While the other big console makers’ acquisition news is all about what big indie developer will soon become an internal studio – Nintendo’s latest announcement is a little different. As per a news release earlier today (12 April 2022), Nintendo has acquired a big section of land adjacent to their current headquarters in Japan. The size of the plot of land is 10,028.55㎡ for the equivalent of just over R580 000 000. The new building is due to have a floor area of approximately 38,000㎡.

According to the news release…

Along with the R&D investments and capital investments, Nintendo believes acquiring and utilizing this land will carry an important role on reinforcing its R&D.

Nintendo Japan’s current HQ is a pretty plain-looking rectangular building and the images we’ve seen so far is looking like it will be much the same. However, if they keep producing the same magic inside – I’m all for the expansion!

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