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Nintendo of America’s Reggie Fils-Aime to Retire: Doug Bowser Named New President
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He does say in his farewell video that he's "leaving in good health".
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I am sure this applies to 99% of executives. Even though NOA has an influence in some of the design decisions, once they are made NOA doesn't have much of an option besides getting behind it and promoting them in the best possible light to the fans.
Do you remember the Reggie quote about voice-chat?
I don't think he had an option to say: "Yes, we know this is a terrible idea and will barely get any use within our fans. I tried to convince Takahashi to just use a headset but he wouldn't listen, so we are left with this."
Via a missive from on high, all future Bowser's Castle stages in any Nintendo game will take the form of nondescript office buildings.
No, no, no. Cross the streams.
It's a good theme for the next Warioware game.
I wonder if he might film a little handover; it'd be a nice touch.
Honestly just means that if he ever turns up to something after being invited by his former coworkers, the crowd'll go wild.
To me Reggie has always been a PR guy talking PR BS. I've never seen a candid and relaxed conversation between him and a journalist. It's a shame because he must have so many stories and so much valuable information to share to fans and gamers about everything from the Wii U failure to the success of the Wii. I would love to see an interview of the kind IGN's Unlocked have done with Phil Spencer and others.
On the other hand I can't deny he's been important for the industry and, apparently, very accessible to the fans.
On the other hand I can't deny he's been important for the industry and, apparently, very accessible to the fans.
It was kind of lucky for him, but he will be immortalised for that instant.
I wonder if we'll get more insightful company interviews in the future. This latest interview with the Japanese CEO was really great and interesting. Reggie seems like a cool guy, but in interviews I was always disappointed by his run of the mill PR answers without any substance.
God damnit. He's still got it.
Also perfect last name of Reggie's successor...
Next "Mario" game will be Super Bowser World.
"This is a Mario Amiibo. Just had the prototypes made up. Because I now own the mechandising rights to your likeness. It's a long story, but Reggie has resigned and now I'm the president of Nintendo of America. I own the Mario franchise worldwide. See, if you were smart, you would have tried to climb the corporate ladder, but you didn't. Super Mario Odyssey sold nearly 14 million copies and it looks like you have to groom your moustache by yourself. And now I own you, and you're so darn cute and popular now that stomping you- well that would be bad business. You're probably even more popular because you just saved the Mushroom Kingdom from Rabbids. And as your popularity grows, so does the value of everything you're in. So no matter how much of a pain you think you're to me-- No matter how many time you save the princess... the losses are NOTHING compared to the coins you make me. 2D games, 3D games, Mario Kart, spin-offs, crossovers, the movie, theme parks, merchandise... I own you... I OWN YOU! MWAHAHAHAHA! So I I want you to go tell your loser brother to grab the vacuum and suck up those ghosts, 'cause that's gonna make me all the money too!"
"This is a Mario Amiibo. Just had the prototypes made up. Because I now own the mechendising rights to your likeness. It's a long story, but Reggie has resigned and now I'm the president of Nintendo of America. I own the Mario franchise worldwide. See, if you were smart, you would have tried to climb the corporate ladder, but you didn't. Super Mario Odyssey sold nearly 14 million copies and it looks like you have to groom your moustache by yourself. And now I own you, and you're so darn cute and popular now that stomping you- well that would be bad business. You're probably even more popular because you just saved the Mushroom Kingdom from Rabbids. And as your popularity grows, so does the value of everything you're in. So no matter how much of a pain you think you're to me-- No matter how many time you save the princess... the losses are NOTHING compared to the coins you make me. 2D games, 3D games, Mario Kart, spin-offs, crossovers, the movie, theme parks, merchandise... I own you... I OWN YOU! MWAHAHAHAHA! So I I want you to go tell your loser brother to grab the vacuum and suck up those ghosts, 'cause that's gonna make me all the money too!"
No it's not a joke, he's been working at Nintendo of America for a while and he was the most likely to replace Reggie.
