The Legendary Man Behind the Super Mario Franchise
Introduction to Shigeru Miyamoto Shigeru Miyamoto is a legendary figure in the world of video games. As the brain behind the iconic Super Mario franchise, Miyamoto has had a hand in the creative, cultural and financial success of some of the world’s most beloved video games. From the original Super Mario Bros. to its various iterations over the years, Miyamoto's contributions to gaming culture have been immense and lasting. Early BeginningsMiyamoto’s journey to game developer began in 1977 when he joined Nintendo. Initially, Miyamoto was assigned to create art and design arcade games. His first major success was the 1981 game, Donkey Kong. His use of narrative, character design, level design and game mechanics set him apart from other developers.Game DesignMiyamoto's approach to game design has been described as intuitive and innovative. He has stressed the importance of playability and user experience. He started with the idea that a game should be fun, and he worked from there. He also focused on making sure that games weren't too difficult so a player could progress and actually finish the game.The Super Mario FranchiseMiyamoto's most renowned success is the Super Mario franchise. He initially worked on the game, named it Mario after the landlord of Nintendo's US office, and the rest is history. Each iteration of the game has seen tweaks and improvements to the game play, but the underlying elements remain largely the same. As the franchise has endured, it has become an integral part of pop culture with a presence in TV, movies, and more.ConclusionShigeru Miyamoto’s contributions to the world of video games have been transformational. His work has created a lasting legacy that impacts gaming culture around the world. From his pursuing game development to the Super Mario franchise, Miyamoto’s influence over the gaming industry is hard to overstate.