Game music has a purpose and it does incorporate sound effects.

Of course, I would like to know what [Sony and Microsoft] do with their machines, but there is no game that I feel the need to go see. So far, from what I’ve seen on the show this year, there does not seem to be any games that I would like to have created myself.

I know as a child, I was really interested in becoming a manga artist, to create my own stories and illustrate them and present something that people would be interested in reading and looking at as well.

Programming is all about numbers.

I don't really think of things in terms of legacy or where I stand in the history of Nintendo or anything like that.

What I'm really excited about is that continued challenge to create things that gamers of all experiences can play.

When I'm making video games today, I want people to be entertained. I am always thinking, How are people going to enjoy playing the games we are making today? And as long as I can enjoy something other people can enjoy it, too.