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The History of Nintendo: Cards, Consoles, Creativity (Skriuwer.com Edition)
Paperback
Series: History Books about Companies
General World HistoryJapanese History
Publisher Price: $16.99
ISBN13: 9783565084883
Publisher: de Fryske Wrald
Published: Nov 11 2025
Pages: 204
Weight: 0.62
Height: 0.43 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Nintendo is one of the most recognizable names in global entertainment, yet it began in 1889 as a small Kyoto company making playing cards. The History of Nintendo traces the company's remarkable journey from handmade hanafuda cards through the arcade boom of the late 1970s, the console revolution of the 1980s, and the ongoing innovation that has kept it at the forefront of the games industry for decades. It is an engaging account of a company that has shaped popular culture around the world.
The book covers the key milestones of Nintendo's history: the hiring of Gunpei Yokoi, the creation of Donkey Kong and Mario, the launch of the NES and Game Boy, the console wars of the 1990s, the troubled GameCube era, the Wii's breakthrough success, and the release of the Switch. It also examines the company's distinctive culture of creative risk-taking and its philosophy of putting gameplay above technology. Readers with an interest in business history, gaming, or Japanese culture will find this a rewarding read.
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Reader review: As a lifelong Nintendo fan I knew the broad strokes, but this book filled in so many details I had never encountered before. A great read for anyone interested in gaming history. -- Alex P.
This title suits gaming, technology, business history, and popular culture sections. It will appeal to a wide readership from teenage gamers to adult readers interested in corporate history and Japanese culture, making it a versatile addition to any collection.
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