Every move made by Nintendo in what is considered the lead-up to the launch of Switch 2 grabs attention, and this time it's about an executive-level signing. If anyone knows about good deals with third-party studios and games, it's PlayStation, and now a talented executive who was part of Sony's brand has joined the house of Super Mario Bros.
Gio Corsi, an important executive from PlayStation, joins Nintendo
Through a post on his X account, Gio Corsi announced that he has joined Nintendo of America to support the management of third-party video games coming to the company's platform. His arrival is noteworthy because he was an executive at PlayStation for years and was responsible for relations with third-party studios and projects, as well as being a driving force behind successful Japanese franchises venturing into Western markets. In fact, he is considered a key figure in bringing Yakuza and Ys to other markets.
This week I began my new gig filled with fun & adventure! I’ve joined the @NintendoAmerica AAA 3rd Party Portfolio Mgmt crew to help great teams bring their amazing games to this legendary platform!
— GIO 🍜 (@giocorsi) April 12, 2024
On a personal note, Papa Mario is very proud!
Here we go!!! pic.twitter.com/OnONcy33US
According to the post, Gio Corsi will do something similar at Nintendo of America, and the news is already exciting fans of the Japanese company as it is expected to unveil its new console this year. Rumors indicate that Switch 2 will be released in early 2025.
On the other hand, the arrival of the former PlayStation executive at Nintendo is a sign of the company's interest in securing relationships with publishers and third-party studios, as it learned from the failure of the Wii U and the success of the Switch, which relied heavily on important support from external creators who trusted the hybrid console.
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