Nintendo's philosophy is never to go the easy path; it's always to challenge ourselves and try to do something new.
Shigeru MiyamotoRead
People often say that videogames made by Western developers are somehow different in terms of taste for the players, in comparison with Japanese games. I think that means that the Western developers and Japanese developers, they are good at different fields.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Western and Japanese video game developers have different strengths that appeal to players in distinct ways.
In this quote, Shigeru Miyamoto highlights the diverse approaches to video game development found in Western and Japanese cultures. He suggests that these differences lead to unique gaming experiences, as each region excels in various aspects of game design that cater to the preferences of their respective audiences.
Themes
VideogamesWesternJapaneseDevelopersTasteCulture
In practice
Example use cases
Use this quote in a discussion about the cultural differences in video game design at a gaming convention.
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