The personification of the Nintendo video game company. This imagined individual is solely responsible for all decisions made by the company, and can thus be targeted for any grievances in the larger gaming community.

The term appears to originate from content creation collective Vinesauce -- the founder, Vinny's, channel specifically.
"I can't believe John Nintendo is charging seventy dollars for a Gamecube port."
by lyricalllama June 17, 2023
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