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The Story of Nintendo

The Story of Nintendo

2023 · 52 min · ★ 5.3 · Documentary

Over 133 years in the making, from humble beginnings manufacturing 'Hanufuda' cards came one of the world's most recognized videogame companies, from the birth of Mario and Luigi to Donkey Kong and Zelda... to beating its competition and presenting itself as a platform for quality games and strong values. This is the story of Nintendo.

Directed by Jake Hickman · Written by Jake Hickman

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