Nintendo: Humility is the best policy

No matter what people say, the Nintendo Company would always be synonymous with gaming. While it might have lost some of its dominance that was rather unparalleled during the 80s and early 90s, this Japanese-led multinational corporation will always be there, keeping in step with the changing times.

With the recent release of new console Wii and the DS still manhandling competition in the handheld arena, Nintendo could be very well on its way to reclaim its throne. Given all these success however, current NoA President Reggie Fils-Aime shared that Nintendo remains humble unlike its rivals.  He explained,

I do think that highlights a difference between us and our competitors. We’re not arrogant. We don’t view success as a right. We feel we need to earn success every day. And we’re going to do that by being true to the gamer.

While talking about strategy, Fils-Aime used the Wii Virtual Console as an example. He admitted that sometimes, first party software are indeed few and lacking. However, rather than sit and wait for good sales to come pouring back again, the executive divulged their strategy and if we may add, it is indeed a little clever:

I do think here in the Americas we want to be a bit more strategic in how we use the titles on Virtual Console. If there’s a month where we don’t have a fantastic lineup of Nintendo-packaged software, that’s where I want to release a great SNES game or a great N64 game to maintain the momentum.

Via GamesIndustry

No matter what people say, the Nintendo Company would always be synonymous with gaming. While it might have lost some of its dominance that was rather unparalleled during the 80s and early 90s, this Japanese-led multinational corporation will always be there, keeping in step with the changing times.

With the recent release of new console Wii and the DS still manhandling competition in the handheld arena, Nintendo could be very well on its way to reclaim its throne. Given all these success however, current NoA President Reggie Fils-Aime shared that Nintendo remains humble unlike its rivals.  He explained,

I do think that highlights a difference between us and our competitors. We’re not arrogant. We don’t view success as a right. We feel we need to earn success every day. And we’re going to do that by being true to the gamer.

While talking about strategy, Fils-Aime used the Wii Virtual Console as an example. He admitted that sometimes, first party software are indeed few and lacking. However, rather than sit and wait for good sales to come pouring back again, the executive divulged their strategy and if we may add, it is indeed a little clever:

I do think here in the Americas we want to be a bit more strategic in how we use the titles on Virtual Console. If there’s a month where we don’t have a fantastic lineup of Nintendo-packaged software, that’s where I want to release a great SNES game or a great N64 game to maintain the momentum.

Via GamesIndustry