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"America Has Always Been Better At Creating Unique Products"

It's OK, America. You're not braggers. You're unique! Despite tossing a waggly cat amongst the dual-sticked pigeons with it's Wii console, Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto says that when it comes to games, Japanese companies aren't quite as outside the box. "I think America has always been better at creating unique products", he says. Why? "In Japan, the technology required to create videogames tends to be concentrated in the bigger corporations", the Nintendo talisman told Wired's Chris Kohler. Lucky Nintendo's a big corporation!
Nintendo Taps U.S. Talent in Search of WiiWare Hits [Game|Life]

1:00 AM on Mon May 12 2008
By Luke Plunkett
4,243 views, 57 comments

Latest by crazyorloco: Some people really need to read the article. He's talking about smaller indie developers. And on that point, he's definitely right. more »

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Ocarina FPS, Terminator Link, Rubber-Band Wii Zapper

The latest "Iwata Asks" segment, this time touching on Link's Crossbow Training and the Wii Zapper, is a doozy. It's Miyamoto and Iwata kicking back, enjoying tea and biscuits, and telling us all about some of the crazy, crazy shit they may or may not have actually planned for not only Link's Crossbow Training, but the Zelda series itself. Like, what kinda crazy shit? How about an idea to originally make Ocarina of Time a first-person Zelda adventure. Or that Miyamoto thought they could justify Link's use of a gun (ie the Wii Zapper) by having the game feature a "Terminator style story about a time warp from the future". Or that the idea for the Zapper came from a Twilight Princess dev showing Miyamoto he'd stuck a Wii Remote and Nunchuk together using rubber bands, only to be told to get lost because he had more important work to be doing. Like I said, they may be true, they may be total lies, who cares, it's good reading.

Iwata Asks: Link's Crossbow Training [Nintendo]

9:00 PM on Thu May 8 2008
By Luke Plunkett
3,483 views, 42 comments

Latest by M: Every "Iwata Asks" has been good reading so far. more »

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Wii Fit To Little Girl: "You're Fat"

Japan made it through Wii Fit mania without a hitch, really. Nobody fell off the board or anything like that. Good times, all around! But, that's Japan. What about elsewhere? Over on Disney community forum (yeah, we know) DISboard, one poster claims:

We have all laughed and joked about being told that we're fat and need to lose weight but I was gobsmacked when it [Wii Fit] told her that she is overweight. She is a healthy 10 year old girl with an active lifestyle, she swims and dances every week. She is 92lbs and 4ft9" tall and there is not an inch of fat on her. She is solidly built but not fat. She was devasted to be called fat and we had to work hard to convince her that she isn't. I know it is just a game but seriously we already have to worry about young girls starving themselves to look like the magazine models and now we have a game that tells them their fat. This to me is very worrying and I hope that is doesn't cause emotional problems for any youngsters out there :(

Cue Karen Carpenter concerns!
Disgusted With Wii Fit [DIS Boards via CVG via Dtoid] [Pic]

6:00 AM on Wed May 7 2008
By Brian Ashcraft
16,793 views, 204 comments

Latest by Darkest Daze: Haha..I just did my BMI and it's complete and utter crap. 5'9" and 170lbs..I'm overweight. But if I lose 2 lbs, I'll be fine. In fact, I can be 125lbs and still be "normal". I can tell you, that if more »

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Miis, Serious Business

Think that waggle machine is all light-hearted fun? Think again. Nintendo isn't screwing around. Nintendo is dead serious. Listen to company honcho Satoru Iwata talk about Miis:

To Nintendo, licensing Mii is identical to licensing Mario. If you read Iwata Asks interview series in website, you can understand how Mii was created in detail, so I hope you can read them if you have time. Mii is actually the result of more than 10 years of efforts.
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9:00 PM on Thu May 1 2008
By Brian Ashcraft
6,108 views, 66 comments

Latest by murfi: its not that they were developing them for 10 years. its the idea, that started 10 years ago, evolved and now, its what we now know as mii. i mean, you can upload your miis to your wiimote. holy shit, a controller more »

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Readers Vote Miyamoto Time's Most Influential

Nintendo luminary Shigeru Miyamoto tops the list of Time Magazine's Most Influential People of 2008, as determined by reader vote, soundly demonstrating that he is more important to the entire universe than Al Gore, Heidi Klum, Stephen Colbert and a Korean pop star named Rain.

