Nintendo fans on Twitter react to retirement on Reggie Fils-Aime

As we reported earlier, Nintendo of America president and COO Reggie Fils-Aime announced his impending retirement today. The popular Nintendo executive made the announcement of his April 15th retirement via a video posted on the Nintendo of America Twitter account.

Nintendo fans, Reggie has a message for all of you. Please take a look. pic.twitter.com/EAhaEl5oEJ

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 21, 2019

Reggie joined Nintendo in 2003 as executive vice president of sales and marketing. His boisterous appearances at press conferences and events were frequently turned into viral moments by enthusiastic fans - beginning with his "My name is Reggie. I'm about kicking ass..." speech at E3 2004. In just a few years, Reggie was promoted to president of Nintendo of America, essentially becoming the face of the company for most of the western world.

Now, after 15 or so years, Reggie has decided to call it a day in order to, as these things usually go, spend more time with his family. It's understandable; while Fils-Aime always seems to have an overabundance of energy and enthusiasm, being in charge of a company like NOA can't exactly be the easiest job in the world.

It didn't take long for both fans and colleagues to start showing their appreciation... via Tweets, of course.

We will miss you Reggie! That Game Award trophy looks nice in your office! Thank you for everything!

— The Game Awards (@thegameawards) February 21, 2019

Creator of those Game Awards Geoff Keighley

Can't believe I'm writing this: Reggie Fils-Aime is retiring from Nintendo. One of our industry's finest leaders and a dear friend. He's always believed in me. Thank you Reggie.

— Geoff Keighley (@geoffkeighley) February 21, 2019

I spoke with Reggie today and let him know how much he means to me and the entire games industry. It was an emotional conversation. Reggie leaves Nintendo in one of its strongest positions in history. He will always have a front row seat at @thegameawards Thank you Reggie!

— Geoff Keighley (@geoffkeighley) February 21, 2019

I-I’m not crying. I’ve just... got something in my eyes BibleThump

— Xander (@XanderIsALoser) February 21, 2019

Thank you for everything Reggie. Not only were you a inspiration, but an amazing, smart, creative leader to us Nintendo fans. Thank you for everything.

— xbott (@xbotter_nobot) February 21, 2019

Head of Xbox, Phil Spencer

All the best to Reggie Fils-Aime on the next phase of his life and career. Great leader, industry partner and friend.

— Phil Spencer (@XboxP3) February 21, 2019

Director, God of War (PS4) Cory Barlog

Enjoy a well deserved rest, my friend. Thanks for everything you did for gaming.I am super jealous. Please sleep in and do as little as possible so I can live vicariously through your retirement. ❤️ https://t.co/vhXMVqGSas

— Cory Barlog 🎮 (@corybarlog) February 21, 2019

Other folks took this opportunity to predict what Reggie planned to do with all this upcoming free time he's about to have on his hands.

he’s got to get back to playing Animal Crossing New Leaf on his Nintendo 3DS

— Cursed Boi (@Meme_Nahk) February 21, 2019

Reggie just wanted to get back to play Animal Crossing New Leaf on his Nintendo 3DS

— A Misfit Minion Of Morrissey’s Melancholia (@JamesBondzombie) February 21, 2019

Plenty of others also had opinions on Reggie's replacement - current NOA senior vice president of sales and marketing.... Doug Bowser.

Yeah. You read that right. Bowser.

Ok, Reggie Fils-Aime is out#BOWSER is IN@thetruebowser pic.twitter.com/JjXiCFxRLL

— dude whatever, la vdd. (@fkomv) February 21, 2019

ACTUAL GAMES NEWS TODAY: Bowser to take over Nintendo https://t.co/jfkmq70ZYy

— Rami Ismail (@tha_rami) February 21, 2019

GameSpot's Mat Elfring

Theory: Doug Bowser kidnapped Reggie Fils-Aime's family and friends, put them on his airship, and demanded control of Nintendo for their return.

— Mat Elfring (@ImMatElfring) February 21, 2019

Reggie Fils-Aime is retiring after more than a decade spent as president of @NintendoAmerica. His career spanned many console generations starting with the Gamecube. Reggie will be succeeded by Bowser who has been the main antagonist of Nintendo's Mario franchise since 1985. pic.twitter.com/2SUCQITvSO

— Metroid Mike 64 (@MetroidMike64) February 21, 2019

Finally, there were pretty much a trillion different variations of this joke:

His body is no longer ready https://t.co/PbXvfZOheU

— Jason Schreier (@jasonschreier) February 21, 2019

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As for us, everyone here at Sportskeeda eSports - in India, the U.S., and everywhere else - would like to thank Reggie Fils-Aime for years of entertainment and great games. Except for Animal Crossing: Amiibo Festival. That game is garbage.

Enjoy retirement, Reggie!