Now 73 years old, Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto hopes he’s still making games in 10 years despite his family’s concerns: “Isn’t it about time you stopped?”
Nintendo designer Shigeru Miyamoto, aged 73, has said he hopes to continue making games for another decade, despite relatives questioning whether he should retire. His comments underline his enduring role at Nintendo and the continued creative commitment of one of the industry’s most influential figures.
Miyamoto is associated with major Nintendo series including Super Mario and The Legend of Zelda, and has worked at the company for decades. He said his family has asked whether it is time to stop, but indicated that he remains keen to keep contributing to game development as he approaches his eighties.
- Miyamoto hopes to make games for another 10 years.
- His family has urged him to consider retiring.
- The 73-year-old remains committed to Nintendo.