Tag Archives: shigeru miyamoto

Thu, Jun 21, 2012 | 02:00 BST

Miyamoto: Console design not just “a power competition”

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Nintendo creative powerhouse Shigeru Miyamoto has dismissed concerns the next generation of PlayStation and Xbox consoles will leave the Wii U looking under-powered.

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Tue, Jun 19, 2012 | 20:45 BST

Miyamoto – Nintendo’s focus is on “bringing fun to the world”

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Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto has said Nintendo is more concerned with “bringing fun to the world,” rather than “focusing on competition,” whether in development or when presenting his firm’s offerings at a venue like E3.

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Thu, Jun 14, 2012 | 12:22 BST

Retro Studios Wii U title is definitely not Zelda

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The Nintendo-owned developer is busy working on a Wii U title, but according to Miyamoto it most certainly ain’t Zelda. That’s one IP to cross off the list, then.

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Thu, Jun 14, 2012 | 03:27 BST

Miyamoto is too busy to make a shooter

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The man behind The Legend of Zelda, Pikmin and Nintendogs would like to make a first-person shooter, but doesn’t have the time.

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Thu, Jun 14, 2012 | 00:32 BST

Wii U Game Pad calibration issues may be fixed “further down the road”

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The Wii U Game Pad doesn’t detect a sensor bar the way WiiMotes do, and thus continually forgets where the TV is – but Nintendo is looking for a solution.

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Wed, Jun 13, 2012 | 16:58 BST

Nintendo “haven’t quite decided” between A Link to the Past or Majora’s Mask for 3DS, says Miyamoto

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Shigeru Miyamoto has said Nintendo hasn’t decided whether the firm will bring a A Link to the Past or Majora’s Mask to 3DS as it did with Ocarina of Time before it.

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Tue, Jun 12, 2012 | 23:15 BST

Nintendo already thinking about next-gen handhelds

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According to Shigeru Miyamoto, Nintendo isn’t looking to release a revised version of the 3DS, but has already begun conceptualising its true successor.

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Tue, Jun 12, 2012 | 06:44 BST

No online multiplayer in Pikmin 3

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Shigeru Miyamoto has confirmed that Pikmin 3 will not take advantage of the Wii U’s increased focus on online connectivity – although it will have local co-op play.

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Fri, Jun 08, 2012 | 11:51 BST

Zelda Wii U still in R&D phase, says Miyamoto

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A Wii U version of The Legend of Zelda is still in the research and development phase, Shigeru Miyamoto has said in an EW interview.

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Wed, Jun 06, 2012 | 22:42 BST

Miyamoto – there are a number ideas for integration between Wii U and 3DS

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Nintendo’ Shigeru Miyamoto has said the firm is looking into various ways in which it can integrate Wii U and 3DS, such as the ability for others to enjoy watching you play Nintendogs on your handheld via the TV screen.

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Wed, May 23, 2012 | 15:22 BST

Shigeru Miyamoto honoured with Prince of Asturia in Spain

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Shigeru Miyamoto has been awarded the Prince of Asturia Award of Communications and Humanities in Spain.

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Mon, May 07, 2012 | 07:36 BST

Miyamoto: Vita needs more games for true success

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Shigeru Miyamoto seems impressed with the technical abilities of Vita, but he feels that in order for it to succeed, the handheld needs more available titles.

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Wed, Apr 25, 2012 | 02:03 BST

Pikmin 2 to finally receive Wii release in North America this June

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New Play Control! Pikmin 2 is finally set to release in North America later this year according to the latest issue of Nintendo Power.

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Tue, Apr 17, 2012 | 08:04 BST

Nintendo confirms Pikmin 3 unveil for E3

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Hot off the heels of confirming Mario Wii U for the show, Nintendo has said that Pikmin 3 will finally make its bow at E3 in June.

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Tue, Apr 17, 2012 | 00:39 BST

Shigeru Miyamoto to present Mario Wii U at E3

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Nintendo has confirmed it will show a new Super Mario Bros game for Wii U at E3 2012 in June.

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Fri, Apr 13, 2012 | 03:46 BST

Miyamoto still keen on A Link to the Past revival, not sure about F-Zero

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Nintendo creative Shigeru Miyamoto would like to see The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past spawn entirely new games.

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Thu, Apr 12, 2012 | 11:35 BST

Miyamoto praises Angry Birds, feels like “a traditional videogame”

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The Mayans were right: the apocalypse is nigh.

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Mon, Mar 12, 2012 | 01:59 GMT

Super Mario 3D Land dev cites hardware changes for franchise “freshness”

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Super Mario 3D Land director Koichi Hayashida has said hardware-driven innovation keeps the Mario franchise fesh, and that it doesn’t need creator Shigeru Miyamoto to progress.

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Tue, Jan 31, 2012 | 09:08 GMT

Miyamoto backs off franchises, looking for “one big hit”

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Shigeru Miyamoto is indeed taking a less active role in supervising Nintendo’s development division, but only because he wants to work on his own games.

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Fri, Jan 06, 2012 | 15:46 GMT

Miyamoto working on ‘undisclosed original’ project

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Shigeru Miyamoto has said he’s working on a new, unannounced project alongside work on Pikmin 3 and Luigi’s Mansion 2 for 3DS.

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