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Satoru Iwata

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Gaming Industry and Business

Satoru Iwata rejected endless sequels to protect Nintendo's identity

The late Nintendo president explained in 2006 why the company prioritizes innovation over churning out Mario and Zelda follow-ups, a philosophy still visible in games like Breath of the Wild today.

Sep 20, 2026 2 min read

Gaming Industry and Business

Former Nintendo Boss Satoru Iwata Mandated Daily Animal Crossing: New Leaf Play for Nintendo Europe Staff

According to a former Nintendo UK PR and social media manager, late Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata instructed every single employee at Nintendo Europe to play Animal Crossing: New Leaf daily months before its launch.

Aug 21, 2026 2 min read