Nintendo execs Shinya Takahashi and Tatsumi Kimishima talk about Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu, Let’s Go Eevee and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

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The following quotes comes from Nintendo executive in regard to Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go Eevee and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Shinya Takahashi (Director, Managing Executive Officer): There were about 69,000 people in attendance at E3 this year, which is reportedly the largest turnout since 2005. Nintendo’s showing was focused on Super Smash Bros. … Continue reading Nintendo execs Shinya Takahashi and Tatsumi Kimishima talk about Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu, Let’s Go Eevee and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Nintendo plans to ship 20 million Switch units and 100 million games by the end of its fiscal year

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During Nintendo's recent shareholder meeting in Kyoto, Japan, Tatsumi Kimishima stated that the plan is to ship 20 million Nintendo Switch units and 100 million games by the end of the current fiscal year, which is due to end in March 2019. He also said that all Nintendo employees are focused on this goal, which … Continue reading Nintendo plans to ship 20 million Switch units and 100 million games by the end of its fiscal year

Bloomberg Businessweek explores Nintendo’s 130-year-old history from hanafuda cards to the immense success of investing in Niantic and Pokémon GO

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Bloomberg Businessweek has put together an article that delves into Nintendo's 130-year-old extensive history, from hanafuda cards to the immense success of investing in Niantic and Pokémon GO. You can check out a few excerpts via the following passages: For anyone who’s ever marveled at Nintendo’s vivid, phantasmagoric, zoologically ornate video games, visiting the company’s … Continue reading Bloomberg Businessweek explores Nintendo’s 130-year-old history from hanafuda cards to the immense success of investing in Niantic and Pokémon GO

Shuntaro Furukawa is now officially the new president of Nintendo

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Tatsumi Kimishima has stepped down as the president of Nintendo, a position he filled after Satoru Iwata passed away nearly three years ago. Kimishima was officially replaced Shuntaro Furukawa today, 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 of the … Continue reading Shuntaro Furukawa is now officially the new president of Nintendo

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 confirms plan to make Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo Switch coexist side by side

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During Nintendo's latest Financial Results Briefing, company president Tatsumi Kimishima reaffirmed their goal of making Nintendo Switch and the aging Nintendo 3DS coexist side by side. Here are his comments in full: Consumers purchased Nintendo 3DS systems in numbers we expected last fiscal year. It has an ample software lineup at a price point that … Continue reading Nintendo confirms plan to make Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo Switch coexist side by side

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

Nintendo explains why it announced Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo Switch, E3 2018 plans and more

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The following comes from Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima, in regard to the company's ambitions for Super Smash Bros. on Nintendo Switch and E3 2018: It is important that we deliver new titles in our key franchises to all game fans and Nintendo fans who purchased Nintendo Switch during the first year. That is why we … Continue reading Nintendo explains why it announced Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo Switch, E3 2018 plans and more