Nintendo's philosophy is never to go the easy path; it's always to challenge ourselves and try to do something new.
Shigeru MiyamotoRead
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.
Themes
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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I think when you talk about competing against others, the problem is that you refer to something that's been done already and try to beat it.
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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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I think Zelda 64 is utilizing about 90 percent of the N64 potential, ... When we made Mario 64 we were simply utilizing 60 to 70 percent. So we have come a long way I believe.
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