Shigeru Miyamoto
Video game designer; Super Mario creator
Born
November 16th, 1952
72 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Japan
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A significant figure in the video game industry, played a pivotal role in designing video games for Nintendo. Created iconic franchises including Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, and Donkey Kong. His work contributed to the popularization of video gaming and the development of 3D platforming games. Received numerous awards for contributions to gaming, including induction into the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences' Hall of Fame.
Created Super Mario Bros. which revolutionized platform gaming
Developed The Legend of Zelda series
Designed Donkey Kong, an early arcade hit
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