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2021
Nintendo appoints Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri to its board
Nintendo confirmed that Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri had officially joined its board as an independent, non-executive outside director. The report says the appointment was made official “this past week” but gives no calendar date.
2021
Nintendo wins damages in ROMUniverse lawsuit
Nintendo won a lawsuit against ROMUniverse, and the site owner was ordered to pay $2,115,000 in damages. The article says Nintendo had alleged that the owner uploaded and distributed pirated Nintendo games and profited through paid subscriptions.
2021
Nintendo wins ruling against ROMUniverse owner
A judge ruled in Nintendo’s favor in a copyright infringement suit against the ROMUniverse owner, awarding $2.1 million in damages and $400,000 in trademark damages.
2021
Court orders damages in Nintendo lawsuit against ROM website operator
A U.S. District Court judge ordered RomUniverse operator Matthew Storman to pay Nintendo $2.1 million in damages in a case concerning alleged copyright infringement of Nintendo titles. The judge declined to issue a permanent injunction.
2021
Court awards Nintendo $2.115 million in RomUniverse case
A California federal court ruled largely in Nintendo's favor in its case against RomUniverse operator Matthew Storman and ordered him to pay $2,115,000 in damages. The court did not issue a permanent injunction.
2021
Fujifilm announces Instax app update with Switch image transfer
Fujifilm announced a new version of its app that can transfer images captured on Nintendo Switch to a phone for printing and adds 59 themed frames.
2021
Fujifilm and Nintendo unveil a Switch-themed Instax Mini Link printer
Fujifilm and Nintendo unveiled a Nintendo Switch-themed version of the Instax Mini Link printer, which can print Switch screenshots through a smartphone app. The app was scheduled to launch on 30 April, and the special Pikachu case was expected sometime in May; the article says the release would be available in Japan, the US, the UK and Europe.
2021
Fujifilm announces Nintendo-themed Instax collaboration
Fujifilm announced a new collaboration with Nintendo to bring Switch-themed colors and Nintendo-themed features to the Instax Mini Link photo printer and its companion app.
2021
Nintendo of America sues Gary Bowser over alleged Nintendo Switch piracy
Nintendo of America filed a complaint against Gary Bowser in the Western District of Washington, alleging that his purported piracy operation infringed Nintendo Switch copyrights and circumvented its technological protections. Nintendo seeks injunctive and monetary relief; the source reports allegations, not a court determination.
2021
Nintendo files civil lawsuit against Gary Bowser
Nintendo filed a civil lawsuit against Gary Bowser in Washington court, alleging sustained violations of the DMCA involving SX OS and circumvention devices. The complaint seeks statutory damages and injunctive relief; these are allegations, not a reported court determination.
2021
Burger King Mexico and Nintendo partner on customer promotions
Burger King Mexico partnered with Nintendo on customer promotions that included chances to win Nintendo Switch consoles and Nintendo-themed toys with King Jr. combo meals.
2021
Nintendo announces blue Nintendo Switch Lite
Nintendo announced a blue Nintendo Switch Lite color variant, scheduled to go on sale in Japan on May 21.
2021
Nintendo and Niantic partner to create augmented-reality titles
Nintendo said it was partnering with Niantic to create augmented-reality titles, including a Pikmin-themed game planned for release that year.
2021
Niantic and Nintendo partner to develop a Pikmin mobile title
Niantic announced a partnership with Nintendo to co-develop a new mobile title based on Nintendo's Pikmin franchise. The app is in development and is planned to launch later in 2021.
2021
Nintendo and Niantic announce AR game development partnership
Nintendo and Niantic announced a collaboration to develop applications combining real-world augmented reality technology with Nintendo game characters. The first planned game is based on Pikmin and was announced for release in 2021.
2021
Fire Emblem Heroes adds anniversary updates and rewards
Nintendo and Intelligent Systems reported that a new wave of updates and rewards had arrived for Fire Emblem Heroes, including new avatar customizations, Copy Skills, and a Legendary Hero Remix summoning event. Some features were scheduled to begin on February 4 and February 11.
2021
Nintendo and Burger King collaborate on Super Mario meal toys
Nintendo and Burger King teamed up on a series of toys for Burger King's North American King Jr. kids' meals and Super Mario Meals. Nintendo announced the toy lineup on Monday, February 1, 2021.
2021
Nintendo announces acquisition of Next Level Games
Nintendo announced it would acquire 100% of the outstanding shares of Vancouver-based Next Level Games, which would become a wholly owned subsidiary after completion. The deal was expected to close on March 1, 2021, pending approvals.
2020
Court resolves MariCar lawsuit in Nintendo’s favor
The legal battle between Nintendo and the MariCar go-kart service was resolved in Nintendo’s favor on December 24, 2020. MariCar was ordered to pay Nintendo ¥50 million over intellectual-property infringement.
2020
Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony announce shared gaming safety principles
Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony jointly announced shared safety principles for managing and regulating their online platforms, aiming to foster a safer and more respectful gaming environment.