Gamers just want to chill out and farm — and it's sparking a surprise rally in Nintendo stock

Pokémon Pokopia on Nintendo Switch 2.

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• "Pokémon Pokopia," a life-simulation game that heavily features farming, has been a surprise hit for Nintendo.
• The company's stock has taken a hit as the global memory shortage has crunched Switch 2 margins.
• But "Pokémon" and the new "Super Mario" movie have analysts getting bullish again.

You've had a long day at work and you're looking to unwind. You drop a mint on DoorDash and settle into the couch for some video gaming.