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“The profitable part of the online business is very likely several years away. Entering the business because it's the hot topic of the day doesn't make a profitable business nor satisfied customers. That's why it will be a part of Nintendo's strategy, not the mainstay, as other companies are attempting to do. There still are too many barriers for any company to greatly depend on it.”

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Satoru Iwata was a Japanese businessman who served as the president and CEO of Nintendo. Born on December 6, 1959, he passed away on July 11, 2015. Satoru Iwata played a crucial role in the development of Nintendo, transforming the company from a small game company into a globally recognized entertainment company. more

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