The gaming industry was recently rocked by the news that one of its most beloved figures, Shigeru Miyamoto, may be considering retirement. The iconic creator of some of the most beloved franchises in gaming, including Mario, Donkey Kong, and The Legend of Zelda, made the comments during an interview with Japanese magazine Nikkei. In the interview, Miyamoto stated that he was “thinking about retiring in case something does happen” and that he was “not sure if I can keep up with the times”.

Miyamoto’s comments have understandably caused a stir among fans of his work. After all, Miyamoto has been a major part of the gaming industry for over thirty years, and his influence has been felt in countless games. His retirement would be a major blow to the industry, and it would be difficult to imagine gaming without him.

Fortunately, Miyamoto has since clarified his comments, stating that he was not actually considering retirement at this time. He explained that he was simply trying to emphasize the importance of having a succession plan in place in case something were to happen to him. He also noted that he is still passionate about game development and is looking forward to continuing to work on new projects.

It is understandable why Miyamoto’s comments caused such a stir. His work has been an integral part of the gaming industry for decades, and his retirement would be a major loss. Fortunately, it appears that Miyamoto is still passionate about game development and is looking forward to continuing to work on new projects. It is reassuring to know that Miyamoto will continue to be a part of the gaming industry for years to come.