China console ban lift boosts Nintendo's share price
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China's State Council is said to be lifting it's ban on the sale of game consoles across the country, and the news has had a knock-on effect on Nintendo's share price.
The BBC reports that Nintendo's shares rose by 11% to ¥15,850 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange following the news.
The site adds that despite China's 14-year console ban, the nation's gaming market swelled by 38% in 2013, and was worth 83 billion Yuan - approximately $13 billion / £8 billion.
We reported on the China console ban lift yesterday. Hit the link for all the details.
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Via CVG.