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A Kyoto-based company that evolved from a playing card manufacturer into a global leader in the video game industry. Nintendo has shaped gaming culture through a succession of innovative hardware platforms including the Famicom, Game Boy, Wii, and Switch.

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Category:Industrial & Brand IP

Subcategory:Technology

Location:Kyoto City, Kyoto

Time Period:1889-

Influence:Global

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