Famitsu readers name Nintendo their favorite developer, and Nintendo responds to the honor
05 July 2026
by rawmeatcowboy1
As part of its 40th anniversary celebrations, Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu conducted a nationwide survey of more than 5,000 participants, asking fans about their favorite games, characters, developers, and the titles that have left the biggest impact on them
As we’ve already covered, the results showed Nintendo maintaining a strong presence throughout several categories. Turns out that also included a question where readers were asked to name their favorite game developer, and Nintendo landed the coveted top spot. In response, Nintendo shared a lengthy statement on the honor that you can read below
Thank you for choosing Nintendo as the No. 1 “Game Developer I Like”. We are also extremely happy that Mario and The Legend of Zelda have been received favorably. Ever since the Famicom (NES) was released in 1983, we have created chances for many to give video games a try, and we are grateful to Famitsu for keeping customers excited and supporting us across those 40 years
During these 40 years, technology related to game development has evolved, and the environment has changed as well, but we have continued to keep “originality” as our central theme, going through trial and error and learning many things while creating entertainment with the goal of putting smiles on customers’ faces. If this 40-year-long path has become a part of everyone’s memories, there is nothing that would make us happier. Nintendo will continue to challenge various things, aiming for unique entertainment that only we could produce, and work hard towards that goal. We shall continue to be in your care from now on.
Finally, in celebration of 40 years of Famitsu, we hope to continue developing a mutually beneficial partnership in keeping the gaming industry lively
[Nintendo]
[Nintendo Everything]
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