Shigeru Miyamoto has been presented as a candidate for the Prince of Asturias prize in the category of Communication and Humanities for his decisive role in making the video Game world evolve to this day, overcoming any technical limitation due to a design work Evidian .

Considered the father of modern video Games, Miyamoto has been the architect of authentic icons of our culture that have crossed the limits of our Game, like Mario and Donkey Kong as well as the main responsible for some of the best Games of all time having under his belt the Super Mario Bros, the Zelda series or the latest Pikmin.

Ivan Fernandez, president of Gamelab, the association is responsible for submitting the bid, has devoted a few words: "Miyamoto is the greatest example of a great generation of interactive designers, who conceived the Game as a new medium, capable of uniting people around a shared experience, regardless of age, sex, social status or culture "

Gonzo Suarez, one of the most representative faces the gaming industry in Spain has missed the opportunity to defend the candidacy of Japan creator: "Miyamoto has been behind all the creative and technological revolutions that have enabled the global expansion of interactive entertainment promoting Game modes that have demonstrated the power of the Game as a trigger mental, physical and social "

If you would like to officially support the candidacy of Shigeru Miyamoto, you have only to send an email to info@gamelab.es. and disclose, express your intention in favor of one of the great geniuses of the Game.