Nintendo Stock Jump as 'Pokémon Pokopia' Becomes a Surprise Hit

Source: International Business Times

Nintendo shares surged 7% on Friday after the Japanese gaming giant revealed that sales of Pokémon Pokopia have surpassed 5 million copies. Yuichi Yamazaki/AFP via Getty Images Nintendo shares surged on Friday after the Japanese gaming giant revealed that sales of Pokémon Pokopia have surpassed 5 million copies, giving investors fresh evidence that a strong software lineup could help revive momentum for the Nintendo Switch 2. The milestone came just over four months after Pokémon Pokopia launched on March 5.