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I can't wait to see what he comes up with. Glad it sounds like he's going to be getting back to being more hands on with development.
Wow - I hope he starts Directing more of these small projects rather than just Producing. I'd like to see what he can do with some spinoffs of first party franchises.
Guess the hardcore gamers will finally get their "shadow the hedgehog" version of Nintendo games they been demanding so much for
Well Pikmin was nice, but that was like 10 years ago. I don't know if I can get to upset over losing the guy whose last original game was wii music.
I'm sure he's taken a lot of stress this year, he deserves less of a burden. It'll be cool to see what he does with these smaller projects, too.
Got to admire a man who’s willing to “step down” and get into the nitty gritty.
I hope he comes up with something new.
I hope he comes up with something new.
There are so many stupid comments here. So many stupid comments...
I hear Miyamoto is a smart guy. I'm sure he knows what he's doing.
I hear Miyamoto is a smart guy. I'm sure he knows what he's doing.
Very excited to see what the young blood at Nintendo can produce. It will also be really cool to see what Miyamoto can do when he isn't expected to work on big projects and allowed to play around.
I'd REALLY like to see Miyamoto take a stab at mobile or downloadable content. I think his history shows he shines when he gets to play around, and that area is begging for someone like him.
I'd REALLY like to see Miyamoto take a stab at mobile or downloadable content. I think his history shows he shines when he gets to play around, and that area is begging for someone like him.
Give me Pikmin 3 before you leave and I'll allow it DAMMIT. He's just stepping down it sounds to me, if I'm understanding the quote in the article correctly, he doesn't want to be the one to limit new devs and wants them to "just do it". That's right I went there it's like when MJ left basketball all over again that's why that catch phrase was relevant.
In this case I think gaming should be fine along with Nintendo maybe it'll give them a nice kick in the nads and make them start focusing on taking more risks with their products and TRY to make a decent online service.
In this case I think gaming should be fine along with Nintendo maybe it'll give them a nice kick in the nads and make them start focusing on taking more risks with their products and TRY to make a decent online service.
Frankly I couldn't be happier. Far too often I see articles stating that Miyamoto "didn't like [game element]" and wanted the developers to not do it. Mario 64's Bowser boss battle mechanics, Orchestrated music, story in Mario Galaxy.
I mean, if he's trying to remove such basic things, imagine all the really obscure and interesting things he succeeded in shooting down. He's from the infancy of video game development and I feel like it kind of shows. Here's hoping his departure from that overseer position will let some new ideas shine.
I mean, if he's trying to remove such basic things, imagine all the really obscure and interesting things he succeeded in shooting down. He's from the infancy of video game development and I feel like it kind of shows. Here's hoping his departure from that overseer position will let some new ideas shine.
This is really great news
Essentially what he said is that the Zelda and Mario teams are doing great, and don't need him anymore, and that he's got some really good ideas and wants to get back into direct game design. Couple this with their new RD and building that combines all the Dev teams into one building, and I think this next gen is going to be one of Nintendo's best. I'm excited at what's coming next.
Essentially what he said is that the Zelda and Mario teams are doing great, and don't need him anymore, and that he's got some really good ideas and wants to get back into direct game design. Couple this with their new RD and building that combines all the Dev teams into one building, and I think this next gen is going to be one of Nintendo's best. I'm excited at what's coming next.
I think going back to just developing games would be the best thing for everyone. Mario, Zelda and co. are pretty much in good hands with the guy's who probably have worked with Miyamoto for years and there's a lot of stuff the new guys can learn when working with him. And we might finally get those new Nintendo franchises everyone's been whining for.
Miyamoto never stopped being amazing and he never will. This man is a fucking rock star, people - he's not going anywhere.
Pretty shocking to see, especially considering how cushy his job has been at Nintendo, or at least appeared to be. Regardless, its difficult to not respect a man for casting off a comfy position for something different. It'll be interesting to see what kind of direction he'll begin developing in without certain franchise constraints.
