Fan buzz around the life-simulation game Pokemon Pokopia sent Nintendo shares soaring on Wednesday, with some hailing the new title as a welcome antidote to global conflicts.
Japan’s Nintendo has enjoyed bumper sales for its latest Switch 2 console, but some have called the lineup of new games for the device lackluster.
So early success for Pokemon Pokopia, released on March 5 to rave reviews and reports of store sellouts around the world, has relieved investors.
