Is Nintendo an US company?

No, Nintendo Co., Ltd. is not a U.S. company; it's a multinational company headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, famous for video games and electronics, though it has a major U.S. subsidiary, Nintendo of America, based in Redmond, Washington, to handle its American operations.
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Is Nintendo an American company?

No, Nintendo is not an American company; it's a Japanese multinational corporation headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, but it has significant American operations, including Nintendo of America, and was once a majority owner of the Seattle Mariners baseball team. Founded in 1889, Nintendo started by making playing cards before becoming a global video game giant.
 
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Does Nintendo have a US branch?

Nintendo of America, established in 1980 and based in Redmond, Wash., is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nintendo Co., Ltd. We are committed to delivering best-in-class products and services to our customers and to investing in the well-being of our employees as part of the global Nintendo family.
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What country does Nintendo belong to?

Nintendo is a Japanese company, originally from Kyoto, Japan, where its global headquarters are located, though it has subsidiaries worldwide, including in the U.S. (Redmond, WA) and Europe (Germany). Founded in 1889, it started by making playing cards before becoming a global leader in video games and consoles.
 
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Is Mario American or Japanese?

Mario is a Japanese creation (designed by Shigeru Miyamoto for Nintendo) but is canonically portrayed as an Italian-American plumber from Brooklyn, living in the Mushroom Kingdom. He has Italian heritage, an Italian accent, and a background tied to New York, but he was developed by a Japanese company for a global audience, leading to this blend of cultures. 
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Who is LGBTQ in Mario?

While Nintendo doesn't explicitly label many Mario characters as LGBTQ+, Birdo, the pink dinosaur, is widely considered an icon due to early game descriptions suggesting she's a trans woman, and Vivian from Paper Mario was confirmed as transgender in a recent remake, making her the first explicitly confirmed LGBTQ+ character in a mainstream Mario game. Other characters sometimes interpreted as queer by fans include Yoshi (genderfluid/non-binary) and various interpretations of other characters. 
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What happens if you call 929 55 Mario?

Calling 929-55-MARIO (929-556-2746) connects you to the promotional hotline for The Super Mario Bros. Movie, where you hear a voicemail from Luigi (Charlie Day) asking you to text the number for service, leading to movie updates, a business card, or a link to the Fandango/movie site, all part of an immersive marketing campaign. 
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Does Nintendo support Israel?

Nintendo maintains a policy of political neutrality, focusing on family entertainment, and does not officially support or oppose Israel or any political side in the conflict, though they have removed user-generated anti-Israel content from games like Splatoon 2 and have official retail presence in Israel, demonstrating business operations without taking a political stance. 
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Who is the #1 gaming company?

Sony Interactive Entertainment is the world's largest video game company, followed by Tencent and Microsoft Gaming.
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Does Nintendo manufacture in the USA?

According to the Financial Times, Nintendo currently manufactures more than half of its hardware in Vietnam and Cambodia, and the rest is in China. A move to the U.S. for assembling Switch 2 units would require importing all the custom parts and paying the tariffs anyway.
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Is Nintendo bigger in Japan or America?

This accounted for over a third of its annual revenues, making the U.S. the largest market for Nintendo.
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Can an American buy Nintendo stock?

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U.S. investors can buy Nintendo stock by purchasing ADRs traded over the counter in the U.S. or its foreign stock traded in U.S. dollars over the counter as well. ADRs are not as well known as stocks, although they've been around since 1927.
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What did Nintendo do during WWII?

During WWII, Nintendo, then a playing card company, produced pro-Japanese propaganda playing cards and games like "Aikoku Hyakunin Isshu" (Patriotic Poems) for schools, while facing wartime restrictions and economic hardship that impacted its business, even as its future leader, Hiroshi Yamauchi, worked in a military factory, with the company eventually surviving due to family wealth and government support. 
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Who is CEO of Nintendo?

The CEO (President) of the global Nintendo company is Shuntaro Furukawa, who took over in 2018, while Devon Pritchard recently became the President and COO of Nintendo of America, succeeding Doug Bowser in late 2025/early 2026. Satoru Shibata also became CEO of Nintendo of America alongside Pritchard's promotion, continuing his roles in Japan.
 
