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Hiroshi Yamauchi Passes Away At 85

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hiroshi-yamauchi 20 Sep

Former Nintendo President Hiroshi Yamauchi has passed away at the age of 85 Nintendo announced today. “Nintendo is in mourning today from the sad loss of the former Nintendo president Mr Hiroshi Yamauchi, who sadly passed away this morning,” the company said to CVG. Current Nintendo president Satoru Iwata also issued a statement saying: “We […]

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Former Nintendo Head Goes Dr. Mario

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27 May

Hiroshi Yamauchi, former President of Nintendo (during its transition from toy-makers to game-makers,) was known for his brutal work ethic and rare eccentric gaff, but due to a recent investment, his image may have softened a bit. Yamauchi donated the full amount needed (7.5 billion yen/$83 million) to build a new cancer research hospital in […]

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