Interview: Reggie Fils-Aime

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  • Posted Jun 10, 2009

We caught up with Nintendo CEO Reggie Fils-Aime at E3 2009 to chat with him about Metroid: Other M and a number of the other exciting announcements from their press conference.

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56 Comments

  • bsgpro

    Posted Feb 2, 2010 4:49 pm GMT

    this was a good interview and i love nintendo

  • devildothack

    Posted Dec 9, 2009 8:40 pm GMT

    @hansolo14
    exactly, the mario/zelda/metroid games for the wii or even gc keep me playing for hours on end (i just recently purchased metroid trilogy for wii, just finish metroid prime in about a month and i got metroid 2 and 3 to finish). i really feel you get your money worths when you buy the game and its titles..yes, we can always get more games..i know they are gamers that finish games in 72 hrs or less and they keep wanting more..for me, between school, work and life..i get 3-4 hrs a day to play..a regular title last me for weeks or months..

  • ChiefFreeman

    Posted Nov 12, 2009 5:40 pm GMT

    Reggie is nothing but a lying, overpaid corporate mouthpiece.

  • dandaily4

    Posted Nov 7, 2009 8:38 pm GMT

    I really don't like Microsoft or sony at all. Nintendo is just so much more of a gaming company. I wish Microsoft just stuck to making internet crap. Reggie is awesome too and I can't wait for Other M no matter how much Team Ninja screws it up.

  • GeigerdolylWodd

    Posted Oct 7, 2009 5:30 am GMT

    My first videogame system was a Nintendo Game and Watch...a popeye nintendo game & watch. I've got a Wii but I also have a PS3 and a Xbox 360. So in my room their competing against each other but this way we win in the grand scheme of things regardless of which company comes out on top..

  • douglasdlrs

    Posted Oct 2, 2009 9:13 pm GMT

    ojala nintendo siga creciendo y mejorando como lo ha hecho en todos estos años... algun dia sera indiscutiblemente la mejor compañia de los videojuegos en todos los sentidos :,) aunq ya lo es en algunos xD

  • Marker791

    Posted Aug 20, 2009 5:22 am GMT

    What was he talking about by saying that the leading competitor has been on the market a year longer?

  • penguin666232

    Posted Jul 28, 2009 4:18 pm GMT

    he is a clone of donkey kong XD

  • cookie051

    Posted Jul 19, 2009 2:55 pm GMT

    da new metroid game looks way better than all the other metroid games 2 me

  • supermike6

    Posted Jul 12, 2009 11:53 am GMT

    Nintendo has taken over Sony for biggest ego. I'm sad to say this because I used to love Nintendo but since the Wii got popular they've just been really annoying me.

  • Unbnkh

    Posted Jul 1, 2009 5:23 pm GMT

    This gys so boring , im exited about the new metroid

  • Junior_AIN

    Posted Jun 20, 2009 6:03 pm GMT

    I'm getting tired of these Nintendo statements: "With Nintendo everyone games bla bla bla, everyone games bla bla bla...".

    At least they're getting their money, because I'm not getting the games I want.

  • nintendofan659

    Posted Jun 20, 2009 3:21 pm GMT

    i want to punch this guy in the face

  • TR800

    Posted Jun 20, 2009 10:58 am GMT

    i like reggie just don't like nintendos games mario needs a holiday.

  • imdawiinner

    Posted Jun 20, 2009 8:34 am GMT

    I Enjoyed that alot. While i dont think you can downplay all that other "whizbang stuff" like project natal and whatnot, im still excited for the future. I just hope like everyone else that more hardcore games come out. Metroid is still enough by itself to keep the Wii in my house. Other M looks incredible. Hopefully it will give me the same feeling as when i first played Prime.

  • Neoplayer2

    Posted Jun 18, 2009 11:09 am GMT

    Great Inverview, I loved how they used the background and lighting.
    Great Job.

  • TheCadaver

    Posted Jun 16, 2009 11:08 pm GMT

    at 1:30
    lighten up the skin
    add a smokier voice
    and you've got john mayer

  • halloexcentrico

    Posted Jun 16, 2009 5:24 pm GMT

    Reggie Rules!

  • CerebroGamer

    Posted Jun 16, 2009 2:20 pm GMT

    ya nintendo is doin really, really well in the market, and totally owning microsoft and sony in funds, and i say that in a couple years, they use their funds to make a powerhouse console and still put everything in it that the wii has that fimilies love, cause i personaly don't care if its "compact" and "quiet". So anyway, nice job Reggie, but were you looking off of a teleprompter ?

  • SSBFan12

    Posted Jun 16, 2009 9:52 am GMT

    Nintendo is getting better and better.

  • scouserfuller9

    Posted Jun 16, 2009 6:38 am GMT

    @alfarhan - Have you actually seen any videos or info from E3? We have a new Mario game on the Wii this year as well as a Zelda game on the DS and as for 2010 we already have Mario Galaxy 2 and Metroid: Another M shown with a new Zelda for the Wii confirmed as well. Ok not all the Nintendo stars were shown but they've shown they haven't given up on hardcore games like most were criticizing them for before the show. Q3/Q4 2010 Will be the time the big games are released and everyone will be playing their Wii's again!

  • alfarhan posted Jun 16, 2009 5:38 am GMT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    alfarhan

    Posted Jun 16, 2009 5:38 am GMT (hide)

    why don't u just shut the fu** up??? nintendo have lost my respect with wii because they aren't giving us "hardcore" gamers as much support as the core gamers!! i used to love all of the previous nintendo home consoles (especially the gamecube, it had mario, f-zero, star fox, paper mario, luigi, pikmin, metroid, kirby , zelda, etcc..)... the only cool new ip the wii has is no more heroes but that still can't compare against the gamecube's ip (pikmin, viewtful joe).. i'm dissapointed on u, reggie

  • Islandbeats

    Posted Jun 16, 2009 5:34 am GMT

    Good Interview.