55 year-old Miyamoto, who's never been on a Time cover, comes out on top in his very first outing on the list with 1,949,634 votes, an achievement that foretells a future populated with towering statues in his likeness. Here's Time's stats on him:

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11:20 AM on Thu May 1 2008
By Leigh Alexander
9,154 views, 116 comments

Latest by Jac21: @Fallible: "Again, does that make him deserved of the Time's 'Most Influential' award?" Obviously so. "but I know I'm not alone in wanting to move away from cute and cuddly Mario, Link and Samus." If you want to move then move. I don't see more »

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Miyamoto Never Thought He'd Be Making Wii Fit

Over the weekend, Famitsu held its Famitsu Award 2007 ceremony, giving industry luminaries awards — because hey, Famitsu does more than give 10s and crunch press releases! Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto got the MVP award with "MVP" standing for "Most Valuable Person." Clever! Said Miyamoto:

Ladies and gentlemen, thank you. Getting something like this really makes the last thirty years worth it. It's somewhat unreal, somewhat of a dream. Five years ago, I never thought I'd be making something like Wii Fit. I thought I'd be making more Mario and Zelda.

You've changed man, you've changed.
Nintendo Gets Innovation Award for Wii Fit [Famitsu via Game|Life]

6:40 PM on Mon Apr 28 2008
By Brian Ashcraft
2,607 views, 79 comments

Latest by xpnet: This is totally off topic.. but Patric Steward should be the voice of Link in the next game. (Make it so Miyamoto) + Watch video more »

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Miyamoto Wanted Wii Fit To Weigh Pets, Too

Let down! Wii Fit isn't one hundred percent exactly as Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto pictured it. Instead of just weighing people, Miyamoto wanted it to weigh pets. According to Newsweek:

...Nintendo design boss Shigeru Miyamoto had wanted to include a mode that would allow players to weigh their pets. He wasn't able to include it in the Japanese version, but in the North American version, available May 19th, players will receive a message informing them that if they weigh themselves while holding their pets, then weigh themselves again separately and subtract the two, the difference will tell them how much their pet weighs.

No word whether Miyamoto also hoped to have balance board mini-games for pets.
Clearly Intended for Human Animal [Level Up] [Pic]

9:30 PM on Thu Apr 24 2008
By Brian Ashcraft
2,668 views, 76 comments

Latest by freespeech: is it just me or is he kinda creepy looking??????? more »

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Wii Fit "Strengthens" Your Right to Game

Wii Fit is not a game. Really, it's not. Even if it is in Miyamoto's mind it is, Wii Fit ain't. No wonder many game-playing folks are dismissing it. Not so fast! Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto says not to be so quickly to judge. Wii Fit is making things better, building bridges. According to Miyamoto:


Really, what Wii Fit represents and what Nintendo is trying to do with Wii Fit is expand the gaming population. And the reason that is important for them is because as more and more people of different ages start playing — even if it's just games like Wii Fit —- their understanding of what video games are and the fact that they're even playing games is going to better their understanding of what gamers are... So in a sense what we're doing by increasing the gaming population is strengthening their right to continue to game. I hope they'll keep that in mind.

Wii Fit, making all gaming possible.
Miyamoto Interview [MTV Multiplayer] [Pic]

12:00 AM on Wed Apr 23 2008
By Brian Ashcraft
1,614 views, 47 comments

Latest by L_K_M: @Pammeh: He probably wasn't talking about computer games, but about games in general. One is rather easier to define than the other. more »

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Miyamoto Happy To Report Minimal Wii Fit "Incidents"

In a recent interview with MTV, Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto was asked whether or not he'd been worried about the public falling from Balance Boards (leading to what would inevitably be more cracked televisions, this time ala head). And according to Miyamotos response, those Balance Boards are every bit as safe as we'd expect a 1/2-inch platform to be.

I am happy to say that with so many out there, we have had relatively few incidents.
Relatively few incidents? That's just open ended enough to fill my head with hilarious Balance Board injuries for the remainder of the day. Cue the Yakety Sax.

Top Nintendo Designer Shigeru Miyamoto Talks 'Wii Fit' And Appealing To Unhealthy Americans [MTV]

10:40 AM on Tue Apr 22 2008
By Mark Wilson
1,291 views, 29 comments

Latest by freespeech: @Magic Emperor Anima: damn you beat me to it, LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! more »

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Divorced Families Cause Miyamoto Wii Fit Uncertainty

Yes, Japanese people do get divorced. It's just that American families get divorced more. This confuses Shigeru Miyamoto. He didn't make Wii Fit for single parents! According to CNET's Crave blog:

While Wii Fit has become somewhat of a family sensation in Japan, Miyamoto says he's not sure how an American audience will receive the game. When we asked Miyamoto what he expected from American consumers, he noted that on average, American families are apart more often than those in Japan. A lot of families have parents who have separated or divorced, so it's tougher to predict the role family will play in the American response to Wii Fit—and we couldn't agree more.

Still not quite sure being a single parent has to do with not purchasing Wii Fit. Can someone explain? Thanks.
Up Close with Shigeru Miyamoto [Crave via MEGATONik] [Pic]

6:00 AM on Mon Apr 21 2008
By Brian Ashcraft
3,730 views, 56 comments

Latest by onomeister: I read over all the comments, and no one has actually stated this possible reason as to why Shiggy said what he said. And that's the strange socio-cultural phenomenon of Japanese people (generally-speaking of course), who always worry about their behavior more »

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Fake Miyamoto Autograph? Ha! Green Miyamoto Face.

Here it is, feast your eyes, some human wearing a limited edition Wii Fit shirt with a fake Shigeru Miyamoto autograph on it. There are only one thousand of these, and they were only available for those who pre-ordered at the Nintendo World store in New York City. Nintendo really dropped the ball on promoting this shirt, though. Instead of playing up the fake Miyamoto autograph, it should've totally pumped up the fact that this shirt has a GREEN MIYAMOTO FACE on it. Hit the jump for that!

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2:00 AM on Mon Apr 21 2008
By Brian Ashcraft
5,969 views, 26 comments

Latest by Babylonian: I have a promotional shirt for LoZ: Four Swords that has a fake Miyamoto signature printed in silver on the back. [img88.imageshack.us] I love it. more »

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Zelda Team Working on New Games

Don't forget. Nintendo doesn't just make Wii Fit and Brain Age. It makes other games, too. Games like The Legend of Zelda. About which, Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto says:

I think we'd gotten to a point where videogames were something that everyone could no longer enjoy. As a designer, I'm always focusing on what is fun — ideas that people can enjoy. For me, I'm trying to entertain as many people as I can, creating games that the widest number of people can enjoy. Of course, that being said, we do have the existing teams at Nintendo working on the kinds of products we've always made over the years. The Zelda team is forming again to work on new games! But to me, it's about finding these new interactive experiences and bringing them to people.

Please don't make a casual Zelda game, please don't make a casual Zelda game, please don't make a casual Zelda game.
Miyamoto on Wii Fit [1Up via Go Nintendo]

2:00 AM on Fri Apr 18 2008
By Brian Ashcraft
5,127 views, 113 comments

Latest by freespeech: gannon golf, BAM, there you go nintendo!!! go ahead and use my idea I give you permissions!!!!!!!!!!!!! more »

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In Miyamoto's Mind, Wii Fit Is A Video Game

Wii Fit is not a game. Well, that is, unless you consider doing homework and mowing the lawn games. Don't tell that to Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto. Dude so thinks Wii Fit is a game. According to Miyamoto:

Well, yes, in my mind, I would say it is a video game.

Makes sense. He can't very well go around and call it "It Prints Money, Part 2." That'd confuse the housewives.
Interview Preview [Multiplayer] [Pic]

11:00 PM on Thu Apr 17 2008
By Brian Ashcraft
2,193 views, 58 comments

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Star-Crossed Lovers Of The Game Industry Unite

Games Radar has decided that this whole console wars thing needs to come to an end. And what better way to solve a multi-billion dollar, international rivalry than "tasteless illustrations." Their words, not ours. Because deep in our heart of hearts, we think that this image of Miyamoto raising crazy Microsoft man Steve Ballmer into the air is worthy of tossing onto at least a few fan-made t-shirts in some crazy, preshrunk cotton shot at world peace...or even crazier still...Mario hanging out on the Xbox 360 in proper 720p. Hit the link for a few more equally awkward mash-ups.

