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How Nintendo Turned IP into an Unbreachable Moat
Lucas and Luna explore Nintendo's unique competitive advantage: a moat built not on cutting-edge hardware or platform lock-in, but on decades of beloved intellectual property and obsessive game design. They break down how the Kyoto-based company has defied the console performance arms race, resisted free-to-play trends, and leveraged characters like Mario and Zelda to maintain premium pricing and high margins. Specific numbers include the 129 million Switches sold, the $12 billion in revenue driven by software in fiscal 2024, and the 28% operating margin that tops most tech companies…
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