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Miyamoto Unlikely To Succeed Iwata As President Of Nintendo, Experts Say

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It’s been little over a week since Satoru Iwata, president of Nintendo, sadly passed away. Iwata left a huge impact on the gaming world. He was not only responsible for some of the industry’s most memorable icons, but was also responsible for some of Nintendo’s biggest successes. While many are still mourning his unfortunate death, others are looking to the future. Nintendo still has representative directors – Genyo Takeda and Shigeru Miyamoto – and it’s likely to be one of them who will succeed Iwata as president of the company.

Shigeru Miyamoto may be the obvious choice for some. He’s the creator of some of Nintendo’s most iconic franchises. He’s the father of Mario, Legend Of Zelda, Donkey Kong, and many others. But according to experts that GamesIndustry spoke to, Miyamoto is unlikely to become president. “Although it would be a romantic dream to have the company lead by the father of Mario, I think Takeda-san has more corporate experience and really understands hardware; it was he who argued for a new interface for the Wii rather than just a faster Gamecube with better graphics,” said Nick Parker of Parker Consulting.

Parker is sure the next president will be an internal candidate, however. “I am pretty sure that the candidate will come from within the business; the very essence of Nintendo games draws from decades of management recognising a market desire for mass market fun.” Parker believes the next few years will be some of the most important Nintendo has ever faced. “Nintendo needs Takeda-san’s experience. The alternative would be a relative unknown from within, from which there is a deep pool of loyal, long serving (25 years+) candidates. The next five years are crucial to Nintendo… therefore it needs somebody who understands the company culture, can respond to global consumer expectations, and manage an enviable balance sheet.”

Mike Schramm, manager of Qualitative Insights at EEDAR, also thinks Takeda is most likely. “Genyo Takeda… has a similar trajectory in the company as Iwata (from programmer to manager to executive). Takeda is likely a lead candidate for the job… It’s very unlikely that the company would hire someone from outside Japan or from another corporation… Most likely it’ll be a senior Japanese executive at the company, ideally someone who has had a hand in game development at some point.”

Dr. Serkan Toto believes the next president may be an unknown candidate, reasoning that Iwata himself was something of an unknown entity at the time of his appointment. “Iwata-san was apparently a very capable programmer and turned out to be a great leader overall.”

All of the experts agree that Iwata’s replacement likely won’t be announced anytime soon. With Miyamoto and Takeda at the helm, the company is in more than capable hands and the need to appoint a new president isn’t pressing. They also agree that Iwata’s successor will be an internal hire from within Nintendo. Nintendo will likely take its time and treat this decision with the importance it deserves.

Rhiannon likes video games and she likes writing, so she decided to combine them. As well as writing about video games, she also belts out the occasional science fiction or fantasy story, edits videos, and eats strawberry oreos. In that order.

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Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.46 introduces an exciting addition to the roster of exclusive cars available in the PS5 and PS4 racing game

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Gran Turismo 7 has just received an exciting update to version 1.46 on both PS5 and PS4. This latest update introduces a unique addition to the game: the Škoda Vision Gran Turismo, a car that you won’t come across in any other game. Škoda makes its debut in the franchise with a visionary study of a single-seater, all-electric racing concept car, designed exclusively for the Polyphony Digital racer.

Once you’ve downloaded update 1.46, you’ll have the opportunity to test drive not one but two additional cars: the AFEELA Prototype 2024 and the iconic Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 Sport Coupe ’70. Get ready for an exhilarating ride! Watch as they take to the track in the video above.

Additionally, the update introduces a new menu for players to tackle in the GT Café. At Collector Level 38, players have the opportunity to delve into the fascinating world of Ferrari 12-cylinder engines, gaining knowledge and expanding their collection. In World Circuits, players can look forward to exciting new events such as the Japanese Clubman Cup 550, the American FR Challenge 550, and the Vision Gran Turismo Trophy. For all the avid fans of Photo Mode, there’s an exciting opportunity to explore the captivating city of San Diego in a brand new Scape.

What are your thoughts on the latest update for Gran Turismo 7? Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments section.

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ReFantazio Takes a Different Approach to Romance, Setting Itself Apart from the Persona Games

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Atlus’ highly anticipated RPG, Metaphor: ReFantazio, appears to incorporate familiar systems reminiscent of the developer’s acclaimed Persona series. The game features turn-based battles that heavily rely on exploiting enemy weaknesses. Additionally, players have the ability to summon warrior spirits during combat. However, the most significant aspect of this game, which will be discussed in this article, is the bonding system. Through this system, players can spend time with important characters and gain deeper insights into their personalities and stories.

In contrast to the Persona games, the bonding system ends at that point. Unfortunately, players will be unable to pursue romantic relationships with their beloved waifus, which may come as a disappointment to those who have developed strong feelings for Hulkenberg, the party’s charismatic red-haired elven knight.

According to Siliconera, the absence of romance came up during a recent question and answer session. Atlus emphasized the continued opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with your allies while also introducing additional narratives through substories. In addition, familiarizing yourself with the supporting characters will grant you access to new archetypes, which serve as the game’s character classes.

In the Persona games, romance is not obligatory; rather, it serves as a means to customize your playthrough. However, it is quite unexpected that Metaphor has chosen not to pursue such a venture, considering the significant amount of discussion it typically generates!

Were you anticipating any romantic elements in Metaphor? If you’re not satisfied with your pre-order, feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section below.

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Shift Up unveils the intriguing details behind the physical packaging of Stellar Blade for the PS5

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It appears that many

are eagerly anticipating the launch of the highly anticipated PS5 exclusive, Stellar Blade. Shift Up, the developer, has shared a lengthy video showcasing the “secrets” found in the physical box of the game for PS5. From what we can gather, these secrets include a reversible cover/dust jacket and a download code for cosmetic items.

We must clarify that while we do appreciate the variant cover, it may be more appealing than the game’s standard art. However, it is not something we would typically classify as a “secret.”. However, what’s interesting is that Shift Up has confirmed through the comments section that this will be the case in all regions. Additionally, the visually striking action RPG will remain uncensored worldwide.

It’s refreshing to witness a developer going the extra mile for physical collectors, and it’s evident that the developer is determined to leave a favorable mark in the console realm. Stellar Blade is set to make its highly anticipated debut this Friday, April 26th, exclusively on the PS5.

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