Shigeru Miyamoto

Mario Segale, the Inspiration Behind Nintendo’s ‘Super Mario,’ Dies at 84

Mario Segale, the namesake behind the famous mustachioed protagonist of Nintendo’s iconic video game franchise, has died at age 84. Segale was born in Seattle in 1934 as the only child to his parents Louis and Rina Segale, both of whom were first-generation Italian immigrant farmers, according to his obituary. After graduating high school, he…

Games Catie Keck Nov 4

Mario’s Creator is Embarrassed by How Super Mario Bros. Looks In HD

I’m sure you’ll agree that half the charm of playing Super Mario Bros. nowadays is that it’s so completely different to realistic games like Fallout 3. To its creator, Shigeru Miyamoto however, it’s just plain ol’ embarrassing. Even though the Wii doesn’t output at full-HD, Miyamoto feels that the resolution of the original Mario game…

Tech News Kat Hannaford Oct 12

Nintendo Scopes Out the Competition

So here I am, playing some Kinect, and Jason, who’s photographing me, spots someone in the background. You spot him? No? OK. ENHAAANNNCCEEEE!!!! I said… ENHAAANNNCCEEEE!!!! I said… ENHAAANNNCCEEEE!!!! Yes, it’s Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto (alongside NIntendo’s Bill Trinen). And as much as we may giggle at the moment, it’s refreshing to see companies so openly…

Tech News Mark Wilson Jun 16

Miyamoto: Next Gen Wii Could be Smaller, Cheaper

A few Wii 2 rumors are floating around: it might have HD and a new controller, and could arrive next year. Now in an interview with Popular Mechanics, Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto says it may also be more compact and cost-efficient. https://gizmodo.com/next-generation-wii-coming-with-hd-graphics-and-new-con-5364077 “While we don’t have any concrete plans for what we’ll be doing with hardware…

Tech News Danny Allen Oct 23

Miyamoto Checks the PSP Go

“Hmmmm… not too shabby.” [Kotaku] https://kotaku.com/shigeru-miyamoto-checks-out-the-competition-psp-go-5278162

Tech News Jesus Diaz Jun 4

Nintendo’s Miyamoto Smack Talks Sony and Microsoft’s Motion Controls, Plus More

We’re at a Q&A session at E3 with Nintendo’s wizard Shigeru Miyamoto. Asked about Sony and Microsoft’s motion controls revealed earlier this week, through a translator he said that Nintendo’s policy is to actually do development and figure out how the hardware is going to be used with software before making an announcement. Oooo smack…

Tech News Matt Buchanan Jun 2

Nintendo’s Miyamoto Is Always Behind You

From Kotaku’s liveblog: Nintendo shows why Mario creator Miyamoto is the boss. And why they really shouldn’t comment on ongoing legal proceedings. [Kotaku] https://kotaku.com/nintendos-satoru-iwata-gdc-keynote-liveblog-party-5183222 And a bonus! Thanks Frucci.

Tech News Jason Chen Mar 25

Miyamoto Gagged by Nintendo, Apple Style

Nintendo has banned Shigeru Miyamoto from talking about his hobbies, fearing that The Next Big Gaming Thing could be guessed by competitors by just listening carefully to the game wizard. Apparently, all the latest Nintendo hits came from Zeldameister’s personal projects and obsessions, from Brain Training to Wii Fit, so his musings on banana pancake…

Tech News Jesus Diaz Aug 12

E3 2006 Clips: Nintendo Wii Tennis

Those of you out there who doubt that the Nintendo Wii’s Remote is going to be the best thing ever: If you’re still drinking the total haterade after watching this video of Reggie Fils-Aime, Satoru Iwata, Shigeru Miyamoto and one lucky contest winner playing Wii tennis at Nintendo’s pre-E3 press conference this afternoon, there is…

Tech News Gizmodo.com May 9

Mario Segale, the Inspiration Behind Nintendo’s ‘Super Mario,’ Dies at 84

Mario’s Creator is Embarrassed by How Super Mario Bros. Looks In HD

Nintendo Scopes Out the Competition

Miyamoto: Next Gen Wii Could be Smaller, Cheaper

Miyamoto Checks the PSP Go

Nintendo’s Miyamoto Smack Talks Sony and Microsoft’s Motion Controls, Plus More

Nintendo’s Miyamoto Is Always Behind You

Miyamoto Gagged by Nintendo, Apple Style

E3 2006 Clips: Nintendo Wii Tennis

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