At first this sounded awful, but then i read it...it sounds wonderful. Zelda and mario Teams don't need him anymore and he wants to get back to making games again. He is going to work with young developers which will be the future of nintendo and hopefully he will take on an apprentice. I'm sure Shiggy has plenty of great ideas left, i'm looking forward to seeing them :D
It'll be interesting to see what he comes up with on the smaller games, but I think its safe to say Zelda and Mario are in good hands with the current teams.
He's stepping back down like Steve Jobs did. I hope he doesn't have cancer.. I'd be very sad.
Miyamoto is mad that his workers' work don't turn out the way he want them to, so he's joining them to show them what's up. I think this also has something to do with development time too. No more 5 years for a Zelda.
// Roth
Miyamoto is mad that his workers' work don't turn out the way he want them to, so he's joining them to show them what's up. I think this also has something to do with development time too. No more 5 years for a Zelda.
// Roth
I look forward to seeing some of the smaller games he works on. He's a very creative dude and he's responsible for many of my favorite games of all time (including the very first game I ever played).
But what about Pikmin 3? Is that still a thing? I hope it's a thing.
But what about Pikmin 3? Is that still a thing? I hope it's a thing.
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Yeah I got to agree, after seeing so many stories of Miyamoto didn't original like things that I liked I was starting to feel like he was holding certain teams back. Now I'm really excited to see what new direction they'll take the Mario & Zelda series.
Not only that, but now that he's free to develop whatever he wants we might get some really good stuff, I've liked a majority of the stuff he makes so I'm excited to see what new things he'll create.
Yeah I got to agree, after seeing so many stories of Miyamoto didn't original like things that I liked I was starting to feel like he was holding certain teams back. Now I'm really excited to see what new direction they'll take the Mario & Zelda series.
Not only that, but now that he's free to develop whatever he wants we might get some really good stuff, I've liked a majority of the stuff he makes so I'm excited to see what new things he'll create.
I love this man. I really do. He is a God among men in the video game industry. Nearly everything he touches turns to gold. Of course he's made a few mistakes, but he wouldn't be human if he didn't. This man will always have my support in whatever he chooses to do. Always.
He crafted my childhood and continues to do the same for my adult life today. He's more than just the Spielberg of the games indsutry. Spielberg didn't resurrect the film industry and revolutionize the way movies are told and experienced. Miyamoto did just that with video games. He saved the industry with the brilliant Mario. He revolutionized it again with Zelda.
He crafted my childhood and continues to do the same for my adult life today. He's more than just the Spielberg of the games indsutry. Spielberg didn't resurrect the film industry and revolutionize the way movies are told and experienced. Miyamoto did just that with video games. He saved the industry with the brilliant Mario. He revolutionized it again with Zelda.
I'd love to see him making social games and smaller app-like games. I really would. He's one of the most creative minds in the industry, and I think he could start to make those smaller games more respected and bring some creativity to that space.
Whatever he does, I'm sure it will be great. The dude's a frickin' genius.
Whatever he does, I'm sure it will be great. The dude's a frickin' genius.
Miyamoto *is* Nintendo as we know it. I'm excited that he'll be more directly hands on in trying out new ideas again.
Don't scare me like that man!
You know, it sounds a little like what Inafune said when he left Capcom. Getting back to being more hands on, closer to the creation/development side that he used to do.
Hope something cool comes out of this. Either way, good for him!
You know, it sounds a little like what Inafune said when he left Capcom. Getting back to being more hands on, closer to the creation/development side that he used to do.
Hope something cool comes out of this. Either way, good for him!
*Looks at Wii U* Probably a good idea, love his games and I hope he keeps rolling out top notch software.
Whatever he makes, it's going to be magical, like a unicorn vomiting rainbows onto another rainbow made of smaller rainbows.....and dolphins.
As a Nintendo fanboy I even think this a good thing. He's been making crazy descicions in these past years...
So here's what his next steps need to be: First, Shorten the name to something else, like Miyamo. Then pick two random numbers with no meaning, just slam on a keyboard: 47. Next release something batshit crazy with a decent pedigree and huge following with the tagline "From the mind of Miyamo47". Profit.
This is definitely a turn for the best. Miyamoto excelled when video games weren't these big long productions, Mario and Donkey Kong and the earlier Zeldas were simple and fun games with a ton of depth. Can't wait to see what he comes up with next, and having him have more direct control over new projects just gets me more excited.
