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Once Upon a Time in Business

Once Upon a Time in Business

By: Avia Artis
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Every great company started as a small idea. Then something went wrong. 30-minute films about the companies you think you know. New film every month.Avia Artis Economics
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  • The Nintendo Story

    The Nintendo Story
    23 Sep 2026

    Nintendo spent its first sixty years selling playing cards — and its best customers were illegal gambling houses run by the Japanese mafia.

    This is the whole story in order, from 1889 to today. How a man who never played a single video game built the biggest company in gaming. How one engineer who repaired factory machines wrote down a rule that saved Nintendo twice. And why in 2014, losing money for the third year running, Nintendo refused the one decision that would have made it profitable overnight.

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    Disclaimer:

    I am not a financial adviser. This video is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Seek professional help before making any investment decision.​
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