Flame Lord
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It sounded like the Nintendo HQ always had NOA by the balls so I'm not sure how much this will change things.
Iwata to become Nintendo of America CEO, NoA CEO promoted to NCL Managing Director
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mugurumakensei
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Nah, it was Iwata will resign himself to taking on more roles within the company.
See, more proof that Nintendo doesn't understand online! Iwata, you don't need to come to America to troll NeoGAF, you can do it right from your home in Japan!
Thunder Monkey
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Hah!
peanutbutterlatte
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"Please understand, I am here to see a Mr. Evil Lore? Thankyou for your patience *bow*"
Smiles and Cries
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what realm did I just wake up in?
Is this real life... THIS IS AWESOME!
Is this real life... THIS IS AWESOME!
shouamabane
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North America obviously needs some attention. It's the biggest market and has had the weakest support for Wii U.
andthebeatgoeson
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I like Iwata. I give him credit for outselling the competition and selling more last generation. It was a gamble that paid off handsomely. They put less tech in and improved their position. They are in a better position for this generation where they can perservere and will avoid the Sega Situation. Not sure why people want him fired.
Kimishima seemed to be just a misdirection step for NOA as Reggie is really the one running the operation. Now Reggie reports to Iwata directly which should hopefully streamline things.
THinking about this further, I'm not sure what this really means. It could be interpreted as a demotion ie Iwata is being sent away from the real power centre of NCL to the (sure, important) subsidiary of NoA.
It could be a temporary thing, to deemphasise Iwata's influence until they see if the WiiU situation turns around.
It could be a temporary thing, to deemphasise Iwata's influence until they see if the WiiU situation turns around.
IceDoesntHelp
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Shits getting serious?
IrishNinja
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ahahaha - like half of GAF was so certain, but i told ya'll - you just cant let a man go with that kinda hair
seriously though, NOA has been a goddamn useless mess for years now, can't see this as anything but an improvement
seriously though, NOA has been a goddamn useless mess for years now, can't see this as anything but an improvement
As above this is a token change at best. Ever since Howard Lincoln and co left NoA have been nothing more then puppets and placeholders for Nintendo Japan. Like hell NoA have had any influence in the way Nintendo operated in the past decade. They just do what they're told.
Iwata and Nintendo Japan have no clue about the western market or audience IMHO. They're too Japan-centric, to isolated internally, this token change of the guard won't do shit to fix the Wii U. If Nintendo had any clue about the western market they never would have released it
Not just that but Nintendo are promoting the head of Nintendo America? Seriously after all the issues they have had?
Nintendo IMHO are are a boys club. Sticking by their colleauges irrespective of how incompetent they are. they also have that Japanese cultural bs where sacking someone or demoting is avoided at all costs as that would make them look weak.
Too all those still supporting Iwata. enjoy watching him burn Nintendo to the ground
Iwata and Nintendo Japan have no clue about the western market or audience IMHO. They're too Japan-centric, to isolated internally, this token change of the guard won't do shit to fix the Wii U. If Nintendo had any clue about the western market they never would have released it
Not just that but Nintendo are promoting the head of Nintendo America? Seriously after all the issues they have had?
Nintendo IMHO are are a boys club. Sticking by their colleauges irrespective of how incompetent they are. they also have that Japanese cultural bs where sacking someone or demoting is avoided at all costs as that would make them look weak.
Too all those still supporting Iwata. enjoy watching him burn Nintendo to the ground
IrishNinja
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flawless
ahahaha i hate to admit it, but i was waiting for this post
this post hints at, but makes no sense
1) the era where someone like Lincoln could have that kind've power over 3rd parties is long over, and frankly for the better
2) while this could be taken as an attempt to work more with that market, you're instead basically saying that releasing their last product at all means they know nothing...kind've a dead argument to make there, at least on the topic at hand
fluffydelusions
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Do you think NoA will get cool XL colors and bundles now?
Aquamarine
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Correct.
Iwata is getting cold feet about him being able to meet the FY 2014 goals.
But obviously he wants to stay within Nintendo....it's his pride and joy. By becoming Nintendo of America CEO, he can stay within the company if the Board of Directors ousts him next year as CEO.
It's quite a brilliant move by Iwata, actually. Either way, he gets job security.
Also, Nintendo's decade-old board of directors seem to be retiring at a rapid rate these days.
Here's their core:
Yoshihiro Mori - Retiring this year
Shinji Hatano
Genyo Takeda
Shigeru Miyamoto - Retiring from EAD
Nobuo Nagai - Died early 2012
Masaharu Matsumoto - Retiring this year
Eiichi Suzuki
The same stuffy corporate Nintendo is slowly eroding. What that means for the future is uncertain.
CambriaRising
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Good news. I hope things improve under him.
I think this move will benefit NOA a lot. At least, it will have better communications between NCL/NOA, and Iwata (as NOA CEO) can pressure NCL to drive faster localizations or improve its current hardware SKUs (white 3DS/XL, etc)
Iwata can also start going around America to get more third party support.
Iwata can also start going around America to get more third party support.
fluffydelusions
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When does he start this role?
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Rösti
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I assume that's when Iwata will assume the role of Nintendo of America's CEO as well.
Great news this, a good decision in my opinion.
anotherVegan
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I thought we were going to have to say goodbye to the Regginator. But we're not. And I'm happy. Our bodies will continue to be ready.
RurouniZel
Asks questions so Ezalc doesn't have to
GAF: Resign, Iwata!!
IWATA: You can't win, GAF... if you strike me down I shall become more powerful than you can possibly imagine.
IWATA: You can't win, GAF... if you strike me down I shall become more powerful than you can possibly imagine.
Yes I know he dies later in that scene, but his influence remains anyway.
IrishNinja
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literally all non-account system sins forgiven with this
A Human Becoming
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What a strange thing to wake up to.
Father_Brain
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Doesn't this mean even less autonomy for NOA? That can't be a good thing.
phosphor112
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Lmfao. Who is taking over?
And get rid of Reggie anyway.
And get rid of Reggie anyway.
Me neither, I just speak English - American sounds complicated
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Jotamide
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I just want a fucking account system, don't care who implements it.
Jawmuncher
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I hope this means we won't have to deal with fighting for games like we saw with rainfall.
I'd hope that iwata being there means NoA will actually be relevant and not just a front that can't actually do anything.
I'd hope that iwata being there means NoA will actually be relevant and not just a front that can't actually do anything.
RurouniZel
Asks questions so Ezalc doesn't have to
So in other words, he's the new guy in "CEO of NCL" training.
Considering a lot of NoA's former ineptitude I'm not so sure whether even when compared to Iwata if that should be considered good thing or a bad thing.
Yes, this is the same position the new CEO of Square Enix moved to before Wada left.
That's not to say Iwata will leave for sure, but if he does, this guy will likely be his replacement.
Skiesofwonder
Walruses, camels, bears, rabbits, tigers and badgers.
It should be interesting to see how this plays out. If Iwata is really going to be in America for a size-able portion of the tenure, he should be able to meet with western third parties. That alone means any deals he see fit can be made at that time, and not have to go through a large process of being run through NOJ. Not to mention, having an actual game developer on hand/the president of Nintendo in western third party meetings can only do good compared to Mr. figure-head Reggie.
Either way, a change in NOA was needed.
Either way, a change in NOA was needed.
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