At a time when more video games are sold online, Nintendo created a place that will be a draw to gamers and tourists

Video game giant Nintendo opened its newest flagship store Thursday in San Francisco's Union Square, as the area seeks to recover from multiple store closings.

San Francisco is now home to the first official Nintendo store on the West Coast. Why it matters: The Thursday opening — a big win for Union Square amid its post-pandemic recovery — marks the second official Nintendo store in the U.