Nintendo's philosophy is never to go the easy path; it's always to challenge ourselves and try to do something new.
Shigeru MiyamotoRead
When I'm making video games today, I want people to be entertained. I am always thinking, How are people going to enjoy playing the games we are making today? And as long as I can enjoy something other people can enjoy it, too.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of entertainment in game development and the shared enjoyment between the creator and the audience.
Shigeru Miyamoto expresses his philosophy on game design, highlighting that his main goal is to entertain players. He believes that by focusing on what brings joy to himself, he can create experiences that resonate with others, reinforcing the idea that the intent of the creator should be rooted in providing pleasure and enjoyment to the audience.
Themes
Video GamesEntertainmentCreationJoyDesign
In practice
Example use cases
In a presentation about the philosophy of game design, you could quote Miyamoto to emphasize the importance of player enjoyment.
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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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