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Business Insider
17 hours ago
- Business
- Business Insider
Nintendo Stock (NTDOF) Slips as Direct Evidence Increases
Nintendo (NTDOF) stock was down on Monday alongside more evidence that a Direct will take place this week. The latest evidence that a Nintendo Direct is on the horizon comes from a planned maintenance period that will start on July 30, 2025, at 11:00 PM PT and last until July 31, 2025, at 12:30 AM PT. Nintendo often conducts maintenance around the same time as its Directs to add games to its online services. Elevate Your Investing Strategy: Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. There have also been other signs that a Nintendo Direct is coming soon. That includes several prominent leakers who have posted about an upcoming Direct. Additionally, the release of Donkey Kong Bananza last week cleared the way for new game announcements. Some leakers claim this will see Metroid Prime 4: Beyond get a release date during the next Direct. Other recent reports have claimed that several third-party game developers are holding off on Switch 2 announcements. These rumors claim that they have done so in order to avoid diminishing Donkey Kong Bananza's release and wait for a Nintendo Direct. Nintendo Stock Movement Today Nintendo stock was down 0.37% on Monday, despite the rumors of an upcoming Direct. Even with this drop, shares of NTDOF stock have increased 48.34% year-to-date and 63.81% over the past 12 months. If Nintendo does announce a Direct this week, it could act as a positive catalyst for the video game company's shares. Is Nintendo Stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold? Turning to Wall Street, the analysts' consensus rating for Nintendo is Moderate Buy, based on eight Buy, two Hold, and a single Sell rating over the past three months. With that comes an average NTDOF stock price target of $94.90, representing a potential 9.86% upside for the shares.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Donkey Kong Bananza players have managed to blow it wide open in less than a week, and the speedrun potential is bananas: "It's wild how much of the game you can bypass with the right tricks"
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Donkey Kong Bananza players are pushing the game's speedrunning potential to its limits. It hasn't even been a week yet, and already someone has figured out how to get to the endgame without unlocking over half of the Bananza transformations. Super Mario Odyssey showed that Nintendo EPD Tokyo has the sauce to create some incredible speedrunning games thanks to their in-depth movement systems; and players were showing that off on day one of Donkey Kong Bananza with a skip for the Canyon Layer being discovered. The game features five Bananza transformations that let DK take on the form of a superpowered beast, and the abilities gained through these are integral for completing their specific areas… at least they're meant to be. Spoilers for the final Bananza transformations and a screenshot of an endgame area follow. In the time since Bananza's launch, it's gotten even more intense, as now players have discovered it's technically possible to beat Donkey Kong Bananza without unlocking a number of the Bananza transformations. In a post on Reddit, a user has posted a thread titled "The amount of sequence breaks in this game is crazy" alongside a screenshot of Pauline and DK hanging out in the Planet Core Layer. However, upon closer inspection, the screenshot reveals that they only have the first Bananza transformation (Kong) and the second-to-last one (Elephant) displayed on their HUD. The amout of sequence breaks in this game is crazy from r/donkeykong "Just did a second run of DK Bananza trying to skip as much content as possible and I ended up unlocking only 2 Bananzas in the entire game." The user said, "It's wild how much of the game you can bypass with the right tricks. There are also entire layers you can skip. It's a really fun and surprisingly strategic way to experience the game differently." While this wasn't a speedrun, it definitely shows off the potential of what Donkey Kong Bananza speedruns could be with this much of the game able to be casually bypassed. I'm sure someone will find a way to skip other Bananza's at this rate. Granted, the final area of the game seems pretty much impossible without these, as there's one segment that requires the Zebra Bananza to reach the final boss, but I'm sure that'll be figured out in no time, too. Donkey Kong Bananza credits reignite a popular Mario Kart World fan theory that the beloved gorilla is getting his own expansion in the Switch 2 racer.


CNET
a day ago
- Entertainment
- CNET
Woot Is Offering Rare Discounts on Mario Kart World and Other Switch 2 Games
Nintendo's brand-new Switch 2 has been the talk of the gaming world since it hit shelves back in June. Nearly two months after its release, gamers are still scrambling to get their hands on one -- especially since it's the only way to enjoy the latest Nintendo titles like Donkey Kong Bananza and Mario Kart World. If you have managed to grab one of these sleek new handheld consoles for yourself, you have a rare opportunity to add some hot new games to your library for less right now. Woot recently kicked off a massive video game super sale, where you can score savings on various games and accessories for PC, Xbox and PlayStation. That includes discounts on Nintendo Switch 2 titles like Mario Kart World. Right now, you can pick up Nintendo's latest version of the flagship racing game for $72, a 10% markdown compared to the usual price. That's not the only Switch 2 title on sale either. You can also grab the updated version of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom for $72 or the Switch 2 edition of Breath of the Wild for just $62. The online retailer isn't offering any savings on Donkey Kong Bananza at the moment, but you can grab some older games from this iconic franchise on sale right now instead. Even if you haven't upgraded to the Switch 2, there are tons of other excellent offers on games, controllers, headsets and accessories for tons of other consoles, so be sure to shop this sale before it ends on August 1. Why these deals matter Discounts on the latest Nintendo games are practically unheard of -- especially when they're released alongside a brand-new console. So, a chance to grab a popular title like Mario Kart World on sale, even if it's only a slight 10% discount, is a rare opportunity that you won't want to miss. Plus, there are tons of older titles on sale, which makes this a great time to expand your library if you're a new Nintendo convert.


