Shigeru Miyamoto, Nintendo's most recognizable icon, has his hands in a lot of projects. Overseeing Nintendo's EAD division, he lends his efforts to nearly every first-party Nintendo game. However, the famed creator of Mario and Zelda is apparently interested in working on smaller projects, one that doesn't require giant teams working for years.

"What I really want to do is be in the forefront of game development once again myself," Miyamoto said. "I might be interested in making something that I can make myself, by myself. Something really small."

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