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Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aimé Is Retiring

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This week has been a rollercoaster in the world of videogames. At the top of the news list? One of the biggest names in the industry will be leaving his post mid-April. Also, BioWare's Anthem is awfully buggy (but hopefully getting better) and the Steam store just got a little smaller. Read the full Replay roundup below to find out what else happened this week in gaming.

Reggie Fils-Aimé, Gaming's Coolest Dad, Is Retiring From Nintendo of America

Ever since 2003, Reggie Fils-Aimé has been the most visible face of Nintendo of America—an affable, authoritative, mildly edgy presence at a gaming company mostly geared toward kids. Now, after 16 years with the company, most of those served as president and COO, Fils-Aimé announced this week he'll be retiring, effective April 15.

For a lot of fans, Reggie was iconic, a symbol of Nintendo just as much as any of its characters were. He'll be missed. NoA's current head of sales, Doug Bowser, is set to replace him. Yes, yes, that's his real name.

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Anthem's Day One Patch Dropped Early, Which Is Good, Because It Needed It

BioWare and EA's latest, a multiplayer shooter about heroes in robot suits, comes out tomorrow. For the past week it's been in prerelease, with certain subscribers to EA's Origins service playing it alongside press and developers. It has been, in our experience, a buggy mess. Which isn't necessarily surprising for a prerelease game, but it has made evaluating it difficult.

But, good news: The Day One patch is already out—a little early, in fact. It dropped sometime Wednesday night. The patch promises to fix a whole laundry list of issues, including infinite loading screens, disconnection problems, crashing bugs, and myriad other problems that made playing Anthem kind of stressful. If you're wondering where our Anthem coverage is, there you go.

Steam Will No Longer Sell the Movies No One Bought

Did you know that Steam also sold movies? No, actually, you probably didn't. Because, as it turns out, almost no one bought them, or so Valve said in a press release. "In reviewing what Steam users actually watch, it became clear we should focus our effort on offering content that is either directly related to gaming or is accessory content for games or software sold on Steam," the statement read, affirming that Steam is not the first place people turn to buy films.

As such, the video section of the Steam Store is gone, per Variety. There are still some videos, mind you, but they're now tied more directly to the games they relate to. No more movie store for you, Steam. Not that anyone's really going to mind.

Recommendation of the Week: The Beginner's Guide for PC

Have you ever played The Beginner's Guide? I really think you should. The game, made by Davey Wreden, creator of The Stanley Parable, is a parable, a sort of awkward, messy tale about creative devotion and personal responsibility. If you haven't encountered Beginner's Guide before, I don't want to share much more than that. But know that, on the surface, it's a collage of games supposedly made by a mysterious friend of Wreden's called Coda. In reality, it's something much deeper, stranger, and more beautiful.


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Jaxen

The retirement of Nintendo America's President, Reggie Fills-Aimé after his decades fueling the innovation and enthusiasm within Japan’ us is a huge blow to fans. His constant energy spreading joy for gaming has shaped generations; now we look forward with anticipation.

2025-07-10 23:32:35 reply
Zane

The retirement of Nintendo America President Reggie Fils-Aimé marks the end an era, as he leaves a lasting impact on both industry innovation and consumer connectivity through his dedication to delivering unparalleled entertainment experiences.

2025-07-11 08:11:00 reply
Alvin

Reggie Fils-Aimé'sh years of dedicated leadership at Nintendo America have enriched the gaming community with unforgettable experiences. His retirement is a testament to his invaluable contribution and dedication, leaving behind an indelible mark.

2025-07-11 11:31:52 reply
Wayne

The retirement of Reggie Fils-Aimé, the longtime President at Nintendo America' marks a new chapter but will be fondly remembered for his advocacy that brought mainstream attention to gaming.

2025-07-11 11:32:06 reply
Sasha

Reggie Fils-Aimé' and his dedication to elevating the gaming experience at Nintendo of America will be fondly remembered as a seminal chapter in video game history.

2025-07-11 11:32:21 reply
Roselyn

Reggie Fils-Aimé'S retirement from the presidency of Nintendo Of America marks a significant moment for fans as he steered it to new heights in innovation and fan engagement.

2025-07-14 00:07:19 reply
Samson

The retirement of Reggie Fils-Aimé, President at Nintendo America marks a turning point for the video game industry: 12 years under his lead were filled with unparalleled growth and innovation that have helped establish Nintendo as an icon among consol gamers.

2025-07-14 00:07:35 reply
Samuel

The retirement of Reggie Fils-Aimé, President at Nintendo America marks the end to an era defined by passion for gaming and strategic vision that reshaped industry culture. We bid him a heartfelt farewell as he prepares new adventures.

2025-07-17 23:28:16 reply
Mireya

Reggie Fils-Aimé'S impending retirement from his position as President of Nintendo America marks not only a personal milestone but also an end to the quite talented era that has defined our gaming experiences.

2025-07-25 20:20:57 reply
Waverly

The retirement of Reggie Fils-Aimé, president at Nintendo America marks the culmination of a legendary tenure that has significantly shaped and elevated our understanding for modern gamingculture.

2025-07-25 20:21:12 reply
Calliope

Reggie Fils-Aimé'S retirement from Nintendo of America is a loss for the gaming community; his leadership transformed how we see and play video games.

2025-07-26 13:37:21 reply
Alec

The news of Reggie Fils-Aimé'sWithdrawal from his role as President at NintendoAmericais a significant moment in the gaming industry history, marking another chapter end for oneof its beloved leaders.

2025-07-26 13:37:37 reply

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