Given Shigeru Miyamoto's towering influence over the video game industry, it's a wonder there haven't been specific games made starring or featuring the legendary creator.
And because we're nice, we just want to make sure that you don't do a double-take when clocking an upcoming title on the Switch eShop. Simply titled Miyamoto, this iOS port has nothing to do with Super Mario's creator, and is instead described as a 'Japanese-themed card game' (thanks, Nintenderos).
It's launching on the eShop on 7th November 2024 and was developed and published by Hideki Hanida. Gameplay from the iOS version showcases an experience in which you utilise cards from your deck upon a board to outwit and defeat your opponent.
It looks kind of neat and we like the aesthetics with this one, although we're not expecting an especially meaty experience given its £3.39 price tag. Still, we're happy to be surprised!
"MIYAMOTO is a beautifully styled Japanese-themed card game. Build your deck with cards earned after each battle, and strategically place unique pieces to claim victory."
What are your thoughts on this upcoming 'Miyamoto' game? Do you think it looks promising? Let us know with a comment.
[source nintendo.com, via nintenderos.com]
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Pretty sure it's called Miyamoto because it's based on the Japanese swordsman character Musashi Miyamoto
I sort of get it, but Miyamoto is quite a common name in japan no? Atlest I wouldn't confuse this game with Shigeru Miyamoto... I dont k ow maybe I'm thinking too much about it and reading too deep into it.....
I'll wait until I see/hear more of it just to be sure, but unless it's straight up bad and considering its low starting price and of course its theming it's more likely for me to eventually get this than not - as usual, thanks Nintendo Life for making even just simple articles like this one for games that potentially interested people might miss otherwise, it's one of the many reasons why I overall love this site!
Ah, so that's where Miyamoto's 'missing' Echoes of Wisdom credit went!
(lol, jk, etc.)
Whenever I hear "Miyamoto", "Musashi" is my immediate association. He is legendary. A truly intriguing figure.
@Ooyah Yep. Same thing with me. I have his «Book of Five Rings» as well. 🙂
@Jarne yeah I think it’s just a bit of a clickbait-like article, because you’re spot on. Judging by the other comments, I don’t think many people would have thought it was anything to do with Shigeru, which makes the ‘FYI’ in the title all the more impertinent.
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Did you know there is more than one person in the world called miyamoto?
Did you know there is more than one person named smith?
It’s true!
Not sure if miyamoto is as common a name as smith, but the point stands
Miyamoto is relatively common I guess. Isn’t it also the name of the creative lead behind Dark Souls?
@brandonbwii Dark Souls is Miyazaki
@Kirbo100 Oh, yeah. Good ol' Hayao.
@Kirbo100 I knew he shared the name with some Japanese auteur 😂
Their next game should be called The legend of Shigeru to avoid any confusion.
As someone with a really common surname, I've seen a fait amount of idiots asking me if random people with the same name were related.
Personally, when I hear/see the name 'Miyamoto' my mind goes towards Miyamoto Musashi
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