in a video introducing the hardware.  Nintendo Switch 2 plays Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive games, as well as both physical and digital Nintendo Switch games. Certain Nintendo Switch games may not be supported on or fully compatible with Nintendo Switch 2. Details will be shared on the Nintendo website at a later date. For more details on Nintendo Switch 2, please tune in for the “Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 – 4.2.2025” which will air on Wednesday, April 2. Nintendo will also hold Nintendo Switch 2 Experience events, where consumers can go hands-on with Nintendo Switch 2, in cities around the world. Nintendo Switch 2 Experience host cities and schedule. All dates are local. North America: New York, April 4-6, 2025 Los Angeles, April 11-13, 2025 Dallas, April 25-27, 20...

Undecided on your gaming plans for the holidays? Let PlayStation Store help with a sleigh-full of discounted delights!  We’re rounding off 2024 with one of the biggest promotions of the year, featuring numerous games and DLC, all reduced for a limited time*. That includes the likes of EA Sports FC 25, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, NBA 2K25 and God of War Ragnarök.    Preview a selection of the offers below, head to PlayStation Store to find out more.  A Plague Tale: Innocence A Plague Tale: Requiem AEW: Fight Forever After the Fall® – Complete Edition Afterimage PS4 & PS5 Agatha Christie – Murder on the Orient Express Age of Wonders 4 Akimbot Among Us VR Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs Anno 1800™ Console Edition – Standard Another Crab’s Treasure Arizona Sunshine® 2 Arizona Sunshine® Remake ARK: Survival Ascended ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON – Deluxe Edition PS4&PS5 ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON PS4&PS5 Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adv...

Palworld An indie game coming from Japan, Palworld is an open world, crafting and survival game full of adorable creatures (Pals), that took the gaming world by storm. The gameplay loop of collecting Pals, expanding your base, and venturing out further out into the world is very addicting and hard to put down. Neva The latest title from the visionary team behind GRIS, a beautiful yet heartbreaking adventure game released back in 2018. Neva chronicles the story of the player and a wolf cub, Neva, who together embark on a journey through a vibrant world that progresses from season to season. The story is told without dialogue, and the ending will move you to tears. Fear the Spotlight Fear the Spotlight is an atmospheric horror adventure featuring a retro low-polygon art style reminiscent of the original PlayStation era. Two teenage girls sneak into school after hours, only to be separated by disturbing paranormal activities. They must solve puzzles and stay out of sight of t...

  Actual Earnings First Half FY25 • In the first half of the fiscal year, net sales of 5,232 billion yen (-34.3% yoy) and operating income of 1,215 billion yen (-56.6% yoy) decreased compared to the same period of the previous year, when "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom" and "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" were major drivers of the Company's overall business. • Nintendo Switch hardware sales were 4.72 million units (-31% yoy) and software sales were 70.28 million (-27.6% yoy), both lower than in the same period last year, but remained relatively high into its eighth year.   Earnings forecast FY25 • As a result of revisions to hardware and software sales forecasts based on sales results for the first half of the fiscal year, net sales projected to decreased by 5.2% to 1.28 trillion yen and operating income projected to decreased by 10.0% to 360 billion yen. • The revision of the forecast for operating income and loss, ordinary income and net income were l...