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Nintendo of America Has a New President

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the reggielution-goes-bigtime dept.

Stupid Dufus writes "GameDAILY Biz is reporting that Nintendo has changed ranks at its North American division. From the story: 'Nintendo of America has just announced three major executive promotions. Reggie Fils-Aime has become the new president and COO, while current president Tatsumi Kimishima has been elevated to chairman and CEO. Also, Mike Fukuda is being promoted from senior vp of Business Development to executive vp of Business Development.'"

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  1. I, for one by Red+Samurai · · Score: 4, Funny

    Welcome our new ass-kicking, name-taking, game-making COOverlord.

  2. Re:If only Sony and Microsoft... by grogdamighty · · Score: 4, Funny

    I had a low-birthweight kid and only got the core system. :(

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  3. The old president by lordmoose · · Score: 5, Funny

    They had to get rid of their old president, Nester, because he was giving away all the game secrets.

    1. Re:The old president by Dr.+Eggman · · Score: 2, Informative

      Actually, he didn't really leave. He was "elevated," promoted if you will, to chairman and CEO.

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  4. anyone get axed? by gEvil+(beta) · · Score: 2, Interesting

    So, did anyone get axed? Who was their former CEO?

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  5. Higher-ups Schmigher-ups by grammar+fascist · · Score: 2, Insightful

    I really don't care what happens with Nintendo's higher-ups as long as Shigeru Miyamoto keeps making games there.

    Heck, if he made them somewhere else, I'd probably defect.

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  6. Reggie as president is very good news by Rolman · · Score: 2, Informative

    Former NOA President and founder Minoru Arakawa used to be a very aggressive businessman who, back in the 80's pioneered most of what are considered normal business practices in the whole industry today. Both criticized and admired, he single-handedly revived the videogame industry in America and made NOA what it is.

    It was kinda sad to see him replaced by Tatsumi Kimishima, formerly the President of Pokémon USA. NOA has definitely become a lot more passive since then. Not to bash Kimishima, though, because Nintendo continues to be a good business. That hasn't changed one bit and I'm sure that's a very good reason to make Kimishima remain in the top position as CEO.

    Now enter Reggie Fils-Aime, who introduced himself to the public as an ass-kicker, name-taker guy. I've met the guy myself a couple times, he's extremely sharp and has a very good forward-thinking attitude. This is the kind of person I'd really like to see driving Nintendo into the future.

    I'm happy to see Nintendo rearranging the chain of command to place Reggie in a better position to take decisions about the company's direction.

    More power to him.

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