Nintendo shares statement on passing of Namco founder Masaya Nakamura

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News

As reported earlier today Namco founder Masaya Nakamura sadly passed away last week. He was 91 years old.

Nintendo has now issued a statement on Twitter about Nakamura’s passing. The brief but sincere comment reads:

As a 3P partner Namco has been a big part of Nintendo's history, thanks in large part to Masaya Nakamura. He changed gaming for the better.
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) January 30, 2017

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