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2020
Nintendo and Levi’s collaborate on Super Mario clothing
Nintendo and Levi’s teamed up to make officially branded Super Mario clothing, including jeans, shirts, jackets, scarves, and hats. The collection was scheduled to be available on April 1, 2020.
2020
Levi’s and Nintendo tease a Super Mario merchandise collaboration
Levi’s and Nintendo teased an upcoming Super Mario merchandise collaboration; the article says the companies were working on a product and that it was coming soon.
2020
Nintendo TOKYO merchandise found with incorrect origin labels
Nintendo TOKYO stocked merchandise with incorrect origin labels: a Splatoon skateboard said “MADE IN JAPAN” and a Super Mario T-shirt was labeled “MADE IN,” although the products were made in China. Nintendo apologized and offered refunds to customers who wanted them.
2020
Nintendo announces Switch pop-up lounges at U.S. airports
Nintendo announced plans to set up Nintendo Switch On The Go pop-up lounges at four U.S. airports. The lounges are scheduled to operate through March.
2020
Nintendo wins lawsuit over go-kart business
The article reports that Nintendo won a lawsuit against a go-kart company that advertised a “real Mario Cart” experience, obtaining a ¥50 million judgment. Nintendo viewed the company’s use of its copyrighted material as abuse of its copyright.
2020
Nintendo released fiscal 2019 third-quarter results
Nintendo released financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2019–20, reporting revenue of ¥578.701 billion, operating income of ¥168.707 billion, and ordinary net income of ¥188.688 billion.
2020
Nintendo wins lawsuit against Mari Mobility Development
The source headline reports that Nintendo won a 500-million-yen lawsuit against the operator of the real-life Mario Kart company. The article identifies the operator as Mari Mobility Development, formerly known as MariCar.
2020
Nintendo wins eShop pre-order refund case
Nintendo won a case in Europe over its refusal to allow cancellation and refunds for digital eShop pre-orders. Germany and Norway had alleged that the policy was illegal; the article says the countries may attempt to appeal.
2020
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate announces Byleth downloadable content
During a livestream, Nintendo announced that Byleth/Byleth will be available as the fifth paid downloadable-content fighter for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on January 29. The addition also includes the Garreg Mach Monastery stage.
2019
Nintendo announces Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Spirit Board event
Nintendo announced a special Spirit Board event for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, scheduled to run from December 6 to 8, 2019, with triple EXP and SP after Spirit Board battles and a Damage 50% item.
2019
Tencent announces China launch of Nintendo Switch
Tencent and Nintendo announced that Tencent-introduced Nintendo Switch consoles would go on sale in China on December 10, 2019.
2019
Nintendo announces a free update for Super Mario Maker 2
Nintendo announced a second free update for Super Mario Maker 2, scheduled for release on December 5. The update includes new enemies, course features, power-ups and a new mode.
2019
Ring Fit Adventure stock shortage in Japan
Nintendo acknowledged a lack of Ring Fit Adventure stock in Japan and said it was committed to delivering new stock every week and would try to ramp up efforts at the end of the year.
2019
Nintendo Tokyo, Pokémon Center and Capcom Store open at Shibuya Parco
Nintendo Tokyo, a new Pokémon Center and an official Capcom store opened at Shibuya Parco in Tokyo. The article describes Nintendo Tokyo as Japan's first Nintendo flagship store.
2019
Nintendo apologizes and offers refunds over Tokyo Mirage Sessions Encore disclosures
Nintendo apologized for not initially informing customers that Tokyo Mirage Sessions Encore would be based on the Western Wii U version and for screenshots that could mislead customers about the game's content. Nintendo said eligible purchasers and pre-purchasers could receive a full refund.
2019
Nintendo apologizes over Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore information and offers cancellations
Nintendo apologized for not adequately informing customers about the contents of Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore and for mistakenly posting screenshots from the Wii U domestic version. It said customers who purchased or pre-ordered the game through Nintendo eShop or My Nintendo Store could request cancellation, with procedures to be provided later.
2019
Rakuten Global Market offers a discount on Nintendo Switch Lite
Rakuten Global Market ran a promotion offering a US$30 discount on all colors of Nintendo Switch Lite, bringing the price to US$169.99 from the US local price of US$199.99. The article says the offer had ended by publication.
2018
Nintendo obtains more than $12 million in compensation
Nintendo obtained compensation in excess of $12 million in a lawsuit against LoveROMs and LoveRETRO, which offered emulated versions of its games. The article links the compensation to the site owners' involvement with copyright infringement and resulting commercial damage to Nintendo.
2015
Nintendo reveals Xenoblade Chronicles faceplate for New 3DS
Nintendo of Japan revealed a Xenoblade Chronicles-themed faceplate for its New 3DS handheld; the faceplate was slated for release in Japan.