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With ''Donkey Kong''{{'}}s success, Miyamoto was given his own team: R&D 4, later known as [[Nintendo Entertainment Analysis and Development|Nintendo EAD]]. They would go on to make some of Nintendo's most memorable games, including ''Mario''. While Miyamoto has mentioned that he finds it difficult to say who his favourite Nintendo character is, he states that some of his more beloved favourites include Mario, [[Princess Peach]], [[Luigi]], [[Bowser]], [[Princess Zelda]], [[Toad]], [[Link]], and [[Donkey Kong]].<ref>Nintendo mastermind Shigeru Miyamoto isn't ready for 'game over' [http://herocomplex.latimes.com/2011/12/23/shigeru-miyamoto-on-mario-zelda-and-not-retiring-anytime-soon/]</ref> His favorite ''[[Mario (series)|Mario]]'' game is ''[[Super Mario World]]'' for the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]].<ref>[http://content.usatoday.com/communities/gamehunters/post/2010/11/qa-mario-creator-shigeru-miyamoto/1 Q&A: 'Mario' creator Shigeru Miyamoto.]</ref> His favorite games for the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] is ''[[Wikipedia:Baseball (1983 video game)|Baseball]]'', ''[[Golf]]'' and ''[[Mario Bros.]]''.<ref>http://www.reinodocogumelo.com/2013/03/mario-bros-e-um-dos-games-favoritos-de.html</ref> Miyamoto's favorite non-Nintendo game is ''[[wikipedia:Angry Birds|Angry Birds]]''. <ref>[http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/12/shigeru-miyamoto-angry-birds/ Shigeru Miyamoto admits he's a fan of Angry Birds] </ref> | With ''Donkey Kong''{{'}}s success, Miyamoto was given his own team: R&D 4, later known as [[Nintendo Entertainment Analysis and Development|Nintendo EAD]]. They would go on to make some of Nintendo's most memorable games, including ''Mario''. While Miyamoto has mentioned that he finds it difficult to say who his favourite Nintendo character is, he states that some of his more beloved favourites include Mario, [[Princess Peach]], [[Luigi]], [[Bowser]], [[Princess Zelda]], [[Toad]], [[Link]], and [[Donkey Kong]].<ref>Nintendo mastermind Shigeru Miyamoto isn't ready for 'game over' [http://herocomplex.latimes.com/2011/12/23/shigeru-miyamoto-on-mario-zelda-and-not-retiring-anytime-soon/]</ref> His favorite ''[[Mario (series)|Mario]]'' game is ''[[Super Mario World]]'' for the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]].<ref>[http://content.usatoday.com/communities/gamehunters/post/2010/11/qa-mario-creator-shigeru-miyamoto/1 Q&A: 'Mario' creator Shigeru Miyamoto.]</ref> His favorite games for the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] is ''[[Wikipedia:Baseball (1983 video game)|Baseball]]'', ''[[Golf]]'' and ''[[Mario Bros.]]''.<ref>http://www.reinodocogumelo.com/2013/03/mario-bros-e-um-dos-games-favoritos-de.html</ref> Miyamoto's favorite non-Nintendo game is ''[[wikipedia:Angry Birds|Angry Birds]]''. <ref>[http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/12/shigeru-miyamoto-angry-birds/ Shigeru Miyamoto admits he's a fan of Angry Birds] </ref> | ||
[[Image:Shigeru_Miyamoto_GDC_2007.jpg|thumb|left|Miyamoto at the 2007 Video Game Developers Conference.]] | [[Image:Shigeru_Miyamoto_GDC_2007.jpg|thumb|left|180px|Miyamoto at the 2007 Video Game Developers Conference.]] | ||
Miyamoto starred in a ''Mega 64'' sketch about ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' <ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQ-xsBZ_Nqo Mega64: New Super Mario Bros. Video]</ref> Despite being an influential figure in video games and responsible for multi-million dollar franchises, Miyamoto is said to be very humble, insisting on settling for an average income. Miyamoto is also ambidextrous. He favors his left hand and likes to make characters that are left-handed. For example, [[Bowser Jr.]] and [[Link]] are left-handed. He has also been referred to by [[Mario]] in the game ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]''. | Miyamoto starred in a ''Mega 64'' sketch about ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' <ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQ-xsBZ_Nqo Mega64: New Super Mario Bros. Video]</ref> Despite being an influential figure in video games and responsible for multi-million dollar franchises, Miyamoto is said to be very humble, insisting on settling for an average income. Miyamoto is also ambidextrous. He favors his left hand and likes to make characters that are left-handed. For example, [[Bowser Jr.]] and [[Link]] are left-handed. He has also been referred to by [[Mario]] in the game ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]''. | ||