I clicked on this article prepared for the worst so I'm glad to see that this is actually some positive news! Working hands on to develop new projects and guide a new generation of developers is the best I could have expected.
If I could have one last request though for Miyamoto, it would be to take Zelda away from Aonuma and hand it to Koizumi and Tezuka (the guys behind Link's Awakening). I always felt like Aonuma would do better with his own IP where he could utilize his unique talents better, because his visions don't always fit within the boundaries of the Zelda series.
I clicked on this article prepared for the worst so I'm glad to see that this is actually some positive news! Working hands on to develop new projects and guide a new generation of developers is the best I could have expected.
If I could have one last request though for Miyamoto, it would be to take Zelda away from Aonuma and hand it to Koizumi and Tezuka (the guys behind Link's Awakening). I always felt like Aonuma would do better with his own IP where he could utilize his unique talents better, because his visions don't always fit within the boundaries of the Zelda series.
It's really interesting seeing the fan reaction to this, people are either exploding with happiness or exploding with sadness. I've been checking all of my regular sites, and everyone seems to have a different opinion. It's funny seeing all the people make wild claims withour reading the article.
Personally I think this is the best decision for Nintendo, but I will admit I am a little worried. The great thing about this is Nintendo is stepping out of their comfort zone, and I'm really excited to see them go in a new direction. As much as like Nintendo I have been getting the feeling that they need to do new things. I think this is the boost that they need. Pushing Mario and Zelda in directions that Miyamoto may have disagreed with, and having Shiggy man the helm at some new games. New Nintendo franchises, and bigger risks on classics. Sounds good to me.
Personally I think this is the best decision for Nintendo, but I will admit I am a little worried. The great thing about this is Nintendo is stepping out of their comfort zone, and I'm really excited to see them go in a new direction. As much as like Nintendo I have been getting the feeling that they need to do new things. I think this is the boost that they need. Pushing Mario and Zelda in directions that Miyamoto may have disagreed with, and having Shiggy man the helm at some new games. New Nintendo franchises, and bigger risks on classics. Sounds good to me.
OH GOD HE'S LIKE THE STEVE JOBS OF NINTENDO! IF HE'S NOT THERE TO DO THE JOB HE'S BEEN DOING FOR YEARS TO GREAT SUCCESS, THEN THE COMPANY WILL SURELY SIPRAL DOWNHILL AND FAIL ALMOST IMMEDIATELY. Oh wait.
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My thoughts exactly. This is seriously a win-win; the other development teams at Nintendo are more free to experiment without Miyamoto's infamous "upending the tea table", and Miyamoto is to be a guiding force on younger developers just entering the company while getting to focus on making smaller projects that HE wants to make. So other teams won't be held back by Miyamoto, and Miyamoto won't be held back by other teams.
The only thing I can think of as a negative is that I've always felt like Aonuma and Miyamoto have been Zelda's yin and yang for the past decade or so; get rid of one and there's too much of the other, throwing everything off balance. Without Miyamoto's vision to keep Aonuma in check, I'm kind of fearful for the future of the Zelda series.
Other than that, this is completely positive.
My thoughts exactly. This is seriously a win-win; the other development teams at Nintendo are more free to experiment without Miyamoto's infamous "upending the tea table", and Miyamoto is to be a guiding force on younger developers just entering the company while getting to focus on making smaller projects that HE wants to make. So other teams won't be held back by Miyamoto, and Miyamoto won't be held back by other teams.
The only thing I can think of as a negative is that I've always felt like Aonuma and Miyamoto have been Zelda's yin and yang for the past decade or so; get rid of one and there's too much of the other, throwing everything off balance. Without Miyamoto's vision to keep Aonuma in check, I'm kind of fearful for the future of the Zelda series.
Other than that, this is completely positive.
@taterchimp; If you are referring to suda51, the numbers arent random. His first name is goichi and the number 5 in japanese in pronounced "go" and number 1 "ichi". Its still pretty ridiculous, but the numbers arent really pulled of nowhere.
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