It's a rare honor to be included in the list of the 100 most influential people in the world, especially since there are around eight billion people in the world and you have to do something remarkable first. Deservingly, Elden Ring Creator Hidetaka Miyazaki has been included in the list.
Miyazaki's Achievement
Hidetaka Miyazaki is known for creating the massive hit game Elden Ring. To recognize the genius behind the open-world RPG, the creator was included in the list of Time Magazine's 100 most influential people of this year.
The publishers of the magazine determine who deserves to be included in the list. This year, the individuals on the list include "The Last of Us" actor Pedro Pascal, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew, Disney CEO Bob Iger, and English author Neil Gaiman.
All the included people in the list have their own entries to point out why deserve the recognition, and they are often written by someone who is well-regarded in that field. Hidetaka Miyazaki's tribute was written by Naughty Dog's Neil Druckmann, as mentioned in IGN.
Druckmann wrote that the hit game Elden Ring is a great ambassador for video games and the unique feelings they can give players, which can never be recreated in a passive medium like TV. He also acknowledged how the game makes a player feel smart and accomplished.
The FromSoftware's Elden Ring has already sold more than 20 million copies with most game critics giving the game a perfect score on Steam. Just last month, a DLC for the game was released called Shadow of the Erdtree.
Other Notable People on the List
Pedro Pascal
Pedro Pascal has seen success in his acting career over the years, from starring as Oberyn Martell in "Game of Thrones" to playing Joel in "The Last of Us" TV show, and it looks like the actor is just getting started with his stardom.
His entry was written by Emmy Award-winning actress, Sarah Paulson. She expressed that Pascal is "the whole motherf-ng deal, and said that no other word will do. She described Pascal as powerful, soulful, hilarious, goofy, and capable of having deep conversations.
Bob Iger
Bog Iger is largely responsible for what Walk Disney Co. is today. He served as the media and entertainment giant's CEO for 15 years. Although he stepped down back in 2021, he has retaken the role in November 2020.
His entry was written by General Motors CEO Mary Barra. She noted that Iger guided Walt Disney Co, to success for nearly two decades, and he is one of the best leaders she knew. After all, he was behind the impressive expansion of Disney in various industries.
Drew Barrymore
Barrymore has since achieved a lot more after a fulfilling acting career. As mentioned by TV host Jimmy Fallon in her entry in Time Magazine, she had successfully launched a beauty line, a kitchen-appliance line, and a furniture line. She also hosts her own daytime talk show.
