The past few days have been exceptionally lively for Shigeru Miyamoto and the worlds he’s brought to life. The biggest headline comes from Kyoto where the Nintendo Museum, widely recognized as Miyamoto’s brainchild, officially opened its long-awaited Art Gallery on September 3rd, 2025. This was teased by Miyamoto last year, and now it offers fans a rare look into the creative process behind classics like The Legend of Zelda and Splatoon. Official photos reveal a treasure trove of concept art, early design sketches, and contemporary illustrations, giving visitors an intimate look at the evolution of characters and franchises that made gaming history. The Art Gallery is housed in the museum located on the site of Nintendo’s former Uji Ogura factory, itself a testament to Nintendo’s journey from card games to global digital powerhouse, and Miyamoto’s vision is the cornerstone of this historical celebration, according to Essential Japan and This Is Japan.
If videogame movies are your guilty pleasure, Miyamoto recently generated major buzz on social media by confirming the casting for the much-anticipated live-action adaptation of The Legend of Zelda. His posts made headlines as he officially introduced Bo Bragason as Zelda and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link, with the news instantly trending across gaming circles and movie news outlets. IMDb notes the excitement swirling around Miyamoto’s involvement, with the gaming legend making sure the adaptation honors the creative spirit of the games.
In an interview highlighted by Collider.com, Miyamoto also teased fans by revealing he's already thinking about which Nintendo franchise could be next for Hollywood stardom. Pikmin, his quirky strategy franchise, is on his radar as a potential TV or film project, with Miyamoto saying it has global appeal that’s yet to be fully realized outside gaming. He’s clearly not content staying in one creative lane.
On the business front, there’s a significant strategic pivot. In a Variety interview, Miyamoto stated plainly that Mario won’t be chasing the mobile gaming market going forward, emphasizing that mobile apps are not the main path for Mario’s future. This signals a renewed focus on dedicated Nintendo hardware and high-impact platform experiences—a decision with potentially lasting consequences for both the Mario brand and broader Nintendo strategy.
While Miyamoto has been relatively quiet on his personal social channels, his public statements and appearances in support of these milestones have kept him at the center of global gaming discourse this week. If you want a portrait of an industry legend who’s still setting the pace, look no further. Thanks for tuning in to this episode of Shigeru Miyamoto Biography Flash. If you enjoyed this, please subscribe to never miss an update on Shigeru Miyamoto, and search Biography Flash for more great biographies.
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