[Update]: Nintendo has clarified Miyamoto's original comments to Wired regarding his future with Nintendo. A company spokesperson told Reuters, "There seems to have been a misunderstanding. He has said all along that he wants to train the younger generation. He has no intention of stepping down. Please do not be concerned." The company also issue this statement. "Video game designer Shigeru Miyamoto's role at Nintendo is not changing. He will continue to be a driving force in Nintendo's development efforts. In discussing his priorities at Nintendo in a media interview, Mr. Miyamoto explained how he is encouraging the younger developers at the company to take more initiative and responsibility for developing software. He attempted to convey his priorities moving forward, inclusive of overseeing all video game development and ensuring the quality of all products. Mr. Miyamoto also discussed his desire to pursue fresh ideas and experiences of the kind that sparked his initial interest in video games." While translations can sometimes be tricky, Miyamoto's original comments seem very straight forward, and in our minds, him saying he's "retiring from [his] current position," would indicate a changing role. Either way, we also wouldn't expect his influence on the company to change anytime soon.
