In a recent engaging chat on the 'Kiwi Talkz' podcast hosted by Reece Reilly, former PlayStation president Shawn Layden weighed in on the much-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2. Layden expressed his admiration for Nintendo's choice of name, stating it was a shrewd move that aligns perfectly with their brand. His admiration for the iconic gaming company didn’t stop there; he also praised the profound respect Nintendo commands in the gaming landscape, expressing confidence that they will continue thriving.
“They’ve [Nintendo] created so much brand value in the word Switch, why would you mess with that?”
“Everyone respects Nintendo, they’re a competitor but you respect everything they’ve done to create this industry that now we all enjoy and love. I think they’ll keep on keeping on; they’ve got the right people around it, the right attitude around it.”
“...they’ve been in this business a long time, they’ve seen all the peaks and valleys... they will continue to be successful.”