Nintendo kicked in the Wii, posts net loss for fiscal Q1

Nintendo reported its financials for its fiscal Q1 this week and posted a significant loss for the quarter. The quarter spanned April through June for the gaming firm. The strong Yen is pointed to as the major reason the company posted a loss. The strong Yen hurt Nintendo operations in countries other than Japan where Nintendo makes 87% of its revenue. The strong yen cancelled out cost cutting ...

Nintendo Has First-Quarter Loss on DS Demand, Yen

Nintendo Co., the worlds largest maker of video-game consoles, posted its first quarterly loss in more than two years as the stronger yen cut the value of overseas earnings and demand for DS handheld players fell.

Sony, Panasonic, Sharp profitable, but not Nintendo

The recession is over for top Japanese electronics brands like Sony, Panasonic and Sharp, all of which charged back to black last quarter. But things are getting worse for Nintendo, the maker of the Wii gaming console and DS handheld, which had a rough start to the fiscal year

Profits abound at Sony, Panasonic; Nintendo sinks

The recession is over for top Japanese electronics brands like Sony, Panasonic and Sharp, all of which charged back to black last quarter. But it may just be starting for Mario and the gang at Nintendo.

July 28 Friends and Neighbors

Parks and Rec Adult softball registrations Ames Parks and Recreation is accepting registrations for the fall adult slowpitch softball leagues through 5 p.m. Thursday, July 29. Mens, womens and coed leagues are offered. Games, depending on the league, are played Sunday through Friday evenings at the River Valley Softball Complex. League play will begin Aug. 29. Leagues will consist of six weeks ...

Comeback Heralded for Japanese Electronics Giants

A rebound in the global economy and solid growth in emerging markets, coupled with aggressive cost-cutting and restructuring drives, have started to raise their bottom lines.

Sony Leads a Comeback for Japans Electronics Giants

Sony raised its forecast after swinging to a profit, and Sharp and Panasonic posted profits, too.

Makers of 'BlackLight: Tango Down' Anticipate Video Gaming's Downloadable Future

"BlackLight: Tango Down" is a first-person shooter focused on multiplayer online skirmishes, in the vein of mega-hit "Modern Warfare." The difference? "BlackLight" can only be downloaded and costs just $15, far less than a boxed game. Fast Company asked Marcus Beer, Director of Public Relations, and Shane Bettenhausen, Director of New Business, at Ignition Entertainment, about their strategy in ...

Biz Break: Kindle vs. iPad? Is it a competition? Plus: Droid vs. iPhone

Today: Amazon is improving its Kindle e-reader and offering a $139 entry-level version. Softbank has confirmed a $150 million investment in Zynga, and the two companies will take Zynga's games to Japan.

PlayStation 3 Perks up Profits with Doubled Sales for Sony

Sony continues to see vastly improved PlayStation 3 sales into 2010 following the introduction of the PS3 Slim last September.