Miyamoto says consoles can reach only so many people, so movies and digital streaming help Mario evolve like Mickey Mouse and expand the character's audience beyond games.
Miyamoto sees a limit to the reach of consoles, so he believes movies/digital streaming help grow Mario's appeal.
"So right from the get-go, when I created Mario, and, you know, looking at Mickey Mouse, Mickey Mouse is a character that evolves and grows alongside animation."
Nintendo Can Reach "Only So Many People" With Games, Miyamoto Admits
Younger Nintendo fans will see him more and more through the lens of being a movie producer.
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