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Top 100 Nintendo Games, As Chosen By Nintendo Life & IGN

by Rachel Kim โ€“ Technology Editor
written by Rachel Kim โ€“ Technology Editor

Nintendo โ€‹Life & IGN Reveal Definitive Top 100 โ€ŒNintendo Games List

Nintendo Life andโ€Œ IGN have jointly released their highly anticipated list ofโข the top 100โ€Œ nintendo games of all time, sparking debate and celebrating gaming history. The collaborative effort draws from โ€‹decades โ€of Nintendo’s iconic titles across its various consoles.

The list features a diverse range of genres and eras, with several standout titles earning praise from bothโ€ publications. Here’s a glimpse โ€at a few โคentries:

* โ€Œ The Legendโฃ of Zelda: Ocarina of time โค(N64): Widely considered a landmark achievement in 3D adventure gaming.
* Super Mario Odyssey (Switch): Praisedโข for its โฃinnovative gameplay and expansive worlds.
* The Legend of zelda: Breath of the Wild (Switch): Revolutionizedโข open-world game design.
* Super Metroid (SNES): A cornerstone of the Metroidvania genre.
* โ€Œ Mario Kart 8 Deluxe โ€(Switch): โ€Celebrated for its polished โคracing mechanicsโฃ andโ€ robustโข content.
* โข Pokรฉmon Red/Blue (Game Boy): Launched a global phenomenon.
* โค Super Mario 64 (N64): Pioneered 3D platforming.
* Metroid โขPrime (GameCube): A โ€‹first-person adventure โฃthat redefined the Metroid series.
* Chrono Trigger โข(SNES): A time-traveling RPG lauded for its story and characters.
* โ€‹ Super Mario Sunshine (GameCube): โค Recognized forโ€Œ its “pure ambitiousโ€ strangeness” and unique tropical setting, despite some acknowledged aging issues. Rebekah Valentine (IGN)โ€ noted, “I โ€cannot BELIEVE the โ€‹others letโ€ me sneak Mario Sunshine onto this listโ€ฆbut its pure ambitious strangeness has earned it a spot amongโค the Nintendo greats.”
*โ€Œ โ€‹ Secret of Mana (SNES): โ€Œ A JRPG that โฃ”completely changed people’s perception of what the genre could deliver,” according โ€‹to โ€Damien McFerran (Nintendo Life). Releasedโข in Japan as Seiken Densetsuโ€‹ 2.

The list includes release โ€Œdates and publisher/developer details for each game. Secret of โ€Mana โขwas released on October 3rd, 1993 in the USA and November โ€24th, โฃ1994 in the โ€ŒUK/EU, โ€Œpublished by Square Enix and developed by Squaresoft.

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Japan Nikkei Hits Record High on Earnings Outlook

by Priya Shah โ€“ Business Editor
written by Priya Shah โ€“ Business Editor

Nikkei 225 Surges to Record High: Japan’s Stock Market Boom

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The Nikkei 225 index soared to an all-time high on Thursday, February 22, 2024, breaching the 39,000-point mark for the first time ever. This historic surge is fueled by robust corporate earnings, a weakening yen, and increased investor confidence in Japan’s economic recovery. The benchmark index closed at 39,069.33, marking a meaningful milestone for the Japanese stock market.

Breaking Records: The Nikkei’s Historic Climb

The Nikkei 225’s ascent represents a continuation of its extraordinary performance as the beginning of 2024. the index has gained over 13% year-to-date, outpacing many other global markets. This rally is particularly noteworthy given the global economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions.

Did You Know?

The previous all-time high of 38,915.87 was set in January 1990, during the peak of Japan’s asset bubble.

Key Drivers of the Rally

Several factors are contributing to the Nikkei’s bullish run. Strong corporate earnings, particularly in the technology and automotive sectors, are bolstering investor sentiment. Companies like toyota Motor and Sony Group have reported better-than-expected results. Furthermore,the yen’s depreciation against the US dollar is benefiting exporters,making their products more competitive in international markets. The yen recently hit a four-month low against the dollar, trading around 150.72 yen per dollar as of February 22, 2024. [https://www.reuters.com/markets/currencies]

The Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) continued accommodative monetary policy is also playing a role. While the BOJ ended its negative interest rate policy in March 2024, the overall stance remains dovish, supporting asset prices.

Pro Tip:

Investors should carefully consider their risk tolerance and investment horizon before participating in the Japanese stock market.

A Look at the Numbers

Metric Value (Feb 22, 2024) Change (YTD)
Nikkei 225 Index 39,069.33 +13.2%
USD/JPY Exchange Rate 150.72 +5.8%
Topix Index 2,685.89 +11.5%

Evergreen Context: Japan’s Economic History

Japan’s economic trajectory has been marked by periods of rapid growth, asset bubbles, and prolonged stagnation. Following World War II, Japan experienced an “economic miracle,” becoming the world’s second-largest economy by the 1980s.Though, the collapse of the asset bubble in the early 1990s ushered in a period known as the “Lost Decade,” characterized by deflation and slow growth. In recent years, Japan has been grappling with an aging population and declining birth rate, posing significant challenges to its long-term economic prospects. The current rally represents a potential turning point, driven by corporate reforms, technological innovation, and a renewed focus on shareholder value. According to the

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