Written By: Kingrex32



Big news today as Nintendo has announced they have hired a Senior Games Executive from Disney. Duncan Orrell-Jones has recently been hired by Nintendo for the newly created position of “Senior Vice President of Network Business”. In this new position he [Duncan Orrell-Jones] will be Leading the "development and evolution" of digital strategy for Nintendos 3DS and WiiU consoles.

President of Nintendo America, Reggie Fils-Aime stated that “Duncan Orrell-Jones brings knowledge and hands-on experience to Nintendo that will help us develop and implement long-term digital initiatives for our systems”.



This news is really exciting as it seems that Nintendo is really making an effort to improve its online infrastructure. After the disappointing Nintendo Wi-fi Connection and Lackluster Wiiware service there is hope that with the WiiU there will be a better system. Some of this “improvement” can already be seen in the 3DS eshop. “By creating this new position we’re demonstrating our commitment to the expansion of our online business, and Duncan is the perfect person for the job.” (Reggie Fils Aime)

When he was at Disney Mr Orell-Jones worked to expand the gaming Business across multiple platforms (PS3, 360 etc), he was the Senior Vice President of Disney interactive Media Group. He is due to start his new position at Nintendo on July 1st (Canada Day) were he will be handling the North American Digital Strategy.

Sources
Engadget and Seattletimes