On my business card, I am a corporate president. In my mind, I am a game developer. But in my heart, I am a gamer.
Satoru IwataRead
If we don't take an approach that looks holistically at the form a video-game platform should take in the future, then we're not able to sustain Nintendo 10 years down the road.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The future of video-game platforms must be considered as a whole to ensure sustainability.
Satoru Iwata emphasizes the importance of adopting a comprehensive perspective when planning the future of video-game platforms. He suggests that without a holistic approach, companies like Nintendo may struggle to thrive in the rapidly changing landscape of the gaming industry over the next decade.
Themes
HolisticSustainabilityVideo-GameFutureInnovation
In practice
Example use cases
In a presentation about the future of technology and gaming.
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