Miyamoto becomes first game industry figure to receive Japan's Order of Culture

Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto has been selected for Japan's Order of Culture, becoming the first person from the games industry to receive the honor. Miyamoto, at Nintendo since 1977, said he accepts the award on behalf of his colleagues.

• Miyamoto is the first games industry figure to receive Japan's Order of Culture
• He has worked at Nintendo since 1977
• He accepts the award on behalf of colleagues and film and theme park partners
• Miyamoto noted games are now known across three generations of families