i kinda doubt it. the dude is 62 years old.
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Iwata to become Nintendo of America CEO, NoA CEO promoted to NCL Managing Director
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i kinda doubt it. the dude is 62 years old.
jamesinclair
Banned
Who knew that the head honcho could get a promotion
Yeah, that sounds good. We'll have to see what happens, but getting more people on the same page could be very helpful. Also this could possibly lead to more games releasing in NA.
Hours Left
Member
This is his true form.
I'll be okay with this. YEAR OF LUIGI
Now I want a show of Iwata and Reggie (or Miyamoto) plotting to rule the world.
specialguy
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Uncle Rupee
Banned
THIS IS A GREAT THING.
No more paying for exclusives like Pandora's Tower, The Last Story, and Xenoblade among many others (Iwata listed as Exec. Producer), and then not giving them a timely, broad release in North America.
No more paying for exclusives like Pandora's Tower, The Last Story, and Xenoblade among many others (Iwata listed as Exec. Producer), and then not giving them a timely, broad release in North America.
TheGreatMightyPoo
Banned
I don't think Reggie's presence matters at all. He's basically a glorified PR guy at this point. You could 'clean house', and I don't think it'd make any difference in what's to come.
CrunchinJelly
formerly cjelly
Don't see what the big deal is. NOA and NOE just do what Japan tells them to anyway.
So that's why he was learning Japanese... hmmmmmm
RyougaSaotome
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I don't.
What.
What.
Gamer @ Heart
Member
In many ways yes. NoA is a marketing and distribution arm basically. Having one man at the head of both though streamlines the whole thing I would imagine, meaning his vision or direction is reflected much faster instead of through a dozen other people who are waiting for permission. If the man wants a global launch for some game, or a unified strategy across two territories, he will get it.
timetokill
Banned
I like it. A bold move that nobody expected. Classic Nintendo.
Who knows. With Iwata's mistakes lately it may not be. I have no idea if the current CEO fought against the stupidity or added to it.
TheMagician
Member
Iwata is becoming like Palpatine.
He probably staged the 3DS and Wii U launches.
From now on he'll be conducting the Nintendo Directs whilst wearing a hood.
I can just imagine Reggie's reaction when he found this out from Bill Trinen.
"A Sith. Lord!"
I quite expect Miyamoto to confront Iwata in the Nintendo thrown room following the death of Reggie at the hands of Iwata/Trinen.
Iwata: Laughs
He probably staged the 3DS and Wii U launches.
From now on he'll be conducting the Nintendo Directs whilst wearing a hood.
I can just imagine Reggie's reaction when he found this out from Bill Trinen.
"A Sith. Lord!"
I quite expect Miyamoto to confront Iwata in the Nintendo thrown room following the death of Reggie at the hands of Iwata/Trinen.
Iwata: Laughs
that obviously had more to do with the value of yen. now that it has dropped we'll see more games localized, more quickly
This is panic Nintendo baby! Nothing makes sense, things don't matter, it's going to be one hell of a ride wherever this buggy goes!
So they're bringing in a 62 year old to replace two other execs that just retired, while Iwata takes on more duties.
If thats the case, I hope Nintendo has some young guys that are ready to take on exec jobs.
TheGreatMightyPoo
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neogaf calls for Iwata's resignation, Nintendo responds.
SolarPowered
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Probably not so hot if he was in charge of NoA for the last three years or so.
i think the problem was that no one in charge of overseeing the entire american market had any authority whatsoever. now instead of all of the minor divisions reporting to guys who have no authority, they report directly to the authority.
or who knows, maybe it was all miscommunications of authority. maybe nintendo of japan wanted the american division to have authority (to do things like build studios and respond to market conditions) and they never took it, so this is an emergency measure to get things back under control.
Ass-backwards company doing an ass-backwards executive shuffle.
The plan has already been initiated: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k08pQDoPmXc
There are things far worse than death. Reggie got to Trinen first.
Mihael Mello Keehl
Banned
Pretty much lol
Kimishima is being "promoted" from CEO of the worthless regional American division to a position below CEO in the superior NCL, to assume the responsibilities of two retiring execs. Iwata's taking over the America CEO duties in addition to still being "global president."
Also not seeing the big deal here. Kimishima got his ass kicked back to HQ, but I doubt he had much authority to begin with.
They didn't have anyone lined up as a replacement, so they threw another title at Iwata.
It's only significant if it is a harbinger of further things to come.
damn it. Came to post this.
Mihael Mello Keehl
Banned
E3 gun be good
Uncle Rupee
Banned
A vocal minority.
Most of us are upset with NOA's policies, not NOJ's.
Iwata can't rush games to release. That's never been a good policy. Ever. It's always better to release games when they are ready. People who buy Nintendo systems in the first year should expect the drought.
sakipon
Member
This idea crossed my mind aswell. I hope it's not that bad, but could be.
just goes to further prove how out of touch and alarmist people are on here. Wii U is doomed after 5 months, Iwata is going to be forced to step down... it's all laughable
FearMyWrench
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I'm sooooorrrry.... OH LOOK HE BROUGHT HIS TAIL!!!
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