Not as much as you'd think. Ms tried to buy Nintendo around the time of the first xbox development.
Mr yamauchis response to that was hilariously classic. And kind of gross.
Look it up.
Authenticity of the quote may be dubious. But it's pure comedy.
that was a pretty great read. Also really enjoted the part about the shape of the PSP and this line:
"He designed Kirby [a Nintendo character], and even if it now looks a bit dated and, let's be honest, homosexual, it still is a popular character with children and adults alike."
Also, interestingly enough, he talked a little about Capcom in the interview:
"We have lost partners along the way, like Square, and recently Capcom. We felt their betrayal very deeply.
Poor Shigery was disconsolate, he was personally let down by Mikami [Shinji Mikami, Capcom executive] after reaching a gentleman's agreement with him.
They shook hands and gave their word, in my day, that was enough to seal any deal.
Mikami is a double faced Mcguffin, that's what he is.
What kind of man breaks his word?
So we know what it is like to lose allies.
They were lured by the money and the glittering lights.
Well, those lights are the lights of the train coming straight ahead at you. We are that train, and we will run over anyone in our way.
So Nintendo will no longer have a cordial relationship with Capcom?
Let's say we may forgive, but never forget."