Obviously, Shigeru Miyamoto is best known for creating Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, and Donkey Kong, but from the sounds of things, he's got a special place in his heart for one of his later creation – Pikmin.
Debuting in 2001, Pikmin was one of the last brand-new franchises Miyamoto was credited with creating (Nintendogs would follow). The director said it was inspired by him exploring nature as a kid, and since then, he's been a big proponent of the series, even during its long hiatuses.
