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ryan2107
11/21/09

In reply to Nintendo's Denise Kaigler Has Left The Building
Don't blame her for bailing on a sinking ship. Others will do the same. She is just the smartest to do so first.
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csanders984
11/21/09

@ryan2107: Yes, one of the most profitable companies in the WORLD is a sinking ship. Profits declined this year, but making profits in this economy, heck even in a good economy BARELY makes Nintendo a sinking ship.

By your logic no one should of been working at Microsoft or Sony's game divisions because they weren't making any money until this year.
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Adhominem
11/20/09

In reply to Nintendo's Denise Kaigler Has Left The Building
Sad. She was the only bright spot on Nintendo's team. Cammie Dunaway and Reggie Fils-aime are some of the most annoying people in the games industry. Not as evil as Kotick but annoying none the less.
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Antiterra
11/21/09

@Adhominem: Yeah, you have the straight-up asshats like Kotick, then you have the "Ohmigod will you just SHUT. UP." people like Cammie and Reggie...
It may be irrational, but I can't stand either of those two. MS's Greenberg is another "winner".

Yup, sad to see her go.
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phisheep
11/21/09

@Adhominem: Agreed.

Denise seemed the most straight-talking of the whole bunch - managing to mostly avoid corporate claptrap and with a delightful sense of humour capable of ticking off nerd journalists without appearing evasive, rude or otherwise an asshat.

I liked her a lot. Will be missed.
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Str8_Jihadin
11/20/09

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If the picture showed SOME cleavage, I bet this article would get at LEAST 9001 hits.
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ShaSt One
11/20/09

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Could've just warp piped to work.
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GohanGVO
11/20/09

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Drat. I liked her. Her responses on IGNs "Nintendo Minute" were more direct than one would normally expect from the normally reserved company and its executives.

(Bring back Perrin!)
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bennifer3000
11/21/09

@GohanGVO:
Indeed. Perrin was amazing. <3
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Boom-Chicka-Ah: Here to Create a Star Commenter Empire
11/20/09

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"and we look forward to continuing to deliver great Nintendo experiences to people of all ages as we head into this holiday season".
Cammy Dunaway is now an insensitive jerk.
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eimajtl
11/20/09

@Boom-Chicka-Ah: Here to Create a Star Commenter Empire: I was going to comment on that part.

Guess she's the VP of Sales and Marketing for a reason though. XD
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Boom-Chicka-Ah: Here to Create a Star Commenter Empire
11/20/09

@eimajtl: it was totally uncalled for. How can someone really be that attached to their damn job?

#speakup
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mowan259
11/20/09

@Boom-Chicka-Ah: Here to Create a Star Commenter Empire: Guys, you need to realize that the corporate world is not the same as the "normal" world. You can't interpret these statements in a casual, social context.

Any time an executive staff member leaves a company, there is a real danger of the stock price taking a hit because analysts and investors tend to freak out about that kind of stuff ("Why did she leave? Is she losing confidence in the business? Should I sell?"). So you will ALWAYS see a company rep say something to the effect of "we are still shipping products, everything is great, nothing's changing, business is still growing, etc.". They have to say that to reassure Wall Street that everything is still ok.

Yes, it's spin, but it's the kind of spin that can save a company millions of dollars.
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eimajtl
11/20/09

@Boom-Chicka-Ah: Here to Create a Star Commenter Empire: It's their life as well, that's why they're so attached.

#speakup
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Random J
11/20/09

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I liked how Denise came off in interviews. She was like a black Perrin. It's a shame she's gone, but so is life! :)
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WhiteMåge
11/20/09

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Nice one, Cammy.

"Bye lady, we'll miss you! By the way, be on the lookout for Wii Mishmash Etc. coming this holiday season!"

Very respectful.
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Lenomy
11/20/09

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What did she do besides splish-splashing with Totilo?
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Stephen Totilo
11/20/09

@Lenomy: What else is there to do in life?
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Atomsk88
11/20/09

@Stephen Totilo: Splish-splash with Totilo whilst eating a sammich?
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ShaSt One
11/20/09

Dig-Dugging with Totilo
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Knoxximus ver. 5.66
11/20/09

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Replace "Denise Kaigler" with "Cammie Dunaway" and maybe I wouldn't be so glum about this.
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Edited by Knoxximus ver. 5.66 at 11/20/09 7:50 PM

Marios_shadow
11/20/09

@Knoxximus ver. 5.66: Exactly what I was thinking!
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Razorbak86
11/20/09

@Knoxximus ver. 5.66: If Kotaku had an editor, this press release could have looked like this...

Nintendo of America's executive vice president of Sales & Marketing, Cammie "Smile Machine" Dunaway has made a personal decision to spend more time with her family. We wish her all the best in this next chapter of her life." <<<

Too bad such a fantasy editor doesn't exist in real life. Just imagine what they could do with Tim Rogers' verbal diarrhea. ;-p
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AtomixIGN
11/21/09

@Knoxximus ver. 5.66: Yeah that would be awfully nice.
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Orionsaint
07/23/09

In reply to Getting Barefoot With Nintendo
Wii water controller. The game picks up the motion of the water, letting you control games.
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Daniel @ playreadwrite.blogspot.com
07/23/09

In reply to Getting Barefoot With Nintendo
You sure do look like you're at the beach with you button up shirt, Totilo.
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gurfinki
07/23/09

In reply to Getting Barefoot With Nintendo
BEST ARTICLE EVAR!! ABSLUTLY PROFZNAL!1111!1!1!11

This Denise Kaigler gal is a true master at avoiding spilling the beans. If I had a game company, I would contract her immediately and she would be the very first person to know the most secret of all my secret projects. She's just a fortress for that, unnassailable. And what's more, she manages to do that without being a arrogant prick.

Truly admirable. I like her. : )

Oh, and BTW, Mr. Totilo, I like you, too. :O
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Justin-MMOMFG
07/23/09

In reply to Getting Barefoot With Nintendo
So why was she being so shady about your questions? I mean, she does realize it's your job to report on stuff like this right?
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Stephen Totilo
07/23/09

@nico1606: She wasn't be shady. Nintendo of America folks just won't give out those kinds of facts. She and the rest of the people working the event were there to express the idea that the game is fun and coming out soon. Which doesn't mean I'm not going to ask, of course.
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Justin-MMOMFG
07/23/09

@Stephen Totilo:
Oh ok, I thought this was some type of interview session setup. Thanks for clarifying.
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Protector one
07/23/09

In reply to Getting Barefoot With Nintendo
I approve of this post. You may do more like these. Heck, I encourage it.
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