Shigeru Miyamoto

Shigeru Miyamoto
Author: Jan Burns
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2006-05-05
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0737754869

As a child, Shigeru Miyamoto was a natural explorer. One of the caves he found in his youth would later inspire one of his creations, The Legend of Zelda. Unless living in a cave yourself, you've probably heard of a few of his other inventions, such as Donkey Kong, Mario, Star Fox, F-Zero, and Pikmin. He is considered to be the most successful video game designer in the world. Treat your readers to an up-close look at this video game genius.

Shigeru Miyamoto

Shigeru Miyamoto
Author: Jennifer deWinter
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2015-05-21
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 1628923873

Video games are considered by many to be just entertainment-essentially void of skillful, artistic intervention. But as any gamer knows, there's incredible technical and graphic talent behind even a flickering Gameboy screen. You may have never heard Shigeru Miyamoto's name, but you've probably spent many a lazy afternoon absorbed in his work. Joining Nintendo as a video game designer in the late 1970s, Miyamoto created the powerhouse franchises Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda, and Donkey Kong-games so ubiquitous that Miyamoto was named one of TIME's 100 Most Influential People in 2007. Combining critical essays with interviews, bibliographies, and striking visuals, Shigeru Miyamoto unveils the artist behind thousands of glowing gaming screens, tracing out his design decisions, aesthetic preferences, and the material conditions that shaped his work. With this incredible (and incredibly unknown) figure, series editors Jennifer DeWinter and Carly Kocurek launch the Influential Video Game Designers series, at last giving these artists the recognition they deserve.

Nintendo Video Game Designer Shigeru Miyamoto

Nintendo Video Game Designer Shigeru Miyamoto
Author: Kari Cornell
Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2016
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1467795313

Have you ever played Super Mario Brothers, Donkey Kong, or The Legend of Zelda? Learn about Shigeru Miyamoto, the Japanese designer who created these famous games.

Super Mario

Super Mario
Author: Jeff Ryan
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2012-09-25
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1591845637

The definitive story of the rise of Nintendo. In 1981, Nintendo of America was a one-year-old business already on the brink of failure. Its president, Mino Arakawa, was stuck with two thousand unsold arcade cabinets for a dud of a game (Radar Scope). So he hatched a plan. Back in Japan, a boyish, shaggy-haired staff artist named Shigeru Miyamoto designed a new game for the unsold cabinets featur­ing an angry gorilla and a small jumping man. Donkey Kong brought in $180 million in its first year alone and launched the career of a short, chubby plumber named Mario. Since then, Mario has starred in over two hundred games, gen­erating profits in the billions. He is more recognizable than Mickey Mouse, yet he’s little more than a mustache in bib overalls. How did a mere smear of pixels gain such huge popularity? Super Mario tells the story behind the Nintendo games millions of us grew up with, explaining how a Japanese trading card company rose to dominate the fiercely competitive video-game industry.

Ask Iwata

Ask Iwata
Author: Satoru Iwata
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
Total Pages: 110
Release: 2021-04-13
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1974726576

Satoru Iwata was the global president and CEO of Nintendo and a gifted programmer who played a key role in the creation of many of the world’s best-known games. He led the production of innovative platforms such as the Nintendo DS and the Wii, and laid the groundwork for the development of the wildly successful Pokémon Go game and the Nintendo Switch. Known for his analytical and imaginative mind, but even more for his humility and people-first approach to leadership, Satoru Iwata was beloved by game fans and developers worldwide. In this motivational collection, Satoru Iwata addresses diverse subjects such as locating bottlenecks, how success breeds resistance to change, and why programmers should never say no. Drawn from the “Iwata Asks” series of interviews with key contributors to Nintendo games and hardware, and featuring conversations with renowned Mario franchise creator Shigeru Miyamoto and creator of EarthBound Shigesato Itoi, Ask Iwata offers game fans and business leaders an insight into the leadership, development, and design philosophies of one of the most beloved figures in gaming history. -- VIZ Media

Game Over

Game Over
Author: David Sheff
Publisher: Vintage
Total Pages: 558
Release: 2011-11-02
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0307800741

More American children recognize Super Mario, the hero of one of Nintendo’s video games, than Mickey Mouse. The Japanese company has come to earn more money than the big three computer giants or all Hollywood movie studios combined. Now Sheff tells of the Nintendo invasion–a tale of innovation and cutthroat tactics.

Mario Vs Luigi

Mario Vs Luigi
Author: Michael Worthy
Publisher:
Total Pages: 92
Release: 2017-07-21
Genre:
ISBN: 9781548819132

Brothers No More. One of Them Won't Make It. Mario and Luigi have gone their separate ways. Luigi has opened his own business with his girlfriend Daisy while Mario is missing. When peaceful creatures of Subcon reveal that their settlement was destroyed by a now bloodthirsty Mario, Luigi and Daisy reach out to Princess Peach. Through Peach, they learn that Mario's next target is Luigi, whom he vows to kill for reasons unknown. Luigi, Daisy and Peach set out to discover the true mastermind behind the plot to take over Subcon and murder Luigi, with all evidence pointing to a spaceman named Tatanga. This publication is for portfolio purposes only.

The Complete Book of Mario

The Complete Book of Mario
Author: Sona Books
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2021-02
Genre: Nintendo video games
ISBN: 9781912918164

When Shigeru Miyamoto created "Jumpman" for his new platform game, Donkey Kong, it's highly unlikely that he realised he was creating the most recognisable gaming character of all time. That's exactly what happened though, and after a quick name change to Mario as well as a change in job professions (he started off life as a carpenter) the mascot to end all mascots was born. Everyone remembers the first time they discovered the princess they were rescuing was in another castle, or their first encounter with Bowser. They remember the impact of witnessing a 3D Mario in Super Mario 64 or the time they teared across Rainbow Road in Super Mario Kart. There is no denying that Mario has had an incredible impact on the games industry. The Complete Book of Mario celebrates Nintendo's greatest star from Super Mario Bros to Super Mario Odyssey and every aspect of the popular character.

Nintendo Video Game Designer Shigeru Miyamoto

Nintendo Video Game Designer Shigeru Miyamoto
Author: Kari Cornell
Publisher: Lerner Classroom
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2016
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1467797235

Have you ever played Super Mario Brothers, Donkey Kong, or The Legend of Zelda? Learn about Shigeru Miyamoto, the Japanese designer who created these famous games.

The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia

The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia
Author: Eiji Aonuma
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Total Pages: 284
Release: 2020-04-14
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 1506721389

Make sure to check out the other installments in this unparalleled collection of historical information on The Legend of Zelda franchise with the New York Times best selling The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts and The Legend of Zelda: Encyclopedia. Also look for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild — Creating a Champion for an indepth look at the art, lore, and making of the best selling video game! Dark Horse Books and Nintendo team up to bring you The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia, containing an unparalleled collection of historical information on The Legend of Zelda franchise. This handsome digital book contains never-before-seen concept art, the full history of Hyrule, the official chronology of the games, and much more! Starting with an insightful introduction by the legendary producer and video-game designer of Donkey Kong, Mario, and The Legend of Zelda, Shigeru Miyamoto, this book is crammed full of information about the storied history of Link's adventures from the creators themselves! As a bonus, The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia includes an exclusive comic by the foremost creator of The Legend of Zelda manga — Akira Himekawa!