Shigeru Miyamoto, the renowned creator of The Legend of Zelda and Mario series, addressed concerns about his age during Nintendo’s 2024 shareholders meeting. Miyamoto, at 71 years old and with a long history at the company since 1977, has reassured that he has no plans of retiring anytime soon despite questions about his age becoming more frequent.
During the meeting, Miyamoto acknowledged a “generational handover” taking place at Nintendo and expressed confidence in the young and talented developers at the company. He emphasized that the transition is progressing smoothly and that there is a new generation of developers who are making significant contributions.
Despite Miyamoto’s iconic status in the gaming industry, he recognizes the importance of nurturing new talent at Nintendo. While younger developers are primarily responsible for the practical development of new games, Miyamoto remains actively involved in projects such as Pikmin Bloom, a mobile game developed by Niantic.
Even as Miyamoto passes the torch to the next generation of developers, his influence and guidance continue to shape Nintendo’s future endeavors. It is clear that his legacy will endure as the company evolves with fresh ideas and innovations.
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