The arrival of the Nintendo Switch 2 marks a major turning point for Nintendo. And not just in terms of hardware or games. Behind the scenes, a whole generation of legendary creators is preparing to pass the baton. A pivotal moment for the Japanese company, which is preparing to write a new page in its history.
Miyamoto, Aonuma, Sakamoto... Key figures approach retirement with the Nintendo Switch 2
We've known them forever. Shigeru Miyamoto, the man behind Mario, Zelda, and Donkey Kong, is now 72 years old. Yoshio Sakamoto, associated with Metroid, just celebrated his 65th birthday. Eiji Aonuma, the flagship producer of Zelda, is also 62. And the list continues with Takashi Tezuka (64), Koji Kondo (63), and Shin'ya Takahashi (61).
In a recent podcast, Nintendo Minute alumni Kit Ellis and Krysta Yang highlighted A simple but essential point: these legends will probably no longer be around at the end of the Nintendo Switch 2's life cycle. And with a console generation often lasting between 7 and 8 years, the change is already on the move.
This is not the end, but it will be different
Should we be worried about what comes after Nintendo Switch 2? Not necessarily. But we must be prepared. These personalities are not only talented, they are intimately linked to the identity Nintendo. Their departure doesn't mean the games will be any less good. But they will have a different flavor. As Kit and Krysta say, you can pass on skills... but not a soul. The style, the instinct, the unique touch of these veterans are impossible to clone. So yes, the games will change. But that's not a bad thing.
This renewal doesn't happen suddenly. For years, Nintendo has been training its young talents internally. The next generation is there, discreet but motivated. And the gradual departure of the veterans during the Nintendo Switch 2 era could precisely allow new ideas to establish themselves, while respecting the brand's heritage. It's also an opportunity to open the doors to different approaches. More modern, more varied. A natural evolution, almost necessary, in a constantly changing industry.
Source: Kit & Krysta
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