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Nintendo Everything notes Shuntaro Furukawa sees indie games as a major success for company hardware

Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa said that independent titles have achieved massive popularity on the company's gaming systems, according to Nintendo Everything.

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During a meeting with shareholders, Furukawa reported that Nintendo intends to continue supporting indie developers through marketing initiatives like Indie World to encourage earlier release dates on their consoles.

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The success of indie games is a key pillar of Nintendo's software strategy, and maintaining strong developer relations ensures a steady stream of diverse content for both current and future hardware.

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The information is attributed to a direct quote from the company president during a public shareholder meeting reported by a specialized outlet.

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