Nintendo surges after record debut of new Switch game


Splatoon 3 is part of a strong stable of games Nintendo has lined up for the holiday period, as it seeks to extend the life of the Switch beyond the typical window for a single console generation. — AP

Nintendo Co’s family-friendly online shooter game Splatoon 3 became the biggest Switch debut to date with 3.45 million units sold in Japan over its opening weekend.

Shares in the console maker rose 5.5% in Tokyo on Sept 13, their biggest jump since December 2020.

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