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Nintendo is Founded
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What they did
The company tried several small niche buisnesses, such as Playing Cards, a cab company, and a love hotel. -
Nintendo tried Video Arcade Games
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Nintendo releases Donkey Kong
The release of Donkey Kong, designed by Miyamoto, changed Nintendo's fortunes dramatically. The game also introduced the company's mascot named Mario. -
Nintendo introduces Pokemon
In 1996, created by Satoshi Tajirir. Pokemon has become the second most successful video game franchise in the world. Only behind Nintendo's own Mario. -
Nintendo releases there newest unit
Nintendo releases the Wii U. At the end of the month, over 3.06 million units were sold. -
Profits
Nintendo has sold over 651.8 million hardware units and 4.08 billion soft ware units.