It wasn't overblown. There's just absolutely 0 source of him saying that he dislikes them/their games. It's literally an internet legend.
Probably originates from the "Rare sucks" Nintendo fandom era, when they got bought by Microsoft.
No I recall Steven L. Kent saying he interviewed someone from Rare and Miyamoto in the same room. I'll try to dig it up. Think it was G4 Icons.
EDIT: FUCKING FOUND IT! First hand account from kent. Timestamp 13:57! Bless my useless memory!
Also, the story Chris Kohler once said about Miyamoto walking over during a New Super Mario Bros Wii demo and killing his character and walking away after he asked Miyamoto about his family life (a big no-no) lead me to think dude can be pretty petty. That I can't find a link to though. Think it was a 1-UP era podcast.
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