Nintendo has over 6,500 employees, breakdown by region and gender split
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Thanks to a newly-published CSR report from Nintendo, we have a closer look at the company’s employee count and more.
Through March 2021, the Big N has 27 subsidiaries and 6,574 employees. The highest worker total is in Asia at a count of 2,498, featuring a split of 80.5 percent men and 19.5 percent women. Next up is Nintendo of America with 1,256 employees – 63.5 percent men and 36.5 percent women. Nintendo of Europe follows third with 901 staffers and a split of 61.9 percent men and 38.1 percent women. Finally, Nintendo of Australia records just 91 people – 47 women and 44 men.
Here’s a closer look at all of the information with an infographic:
Nintendo talks about its goal of “putting smiles on the faces of everyone we touch”
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If there’s one thing we’ve heard from Nintendo consistently over the years, it’s that the company’s main goal is to make people smile. That not only goes for consumers, but its employees and even supply chain.
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa commented on that smile goal further in the company’s 2021 CSR Report that was published today. Read his full comments below.
Nintendo discusses how it has dealt with COVID-19 for employees, consumers, and supply chain
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Almost every major business has been massively impacted by the coronavirus pandemic since last year, including Nintendo. In its 2021 CSR Report, president Shuntaro Furukawa touched on how the company responded to the situation. Different moves were made for its employees, consumers, and supply chain.
Furukawa said:
Min Min amiibo packaging
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Nintendo finally gave an update on the Super Smash Bros. line amiibo earlier today. Next up on the docket is Min Min, and we have a look at the packaging above.
Min Min still has quite some time to go until release – the amiibo won’t be ready until 2022.
Smash Bros. Ultimate Min Min amiibo slated for 2022
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It turns out that we won’t be seeing the next amiibo for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate anytime soon. The next figure, Min Min, is slated for a 2022 release.
Nintendo still has plans to introduce amiibo for other DLC fighters in Smash Bros. Ultimate. However, there’s no word on release timing at present.
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Square Enix developing new Mana game for consoles, Legend of Mana anime announced
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During a 30th anniversary live stream for the Mana series today, Square Enix confirmed that a new entry is in development for consoles. Producer Masaru Oyamada was the one to pass along the news.
Oyamada said:
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Eiyuden Chronicle planned for next-gen Nintendo hardware, dev talks delay and more
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Following the reemergence of Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, developer Rabbit & Bear Studios took to Kickstarter and published a Q&A to address some possible fan concerns.
One notable topic concerns platforms. There has been talk about possibly bringing Eiyuden Chronicle to Switch, but it looks like that might be out the window now. Rabbit & Bear Studios says that the game is planned for Nintendo’s next-gen hardware. It’s unclear if the situation would change if something such as a Switch upgrade were to be introduced.
The Q&A also touches on the delay from 2022 to 2023. Aside from having to create a large amount of content, it also sounds like the team has been impacted by the coronavirus.
Here’s the full Q&A:
My Nintendo adds Disgaea 6 digital manga and wallpapers in North America
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We don’t often see third-party games represented on My Nintendo, but a few new rewards have popped up for Disgaea 6. Fans can spend their points on a digital manga and wallpapers.
The wallpapers should be self-explanatory. As for the 21-page “Tales of Super Reincarnation” manga, it was written by Hirofumi Neda and covers Zed’s other adventures through various universes as he prepares for his showdown against the Ultimate God of Destruction.
All of the Disgaea 6 rewards cost 50 Platinum Points each. See the full set here.
Nintendo Minute – “Mario Golf: Super Rush – Battle Golf Challenge”
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This week’s episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live. In today’s video, Kit and Krysta play Battle Golf in Mario Golf: Super Rush. Check out the full episode below.
My Nintendo adds Mario Golf: Super Rush ID tag in North America
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Mario Golf: Super Rush is almost here, and with it comes a new My Nintendo reward. The site just added in an ID tag based on the game. Nintendo says it easily attaches to items like a golf bag, backpack, and purse.
Below are some additional photos:
