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Video Game Designer

Shigeru Miyamoto, born on November 16, 1952, is a Japanese video game designer who is considered a legend in the video game industry. He is renowned for his innovative game designs and profound impact on the gaming industry. Miyamoto is a key figure at Nintendo, responsible for developing many classic games such as the Super Mario and The Legend of Zelda series.

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“I would prefer to grow with the team inside Nintendo rather than taking anyone from outside. It would be a joy for me if someone who was working with me became a big success.”

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“What if everything you see is more than what you see--the person next to you is a warrior and the space that appears empty is a secret door to another world? What if something appears that shouldn't? You either dismiss it, or you accept that there is much more to the world than you think. Perhaps it is really a doorway, and if you choose to go inside, you'll find many unexpected things.”

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“If it turns out that Mario doesn't really fit into the type of game I want, I wouldn't mind using Zelda as the basis of the new game.”

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“Their attitude is, 'okay, I am the customer. You are supposed to entertain me.' It's kind of a passive attitude they're taking, and to me it's kind of a pathetic thing. They do not know how interesting it is if you move one step further and try to challenge yourself with more advanced games.”

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“If we end up creating a gameplay structure where it makes sense for, whether it's a female to go rescue a male or a gay man to rescue a lesbian woman or a lesbian woman to rescue a gay man, we might take that approach.”

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“Originally, I wanted a machine that would cost $100. My idea was to spend nothing on the console technology so all the money could be spent on improving the interface and software. If we hadn't used NAND flash memory and other pricey parts, we might have succeeded.”

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“All the time, players are forced to do their utmost. If they are challenged to the limit, is it really fun for them?”

Ifs Fun Player Limits

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“So you know cats are interesting. They are kind of like girls. If they come and talk to you it's great. But if you try to talk to them it doesn't always go so well.”

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“I think I can make an entirely new game experience, and if I can't do it, some other game designer will.”

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“I don't think as a creator that I could create an experience that truly feels interactive if you don't have something to hold in your hand, if you don't have something like force feedback that you can feel from the controller.”

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Born: November 16, 1952
Known for: Video Game Designer
Quotes: 96

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