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Update: Nintendo has now officially confirmed this in a PR response to Fanbyte:
“We can confirm that the contents of Doug Bowser’s internal email to Nintendo of America staff are correct. We have nothing more to share on this subject.
Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser released an internal response to ongoing reports of allegations of misconduct at Activision Blizzard last week.
Bowser’s email, which was shared publicly by Fanbyte, was sent out on November 19 and reached “all levels” of Nintendo of America – including internal development houses such as Retro Studios (Metroid Prime 4) and the recently acquired Canadian team Next Level Games (Luigi’s mansion 3).
Bowser mentioned how “scary and disturbing” the reports were and said every company in the industry is responsible for creating an environment in which everyone is treated equally:
“Along with all of you, I have been following the latest developments with Activision Blizzard and ongoing reports of sexual harassment and toxicity within the company. I find these stories scary and disturbing. They go against my values and against Nintendo’s beliefs, values and policies.
“Every business in the industry needs to create an environment where everyone is respected and treated equally, and where everyone understands the consequences of not doing so. “
Its email further states how Nintendo is committed to creating an open and inclusive workplace – welcoming to everyone – and expects the same from the rest of the industry and its partners.
Nintendo representatives have apparently been “in contact with Activision, taken action and are evaluating others.” and keep its members at the highest level.
Sony and Microsoft have also reportedly reassessed their relationship with Activision Blizzard. You can read more in our previous stories:
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