Shigeru Miyamoto Sums Up Everything Wrong With The Industry In One Sentence

Shigeru Miyamoto said Nintendo’s success comes from starting with what’s fun, not what’s currently trending.

The company has avoided much of the industry’s turmoil by favoring original design over live-service bets, graphics arms races, and fast monetization.

The piece contrasts Nintendo’s approach with rivals like Sony and Microsoft, who have faced layoffs, cancellations, and high-profile misfires.

Nintendo’s philosophy has helped it build durable hits like Splatoon and sustain momentum around Switch and Switch 2.