This insightful book reveals how Nintendo came into being, the entrepreneurs behind the success of the brand, the key facts about the video game industry, and Nintendo's impact in the global market. Nintendo's dazzling transformation from a card-based game company to the world's leading producer of digital entertainment is explored, and all of the company's seminal triumphs are examined—from the handheld Game Boy to the global breakout sensation Wii. Nintendo pioneered the home video game industry and continues to define its cutting edge.