Metro
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Nintendo's next big Switch 2 game is just £50 right now - but only for today
Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more If you're looking to save some cash on one of the big Christmas games for the Nintendo Switch 2, one retailer is offering a discount well ahead of its launch. With Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza officially behind us, attention has now shifted to what's next for the Nintendo Switch 2. We still don't have release dates for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond or Kirby Air Riders, which are both slated for this year. The next title from Nintendo's stable is Drag x Drive on August 14 but it's a minor, digital-only release. Beyond the Switch 2 edition of Kirby And The Forgotten Land, Nintendo's next big game is Pokémon Legends: Z-A on October 16, 2025. It looks set to be a big Christmas title, and if you're looking to save some money before the festive season hits, one retailer has your back. At the time of writing, you can pick up the Switch 2 edition of Pokémon Legends: Z-A on ShopTo for £50.20 if you use the code 'PLAYTIME' at the checkout. It is currently priced at £52.85 on the website, but with the code, it knocks off an additional 5% from the price. This code is set to expire after today (July 28) so you don't have long to take advantage of it. It also comes with five free Pokémon stickers of Lucario, Charizard, and others. Sign up to the GameCentral newsletter for a unique take on the week in gaming, alongside the latest reviews and more. Delivered to your inbox every Saturday morning. For comparison's sake, Nintendo is selling physical copies of the Switch 2 version at £58.99, but this does come with a figurine. Argos and Amazon, meanwhile, are selling Switch 2 copies for £54.99, so you're still saving some cash even without the code deal. If you really want to shave off every penny you can, there is a way to get Pokémon Legends: Z-A on Switch 2 even cheaper than £50.20, provided you're fine with owning the original Switch box. More Trending If you purchase a copy of the Switch 1 version on ShopTo with the discount code, you can pick it up for £40.70. When the game launches, you can then buy a Switch 2 upgrade pack with all the visual improvements for £7.99, which means you'll be buying the same Switch 2 version of the game for £48.69 in total. It's a small saving in the grand scheme but when you consider Nintendo games rarely ever drop down in price, it's a worthwhile deal if you're already planning to pick up Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Pokémon Legends: Z-A is a sequel to 2022's Pokémon Legends: Arceus. It takes place in the Kalos region's Lumoise City from Pokémon X and Y and features a real-time combat system for the first time. We're expecting to hear more about Nintendo's upcoming slate for the Switch 2 at a rumoured Direct presentation this week, which looks set to lean heavy on third party titles. Email gamecentral@ leave a comment below, follow us on Twitter. To submit Inbox letters and Reader's Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use our Submit Stuff page here. For more stories like this, check our Gaming page. MORE: Wolfenstein 3 hopes reignited as live action TV show is announced MORE: Battlefield 6 battle royale map leaks alongside new gameplay videos MORE: Games Inbox: Is there a secret Nintendo Switch 2 Christmas game?


Tom's Guide
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
My favourite Switch 2 game is already AU$20.95 off on Amazon — get Donkey Kong Bananza for only AU$89
Recently, I wrote an article on the things I love about my Nintendo Switch 2, and I can now add Donkey Kong Bananza to that list. Apart from being the Switch 2's first major release post-launch, it's arguably the best reason to own the new console to date. Although the game shares some similarities to its development team's previous title, Super Mario Odyssey, Donkey Kong Bananza feels like an entirely fresh approach for Nintendo, thanks to its smashable environments and layered levels, as well as the dynamic movement of its title character. Best of all, Donkey Kong Bananza is just AU$109.95 AU$89 on Amazon right now, which is a solid saving of AU$20.95 on the RRP. Pretty good way to dodge Nintendo's next-gen price hike if you ask me... Donkey Kong Bananza is the first must-have title to release for Nintendo Switch 2 since Mario Kart World, boasting a vast subterranean world that's just waiting to be smashed to pieces. Join DK and Pauline on an epic adventure in search of Banandium Gems. Use DK's fists to smash through the terrain and Pauline's singing abilities to transform DK into various animal forms. Now only AU$109.95 AU$89 on Amazon. I've only played the game for a handful of hours so far, but I'm already hooked on its core mechanic of pummelling the environment to smithereens in search of precious Banandium Gems. In fact, I'm finding it hard to move forward in the game without smashing everything in sight — I may have a problem. But don't just take my word for it — in his Donkey Kong Bananza review, my colleague Anthony Spadafora praised the game's "destructible environments and unique visuals." He also described it as "the 3D Donkey Kong game fans of the character have always wanted", though he did note that there were "some camera issues" and "far too many Banandium Gems to collect in a single playthrough." Of course, those minor quibbles shouldn't stop you from playing one of the best Nintendo games in years — especially now that it's received a sweet 19% discount on Amazon, less than a fortnight after its release. Don't own the Nintendo Switch 2 yet? You can find today's best Switch 2 prices below.