At last month’s E3, rather than revealing new IP’s, Nintendo focused on its existing franchises. During the expo, the publisher showcased multiple sequels for Wii U, including Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, Mario Kart 8 and Donkey Kong Country Returns: Tropical Freeze. And this has lead people to wonder whether Nintendo is working on brand-new IP’s for its latest console.

Game Informer had the chance to ask Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto whether the company feels the need to create all-new franchises as well as new characters. Miyamoto responded by saying he doesn’t think new characters are what make a new game. According to the video game designer, a new game is one that offers new gameplay and new interactions.

Game Informer: The game’s that you’re showing today – Pikmin, Mario Kart, the Zelda games, Mario 3D World – they’re all definitely part of your core franchises that have…