Shigeru Miyamoto

This morning Nintendo released info on the upcoming Wii Fit game (if you can call it that), scheduled to hit the streets on May 19. Apparently the game and the Wii Balance Board will be bundled together for a whopping $89.99. Those of you living in the New York City area can head down to the Nintendo World Store in Rockefeller Plaza between April 18-20 and receive a special bonus item upon reserving the game: a limited edition Wii Fit T-shirt featuring the image and reproduced autograph of legendary Nintendo video game designer Shigeru Miyamoto. Better be quick though, as only the first 1,000 will be eligable for the shirt.

Boasting a dynamic mix of more than 40 yoga, aerobics, strength training and balance activities, Wii Fit provides consumers with a fun, easy and affordable way to incorporate exercise into their daily routines. Using the included wireless Wii Balance Board accessory, every member of the household can step up and stay active, setting individual fitness goals and tracking their progress over time.

Shigeru Miyamoto has been awarded with The Innovation Award for Consumer Goods by The Economist. At the award ceremony in the Science Museum, London they praised him by saying “He is the inventor of Nintendo and has been one of the key architects in the electronic gaming industry.” Business editor at The Economist, Tom Standage, had this to say about the man behind Nintendo:

“No one is more identified with modern video games than Shigeru Miyamoto. His pioneering vision and creativity truly created a new category of entertainment.”

via The Escapist

Male interest site Ask Men has listed Nintendo heavyweight Shigeru Miyamoto at number 19 in its list of the Top 49 Men of 2007. His ranking is indicative of his effect on modern gaming, his shrewd business practices and achievements. It’s actually a good little piece to gather a light understanding on one of the game industries most influential figures. Click the link below to read the article.

Shigeru Miyamoto Number 19