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Former Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser originally said “hell no” to working at Nintendo

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Former Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser previously declined a role at Nintendo after his tenure at EA involved seeing publishers 'killing every' game. His hesitation was rooted in the failure of the Wii U, which he viewed as a failure of the company. The evidence indicates he was not on board with the idea of joining Nintendo, specifically regarding the Wii U project.

Key points

• Doug Bowser was previously president of Nintendo of America and spent years leading the company.
• Bowser declined a role at Nintendo after EA, where he observed publishers 'killing every' game.

Context

The article reports on Bowser's past hesitation to join Nintendo, citing his tenure at EA and the failure of the Wii U as key factors in his decision.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to Bowser's past statements and EA's reported actions; specific dates for the Wii U failure are not provided, and the article does not confirm whether Bowser was ever offered the role.

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