Nintendo's philosophy is never to go the easy path; it's always to challenge ourselves and try to do something new.
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Video games are bad for you? That's what they said about rock 'n' roll.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote suggests that video games, like rock 'n' roll music, are often misjudged and can have value.
Shigeru Miyamoto's quote captures the idea that new forms of entertainment, such as video games, are frequently criticized by those who do not understand their potential benefits. Just as rock 'n' roll was once condemned but has since been embraced as a legitimate and influential art form, video games can also be seen as a valuable medium for creativity, social interaction, and learning.
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Video GamesRock N RollMisjudgedEntertainmentBenefits
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about innovation in technology, one might say, 'Video games are bad for you? That's what they said about rock 'n' roll.'
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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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