Nintendo’s bottom line got a nice bump last year thanks to Seattle’s professional baseball team. The gaming giant today reported its financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, with big sales numbers for the company’s new Switch hybrid console. Nintendo also revealed how much it made off selling its ownership stake of the Seattle Mariners, the Major League Baseball club it bought in 1992. Nintendo of America sold off most of its majority stake in August 2016 to minority owners — it still owns 10 percent of the team — in a deal that put about 64.5 billion yen, or $580 million, into… Read More
Ever wonder what it’s like to catch a 90 MPH fastball from a Major League Baseball pitcher? The Seattle Mariners are giving you a glimpse at this month’s Spring Training. The Mariners digital team hooked up a GoPro camera to catcher Mike Zunino as he participated in a workout session with pitcher Ariel Miranda this week in Peoria, Ariz. Here is the result: What's it like to catch a Major League pitcher? Let Mike Zunino show you, through his eyes.#MarinersST pic.twitter.com/HRU6vw87gh — Mariners (@Mariners) February 21, 2017 Not only is it cool to see the perspective of Zunino, but I also enjoyed… Read More
Topgolf is coming to Seattle — but only temporarily. The fast-growing high-tech golf entertainment complex operator will take over Safeco Field next month with its first-ever “Crush” event that will give Seattleites a taste of Topgolf. Akin to retailers opening temporary “pop-up” stores often used to test new concepts or new markets, Topgolf Crush will give customers an idea of the full Topgolf experience. Topgolf operates more than 30 facilities across the country that are built around a driving range-meets-bowling-alley concept with microchipped golf balls, allowing people to aim at targets and earn points while enjoying drinks and food. From Feb. 17-20, Topgolf will set up… Read More
