In a
recent interview with The New York Times, Shigeru Miyamoto sheds light on that success, giving insight into what kind of potential employees he looks for at Nintendo.
Miyamoto explains that he looks for energetic, young designers. "More and more I am trying to let the younger generation fully take the reins," he says. He attempts to hire people with well-rounded skill sets, and looks for those who may not be gamers at all.
He says he looks to bring in fresh perspectives to create new ways to play, rather than perfect those that already exist. "I always look for designers who aren't super-passionate game fans," he says. "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."