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How the Nintendo Board Built the Switch Empire
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Nintendo board's strategic pivot that turned the Wii U failure into the Switch success story. They discuss how the board approved a hybrid console design against industry trends, the role of Shuntaro Furukawa's leadership in shifting focus from hardware power to gameplay innovation, and the board's long-term bet on intellectual property over chasing technological specs. The conversation covers Nintendo's unique approach to board governance, including its deliberate non-involvement in day-to-day creative decisions and its focus on…
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