Nintendo: Investors are not worried about the Switch 2, but about Shigeru Miyamoto

As Shigeru Miyamoto 1977 at Nintendo When he started working, nobody could have known that the young design student would probably most important game developer in the history of video games He created series like Super Mari o, Zelda, Donkey Kong, Star Fox or Pikmin. Shigeru Miyamoto is, by German standards, already in the Retirement age. A circumstance that Nintendo shareholders which apparently makes one feel uneasy.

Concern for Shigeru Miyamoto: Does he want to retire soon?

During an investor conference, a situation arose that could be considered a little tricky. One of the questions indirectly expressed concern about Shigeru Miyamoto's age. The Japanese Nintendo legend will be 72 years old this year.

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The question was as follows: “I would like to ask a question to Mr Miyamoto Game developers are aging. I want them to keep developing games, but I also want them to Your Health I would like to know whether Mr. Miyamoto will continue to Game development will lead”.

Since these words in Japanese spoken, it is difficult to understand the exact nuances in terms of Politeness and respect However, this question has a certain potential to sound rude and disrespectful. However, Shigeru Miyamoto answered refreshingly openly on it.

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He replies: “The fact that I am now the oldest I understandably feel a little nervous about being here. I feel comfortable in this company. It is not that I in game development I am no longer involved at all. But in the past I have managed to ensure a smooth transition.” But apparently a problem still arises.

Source: Nintendolife

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