Is Shigeru Miyamoto going to retire? The Mario creator answered

Shigeru Miyamoto is a legendary game designer, the creator of the Mario, Zelda, and Donkey Kong series. He has been working at Nintendo since 1977 and is still active in the industry.

Many wonder what will happen to Nintendo when Miyamoto retires. For now, the game designer reassures fans, saying there are no such plans.

In an interview with The Guardian, Miyamoto stated that he worries about passing on his legacy to younger Nintendo developers, but does not plan to retire despite already being 71 years old. 

“More than retiring, I’m thinking about the day I fall down. In this day and age you have to think about things in a five-year timescale, so I think about who I can pass things on to, in case something happens.”

Miyamoto added that he does not intend to slow down and wants to spend the next few years continuing to work at Nintendo, helping to create new opportunities and experiment with various forms of entertainment. Shigeru Miyamoto is one of the most influential and respected game developers in the world. His games have sold over 600 million copies and won numerous awards. 

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