Shigeru Miyamoto Misses Briefing Due To A 'Sudden Illness'
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- Nintendo executive Shigeru Miyamoto, creator of iconic franchises like Mario and Zelda, was absent from the recent investor meeting due to a sudden illness but is expected to recover within days to a week.
- The company confirmed Miyamoto's stable condition in a note on the investor Q&A transcript, which is currently available only in Japanese.
- Miyamoto also missed a recent ceremony in Tokyo where he was to receive Japan’s Order of Culture, though he appeared in a pre-recorded Nintendo Direct on November 1 for Pikmin Day.
- At 73, Miyamoto has been gradually stepping back from active development roles but continues to produce major Nintendo projects, including The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Pikmin 4, and upcoming film adaptations.
- No additional details about the nature of Miyamoto’s illness have been disclosed.
