Being employees that high up, they probably will get a fantastic severance package, not to mention stock options which will probably take care of them for the rest of their lives. No reason to relocate. Who knows how long they've lived in that area anyway.

If there is going to be a change, this is as good a time as any for it. Wii is doing great-guns, and any marketing strategy would keep this momentum going.

George is particular has done a great service for Nintendo - am a little surprised to hear him go. Couldn't they keep a "small" office in the existing building for him? 

Correct, that is precisely what I'm telling you? Assuming this is all true, it's not as if they're going to be unemployed. Succesfull executives who leave their firms on good terms usually do just fine. 

They are probably moving to be closer to developers and larger international airports. Seatac probably doesn't have as many direct flights to Asian cities in particular.

I wouldnt move from one side of the states to the other either. Especially if Im already rich like these guys likely are. Screw that, uproot my family? Kiss MA Ill just retire and play golf.

Losing George is the only real loss. Perrin was terrible IMO.