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Shigeru Miyamoto says AI could prompt a rethink of creativity
Nintendo creator Shigeru Miyamoto spoke about AI and creativity after receiving a Japanese cultural honor for his contributions to gaming.
He said he does not know whether AI can take over creative work, but sees its rise as a chance to think about what it means to create.
Miyamoto joined Nintendo in 1977 and reflected on nearly 50 years in the games industry.
He said games are made by groups of people working together, and accepted the award as a representative of his collaborators.
His career has included shaping games such as Mario and Zelda, as well as work on Super Nintendo World with people from different fields.
Miyamoto has also emphasized making games fit into everyday life and welcoming to more people.
The role of human creators remains an open question as AI develops.
Nintendo game designer Shigeru Miyamoto said artificial intelligence could prompt people to reconsider what it means to create.
Miyamoto spoke at a press conference after receiving a Japanese cultural honor for his contributions to gaming.
He described video games as the result of groups of people working together, rather than something developed alone.
He also reflected on nearly 50 years at Nintendo and the industry’s evolution.
- Who
- Shigeru Miyamoto, Nintendo game designer and creator of Mario and Zelda.
- What
- He reflected on AI and creativity after receiving a cultural honor. The supplied articles do not include his detailed comments about AI.
- When
- October 23, 2026, the publication date of the articles. The press conference date is not stated.
- Where
- At a public press conference in Japan; the specific location is not stated.
- Why
- He was expressing gratitude for receiving an honor for his contributions to gaming.
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Miyamoto joined Nintendo, according to the Kotaku article.
Articles about Miyamoto’s comments and cultural honor were published.
- Honor
- Recognized for contributions to gaming
- Company
- Nintendo
- Joined Nintendo
- 1977
- Article publication date
- October 23, 2026
- Other project
- Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan
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What people are saying
Video games are not a thing that can be developed alone, but are the result of groups of people coming together to create
I want to share the joy of this award with those people, as well.
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