If you remember readers of Japanese publication Famitsu voted Nintendo as their favourite video game developer. As a way of saying thanks Nintendo issued a statement to fans thanking them for voting them the best video game developer. Here’s the message the company shared with fans:
“Thank you for choosing Nintendo as the No. 1 “Game Developer I Like”. We are also extremely happy that Mario and The Legend of Zelda have been received favorably. Ever since the Famicom (NES) was released in 1983, we have created chances for many to give video games a try, and we are grateful to Famitsu for keeping customers excited and supporting us across those 40 years.
During these 40 years, technology related to game development has evolved, and the environment has changed as well, but we have continued to keep “originality” as our central theme, going through trial and error and learning many things while creating entertainment with the goal of putting smiles on customers’ faces. If this 40-year-long path has become a part of everyone’s memories, there is nothing that would make us happier. Nintendo will continue to challenge various things, aiming for unique entertainment that only we could produce, and work hard towards that goal. We shall continue to be in your care from now on.
Finally, in celebration of 40 years of Famitsu, we hope to continue developing a mutually beneficial partnership in keeping the gaming industry lively.”
Deserved tbh
I love the Nintendo philosophy
Not really a surprise
I can’t Imagine not ever having Mario or Zelda in the gaming industry. I started with Atari 2600 but Super Mario Bros. was the 1st game I was memorized with. Good job Nintendo.
I mean they haven’t done stuff like mass layoffs or stopping production of physical media or having flop after flop after flop. Sure they’ve made some bad decisions but not enough to not deserve number 1 in best developer.
I feel like so many people want to work for them because they know they won’t get laid off.
I love Nintendo’s version and beliefs.