Millions of EV Batteries Could Retire to Solar Farms

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[New post] Microsoft wants Game Pass on “every screen possible”, including Nintendo’s

ssf1991 posted: " Microsoft and Nintendo have a pretty good relationship, which has allowed for games from some Microsoft IPs to be available on the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Online. Microsoft has also frequently expressed a desire for bringing Nintendo and Xbox" My Nintendo News Microsoft wants Game Pass on "every screen possible", including Nintendo's ssf1991 Nov 29 Microsoft and Nintendo have a pretty good relationship, which has allowed for games from some Microsoft IPs to be available on the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Online. Microsoft has also frequently expressed a desire for bringing Nintendo and Xbox fans together. Xbox head Phil Spencer has […] Read more of this post Comment Manage your email settings or unsubscribe. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://mynintendonews.com/2023/11/29/microsoft-wants-game-pass-on-every-screen-possible-including-nintendos/

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[New post] SEGA says Sonic Superstars launch hasn’t performed to internal expectations

Sickr posted: " SEGA CEO Haruki Satomi has informed investors that their big mainline 2D Sonic game Sonic Superstars has not performed as well as they had expected during its launch run. However, he told investors that they still have a large marketing campaign active a" My Nintendo News SEGA says Sonic Superstars launch hasn't performed to internal expectations Sickr Nov 29 SEGA CEO Haruki Satomi has informed investors that their big mainline 2D Sonic game Sonic Superstars has not performed as well as they had expected during its launch run. However, he told investors that they still have a large marketing campaign active and running through until Christmas. Mr. Satomi says that Sonic games […] Read more of this post Comment Manage your email settings or unsubscribe. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://mynintendonews.com/2023/11/29/sega-says-sonic-superstars-launch-hasnt-performed-to-internal-expectations/

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