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“We don't pay a whole lot of attention to the Internet until people have played the game - then we pay a lot of attention to whether people liked it. We read through it and see it, but we don't take it into consideration. ... [The Internet] is not going to dictate the direction of where the game goes.”

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Shigeru Miyamoto

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. more

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