Private messages from the head of the Xbox brand confirmed Microsoft’s big plans, which, even before the possibility of acquiring Activision Blizzard, was checking options to join its family of Mario creators. After a few weeks, Doug Bowser commented on the situation.
Microsoft finalized the largest transaction in our industry and expanded its structures to include Activision Blizzard, but Phil Spencer did not hide the fact that he would like to acquire Nintendo . The head of the Xbox brand even received the green light from the board of the American corporation to try to take over the Japanese giant in the future.
Doug Bowser, president of American Nintendo, was asked about this situation in a recent interview with Inverse. The head of Nintendo of America emphasized that Microsoft is a great partner for the Japanese corporation in many ways.
We have a great relationship with Microsoft. We consider them partners in many, many ways, and you only have to look at the Nintendo Switch to see that. Of course, Minecraft is on Nintendo Switch, and for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate we moved Banjo Kazooie. We therefore look forward to continuing this cooperation.
A Nintendo representative commented on the situation quite evasively, but there are many indications that Nintendo does not intend to change its strategy in the coming years and still wants to cooperate closely with Microsoft.
It is certainly worth recalling that Nintendo has signed a contract with Microsoft for the next 10 years, under which the owner of the Call of Duty brand is to supply games from the popular shooting series to Japanese devices.
Source: VGC