News about Shigeru Miyamoto

Revealed: The most iconic video game characters of all time - and Mario isn't in top place!

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 5, 2024
Mario is a figure that's instantly recognisable around the world, with his blue overalls, red cap, and trademark moustache. However, despite his fame, Mario turns out that he is not the most iconic video game character of all time. BAFTA asked over 4,000 participants from around the world to determine the most iconic character in celebration of the 20th BAFTA Games Awards. So, is your favourite character on the list?

With Shigeru Miyamoto and Avi Arad starring, Nintendo and Sony Pictures is finally releasing Legend of Zelda, a live action film made in Japan and Sony Pictures

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 8, 2023
Nintendo is now producing a Zelda video game more than 37 years since the Legend of Zelda video game was first released on the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). On Tuesday, Nintendo revealed that the film has officially begun to develop. The film is directed by Shigeru Miyamoto, who created the original NES Legend of Zelda video game with Takashi Tezuka.

Fans of Mario were not supposed to be a plumber

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 10, 2023
Since 1981, gamers have enjoyed the iconic character of Mario, who appeared in the first Donkey Kong game. Generations of viewers have discovered and adore the character's unique design, which was created by Shigeru Miyamoto. But over the years, many have questioned: why did Miyamoto make him a plumber?