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What Nintendo game sold for $100,000?

Back in 2014, a copy of the super rare 'Nintendo World Championships' game sold for $100,000. However, gaming experts say that the Super Mario Bros auction is more impressive because the game wasn't rare at all.
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What are the big 3 gaming companies?

The "Big 3" gaming companies traditionally refer to the major home console manufacturers: Sony (PlayStation), Microsoft (Xbox), and Nintendo (Switch), who dominate hardware sales and drive much of the industry's direction, though companies like Tencent and NetEase also rank among the largest by revenue or market cap. While Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft lead console generations, Tencent and NetEase are global giants, especially in mobile and PC gaming.
 
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Who is the richest game company?

The richest gaming company depends on the metric, but Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) often leads in revenue, while Microsoft Gaming (including Xbox, Activision Blizzard, and Bethesda) and Tencent Interactive Entertainment are consistently top contenders. By market capitalization, large tech giants like Microsoft, Apple, and Alphabet often rank highest overall, but pure-play gaming companies like Nintendo or Roblox can lead in specific rankings.
 
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Who are the big 3 of video games?

The "Big 3" in video games isn't a single, official list, but often refers to Nintendo, Sony (PlayStation), and Microsoft (Xbox) as the major console manufacturers, or popular franchises like Minecraft, Grand Theft Auto (GTA), and Call of Duty (or Fortnite) due to massive sales and player bases. The answer depends on whether you mean companies (Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft) or game titles/franchises (Minecraft, GTA, CoD/Fortnite/Tetris/Mario).
 
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What is the #1 selling game?

The number one selling game of all time depends on the criteria, but Minecraft is generally considered the best-selling individual video game with over 350 million copies sold, while Tetris often tops lists when all its platform versions (especially mobile) are combined, reaching over 520 million sales, and the Mario franchise leads all video game franchises. For current sales (2025), titles like Battlefield 6 and NBA 2K26 lead by revenue, though these lists often exclude some digital sales. 
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Does Nintendo support LGBTQ+?

Yes, Nintendo shows support for LGBTQ+ individuals through internal policies, like recognizing same-sex partnerships for employee benefits, and by introducing more inclusive characters and options in games (e.g., body types over gender, same-sex romance in Fire Emblem). While they've faced past criticism for problematic representation (like early Birdo), their recent actions, including sponsoring Pride events and updating character lore (like Vivian in Paper Mario), signal a positive shift towards inclusivity, despite Japan's lack of legal same-sex marriage.
 
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What brands support Palestine?

Brands supporting Palestine include Palestinian-owned businesses like PaliRoots, Darzah, Hirbawi, and Zaytoun, which often donate profits or use fair trade practices, while some international brands like Ben & Jerry's have taken stands on ethical grounds, with lists of companies to support available through organizations like Ethical Consumer, the BDS Movement, USCPR, Umma Foundation, Native Threads, sparkandco.co.uk, and Institute for Palestine Studies. 
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What country owns Nintendo?

Nintendo is a Japanese multinational company, headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, that was founded in 1889, originally to produce playing cards, but evolved into a global video game giant known for characters like Mario and consoles like the Nintendo Switch. While it's a Japanese company, its ownership involves many global investors and institutions, though its roots and main HQ remain firmly in Japan, with major subsidiaries in the US (Nintendo of America) and Europe.
 
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Who is the suicidal star in Mario Bros.?

It's Lumalee (voiced by Juliet Jelenic), a character originally from Super Mario Galaxy. Lumalee is a part of a star species, the Lumas, who are all adopted by an intergalactic princess called Rosalina. In the Super Mario Galaxy games, most Lumas are yellow and typically assist Mario by joining him as sidekicks.
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Why was Mario 35 removed?

Super Mario Bros. 35 was discontinued on April 1, 2021. According to the president of Nintendo of America, Doug Bowser, the 35th-anniversary products were discontinued due to the 35th anniversary being a celebration that was intended to be unique.
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What does the 200% mean in Mario Party?

200 Percent Item: Translates to "Choose a player and double the price of stars and items on your next turn!" : r/MARIOPARTY.
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