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I loved Yamauchi-Era Nintendo, but I acknowledge its problems: Completely isolated, limited technology that refused to use at-the-time industry standards like CDs/DVDs, a very blunt, arrogant leader that severely restricted developer freedom with the whole "Nintendo Seal of Quality" bullshit, a refusal to acknowledge the western side of the industry and making everything Japan-centric, with childish "grudges" towards devs like Squaresoft, they unironically got too cocky with the N64.

I also loved Iwata-Era Nintendo, but likewise, I acknowledge the issues: A completely decentralized direction that focused too much on trying to expand to a "blue ocean" audience with often forced "gimmicks", a refusal to follow modern trends with often archaic online infrastructure and a very closed down ecosystem. Abysmal advertisement campaigns and an over reliance on the appeal to absurdity with unnecessary performances from executives like him and Reggie in public shows taking valuable time away for handling actual issues within the company and just a lack of vision during the Wii U era.

I still love Furukawa-era Nintendo, and actually consider it to have far less flaws than either Yamauchi or Iwata-Era Nintendo, the teams seem focused, pumping out games on a monthly basis, the advertisements are on point, the company is far more aware of technology trends and there seems to be a return to form in appealing to their core audience while still trying to have some small side projects for those who want to experience new ways to play. Bigger criticism I have would be the lack of presence from Furukawa, with neither the attitude nor the personality of Yamauchi or Iwata, but I understand that as a CEO, he has far more important issues than being liked by the community or giving Nintendo "soul" or "personality". Still, they COULD use a more friendly or cooperative discourse with western media and influencers, because holy damn, everyone is after them nowadays..