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While I don't think he'll have the same welcoming presence that Iwata had, I'm glad he is someone who seems to understand Nintendo's general principles.
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on: 09/14/15, 12:17 |
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WAAA - this gritty reboot of Iwata is scaring me! Make him smile. MAKE HIM SMILE!
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on: 09/14/15, 12:30 |
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Our life is in your hands, sir... don't succumb to the dark side... Trusted by Arakawa, Yamauchi, and Iwata though? Sounds good to me.
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on: 09/14/15, 12:38 |
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Some quotes from Nikkei. Kimishima says there won’t be changes in the basic strategy set up by former president Iwata. The challenge is now to identify new projects and cultivate the right human resources to reach Nintendo-like profits again. Genyo Takeda says the aim is to establish a future-proof group leadership system inside Nintendo. Definitely sounds like the plan is to keep the same direction and make more people accountable for it going forward, not just the President. Good.
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on: 09/14/15, 12:41 |
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@InfinitywaveNintendo-like profits are almost sure to come back as soon as these mobile games start raking in the dough... that's my biggest fear. But seriously, he seems like a great choice. What does Takeda mean by that exactly do you think? All work together to make sure nobody can fuck everything up like all the other once great Japanese publishers, I hope? Haha. Well, it's clear how much they all truly care about the company and not just selling out in a short sighted manner for a quick buck.
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on: 09/14/15, 12:52 |
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Super_Conzo said:WAAA - this gritty reboot of Iwata is scaring me!
Make him smile. MAKE HIM SMILE! My thoughts exactly. I feel like we've all disappointed him greatly.
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on: 09/14/15, 13:04 |
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Well, I guess you don't need Iwata's smiling face of an angel to be a good Nintendo president. Yamauchi was a scowly faced sourpuss who hated videogames and probably puppies. Hopefully Scowl 2.0 doesn't let us down. He's no spring chicken, so he obviously isn't intended for a super long run like Iwata was supposed to be.
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on: 09/14/15, 13:13 |
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He does smile occasionally. ;)
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on: 09/14/15, 14:19 |
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I want Iwata back.
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on: 09/14/15, 14:52 |
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deathly_hallows said:I want Iwata back. ....said everyone, ever.
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on: 09/14/15, 14:59 |
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Now he's suddenly like the happy Japanese grandpa I never had. You know, I take some of my worst pictures when it's forced... I look like a straight up sex offender sometimes even when that's not why my picture is being taken this time.
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Aint read the thread yet as it's 5am thanks to Mario Maker but does he speak English? Honestly never heard of this guy. I really doubt he'll be the face of Nintendo in any shape of form though, which leaves us with I'm not sure. Maybe they'll just all take turns sharing the spotlight now? There was just too much focus on Iwata, for better or worse. Uh is he Koji Kondo's twin?
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@InfinitywaveYou call that a smile? Uh-uh. I call that the De Niro smirk which roughly translates to "I probably won't kill you right this second" but you KNOW he's thinking about it. We need more photos. Also wouldn't hurt to have some of @Hinph's mug shots... just to be sure.
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Infinitywave said:
"Gentlemen, to evil."
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Is he a stiff or something? Where you guys getting this from?
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on: 09/14/15, 15:28 |
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This guy's first Nintendo Direct is going to be very scrutinized. Hope he does well.
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on: 09/14/15, 15:28 |
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@ZeroIf he even takes the same role as Iwata.
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on: 09/14/15, 15:29 |
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I'll be pleasantly surprised if he ends up being good humored enough for Directs. But if those end with Iwata or they decide to put somebody more comfortable on camera, I get it.
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on: 09/14/15, 15:39 |
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Why... are we all assuming he is uncomfortable in front of cameras?!
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on: 09/14/15, 16:06 |
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@ZeroIf he is uncomfortable I meant. We don't know anything about him, of course. The guy could be an improv comedy teacher who sings onstage in the local opera performances since he got too old for televised figure skating. I'm betting he at least speaks pretty damn good English since he was president of NoA.
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on: 09/14/15, 16:10 |
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