Saw an interesting article today in the NY Times about Shigeru Miyamoto. Papa Nintendo, if you will. The brains behind some of the world's most famous characters, as well as the company that has brought everything from going to piranha plant infested green pipes to the Wii Fit (currently selling like hotcakes!). Shiggy, as he's commonly referred to in gaming circles, has successfully accomplished time and time again the art of entertainment at its finest, bring family and friends together for just one more game. He himself is so well recognized in the US that he was recently found to be the most influential person in the world, at least according to a Time online poll. Practically a celebrity!
The reason I find this all so interesting is that throughout all my travels in Japan, other than in gaming magazines, have I ever heard about Mr. Miyamoto. Never on tv. Friends don't have a clue. Just keeps himself busy, doing his regular salaryman activities, doesn't live any rich lifestyle or anything. I hear he likes gardening (hence, Pikmin!)
Original article:
Resistance Is Futile (via NY Times)
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