Nintendo has chosen Satoru Iwata’s successor

Nintendo and the gaming world as a whole mourned Satoru Iwata’s passing when he succumbed to bile duct cancer a couple of months ago, but now it’s time for the company to announce his successor: Tatsumi Kimishima. Only four people have held the title of President at Nintendo in the company’s 125-year history, and Mr. Iwata was one of the most respected and well-liked people in the gaming industry, so Mr. Kimishima has a lot to live up to. He previously served as the CEO of Nintendo of America, and oversaw the release of the 3DS and Wii in the United States, so he definitely has experience. What separates him from Mr. Iwata, however, is that he specializes more in business than gaming, which is what Nintendo needs as it continue to struggle to make a profit.