Miyamoto is perhaps the most influential person in video game history. He's solely responsible for many of Nintendo's popular franchises, and many of the games he developed were based on many aspects of his life. Take Pikmin for example. One of his favorite hobbies and fascinations was gardening, which just happens to be the inspiration for Pikmin. If it weren't for Miyamoto, Nintendo, or gaming in general, wouldn't be where it is now.