Shigesato Itoi
Shige is inspired by Japanese video game designer, Shigesato Itoi (the creator of "EarthBound"), from his name, direct quotes, and his wasting much time and money searching for, in all likelihood, a nonexistent treasure. Shige's ability to summon a meteor may be referencing "Dawn of the Dead", which unofficially speculates that meteors were involved in causing the zombies. His design is based on Brian Jones.