Definition

A Japanese multinational entertainment company founded in 1889 that revolutionized the video game industry with systems like the NES, SNES, and Game Boy, and franchises like Super Mario and The Legend of Zelda. It remains one of the most influential gaming companies in the world.

Example Usage

Nintendo's release of the NES in 1985 single-handedly revived the video game industry after the 1983 crash.

Origin

The name Nintendo comes from Japanese characters meaning 'leave luck to heaven.' The company originally manufactured playing cards before entering the video game market.

Fun Fact

Nintendo started as a playing card company in 1889 and didn't release its first video game system until 1977, over 85 years after its founding.

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