I've only really seen videos and things of Bowser starting with this announcement, and I've gotta say he seems like a really cool guy.
I've assumed that the new Japanese president Furukawa isn't going to be as front-facing and engaging with the public as Iwata was, but this guy seems to fit that bill a little more.
I've assumed that the new Japanese president Furukawa isn't going to be as front-facing and engaging with the public as Iwata was, but this guy seems to fit that bill a little more.
Rich people 'retire' at that age but still work, he'll be able to sit on corporate boards or do consulting or something well into his twilight years and I'm sure he will. Most working Americans work into their mid 60's if they're able to, Social Security doesn't kick in at the full amount until you're 66 (Can take it at 62 but it's a reduced %). Many people who retire in their 50's at least in America do so because they physically can't do their job any more. My dad retired at 52 because he worked construction and had to get both his knees replaced.
I've always liked Reggie, his farewell video was very touching and he seems like a genuinely good dude. Wish him nothing but the best, he oversaw one hell of a 15 year Nintendo run.
I never really got into the gaming exec memes/worship that seems to permeate gaming culture but Reggie always seemed like a stand up dude. Level headed, funny, and controversy free.
He's been with the company for a while so I can understand the need to retire. Good luck to him.
He's been with the company for a while so I can understand the need to retire. Good luck to him.
I hope Reggies last official duty is to state:
"We currently have no official announcement to release Mother 3"
and then Doug's first official announcement:
"We are pleased to announce Mother 3 on the nintendo eshop, available today"
"We currently have no official announcement to release Mother 3"
and then Doug's first official announcement:
"We are pleased to announce Mother 3 on the nintendo eshop, available today"
Those videos were always corny and often embarrassing but it seems they did the trick with the loyal fans. I understand that video game execs are not hired to be Oscar nominees, so nevermind. What I had issues with is just what you mentioned about Reggie's PR speak in interviews and on stage. You could never get a sense that he was anything but his brand loyalty self all the time.
I would love if Reggie has one more video the day before he retires and it's just him saying "I have one last announcement "direct" to you" cue mother 3 trailer. My heart skip a beat in his last video when he said he has a title to drop and I misunderstood.
You guys, I heard a rumor that Bowser is trying to sell the company to Microsoft. He won't get away with this!
You kid but maybe these latest developments/rumors are the reason he's leaving
oh man, i'll miss him. i hope he enjoys his retirement
i highly doubt it
No idea, I saw the post from ASayan and I thought,mmm maybe?
Maybe he doesn't agree with the strategy or he simply thought this would be the perfect time to call it quits, with the paradigm shifting.
Probably not but maybe?
I thought the same regarding Sony and Kodera/Ryan now, maybe they found out about the latest developments before they leaked and that swap is linked to that, as a first step fron Sony to change in response to it
Probably not though.
Seriously someone needs to ask him about Mother 3 one last time before he retires. I'm not even joking.
you either retire a hero or live long enough to see yourself become a bowser
So....
Either, Reggie made deals with Microsoft and signed legally binding contracts without the express consent of some of the guys in Japan so they are allowing him to retire as opposed to firing him.
Or, he doesn't like the deals with Microsoft and doesn't like the direction the company is going under it's new leadership in Japan so he's retiring.
Honestly, I think those are the two most likely scenarios.
Either, Reggie made deals with Microsoft and signed legally binding contracts without the express consent of some of the guys in Japan so they are allowing him to retire as opposed to firing him.
Or, he doesn't like the deals with Microsoft and doesn't like the direction the company is going under it's new leadership in Japan so he's retiring.
Honestly, I think those are the two most likely scenarios.
What the heck with the conspiracy theories ITT. A dude retired. That's it.
Has there been a hint from Imran or Nate Drake that I missed that Reggie's resignation is linked to those rumours at all or is this just playing internet detective as embarrassing as it appears?
Has there been a hint from Imran or Nate Drake that I missed that Reggie's resignation is linked to those rumours at all or is this just playing internet detective as embarrassing as it appears?