Sensor Tower — Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp gets a boost thanks to New Horizons
Everyone is talking about Animal Crossing these days, but it’s important to note which Animal Crossing they’re talking about. New Horizons has become a...
No Nintendo Direct planned for June due to work-from-home hurdles
Nintendo is telling partner developers it’s not going to hold one of its Nintendo Direct video events in June. The publisher has had a...
Video gaming history is ready for the spotlight
Gaming has long been the new kid on the block when it comes to media. Video games have been around for much less time...
Game industry doubles down on U.S. TV ads during pandemic
TV ad impressions nearly doubled for gaming brands from March 16 through April 15 compared to the previous 30-day period, suggesting that even as...
Your Super Mario Maker 2 levels are a lot less cute in World Maker
Super Mario Maker 2’s latest update reveals that almost no one knows how to make a fun Mario stage. This was once easy to...
Animal Crossing: New Horizons launch sales surpass any Mario or Zelda in U.S.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons was the best-selling game in the U.S. for March, according to The NPD Group. But that is just the start...
6 weeks with Animal Crossing: New Horizons reveals many frustrations
I’ve had Animal Crossing: New Horizons for six weeks. Nintendo sent me a copy for review at the end of February, and I’ve played...
Gaming industry TV ad spend is rising — blame Tom Nook
Even with much of the U.S. economy shutting down due to the coronavirus pandemic, the gaming sector upped its advertising outlay for television to...
GamesBeat Decides 144: Mario turns 35 with multiple 3D remasters
Mario is turning 35 years old this year. And as everyone knows, you celebrate a 35th anniversary with the gift of remasters. And that’s...
Nintendo is making 3D Mario remasters for his 35th anniversary
The Super Mario series is turning 35 this year, and Nintendo has big plans for the plumber’s birthday. That includes updating and bringing back...