Nintendo's philosophy is never to go the easy path; it's always to challenge ourselves and try to do something new.
Shigeru MiyamotoRead
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.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes inclusivity in storytelling by highlighting diverse character roles in gameplay.
Shigeru Miyamoto suggests that in game design, embracing diverse character dynamics can enhance gameplay. By allowing varied gender and sexual orientations to play active roles in rescuing one another, games can reflect a broader spectrum of human relationships, promoting inclusivity and creativity within the narrative structure.
Themes
InclusivityGame DesignDiversityStorytellingCharacter Roles
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a game developers' conference to promote diversity in character design.
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