Nintendo designer Shigeru Miyamoto has shared a look into his current gaming habits, revealing how his family time keeps him connected to the medium. At 73 years old, solo play sessions have largely taken a backseat, but gaming remains a regular fixture at his home thanks to his grandchildren.
During a recent deep dive interview with Famitsu, Miyamoto explained his approach to managing his grandchildren's play habits. Instead of letting them play unsupervised at home, he keeps games at his house and invites them over. Those visits often involve tackling specific challenges together.
"My young grandchildren can't clear it yet, so they're happy when I play with them and help them clear it," Miyamoto told Famitsu. Specifically mentioning Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, he noted that his grandchildren find the game's boss encounters too scary, leaving him to step in and handle those sections for them.
Timeline Context and Ongoing Nintendo Projects
While Miyamoto's personal play sessions are now largely shared family experiences, his professional involvement with Nintendo remains active across multiple mediums. His recent work extends well beyond traditional game development:
- Served as a producer on the Mario animated feature films.
- Appointed as producer for the upcoming live-action Legend of Zelda movie.
- Played an integral role in brand expansions including Nintendo theme parks and the Nintendo Museum.
As for his broader interaction with the company's modern software lineup, Miyamoto keeps things grounded in family visits rather than pouring hours into titles like Splatoon Raiders or Pokopia, ensuring his connection to games stays rooted in sharing the experience with the next generation.