  • Pices

    Posted Jun 16, 2009 4:50 am GMT

    I admire Nintendo's business plan, they should continue what they are doing.

  • Poison_Me_Rum

    Posted Jun 16, 2009 1:35 am GMT

    I was pleased with Nintendo's offerings at this year's E3. Last year was a little dry (with the exception of Punch Out!), but this year they've announced some exciting and intriguing titles.

    Super Mario Galaxy 2 and New Super Mario Bros. Wii look like incredible fun, just like their previous titles, and Other M looks... interesting. Not sure whether Team Ninja were the right group to give a Metroid game to (as awesome as they are), but then again, nobody knew what Retro Studios would come up with and the Prime series was golden.

    Spirit Tracks and Mario & Luigi 3 will be occupying my DS the moment those titles come out. The Zelda series has always been stellar (CDi doesn't count) and the Mario & Luigi series, though fairly easy, is all about having fun, which you do from start to finish.

    I was ready to dismiss Nintendo, as I was starting to lose interest in the company, but it's nice to see Nintendo trying to please as many of their customers this year, from the casual to the more "hardcore".

  • NeonNinja

    Posted Jun 16, 2009 12:13 am GMT

    I love how he said the competitors showed off whiz-bang technology and they showed entertainment. I must have been watching completely different conferences, because MS and Sony revealed more entertainment half-way through their conferences than Nintendo has done in their previous TWO conferences.

    That aside, it is cool to see their partnership with Team Ninja for Metroid Other M.

  • inso-maniac

    Posted Jun 12, 2009 6:07 pm GMT

    Reggie is more real then any of the other representatives. Im sorry but you can just feel the realness with this guy

  • Shadow-Koopa

    Posted Jun 12, 2009 8:33 am GMT

    Good old Reggie, taking names and kicking ass. Unlike the Roamin the Paladin who's been taking ass and kicking names :S (Unforgotten Realms reference )

  • ftjx

    Posted Jun 12, 2009 2:26 am GMT

    00:24 "...that everyone can and SHOULD be playing, on Nintendo platforms...."

    hmmm...

  • cheesy_potatoe

    Posted Jun 11, 2009 7:15 pm GMT

    nintendo already dominated the casual with the first wii sports

  • painguy1

    Posted Jun 11, 2009 5:34 pm GMT

    LOL "Wizbang stuff"

  • painguy1

    Posted Jun 11, 2009 5:27 pm GMT

    Y did they put the camera so close to his face. its kinda awkward. He is still crazy awsome though. lol =)

  • monty_4256

    Posted Jun 11, 2009 5:23 pm GMT

    his top right k9 tooth is positioned funny...

  • Kbs64

    Posted Jun 11, 2009 2:26 pm GMT

    Or maybe I should say it sounds like a 2D Metroid with special sauce ..haha

  • Kbs64

    Posted Jun 11, 2009 2:24 pm GMT

    Reggie is so cool -- The way he described the New Metroid game as a 2.5D game. But yes, he's a great speaker

  • neonhair

    Posted Jun 11, 2009 1:35 pm GMT

    he looks like a vampire

  • gmax Site moderator

    Posted Jun 11, 2009 12:56 pm GMT

    Reggie - spiritual leader to wii wagglers everywhere!

  • shadowslayer956

    Posted Jun 11, 2009 12:13 pm GMT

    @ WiiPlay1
    NO! IT WILL NEVER BE ENOUGH! :}

  • DesertLynx83

    Posted Jun 11, 2009 11:27 am GMT

    Very nice interview. The guy's a good speaker. Got me more excited about what's up ahead! Can't wait for Super Mario Galaxy 2 and Metroid: Other M.

  • nicktarist

    Posted Jun 11, 2009 9:24 am GMT

    Wow, he's quite the speaker. Wii is going to have quite a few golden games this year if they can get those third party developers more involved with the 'core' gaming group.

  • homegirl2180

    Posted Jun 11, 2009 8:58 am GMT

    So charismatic. Always a pleasure to hear him speak in that sort of environment. Good interview.

  • robbob8888

    Posted Jun 11, 2009 8:40 am GMT

    Very good interview.

  • robbob8888

    Posted Jun 11, 2009 8:34 am GMT

    He is right about that there is something for EVERYONE on the Wii and DS, just not enough hard core games, but that looks like it's gonna change with all the great games from Nintendo and third party developers that are gonna be coming this year and next

  • nintendo-naut

    Posted Jun 11, 2009 8:10 am GMT

    Well said Mr. Fils-Aime!

  • wiiplay1 posted Jun 11, 2009 7:34 am GMT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    wiiplay1

    Posted Jun 11, 2009 7:34 am GMT (hide)

    Also, he said that they're trying to expand the market. Ok, the markets big enough now, Reggie. Now deal with what you've got. Don't you think over 40 million is enough?

  • wiiplay1 posted Jun 11, 2009 7:30 am GMT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    wiiplay1

    Posted Jun 11, 2009 7:30 am GMT (hide)

    That's what half the show was: Nintendo bragging about what they already made.

  • Yoshicon8

    Posted Jun 11, 2009 7:21 am GMT

    I liked the interview, it was pretty good

  • hansolo14

    Posted Jun 11, 2009 4:43 am GMT

    Its imposible to not own a Wii and be a happy gamer

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