Confirming the story originally appearing on Game Informer Online, Nintendo has told GamesIndustry.biz Jim Merrick is leaving Nintendo proper to pursue opportunities elsewhere.
Just a month ago, Merrick was said to be returning to NOA after his three-year stint in Europe as senior marketing director. Most recently, Merrick has been giving most enlightening interviews on the recently-launched Wi-Fi Connection and the upcoming Revolution console.
NOE has still not announced Merrick's replacement since the original announcement he would be departing NOE a month ago. We here at N-Sider wish him luck in his future endeavors.