Why is "Nintendo" used as a qualifier for games?

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Nintendo may produce a variety of genres, ranging from cartoon platformers like Mario 3D World to epic JRPGs in Xenoblade and its sequel and dark sci-fi in Metroid, but their design philosophy is generally consistent across their library; an almost obsessive level of polish, accessibility to both beginner and veteran gamers, tight controls, and elegant world design.