GamerTagRadio had the opportunity to interview former Nintendo of America president, Reggie Fils-Aime.
The interview was centred around the topic of Reggie’s favourite memories from his 15 years at Nintendo.
I think we can pretty much all guess which was his favourite as it was indeed the Wii Fit E3 demo just before he stepped on the Wii Balance Board when he famously said the words “My body is ready.”
Reggie’s favorite moments as Nintendo of America president
There are so many, everything from my very first E3 and the famous words, ‘My name is Reggie I’m about kicking ass and taking names and we’re about making games.’ That was a phenomenal moment. At that same E3, when we played a Zelda trailer for what became Twilight Princess, and having the media cry … I mean literally! The jaded media. These folks had tears streaming down their faces.
The event where we launched the Wii and myself, Mr. Iwata, Mr. Miyamoto and a contestant who had won the opportunity to play live with us on stage. That was a magical moment.
Each one was different. Each one was special. Each one helped drive the business, the brand, the products forward. That’s what made those 15 years with the company so special.
About Reggie
Reggie is best known for being the president and chief operating officer of Nintendo of America, the North American division of Nintendo, from 2006 to 2019. Prior to his promotion to president and COO, Reggie was Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing.
But Reggie had held previous sales and marketing executive roles at Procter & Gamble, Pizza Hut, Guinness, Derby Cycle, Panda Express, and VH1. Heretired as president of Nintendo of America on April 15, 2019 after an announcement on February 21 and was succeeded by Doug Bowser.
