Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Did you know that the Miis were almost never on the Wii? Or that it took over 20 years to create them? From a game about hamsters, to Tomodachi Collection & Tomodachi Life, to Wii Sports, The story behind the creation of the Mii is fascinating and suprisingly complex.

Thank you to Stumpy493, Lewiiugamepad, snarfs_regrets, and everyone else who shared their stories with me for this video.

00:00 - You Remember the Miis!
00:58 - It All Started With A Hamster
03:20 - Miyamoto’s 20-Year Struggle
07:13 - Two Teams Collide
11:07 - A Gaming Revolution
18:35 - A Concept Unrealized