Nintendo of America has gone through many plights recently with the relocation to new offices. Many NOA employees went through the stress of moving to the San Francisco offices, while some are getting laid off. It was also confirmed that three key staff members have been dismissed from the company altogether (Kaplan, Harrison and Llewelyn).

According to a article on IGN, President and COO Reggie Fils-Aime had something to say about the recent events antecedent of today.

Virtually all of the employees affected by the relocation plan have now responded with their decisions, and approximately four of every ten have agreed to make the move to either New York or the Bay Area, in keeping with our original expectations.

A transition task force of key executives has been formed to ensure the smoothest process possible, and continuous information and resources will be available to all employees. The rest of Nintendo’s strong leadership talent will continue to drive our business objectives forward. It has always been the case that Nintendo employees are resilient and rise to any challenge, and there is no doubt in my mind that we will excel as we continue to tackle new challenges and business opportunities.

Nintendo itself can not discuss the relocation status of any individual involved, but for those who will be departing the company, we have every expectation that they will succeed to the highest degree in their future endeavors. We will miss the talent, energy and experience from those who have chosen not to relocate. Our sales and marketing teams have been key components in returning Nintendo to its current position of market leadership.