Nintendo's Pokemon Go Rally Continues

The transcript discusses the significant rise in Nintendo's stock due to a new augmented reality game that encourages players to explore the real world using smartphones to find and battle Pokémon. The teacher shares a personal story about their son's engagement with the game, highlighting its social and physical aspects. The discussion then shifts to the market impact, noting Nintendo's strategic shift from focusing solely on its consoles to finding a new niche. The transcript concludes with insights into investment trends and how other game manufacturers are responding to Nintendo's success.

What caused the significant increase in Nintendo's stock price?

• A new augmented reality game

• A merger with another company

• A new console release

• A successful advertising campaign

What is the main activity players engage in with the new game?

• Collecting and battling Pokémon

• Building virtual cities

• Racing cars

• Solving puzzles

What challenge did Nintendo face before the success of the new game?

• High production costs

• Lack of popular game titles

• Licensing issues with other consoles

• Declining interest in gaming

What is the potential impact of the new game on the gaming industry?

• It will have no impact on the industry

• It might lead to more console-based games

• It could inspire other companies to create similar games

• It will decrease the popularity of mobile games

How has Nintendo's market performance changed over the past five years?

• It has fluctuated without any clear trend

• It has seen a significant recent surge

• It has remained stable

• It has gradually declined