Doug Bowser RETIRES from Nintendo… But Nobody Will Miss Him

10/11/2025 8 min
Doug Bowser RETIRES from Nintendo… But Nobody Will Miss Him

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Nintendo just announced that Doug Bowser, the President of Nintendo of America, is “retiring” at the end of 2025. But here’s the thing—most gamers didn’t even know he was in charge. And the biggest thing he left behind? Higher game prices.From the infamous “variable pricing” excuse to being completely forgettable compared to Reggie Fils-Aimé, Bowser’s run at Nintendo is one of the strangest leadership stories in gaming. Was this really a retirement… or did Nintendo quietly push him out?In this video, I break down:Why Doug Bowser’s legacy is tied to overpriced Nintendo Switch 2 gamesWhy his “retirement” looks more like a firingWho Devon Pritchard is, and what her leadership could mean for Nintendo’s futureWhy this matters for YOU as a gamerWhat do you think—was Bowser forced out? And can Nintendo’s next leader actually fix things?👉 Drop your thoughts in the comments!#Nintendo #DougBowser #NintendoSwitch2