Doug Bowser, the president of Nintendo of America, has announced his retirement effective December 31, 2025, after 44 years with the company, expressing gratitude and continued support for Nintendo.
Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser is retiring at the end of 2025 after over a decade, and will be succeeded by Devon Pritchard, the company's first female president, as part of a leadership transition that also includes Satoru Shibata joining as CEO, signaling a new chapter for Nintendo.
Nintendo announced the retirement of President and COO Doug Bowser, who will be succeeded by Devon Pritchard, the company's first female president, with the leadership transition set for December 31, 2025. Satoru Shibata will become CEO, continuing his roles as managing executive officer and corporate director.
Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser is retiring at the end of 2023 after six years in the role, during which he oversaw significant expansion including the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2. He will be succeeded by Devon Pritchard, with Satoru Shibata appointed as CEO of Nintendo of America. Bowser expressed pride in his tenure and the company's achievements.
Nintendo of America president, Doug Bowser, expressed his thoughts on the end of E3, stating that the event had an "incredible impact" on the gaming industry and provided numerous unforgettable moments. He acknowledged that E3 had a good run after the Entertainment Software Association announced that the event is officially dead and unlikely to return.
Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser discusses the success of the Nintendo Switch, the freedom given to development teams, the preservation of Nintendo's history, the partnership with Microsoft, the importance of gameplay experience over graphics, the potential for a successor to the Switch, and the possibility of unionization at Nintendo. Bowser emphasizes the company's focus on creating a positive work culture and environment, while also expressing openness to future unionization efforts.
Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser avoids providing details on why Charles Martinet is stepping away from voicing Mario, stating that Martinet will address the matter himself. Bowser hints at a new voice actor for Mario in upcoming games, but no official announcement will be made prior to the release.
Nintendo's Doug Bowser made a typo in a now-deleted tweet about The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, referring to Hyrule as "Hyland." This has sparked debate about whether it was just a simple mistake or an indication of Bowser's lack of knowledge about the game.
Nintendo of America's President, Doug Bowser, made a typo on Twitter while thanking fans for their support of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, referring to 'Hyland' instead of 'Hyrule'. The tweet has since been corrected, but it serves as a reminder that even top executives can make mistakes. Nintendo is likely celebrating the success of both Zelda and the Super Mario Bros. Movie, which recently passed $1 billion at the global box office.