Nintendo has indeed clarified that no layoffs are occurring at Mario Club Co., Ltd., their subsidiary responsible for game testing and debugging. This statement comes in response to rumors that circulated earlier, claiming the company was laying off approximately 150 of its 400 employees.
In a statement provided to Eurogamer, a Nintendo spokesperson said, "We have confirmed with Mario Club Co., Ltd. that the rumored information in the report is untrue."
The original report came from a Japanese site called LeakPress, which claims to report insider information about the Japanese game development industry. However, the site's credibility is questionable, as it doesn't provide author credits or ways to verify its information.
Mario Club Co., Ltd. is an important part of Nintendo's development process, providing quality control and debugging services for many of Nintendo's games, including recent titles like Luigi's Mansion 2 HD, Princess Peach: Showtime!, and Super Mario Bros. Wonder.
This clarification from Nintendo helps dispel concerns about potential job losses at one of their key subsidiaries, maintaining confidence in the company's stability and ongoing game development efforts.
Nintendo Clarifies No Layoffs Are Happening At 'Mario Club' Subsidiary, Despite The Rumours
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