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Nintendo Co Ltd is a leading Japanese multinational company based in Kyoto, known for developing and publishing video games and consoles. Founded by Fusajiro Yamauchi, Nintendo began as a producer of playing cards before expanding into toys and video games. The company became a global force in the 1980s with the release of arcade hits like Donkey Kong and the Nintendo Entertainment System, which introduced Super Mario Bros to the world. Nintendo has since launched some of the industry's most successful consoles, including the Game Boy, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Nintendo DS, Wii, and Switch. It is home to landmark franchises such as Mario, The Legend of Zelda, Animal Crossing, and Pokémon. Iconic characters like Mario, Luigi, Donkey Kong, Link, Samus, Kirby, and Pikachu are internationally recognized. By May 2025, Nintendo had sold over 860 million consoles and more than 5.9 billion games worldwide. The company remains a major innovator in the gaming world with a strong international presence and multiple subsidiaries and partners.