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Nintendo: From Playing Cards to Gaming Giant

1/4/2026

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  • Nintendo was founded in 1889 as a playing card maker and has evolved into a major video game company.
  • Its diversification included instant rice, toys, hotels, and taxi services, showing broad expansion.
  • Nintendo gained prominence with the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES).
  • Today it is known for consoles and handhelds such as the Wii and Switch, and it holds patents for gaming devices.