"Mario, Zelda creator Shigeru Miyamoto discusses how he stays creatively inspired when making sequels, Wii U struggles, and eventual retirement.
Shigeru Miyamoto, the 60-year-old developer behind iconic franchises like Mario, Zelda, and Donkey Kong is “definitely creatively satisfied.” Though some of his time is now spent working on new entries to existing franchises, namely Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon and Pikmin 3, the developer told GameSpot today that he’s content with his work. Gamers shouldn’t shrug off sequels over thoughts that they lack innovation, because this is not the case, he argued.
GameSpot sat down with Miyamoto today at Nintendo’s New York City offices, speaking with the longtime industry veteran on a range of topics. In addition to stating his creative satisfaction, Miyamoto opened up on his eventual retirement, the struggles of communicating the Wii U’s message, Pikmin 3’s recent multi-month delay, and why Luigi is akin to a salad entrée by contemporary convention.", writes GameSpot.
In a new interview with IGN, Shigeru Miyamoto talks about designing Super Nintendo World, his opinion on video game stories, and why Nintendo is more than just a game company now.
At least the onecin hollywood is kond of a let down...too small, 1 ride, and 1 restaurant...lots of cool moving things, but once you see it thats it...kids could have fun if the lines dont ruin it.
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Mario hasn't always been with Peach, we know. But there was a time he was and also with Daisy at the same time, Luigi's love. This is that time Mario cheated on Peach with Daisy.
"When you have a meal in front of you, and you have people who eat meat or you have people who eat vegetables, there's sort of the main dish and then you might have a dessert or a salad. Luigi is green, so maybe he's kind of like a salad and right now it seems like people tend to like lighter fare. [Luigi] is a little weaker and timid and maybe people like timid things these days. I guess Link's green, too [laughs]."
30 years later, Miyamoto is still wonderfully insane. In my 24-25 years of gaming, it never even crossed my mind to think of Luigi or Link as some pieces of lettuce.
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As much as I like Miyamoto, I feel it's time for him to step down, let some new blood get in the game.
No Miyamoto, you're supposed to want more power and beefier consoles so you can express your creativity because what we have now just won't cut it.
I agree with the ‘looking-fun' element, I think the big problem aside from games is that not many people have gotten their hands on it let alone aware of the system's existence. When people saw the Wii, it looked fun to play or at least enticed people to try it out. The Wii U from a distance looks like another game console.
Much respect for Miyamoto.
:) O' Miyamoto you know we aren't ever going to let you retire.
EVER! >:-(
If Miyamoto retires, I am pretty sure that will just mean he will only work on 1 game at a time.
He doesn't strike me as the sit at home type.
I think no matter what he'll always have some Nintendo function...
At least that is the scenario I comfort myself with...