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Nintendo's Reggie Fils-Aime to retire, succeeded by Doug Bowser

Bowser is taking over Nintendo.. for real this time

Raymond Bakker

Saturday, February 23, 2019 | 12:25 GMT

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Nintendo's Reggie Fils-Aime to retire, succeeded by Doug Bowser

Saturday, February 23, 2019 | 12:25 GMT

Raymond Bakker

Nintendo of America has announced its president Reggie Fils-Aime will retire. He will be succeeded by Doug Bowser in April.

Fils-Aime joined Nintendo of America in 2003 as vice-president of sales and marketing. He gained popularity because of his iconic E3 press conference appearances. His "My body is ready" line is still used as meme today.

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