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Hiroshi Yamauchi [Nintendo]
The Headstones & Microphones Podcast: Founder Stories · 2026-05-31 · 14 min
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Hiroshi Yamauchi transformed Nintendo from a modest, traditional Japanese playing card manufacturer into a multi-billion-dollar global video game empire through iron-fisted leadership, sharp intuition for talent, and an unyielding belief that hardware is merely a vehicle for compelling entertainment.