Damn it nooooooooooooooooo this is so sad. This guy is an industry icon and so brave, happy, amazing, and best of all he loved Nintendo so much. He was never in it to be better than Sony or Microsoft.... he just wanted his own thing. I'm going to miss him so much. Reggie was without a doubt one of my favourite people in the video game industry. It's very sad to see him go. This truly is the end of an Era.
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Nintendo of America’s Reggie Fils-Aime to Retire: Doug Bowser Named New President
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I'm glad he was able to go, while Nintendo is booming with success. Leaving on great terms.
I'll miss his updates. He truly was a great face for a great company.
I wish him and his all the best. I'll buy him a beer if I ever have the chance.
I'll miss his updates. He truly was a great face for a great company.
I wish him and his all the best. I'll buy him a beer if I ever have the chance.
He is the 1st trending topic in Brazil too.
Jesus Christ ! 7 out of 9 trends in France are directly related to Nintendo 0_o
Writing was on the wall in that case. He was just the messenger, most likely.
A lot of people didn't know he was black I see. I can understand
I have no doubt that behind the PR veneer that fans see, the dude was as cut throat a leader as any when it comes to staffing and running the business.
This would have been quite the upset, given that Cat Bowser has seniority.
Also, I just learned that Cat Bowser's name is technically Meowser, so I'm pretty upset right now.
All my adult life Ive see him as the (america) president of the only company that Im an admirer and really pationate about.
Man, it feels weird to see him retire.
Can you imagine that Bowser guy at E3? Geez...
Man, it feels weird to see him retire.
Can you imagine that Bowser guy at E3? Geez...
Dang, he'll be missed. Really the end of an era.
It's too bad he wasn't able to deliver Mother 3 to us, in the end. I'm curious if the new president will acknowledge it at all. Maybe it's a chance for him to do something risky but popular with the fans to start with.
It's too bad he wasn't able to deliver Mother 3 to us, in the end. I'm curious if the new president will acknowledge it at all. Maybe it's a chance for him to do something risky but popular with the fans to start with.
It was a print magazine on video games. Even in 2012, the writing was on the wall.
Man.....
Bowser will never have moments like this
Best gif.....
He's Haitian and refers to himself as black. The only prolific black person in gaming retiring makes me sad. :(
My only guess is that the original The Legend of Zelda for Famicom released on this day in 1986, and that there are maybe a few sites/lists sharing their favorites.
Enjoy your retirement Reggie!!
Going out on top with Switch dominating North America no less.
The era of Bowser has begun!!
Going out on top with Switch dominating North America no less.
The era of Bowser has begun!!
agreed. They were flying high with the Wii and DS, but obviously the Wii U changed all that.(a!though 3DS was a moderate success).
good to see Reggie retire while Switch is doing so well. Hoping Bowser(great name) does a good job.
Of course, but it's not like so same people wouldn't have been valuable in other roles, or simply moving the magazine to an online format. That is beside the point as it sounds like the layoff was handled poorly in general(i.e. laying off a team in front of everyone without having told said team beforehand).
A new era
Nintendo Japan killed the Meme.
NoA: Nah, it's just the beginning.
Wow such a touching message. Nintendo really has heart. It's such a contrast to other big publishers in this business. He was absolutely iconic.
Just a few weeks ago, I randomly thought to myself that one of these days, Reggie won't be at Nintendo anymore, and it'll be weird.
I did not expect that day to be so soon.
I did not expect that day to be so soon.
Well i just read he was from cuba, his dad was a military officer neat that he took over his mom and got to be a successful manager