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“If you do the same thing as others, it will wear you out. Nintendo is not good at competing so we always have to challenge the status quo by making something new, rather than competing in an existing market.”

Quote by Satoru Iwata

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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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