Former Nintendo of Europe president Satoru Shibata is now Outside Director for The Pokémon Company

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Tatsumi Kimishima is stepping down as the president of Nintendo, a position he filled after Satoru Iwata passed away about three years ago. Kimishima is officially being replaced by Shuntaro Furukawa on June 28, 2018. Meanwhile, Satoru Shibata has also retired his role as the president of Nintendo of Europe. Shibata has instead moved to Japan to become a member … Continue reading Former Nintendo of Europe president Satoru Shibata is now Outside Director for The Pokémon Company

Nintendo wants its mobile games to echo the incredible success of Pokémon GO

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In a recent interview with Nikkei, Nintendo's new president, Shuntaro Furukawa, said that he wants to grow the company's mobile games output into a 100 billion yen ($910 billion USD) business, and hopes to echo the incredible and ongoing success of Niantic's Pokémon GO. "From what I can see, smartphone games are the ones I … Continue reading Nintendo wants its mobile games to echo the incredible success of Pokémon GO

Tatsumi Kimishima and Satoru Shibata step down as presidents of Nintendo

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Tatsumi Kimishima is officially stepping down as the president of Nintendo, a position he filled after Satoru Iwata passed away nearly three years ago. Kimishima will be replaced by Shuntaro Furukawa on June 28, 2018. Meanwhile, Satoru Shibata is also retiring his role as the president of Nintendo of Europe. Shibata is instead moving to … Continue reading Tatsumi Kimishima and Satoru Shibata step down as presidents of Nintendo

Vote results and approval rates from Nintendo’s 77th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders

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Nintendo has revealed the results of the votes for the election and re-election of its various Directors, which are as follows: Shuntaro Furukawa (Outside Director of The Pokémon Company, General Manager of the Corporate Planning Department, Director, Managing Executive Officer, Supervisor of Corporate Analysis & Administration Division, In charge of Global Marketing Department) [re-election] For: … Continue reading Vote results and approval rates from Nintendo’s 77th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders