Shuntaro Furukawa is the CEO of Nintendo. Furukawa is based in Japan. Furukawa was born in 1972 in Tokyo and educated at Waseda University.
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Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Shuntaro Furukawa's comments regarding Nintendo's business strategy and product decisions, particularly surrounding the Switch 2 console and its pricing. Headlines have highlighted Furukawa's explanations for the Switch 2 price increase, his remarks on software strategy including indie game popularity and backwards compatibility with the original Switch, and Nintendo's financial performance amid market conditions. Additional coverage has addressed Furukawa's observations on external factors such as RAM prices and tariffs affecting the company's operations.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- January 10, 1972 · Tokyo
- Citizenship
- Japan
- Education
- Waseda University
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In the News
- bgr.com·
Who Owns Nintendo?
- Nintendo Life·
Nintendo Talks About Connecting Players With Its Past Via Switch Online
- Nintendo Everything·
Nintendo president talks indie games, says they’re “extremely popular” on its systems
- gonintendo.com·
Nintendo's president shares comments on Nintendo's current stock slump
- The Express Tribune·
Nintendo hints at more Switch 1 games as Shuntaro Furukawa discusses software strategy
- gamedeveloper.com·
Nintendo president breaks down recent Switch 2 price increase
- VGChartz·
Nintendo President Says Switch 2 Price Increase is Due to Multiple Factors
- pcguide.com·
Nintendo president explains why they decided against an even higher price increase for the Switch 2
- GamesIndustry.biz·
Nintendo share value falls as president admits increased prices will "raise the barrier to purchase"
- Reuters·
Nintendo forecasts 16.5 million annual Switch 2 sales, hikes prices
- The Outerhaven·
Latest Shuntaro Furukawa Interview Teases Switch’s 2 Future & Company Goals
- Video Games Chronicle·
Nintendo is monitoring high RAM prices and tariff impacts very closely, president Shuntaro Furukawa says
Shuntaro Furukawa: FAQ
- What company does Shuntaro Furukawa lead?
- Shuntaro Furukawa is CEO of Nintendo.
- Where was Shuntaro Furukawa educated?
- Shuntaro Furukawa studied at Waseda University.