After his stint leading third-party relations at PlayStation, Gio Corsi is now stepping into a similar role at Nintendo. He took to X / Twitter to share the news, expressing excitement about joining Nintendo of America’s “AAA 3rd Party Portfolio [management] crew.”
In his new position, Corsi will be lending a hand to development teams as they bring their games to Nintendo platforms. And with the buzz surrounding the upcoming launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2025, it seems like Corsi’s timing couldn’t be any better for this new adventure.
You might not recognize Gio Corsi’s name right away, but his impact on PlayStation’s history is worth noting. He played a big part in bringing some awesome PlayStation Vita games to Western audiences, like “Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name” and “Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth”. These games might not have made it to the West without him!
Now, Corsi’s working at Nintendo. It’s a smart move for them because, as we all know, the Nintendo Switch 2 is going to be a big deal. From what we’ve heard, it’s going to be a souped-up version of the Switch we already love, with some cool upgrades. With Gio on board, Nintendo’s looking set for success.
Bringing Gio Corsi on board at Nintendo could signal exciting possibilities for third-party publishers looking to bring their games to Nintendo’s systems. If the Switch’s performance limitations can be overcome, we might see a surge in high-quality titles making their way to Nintendo platforms. And with Corsi’s proven track record, there’s hope that we’ll see even more fantastic Japanese games reaching a global audience.
While it’s still early days and nothing’s guaranteed, Corsi’s hiring suggests that Nintendo is serious about attracting AAA-focused developers like Ubisoft, Square Enix, and Capcom. It’s a promising step toward making Nintendo’s hardware even more appealing to gamers everywhere.
