Chris Kohler, Game Life: Waiting for the Miyamoto keynote to start, I’m sitting three rows from the front. Close enough to see Nintendo’s resident BMOC, Reggie Fils-Aime at the front of the crowd, working it with his trademark smile and good will. He poses for pictures, he signs Wiimotes, he presses the flesh with a good natured ease that would make even the most seasoned politician weep with envy.
“Kick his ass and take his name!” someone shouted from a few rows behind me.
“Who?” answered Reggie in mid-autograph.
“Phil Harrison, front row!” Sure enough, there was Phil Harrison, seated dead center, front row. Looks like he could show up on time for Nintendo’s keynote, but not Sony’s.
With a grin and a chuckle, Reggie replies, “Some would say we’ve already done that
[QUOTE="Blackbond"]Reggie is taking names but can he keep on kicking ass that is the question.chrismunx
What's he kicking ass with so far? Sales of consoles for sure. Games? Not really.
You realize its his jobs to make sure that the system becomes well known, advertised and therefor sells right? If you want to talk about games then don't talk about Reggie. Take it up with Miyamoto. Reggie has used his talent and charisma to sky rocket Wii sales.
[QUOTE="Blackbond"]Reggie is taking names but can he keep on kicking ass that is the question.Blackbond
What's he kicking ass with so far? Sales of consoles for sure. Games? Not really.
You realize its his jobs to make sure that the system becomes well known, advertised and therefor sells right? If you want to talk about games then don't talk about Reggie. Take it up with Miyamoto. Reggie has used his talent and charisma to sky rocket Wii sales.
He is slowly becomming the most prominate figure in the gaming industry. And for a good thing.
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