Nintendo
American-
a system for playing video games.
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any game designed for this system.
Example Sentences
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“We look for some things that we love, and Mario really holds a special place in so many generations’ hearts, from the first Nintendo to kids that grew up and played it on their Wii.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026
“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,” which had a production budget of $110 million, continues the story of iconic Nintendo characters Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach as they journey to rescue Princess Rosalina.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026
Nintendo is arguably the world's most famous video game company, but in recent years it's been moving into other forms of entertainment.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
There’s no possibility, however, that the Nintendo source material will leave your mind during 2023’s animated smash “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” or its sequel, “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
He found the cartridges for his Nintendo DS, his yo-yo, and the zit cream and crammed them into his pockets.
From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz
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