No matter how successful the game is, will it eventually be replaced by a new one? Legendary Nintendo producer and “Father of Mario” Shigeru Miyamoto recently shared his views on the value of games and movies when talking about game adaptations into movies. He said that games will eventually be replaced as new works are launched, but movies can be preserved for a long time, even surpassing the games themselves and becoming works passed down from generation to generation.
Movies allow characters to live forever
Shigeru Miyamoto pointed out that Nintendo has been actively investing in movie production in recent years, not to replace games, but to let more people who have never been exposed to games know Nintendo’s characters and world through movies. He believes that as time goes by, a game will one day gradually fade out of the market due to the launch of new games and the replacement of console generations; but movies are different. As long as the work is successful enough, it can survive for a long time and the characters can continue to be recognized by new audiences.
Super Mario Bros. Movie proves strategy successful
After seeing the huge success of “Super Mario Bros. Movie”, Nintendo became more active in developing its film and television business. At present, in addition to the new Mario movie, a live-action movie of “The Legend of Zelda” is also being produced, hoping to bring more game IP to the big screen. Shigeru Miyamoto emphasized that movies are not just promotional tools, but allow characters to transcend game carriers and continue to accompany the audience for a longer period of time.
Many players agree with Miyamoto’s statement and believe that movies can indeed allow IP to reach more non-player groups and further enhance brand influence. But some people believe that the real core of Nintendo is always games, and movies are just extensions. No matter how successful they are, they cannot replace the experience of players operating and exploring the world.