In response to Wired's report, and the 2% stock price drop that Nintendo might have suffered as a result, a Nintendo spokesperson tells Reuters, "This is absolutely not true. There seems to have been a misunderstanding. He has said all along that he wants to train the younger generation. He has no intention of stepping down. Please do not be concerned."

Miyamoto receiving the Special Award at the first ever CEDEC Awards in September 2008.