Quote Originally Posted by Gibbits
I knew if any bastard proved me wrong it'd be you. Fine, I take back my Zelda comment, but my other points... I stand by them!
Fine, I'll be more of a bastard.

Quote Originally Posted by Gibbits
Miyamotto basically invented the platforming sidescroller,
Ever played Jump Bug, Quest for Tires or Pac-Land?

Miyamoto is the man though. He contributed more to gaming in individual games than all of Itagaki's worked combined. Even the stuff he didn't do first, he still took further and them made into extremely fresh experiences. That's just as important, if not moreso, than being first.