Nintendo's philosophy is never to go the easy path; it's always to challenge ourselves and try to do something new.
Shigeru MiyamotoRead
There are big lines between those who play video games and those who do not. For those who don't, video games are irrelevant. They think all video games must be too difficult.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote highlights the divide between gamers and non-gamers, suggesting that non-gamers may misunderstand the appeal of video games.
Shigeru Miyamoto points out the significant cultural divide between individuals who engage in video gaming and those who do not. For those outside the gaming community, video games may seem daunting and irrelevant, as they often operate under the assumption that games are inherently difficult. This perspective leads to a lack of understanding and appreciation for the gaming world's depth and the enjoyment it provides to players.
Themes
Video GamesGamersCultureUnderstandingEngagement
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote to introduce a discussion on gaming culture at a technology conference.
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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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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.
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Our job as the game creators or developers - the programmers, artists, and whatnot - is that we have to kind of put ourselves in the user's shoes. We try to see what they're seeing, and then make it, and support what we think they might think.
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