This year, Pikachu turns 30. Zelda and Link hit 40, and Donkey Kong celebrates his 45th. How did Japan's gaming icons reach middle age, and what's in store for them once they're officially over the hill? https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/02/20/digital/game-pokemon-anniversary-nintendo/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #digital #nintendo #pokemon #zelda #donkeykong #anniversaries #videogames