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Though nearly every metric shows Nintendo is currently enjoying an impressive run of Switch 2-led success, the drastic drop in their overall stock value across the last few months shows that investors still have some major concerns regarding the company’s future performande. Samus Aran (Erin Yvette) wields a new missile variant in Metroid Prime 4 (2025), Nintendo RELATED: ‘Metroid Prime 4’ Added Desert Hub For Fans Who Wanted ‘Breath Of The Wild’-Style Sequel, Kept It Small Because “The Series’ Core Element Is Not Very Compatible With Open Worlds” Per a report by Game Spark (as machine translated via DeepL), Nintendo’s stock price in Japan has fallen an estimated 30-33% over the last five months, with its January 13th closing price of ¥9,950 JPY (estimated $62.69 USD) representing the first time shares have fallen below ¥10,000 JPY ($63.03 USD) since April 2025. Notably, this drop comes despite the gangbusters debut of Switch 2, which soon after its June 2025 release managed to prove itself the Nintendo’s fastest-selling console, if not the fastest-selling of all-time. As of September 2025, 10.36 million units have been sold, along with 20.62 million units of software. Noir Dedede (N/A) awaits a final showdown with Kirby (Makiko Ōmoto) in Kirby Air Riders (2025), Nintendo Fiscal results for Nintendo’s last six months reveal they performed better than predicted, so much so that they were confident enough to post both an increased fiscal forecast as well as a specific 26.7% rise in expected Switch 2 hardware sales, their estimates jumping from 15 million to 19 million. So why the mismatch between share price and sales? According to Games Spark, one major factor is the fact the “slight” lack of big titles either available or incoming that could properly seize on the Switch 2’s momentum, including exclusives like Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, and Kirby Air Riders. The uncertainty is further caused as “concerns exist that operating profit growth may not match the pace of sales,” which will sadly be hard to adjust for due to low-profit margins from selling console, with a further hammer-blow expected from the surge in RAM prices due to AI, which Game Spark theorizes will “likely to continue squeezing profits for the next few years.” Outside of Games Spark, Chris Scullion of VGC speculates that this drop was partly caused by the US’ current economic instability, especially as Switch 2 sales over Christmas 2025 were 35% lower across the country when compared to its predecessor during its first holiday season. He also raised the uncertainty surrounding the Trump administration’s fly-by-night tariff policy as a potential cause for caution, as the possibility that any future tax increases upon any country’s exports could raise Switch 2 prices – and thus prompt a drop in demand – overnight. DK (Koji Takeda) watches on in horror as the Great Harmoneel kidnaps Pauline (Yurianne Eve) in Donkey Kong Bananza (2025), Nintendo RELATED: ‘Kirby Air Riders’ Next Big Update To Be Its Last, Will Make Sure Switch 2 Killer App Can Be “Enjoyed Without Issues Even Years From Now” The Nintendo Switch 2 in its rounded dock in Nintendo Switch 2 – First-look trailer, YouTube In addressing the Switch 2’s lower profit margin, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa told Japanese news outlet Kyoto Shimbun (and machine translated by VGC from behind it’s paywall) explained, “Hardware profitability depends on factors like component procurement conditions, cost reductions through mass production, and the impact of exchange rates and tariffs.” “It’s difficult to generalize. Fundamentally, we aim to address this by advancing component procurement over the medium to long term. We procure from suppliers based on our medium- to long-term business plans, but the current memory market is very volatile. There is no immediate impact on earnings, but it is something we must monitor closely. “While it’s difficult to accurately gauge the future impact, our basic policy…

In kicking off the New Year by staring down the barrel of yet another controversy, Ubisoft has been hit with a wrongful termination lawsuit on behalf of former Assassin’s Creed franchise boss Marc-Alexis Coté, who claims that his 2025 departure from the embattled video game studio was, contrary to reports, far from “voluntary”. Yasuke (Tongayi Chirisa) fights with Imagawa Tomeji (TBA) amid flames in Assassin’s Creed Shadows (2025), Ubisoft RELATED: Ubisoft Admits ‘Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ Use Of Dual Protagonists Was “Divisive” And “Split Our Fanbase” Joining the franchise as a mission director for 2010’s Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood before being promoted to his most recent role with 2020’s Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Coté’s surprise exit was announced by Ubisoft in October 2025 shortly after the formation of their new subsidiary Vantage Studios, as jointly formed with Tencent in service of improving the quality of their top Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six franchises. “Following the organizational restructuring announced in March 2025, Marc-Alexis Côté has chosen to pursue a new path elsewhere outside of Ubisoft,” read the company’s official announcement. “While we are saddened to see him go, we’re confident that our talented teams will carry forward the strong foundation he helped build.” “We are deeply grateful for the impact Marc-Alexis has had over the years, particularly in shaping the Assassin’s Creed brand into what it is today. His leadership, creativity, and dedication have left a lasting mark on our teams and our players. We thank him sincerely for his many contributions and wish him continued success in all his future endeavors.” Arno Dorian (Dan Jeannotte) puts a French soldier to the sword in Assassin’s Creed Unity (2014), Ubisoft But according to Coté’s aforementioned lawsuit, as filed with the Superior Court of Quebec (who has jurisdiction over the case due to the Assassin’s Creed team being based in Ubisoft’s office within the city), his exit was anything but amicable. As relayed from the original filing by Radio-Canada, the catalyst for this legal battle was sparked during a Summer 2025 meeting regarding Vantage Studios’ operations, whereat Coté was informed that the subsidiary was currently looking to fill a “Head of Franchise” position for Assassin’s Creed. Realizing that this new role would have usurped practically the entirety of his authority over the franchise, especially as he could not even apply to the position due to it being located in France rather than Canada, Disoriented, confused and affected by the anxiety-provoking situation would raise the issue with company leadership, who would in turn offer him a still-powerless consolation position as Assassin’s Creed‘s “Head of Production”. Jacob Frye (Paul Amos) takes matters into his own hands in Assassin’s Creed Syndicate (2015), Ubisoft RELATED: On Heels Of Terrible ‘Attack On Titan’ Crossover, Ubisoft Cancels Future ‘Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ DLC Expansions Rejecting this offer, he was then reportedly offered the potential opportunity to serve as the director of a yet-to-be-created subsidiary aimed at revitalizing Ubisoft’s second-tier franchises, but as he considered his position to be that of the “guardian of the Assassin’s Creed franchise“, Coté was wary of making a snap decision on the offer. Finding himself “disoriented, confused and affected by the anxiety-provoking situation“, the Assassin’s Creed vet asked Ubisoft to allow him two weeks to think things over – and though the studio did oblige, they did so with the added condition that he give them a definitive answer at the end of those two weeks. Ultimately finding the offer to be an “unacceptable demotion” and a “disguised dismissal”, Coté immediately put in his exit notice. Eivor (Cecile Stenspil) fells an English soldier in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla (2020), Ubisoft In response, Ubisoft invited Coté to keep on in his ‘reflection period’ until the deadline, ostensibly in order…

PG&E set aside $50 million to compensate San Francisco residents and businesses after a multi-day power outage in December. But many of those people say they have not received a single cent from the utility as another round of planned outages forces many businesses to close.

A North Bay couple and their organization is fighting the fentanyl crisis one old newspaper box at a time. They're repurposing and filling them with Narcan, a potentially life-saving drug. For free.