The last few days have presented us with an avalanche of interesting snippets from the one and only Shigeru Miyamoto, and this latest story revolves around his "exciting" plans for the future.
The Mario, Zelda, and Donkey Kong creator recently had an interview with Japanese magazine Famitsu, with translations of particular segments slowly but surely being spread online. This latest translation highlights a few quotes from the man himself on what he hopes to do next in terms of game development:
Miyamoto: I often think in the back of my head that it’d be nice to work on a small project with a group of several people. But at this moment in time, I’ve got a lot of exciting things on my plate other than that... When that time comes, if I can somehow discover an inspiration that I haven’t had before, I’d really like to make that. Nowadays, if I say, 'What do you think about making this?' to those around me, they’re not very receptive. I know it’s going nowhere when they respond with, 'Oh, huh. Interesting.' (Laughs)
He doesn't go into huge detail about what this smaller project or those "exciting things" might be - later in the interview, he actually mentions that his PR spokesperson has forbidden him from speaking about them - but he does hint at what might inspire them. He says he's looking for inspiration "that’s right under [his] nose", just like how the Pikmin series was born thanks to his fondness for gardening. Quick, someone go and check out what hobbies Miyamoto's been enjoying lately!
Would you like to see something fresh from the original Mario maker? Perhaps if we all wish for it at the same time, a new Miyamoto game will appear before our eyes in the next Direct. If only...
[source nintendoeverything.com, via gonintendo.com]
Comments (20)
Pikmin 4 is cancelled, huh?
Nintendo Direct is cancelled.
I've never known a single interview to be dissected and milked into so many different articles
I have to figure at this point that the PR department, who I assume makes the Directs, is being forced to work from home due to COVID-19. That, or Miyamoto is a dedicated troll, out here playing coy about Nintendo news during a worldwide drought of gaming news.
@kenyowa Or both.
@kenyowa I think it’s just that animal crossing is most likely their biggest game this year, and they are in the thick of its marketing cycle. They wouldn’t showcase new games during that time. Realistic to expect one in April
I want something cute, something about Boxing / Kickboxing, something colorful, something Chibi form from Nintendo.
@Marios-love-child Came here to say this
It's like, jesus guys, have some self-respect
Pikmin 4 please!
I’d rather the site wasn’t updated than this drivel which masquerades as a news article
@ryancraddock Don't listen to the haters, article was worth it just for that photo jab at Miyamoto of him holding a Pikmin. 😎
Wow, has it really been 8 years already? 7 years is too long.
Contrary to some comments, I don't mind that all these segments of the interview are being broken into smaller articles. It's likely that I won't care about every single discussion point, so it's nice that I can quickly pick and choose what sections I want to read rather than surf one massive article. This is just my personal taste so others may disagree, but thought I would voice this nonetheless.
This guy is truly the greatest of all time. Stay real Miyamoto, you the best.
@Anti-Matter Not gonna lie, a Punch-Out game with a kickboxing mode would actually be kinda sick
Pikmin 4 then something new
@ToonStuff There was I think, one fighter in SPO that kicked you.
I'd like to see him make a toy, puzzle or tabletop game.
I wish one of those things was retirement!!
It's been a long ass time since that man actually improved a game with his ideas!
Just keep him away from Star Fox. We already tried that and after Starlink I'm ready for another proper entry in the series. I'm ready to love again
@Spanjard Yah, forget "looking at what hobbies he is doing now." He best be in his garden putting the finishing touches on Pikmin 4.
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