Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto thinks it’s “rude” when fans question why “a mustachioed old dude like Mario” sells so well, but to be honest, “I’ve had the same thought”
- Miyamoto joked about Mario’s unlikely enduring popularity.
- He said he has questioned it too.
- Mario remains central to Nintendo’s brand.
Nintendo designer Shigeru Miyamoto said he finds it “rude” when people question why Mario, whom he described as “a mustachioed old dude”, remains so commercially successful. However, he added that he has also wondered about the character’s enduring appeal, highlighting Mario’s unusual status as one of entertainment’s most…