I appreciate the sentiment that I am a popular woman in computer gaming circles; but I prefer being thought of as a computer game designer rather than a woman computer game designer. I don't put myself into gender mode when designing a game.

I always say that my favorite game was Original Adventure, published by both Microsoft and Apple Computer back in 1980.

King's Quest IV was a much bigger hit than I, II, or III. I do feel that King's Quest IV was a pivotal game in bringing in more female players.

If more women want to be a part of the computer industry today, they have to do more to put themselves there. Nobody is keeping them out.

My definition of an adventure game is an interactive story set with puzzles and obstacles to solve and worlds to explore.

It seems we always exceed even our own expectations-after a lot of hard work, though!

Freshness is important. If a game is fresh, new, intriguing, challenging, and enchanting, it will sell, and sell well.