So Long, Bowser: Nintendo of America’s Big Leadership Shakeup - NVC 781

Nintendo Voice Chat

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🗓️ 3 October 2025

⏱️ 84 minutes

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Doug Bowser is retiring from Nintendo of America, with Devon Pritchard set to take over starting next year. This week on NVC, join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Rebekah Valentine, and Brian Altano as they discuss Bowser’s legacy and what to expect from NoA as we move into a new era. Then, speaking of Nintendo of America, friend of the show Bill Trinen stops by to talk about Splatoon 3’s upcoming North American league tournament and how you can get involved. Then, Reb shares hands-on impressions of Resident Evil Requiem and more third-party Switch 2 games she saw at Tokyo Game Show, and we end the show by debating which is better: Mario Kart World or Sonic Racing CrossWorlds. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:21 - Doug Bowser Retires 00:28:49 - Bill Trinen & Splatoon 3’s North American League Tournament 00:43:58 - Reb Played Resident Evil Requiem 00:50:59 - Professor Layton and the New World of Steam on Switch 2 00:54:29 - Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment on Switch 2 00:58:01 - Stray Children & Reb Went to TGS 01:02:56 - Mario Kart World vs Sonic Racing CrossWorlds 01:20:45 - Outro & Humble Bundle Choice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	This week on Nintendo voice chat, Doug Bowser has announced his retirement from Nintendo of America.
0:05.0	Bill Trinon stops by to talk about Splatoon 3's new North American League,
0:09.0	and Red Valentine is back from TGS and has a ton of impressions on Switch 2 games, including Resident Evil Requiem.
0:15.0	NBC starts right now. You've switched to Nintendo voice chat for the week of October 2nd, 2025.
0:28.9	I'm your host, Logan Plant, joined this week by Jada Griffin.
0:31.9	Hey, it's Super Mario Day.
0:35.0	Galaxy 2, nice.
0:36.6	Yeah, that's out on Switch 1. And back from Japan for It is Galaxy 2. On Switch 1.
0:38.3	And back from Japan for the second time this year, Red Valentine.
0:41.3	I've returned.
0:42.3	I'm home, everybody.
0:43.3	And wearing his awesome custom DK94 t-shirt, Brian Altano.
0:47.3	Hey, Brian.
0:48.3	I just got back from jail for making this shirt.
0:50.3	So it's good.
0:51.3	Nintendo's been on a hot streak this year.
0:53.3	Nice. I'm also back after a week off. Man, I hate taking a week off. I just am watching the news, seeing what's going to happen. And what happens? The president of Nintendo of America retires in the one week that I've gone. But we're back. We're going to talk all about Doug Bowser and the next step for Nintendo of America. Bill Trinnan from Nintendo of America is going to stop by to talk all about the Splatoon Championship Tournament that's coming up. Reb went to TGS, played a ton on Switch 2, and we'll talk about Super Mario Galaxy 1 plus 2. Let's kick it off here with Doug Bowser, who last week announced his retirement from NOA. Tom Marks mentioned it on the show last week. Thanks so much to Tom for holding down the fort while I was away, but we're going to dive
1:30.6	deep into Doug Bowser's retirement now.
1:33.0	He will retire as president and chief operating officer on December 31st, 2025.
1:38.4	He released a statement that says, one of my earliest video game experiences was playing
1:42.1	the arcade version of Donkey Kong.
1:43.9	Since that time, all things Nintendo have continued to be a passion for both me and my family. Leading Nintendo of America has been the honor of a lifetime, and I am proud of what our team has accomplished in both business results and the experiences we've created for consumers. Now it's time for the next generation of leadership, and Devin's track record speaks for itself. She is an exceptional leader and her promotion is a testament to her strong performance and
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