Furukawa is taking Kimishima’s place as President of Nintendo in a few short months. But what does this mean for the company? Mr. F. has some big plans to earn more money, but the methods in which he wants to do so seem questionable at least. Let’s dive in!
“Exit the Premises” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Nintendo of Japan
What if Nintendo Shut Down Tomorrow? Scott's Thoughts
Nintendo is older than your Grandpa, and they’ve stored a lot of money in the bank over the years…
They could afford a couple Wii U disasters in a row—even another Virtual Boy or two—and still be in business.
But hypothetically, let’s say they chose to shut down tomorrow. Upper management wants to take their money, lay everyone off, and close their doors.
I think I would actually be completely fine with this.
Sure, it’d be sad on multiple levels. Many hardworking developers, designers, marketers, production facility workers, and more would lost their jobs.
Loose ends would be left dangling off our favorite franchises, and we’d never know if Mario and Peach finally got married.
We’d always wonder what the next console would look like.
On the bright side, however, I would still get to be a Nintendo fan for life. See, the company has already produced thousands of products in the form of games that span generations of hardware. Realistically, I’ve only played a fraction of these experiences.
My collector sensibilities would kick into high-gear, knowing that there was now a cap on the quest.
I could try to play, beat, and 100% every Nintendo game ever made, and I could make videos and podcasts about the journey for years to come.
They’ve supplied me with a lifetime of entertainment.
Yamauchi and His Enemies
The Iron Fist in the Silk Glove.
Hiroshi Yamauchi was one of Nintendo’s former presidents, who oversaw the company through its formative years of becoming a video game powerhouse. His leadership style was harsh, and his legacy is controversial. He was a very different man than Iwata or Kimishima that we have come to know and love, so let’s take a look at how he differed and how he helped Nintendo become what it is today.
“Escape the Premises” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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