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Doug Bowser, former Nintendo of America president, has joined Hasbro's board of directors alongside Carla Vernón of The Honest Company; Hasbro says his leadership in consumer brands and franchises will support long-term growth as Nintendo appoints Devon Pritchard as its new NoA president and COO.
Devon Pritchard made her first public appearance as Nintendo of America’s President and COO at the 15th Annual New York Game Awards, delivering a pre-recorded message that celebrated the event and spotlighted Nintendo’s Playing With Purpose program to bring journalism and game-narrative workshops to New York schools, as she prepares to lead NOA into the Switch 2 era amid pricing and card-related concerns.
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.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond began development after Nintendo of America requested a new mainline Metroid Prime game, leading to a restart with Retro Studios following setbacks and a long development process.
Nintendo revealed that Metroid Prime 4 was initially requested by Nintendo of America, and its development faced challenges including a reboot with Retro Studios, which lacked the structure for such a game, requiring new staff to learn the essence of the series and external support for assets. The development emphasized understanding the game's unique 'ma' concept to create a fitting experience.
Nintendo of America is appointing Satoru Shibata as its new CEO, a charismatic veteran known for his playful videos and fan engagement, alongside new President Devon Pritchard, signaling a potentially more whimsical approach in the company's future, especially as it transitions into the Switch 2 era.
Nintendo announced that Devon Pritchard, a long-time executive at Nintendo of America, will succeed Doug Bowser as the company's president in 2025. Pritchard, who has held various leadership roles within Nintendo, is not a hardcore gamer but understands the industry and Nintendo's brand, and she is seen as a promising leader to continue Nintendo's steady growth. Bowser's tenure was marked by stable leadership and successful product launches, and Pritchard is expected to follow a similar low-profile approach.
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.
Photos and videos of unannounced fighters in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS were leaked online in 2014. The leaked footage was captured by an employee of Nintendo of America for analysis by the ESRB, but it was accessed by the employee's child who then shared it with others. The leak was traced back to its origins, and the employee was fired.