Zelda Producer Reveals How to Get a Job on His Team

We are in the middle of a generational shift at Nintendo, with new developers taking the reins on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild sequel and the Link’s Awakening remake. But who gets chosen to make what often become some of the most critically acclaimed games in the world? The Legend of Zelda series creator Shigeru Miyamoto has been discussing that in recent years. In an interview with the New York Times from December 2017, Mr. Miyamoto said:

“More and more I am trying to let the younger generation fully take the reins… I always look for designers who aren’t super-passionate game fans. I make it a point to ensure they’re not just a gamer, but that they have a lot of different interests and skill sets.”