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Nintendo (NTDOY) posted its Q1 2025 earnings report today, providing an in-depth look at how the company is performing as the Switch’s life cycle begins to wind down. In addition to overall sales and revenue figures, Nintendo provided specific stats for some of its recent high-profile releases. This included Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD, which sold 1.19 million units in just its first four days of being available.

Luigi's Mansion 2 HD sold 1.19 million units in its first four days

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REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 1, 2024-- This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following content: This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240801267801/en/ STAR WARS: Bounty Hunter launches today. (Graphic: Business Wire)

Nintendo Download: Racking Up a Hefty Bounty

After an amazing FY 2024 with the releases of TOTK and The Super Mario Bros. Movie, tough comparisons have caused a serious year-over-year drop in sales and operating profit at Nintendo. Nintendo is out with its Q1 2025 earnings results and things are looking pretty tough for the Big N....

Tough Zelda & Mario Movie comparisons push Nintendo (NTDOY) Q1 2025 operating profit down 70.6%

The Switch is in its eighth year. That’s longer than any Nintendo system has gone without getting a successor. But the company is still bullish on the hybrid console’s future even as fans wait to hear about a Switch 2 as soon as this September. Nintendo is planning to sell over 12 million new Switches this year and everyone’s asking the same question: how?

Nintendo Plans To Sell Over 10 Million More Switches But No One Knows How

The Nintendo Switch might be slowing down in sales some seven-plus years into its lifespan, but the console still doing remarkably well at retail according to Nintendo’s most recent quarterly financial earnings. The Japanese game company shared its financial results for the first quarter of 2024. The Switch sold...

Nintendo's Down Month Is Still Pretty Spectacular

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Hey Shacknews, it's time for Evening Reading. Let's officially close out our day of posting. Please take a look. Always great to see Nardwuar at work. Truly one of the best interviewers of all time. Not Like Us x All Eyez On Me Mix. That is a solid mix. Polite...

Evening Reading - August 1, 2024

Nintendo has announced that more than 143.42 million Nintendo Switch consoles have now been sold worldwide. In the three months to 30 June 2024, 2.1 million consoles were sold, representing a 46.3 percent decline in sales year-on-year. Those sales break down as 0.64 million Nintendo Switch, 2.83 million Nintendo Switch – OLED Model and 0.43 million Nintendo Switch Lite consoles.

Nintendo Switch Sales Surpass 143.42 Million Units Worldwide

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Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

More details have emerged about the PlayStation Portal’s launch and price in India. According to games analyst Rishi Alwani, who last week reported about the handheld console coming to India, has provided more details in his blog High Chaos Run. The price, previously estimated at around ₹20,000, is now...

PlayStation Portal: Report Reveals Expected Pricing and Reasons Behind Sony Handheld's Delayed Launch

Sony just launched a Back to School Sale on several of their PlayStation products, including their consoles. The PS5 Slim Disc Edition has dropped to $449.99 from its $500 MSRP and the PS5 Slim Digital Edition has dropped to $339.99 from its $450 MSRP. These deals will all expire on August 5.

The PlayStation 5 Consoles Are on Sale Today

Today's the day that Game Trader Live returns to Shacknews Twitch. Check out the show live now or stop by later to watch the VOD. Game Trader Live aims to be an educational program for anyone who is interested in learning about investing or trading individual stocks. The show will be starting shortly on the Shacknews Twitch channel. See you there!

Game Trader Live - July 31, 2024 - Reacting to META, QCOM, ARM, EBAY & more

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

The Star Wars universe is chock-full of engaging side stories that put lesser-known characters in the spotlight, and there’s arguably no greater example than 2002’s Star Wars: Bounty Hunter. Released off the heels of Episode 2: Attack of the Clones, the game not only shed more light on Jango Fett but also provided context for several major plotlines of the Prequel Trilogy. Over 20 years later, Star Wars: Bounty Hunter is back thanks to a stunning remaster from Aspyr.

Star Wars: Bounty Hunter review: Always a pleasure

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Pocha L.A. Modern Mexicana Kitchen , a proudly Mexicana, "Angelina"-owned restaurant, has announced its imminent closure in Highland Park. The restaurant's last day for deconstructed blini-like "burritas," healthy salads, and chilaquiles will be this Sunday, August 4th, though owners say they are looking for a new location.

Chicana-Led Pocha L.A. Announces Its Closure In Highland Park

If there was any doubt that , then Microsoft’s latest Q4 FY2024 financial results and subsequent earnings call certainly eliminates that. The company has made it clear that it’s doubling down on content and services as Xbox hardware sales saw yet another significant drop of 42% in this quarter.

Xbox Games Will Continue to Target ‘New Audiences’ as Console Sales Fall Further

Nintendo updated its release schedule for its August 2024 financial results, which covers the full fiscal year. The company is highlighting what’s on the horizon for Switch. As of now Nintendo has outlined what it recently shared in its Nintendo Direct presentation a couple of months ago. The big one is that Metroid Prime 4 has moved from “TBA” to 2025, which was confirmed as part of the new trailer.

Nintendo release schedule – August 2024

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

When it comes to the personalities of humans, some zodiac signs are known mostly for their resilience. They possess the ability to shoulder their burdens alone. It could be due to their natural strength or determination. There could be many different reasons as to why these signs are so stoic in nature. These signs somehow make it through life's challenges with a steadfast resolve.

3 Zodiac Signs That Bear the Burden Alone

Polk County, FL

Fort Meade, FL

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The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

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Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door has sold 1.76 million units since launching in May

Nintendo’s (NTDOY) Q1 2025 earnings report provided an in-depth look at what will likely be the final first quarter of the Switch’s life cycle. The report...

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door has sold 1.76 million units since launching in May

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