Today is Shigeru Miyamoto’s 55th birthday. If you don’t know who Miyamoto is, then you probably don’t love video games. He’s the enigmatic creator of the Donkey Kong, Mario, and Zelda franchises (among others). Whether you’re a Nintendo fanboy, detractor, or just fall somewhere in between, you have to admit that Miyamoto is one of the most talented and successful game designers ever. If you’ve ever played a video game, chances are you’ve played one that owes at least something in part to this guy. So happy birthday Shiggy!
Shiggy, sweet Shiggy… How do I love thee? Long time. Long time, indeed.