In a rare in-depth interview with Famitsu, veteran Nintendo designer Shigeru Miyamoto revealed that at 73 he barely plays video games alone any more, preferring instead to keep games at his house so his grandchildren visit to play them together. The remark offers a charming glimpse into the personal life of one of gaming's most influential figures, even as it underscores how his role at Nintendo has shifted from hands-on creator to producer and elder statesman.

Miyamoto explained that he limits his grandchildren's game time at their own homes, instead encouraging them to "come to Grandpa's house" to play, and even helps them past difficult sections, such as a boss fight in Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker that they find too scary. He hasn't directed a game since Super Mario 64, but remains heavily involved in Nintendo's wider output, having produced both recent Mario films and the upcoming live-action Zelda movie, as well as contributing to ventures like Nintendo theme parks and the Nintendo Museum.