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'''Shigeru Miyamoto''' ('''宮本茂''', born November 16, 1952) is a world-famous video game designer and creator, known as the man behind two of [[Nintendo]]'s most well-known franchises, {{smw|Mario (series)|Super Mario}} and {{zw|The Legend of Zelda (Series)|The Legend of Zelda}}. He has worked on literally hundreds of games since joining Nintendo, including being behind the initial development of the [[Pokémon games]]. | '''Shigeru Miyamoto''' ('''宮本茂''', born November 16, 1952) is a world-famous video game designer and creator, known as the man behind two of [[Nintendo]]'s most well-known franchises, {{smw|Mario (series)|Super Mario}} and {{zw|The Legend of Zelda (Series)|The Legend of Zelda}}. He has worked on literally hundreds of games since joining Nintendo, including being behind the initial development of the [[Pokémon games]]. | ||
While [[Satoshi Tajiri]] had created the idea for [[Capsule Monsters]] with longtime friend [[Ken Sugimori]], when the idea for the game was pitched to Nintendo it was rejected initially. Miyamoto, however, took interest in the idea, and over the next five years, [[Game Freak]], alongside [[Creatures]], another Nintendo developer, created the first Pokémon games, {{game|Red and Green|s}}. | While [[Satoshi Tajiri]] had created the idea for [[Capsule Monsters]] with longtime friend [[Ken Sugimori]], when the idea for the game was pitched to Nintendo it was rejected initially. Miyamoto, however, took interest in the idea, and over the next five years, [[Game Freak]], alongside [[Creatures, Inc.]], another Nintendo developer, created the first Pokémon games, {{game|Red and Green|s}}. | ||
Miyamoto's vision for the series was a phenomenal influence, with the idea of [[paired | Miyamoto's vision for the series was a phenomenal influence, with the idea of [[Core series|paired versions]] being his own. Rather than have a single game, to emphasize the [[trade|trading]] aspects, players would have to link up with a friend to achieve the ultimate goal of [[Gotta catch 'em all!|catching them all]]. For this, the {{ga|Blue|main rival}} of the [[Generation I]] games and {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s|their remakes}} has "Shigeru" on his list of default names, while his [[Gary Oak|anime counterpart]] is directly named "Shigeru", in Miyamoto's honor. | ||
==Pokémon credits== | ==Pokémon credits== | ||
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* {{game|Red and Blue|s}}: {{staff|Red and Blue|Producer}} | * {{game|Red and Blue|s}}: {{staff|Red and Blue|Producer}} | ||
* {{game|Crystal}}: {{staff|Crystal|Producer}} | * {{game|Crystal}}: {{staff|Crystal|Producer}} | ||
* {{Eng|Pokémon Stadium}}: {{staff|Stadium|Producer}} | * {{Eng|Pokémon Stadium}}: {{staff|Stadium|Producer}} | ||
* {{g|Stadium 2}}: {{staff|Stadium 2|Producer}} | * {{g|Stadium 2}}: {{staff|Stadium 2|Producer}} | ||
* {{g|Colosseum}}: {{staff|Colosseum|Producer}} | |||
==Pokémon cameos in other games== | ==Pokémon cameos in other games== | ||
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In the {{wp|Animal Crossing}} series, one of the many items that a player must collect for his or her neighbors is a [[Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS]], though it is simply called the [[Pokémon Pikachu]] in the game. | In the {{wp|Animal Crossing}} series, one of the many items that a player must collect for his or her neighbors is a [[Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS]], though it is simply called the [[Pokémon Pikachu]] in the game. | ||
In the Zelda series, the {{zw|Keaton Mask}} introduced in ''{{zw|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time}}'' bears a strong resemblance to Pikachu, especially in its ears and coloration. The game mentions that the mask "has been really popular lately", a likely reference to Pokémon, as ''Ocarina'' was released in the same year that {{game|Red and Blue|s}} and the {{pkmn|anime}} were released in the US, as well as the same year that {{game|Yellow}} was released in Japan. | In the Zelda series, the {{zw|Keaton Mask}} introduced in ''{{zw|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time}}'' bears a strong resemblance to Pikachu, especially in its ears and coloration. The game mentions that the mask "has been really popular lately", a likely reference to Pokémon, as ''Ocarina of Time'' was released in the same year that {{game|Red and Blue|s}} and the {{pkmn|anime}} were released in the US, as well as the same year that {{game|Yellow}} was released in Japan. | ||
In the Mario series, one of {{smw|Super Mario Galaxy}}'s many galaxies features a [[Poké Ball]]-shaped planet that contains a {{smw|Power Star}} inside. | In the Mario series, one of {{smw|Super Mario Galaxy}}'s many galaxies, the {{smw|Buoy Base Galaxy}}, features a [[Poké Ball]]-shaped planet that contains a {{smw|Power Star}} inside. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
Revision as of 16:21, 6 September 2015
Shigeru Miyamoto (宮本茂, born November 16, 1952) is a world-famous video game designer and creator, known as the man behind two of Nintendo's most well-known franchises, Super Mario and The Legend of Zelda. He has worked on literally hundreds of games since joining Nintendo, including being behind the initial development of the Pokémon games.
While Satoshi Tajiri had created the idea for Capsule Monsters with longtime friend Ken Sugimori, when the idea for the game was pitched to Nintendo it was rejected initially. Miyamoto, however, took interest in the idea, and over the next five years, Game Freak, alongside Creatures, Inc., another Nintendo developer, created the first Pokémon games, Pokémon Red and Green.
Miyamoto's vision for the series was a phenomenal influence, with the idea of paired versions being his own. Rather than have a single game, to emphasize the trading aspects, players would have to link up with a friend to achieve the ultimate goal of catching them all. For this, the main rival of the Generation I games and their remakes has "Shigeru" on his list of default names, while his anime counterpart is directly named "Shigeru", in Miyamoto's honor.
Pokémon credits
- Pokémon Red and Blue: Producer
- Pokémon Crystal: Producer
- Pokémon Stadium: Producer
- Pokémon Stadium 2: Producer
- Pokémon Colosseum: Producer
Pokémon cameos in other games
In Yoshi's Story, two levels, Jelly Pipe and Torrential Maze, are made from newspaper clippings. The word "Pikachu" can be seen among them, but only in certain areas.
In Mario Artist: Paint Studio, an official picture features someone drawing a silhouette of Pikachu.
In the Animal Crossing series, one of the many items that a player must collect for his or her neighbors is a Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS, though it is simply called the Pokémon Pikachu in the game.
In the Zelda series, the Keaton Mask introduced in Ocarina of Time bears a strong resemblance to Pikachu, especially in its ears and coloration. The game mentions that the mask "has been really popular lately", a likely reference to Pokémon, as Ocarina of Time was released in the same year that Pokémon Red and Blue and the anime were released in the US, as well as the same year that Pokémon Yellow was released in Japan.
In the Mario series, one of Super Mario Galaxy's many galaxies, the Buoy Base Galaxy, features a Poké Ball-shaped planet that contains a Power Star inside.
External links
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