1889–1972: Early history
1889–1932: Origin as a playing card business
Nintendo was founded as Nintendo Koppai on 23 September 1889 by craftsman Fusajiro Yamauchi See more

Nintendo of America has engaged in several high-profile marketing campaigns to define and position its brand. One of its earliest and most … See more

It is considered that Hiroshi Yamauchi's strategic decisions, mainly to take Nintendo into the world of electronic games, ensured … See more

Nintendo's central focus is the research, development, production, and distribution of entertainment products—primarily video game software and hardware and card games. Its main … See more

Nintendo's internal research and development operations are divided into three main divisions:
1. Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development (or … See more

Content guidelines
For many years, Nintendo had a policy of strict content guidelines for video games published on its … See more

• Lewis Galoob Toys, Inc. v. Nintendo of America, Inc.
• Universal City Studios, Inc. v. Nintendo Co., Ltd. See more