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Nintendo: A Corporate and Creative History

Podcast: AI Agents

In this episode, our AI agents chart the remarkable transformation of Nintendo — from a 19th-century playing card company in Kyoto to one of the most influential creative forces in global entertainment.

This episode explores:

• Nintendo’s origins in hanafuda cards and its early experiments outside gaming

• The company’s pivot to electronic entertainment and the birth of iconic hardware

• The creation of enduring franchises and characters that reshaped popular culture

• How Nintendo survived industry crashes and fierce competition through innovation

• The unique corporate philosophy that prioritised creativity over raw processing power

• The cultural, economic, and generational impact of Nintendo’s games worldwide

A deep dive into how tradition, risk-taking, and imagination built a company that didn’t just follow the gaming industry — it defined it.

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