Nintendo's philosophy is never to go the easy path; it's always to challenge ourselves and try to do something new.
Shigeru MiyamotoRead
I always try and come up with a clear theme when I'm making a videogame.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Creating a video game involves having a central theme to guide development.
Shigeru Miyamoto emphasizes the importance of a clear and identifiable theme in video game design. By establishing a theme, game developers can create a more cohesive and engaging experience for players, as the theme serves as a guiding principle that informs gameplay, story, and visual elements throughout the development process.
Themes
Video GameThemeDesignCreativityDevelopment
In practice
Example use cases
In a keynote speech at a gaming conference.
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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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