Top 3 External Studios Trusted by Nintendo

While Nintendo is protective, these developers have successfully collaborated on major Nintendo IP entries through unique partnerships.

The top 3

  1. Koei Tecmo: The Warriors Specialists: Koei Tecmo has become a frequent partner, developing Hyrule Warriors and Fire Emblem Warriors, blending Musou gameplay with Nintendo franchises. Koei Tecmo
  2. Capcom: The Classic Partnership: Capcom produced several beloved Zelda titles including The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap and the Oracle series for the Game Boy Color. Capcom
  3. Bandai Namco: Smash Bros. Collaborators: Bandai Namco has been instrumental in assisting Nintendo with the development of the Super Smash Bros. series since the Wii U and 3DS era. Bandai Namco

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