10 Most Influential Creators In Modern Video Games
1. Shigeru Miyamoto
Shigeru Miyamoto is gaming. He was when he began his career forty years ago, and he still is today. Even a brief look at the accomplishments of the legendary game designer will show you just how influential he has been throughout all of gaming history. Whether it's Mario, Zelda, Donkey Kong, Pokemon or Star Fox, he's had a hand in each and every one.
During his years in the industry, the Japanese mastermind has not only defined the platforming genre, but the world of gaming as a whole. His work on Mario in particular was the launching pad for so many games to follow, the likes of Sonic, Crash and Banjo attempting to replicate the flawless gameplay that Nintendo perfected during its years as an industry behemoth.
Yet, despite what he's given to the masses during his dominating four-decade run, Miyamoto still isn't finished. Games like Breath Of The Wild and Mario Odyssey show that he's still steering his team to greatness, content to experiment with the formula that made him such a household name.
The fact Miyamoto's still launching smash hits shows he's more than just an influential icon from a bygone era. He's somebody who will continue to inspire the direction of the industry for decades to come.