Last month, we asked: has Nintendo abandoned its core community? Evidently, the answer is a resounding "no." According to the big N, they are currently developing core gaming franchises that are set to be released in the future. Ok, they're not coming anytime soon, but they are coming. More details in the full article.

The Times Online is reporting that Nintendo has banned Shigeru Miyamoto from talking about his hobbies. How come? Well, it's because Miyamoto's ideas can cost the company billions in revenue. More after the jump!

Nintendo and Capcom's big bosses are headlining this year's CEDEC over in Japan. At the developer conference, Shigeru Miyamoto will talk about how to start game development while Inafune will be lecturing people on an area yet to be revealed. More in the full article.

Yes, you read the title right. A new Pikmin is being developed by Nintendo, and no one but Shigeru Miyamoto-san gave the confirmation that in fans have all been waiting for. What could be in store for us in the upcoming sequel to Captain Olimar's adventures? More in the full article.

Ok, honestly, I felt that Ninty's press conference at E3 felt a little... lacking. Oh sure, the new Wii Speak peripheral and new details on Wii Music got me hyped, but still, something was missing. Two words. Mario. Zelda. At the event, Nintendo boss Satoru Iwata commented that there are indeed Mario and Zelda projects in the works, but chose not to elaborate. The man Shigeru Miyamoto though, was a bit more accommodating. More after the link!

The Time 100 Most Influential People results are in, and guess who topped the list? It's Miyamoto-san! This just goes to show how much Shigeru Miyamoto influenced the gaming world, and in turn how important the gaming industry has become to our day to day lives. Read more about Miyamoto's win in the full article.

Have you ever considered Wii Fit having an online play? How about the game being interactive with the Nintendo DS handheld console?

Also, have you ever wondered if the Balance Board peripheral will be used by Nintendo with its most famed plumber character? All of these were recently discussed by Shigeru Miyamoto after the jump!

Time magazine has decided once again to include Shigeru Miyamoto in its list where the 100 Most Influential Person for 2008 will be picked. While the renowned video game designer has a fair chance of winning, Time is considering the adverse affects of games to kids. Know more after the jump!

It's natural for human beings to reminisce about days gone by and compare them with the current status quo. Famed Nintendo designer Shigeru Miyamoto did a bit of that in a recent interview featured in the 1000th anniversary issue of Famitsu. He also touched upon a variety of other topics as well. Curious about what he said? Why not find out in the full article after the jump.

If your bet during last year's Game Developers Choice Awards (GDCA) wasn't able to nab first place, then perhaps you'll have better luck this year as the Game Developers Conference has opened up the nominations for the 2008 GDCA event to be held this coming February 20.

Read more about it in the full article after the jump!