Hiroshi Yamauchi took Nintendo into the electronic entertainment business Hiroshi Yamauchi, the Japanese businessman credited with transforming Nintendo into a world-leading video games company, has died aged 85. Mr Yamauchi ran the firm for 53 years, and was its second-largest shareholder at the time of his death. The company confirmed the news in an emailed statement. A spokesman said the firm w
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