This week, Nintendo of America announced that its president and chief operating officer Doug Bowser — yes, that’s really his name — will be retiring after over a decade at the company.

The president, with a very Nintendo-esque name, is retiring on Dec. 31.

“One of my earliest video game experiences was playing the arcade version of Donkey Kong,” Bowser said, per Business Wire. “Since that time, all things Nintendo have continued to be a passion for both me and my family. Leading Nintendo of America has been the honor of a lifetime, and I am proud of what our team has accomplished in both business results and the experiences we’ve created for consumers.”

Bowser will be succeeded by Devon Pritchard, who has been in the industry for almost 20 years, and most recently served as executive

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