The console war is OVER! [Games Radar] Thanks Tyler!

5:00 PM on Tue Apr 15 2008
By Mark Wilson
3,551 views, 38 comments

Latest by z357x: @okenny :): That is amazing. Best thing I've seen so far all week. more »

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Miyamoto Signed Super Famicom Going For $1,475 On eBay

Here's a funny story. I was at this same Nintendo World Store signing event with Shigeru Miyamoto as "press" and had the man sign my own game device, a Nintendo DS. For some reason, and against the advice of my co-worker who also attended, I continued to play that DS until the signature had completely worn off, rendering it not only devoid of novelty, but collector value as well. Wait, here's the funny part. Nathan Smart of The Game Rag fame has decided to clear up some space by selling his Super Famicom, along with a few games, with Mr. Miyamoto's signature. It's currently going for $1475 at time of publish. More »

8:40 PM on Mon Mar 24 2008
By Michael McWhertor
4,708 views, 44 comments

Latest by DreamcastRIP: Does that SNES smell of cigarettes? (-; more »

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Iwata Says Miyamoto is "Scary", "Merciless"

Shigeru Miyamoto is not some lovable man-child! He used to smoke and gamble. And he gets pissed, man, he gets PISSED. Just listen to what Nintendo honcho Satoru Iwata has to say about him:

Miyamoto-san gets pretty scary when he's angry, doesn't he?

...and...

Miyamoto-san is really merciless when it comes to planning! (laughs)

Shigeru Miyamoto, brilliant game designer. Frightening dude. He doesn't just upturn tea tables. He BEATS people with them.
Volume 4: A New Creation [Wii.com] [Pic]

9:00 PM on Fri Feb 22 2008
By Brian Ashcraft
7,651 views, 82 comments

Latest by slappyMCslappy: OHHHHH, that's why they didn't have the nunchuk wireless cause he wanted you to choke people out with it. DUH, should have figured that out sooner!!!!!!! more »

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Miyamoto's Plans For Wii Fit Pre-Date The Wii's Release

You might think that Wii Fit was a reaction to the popularity of games like Wii Sports and Wii Play, but according to Wii Fit lead Takao Sawano, the health-centric game "existed in the center of Miyamoto's brain before the console was released." Sawano gave GDC attendees a rare look into the Nintendo design philosophy today, showcasing the initial design documents for the Wii's best-selling titles, as well as giving us a visual walkthrough of the development of the Wii Balance Board.

Shigeru Miyamoto's notes on what was then known as "the Health Pack" didn't provide much in the way of direction to those on the hardware and software development side at Nintendo. He simply passed on to the team how much he enjoyed weighing himself everyday and monitoring his weight. "This is bound to lead to something interesting," Miyamoto said to what would become the Wii Fit team.

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10:40 PM on Wed Feb 20 2008
By Michael McWhertor
2,180 views, 29 comments

Latest by DrLight: @Krytha: Oh, and then telling his team "This is bound to lead to something interesting." "The Wii: First home of a toothbrush simulator!" But really, it takes some serious imagination going from "fun with weighing yourself" to the idea of Wii more »

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So, Which Nintendo Team Made Wii Fit?

Alright, so who made Wii Fit? Yes, Nintendo. We all know that. But which one?! In the recent "Iwata Asks" over at Wii.com, all is revealed:

Miyamoto: The make-up of the Wii Fit team was really varied. The design and sound staff, for example, were brought in directly from Twilight Princess. I was a little afraid at first that a group of people who'd worked on something like that wouldn't take a completely atypical project like this as seriously, but in the end I had nothing to worry about because they all worked very hard on Wii Fit.
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9:00 PM on Mon Feb 18 2008
By Brian Ashcraft
4,285 views, 66 comments

Latest by Benjo: It makes so much sense that people working on defeating Ganon and the Twilight Realm would transition into making fat guys try to balance. It's Gold! more »