Meet Mr. Nintendo

"Always trust computer games." 3/27/18 Grab your Game Boy: It's time to delve into the unexpected tales behind your favorite video games with Great Big Story's Emmy® nominated series, 8 Bit Legacy: The Curious History of Video Games. Welcome to day 3 of 8: Today, we meet the ultimate gaming legend. Tomorrow, we'll find the one who disappeared.  The Rise of Nintendo's Original Gaming Master As they moved away from the arcade and into the home, Nintendo searched for a spokesperson, one that could represent the company's passion for gaming and that could speak directly to the U.S. consumer. They chose Howard Phillips, an employee working in the Nintendo warehouse. Little did he know that he was soon to become a gaming legend. Copyright © 2018 Great Big Story, LLC, All rights reserved.You are receiving this message because you subscribed to the Great Big Story newsletter. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list