Nowadays I think it's really important that designers are really unique and individual.

So, it's important for us to acknowledge that we're prone to be conservative, and in turn surround ourselves with individuals who will help break down our conservatism.

What I really want to do is be in the forefront of game development once again myself.

I don't let Mario appear in just any kind of game. Mario could not appear in Zelda games. They are two distinct game worlds.

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

Controller is so intuitive, even your mum can play.

I could make Halo. It’s not that I couldn’t design that game. It’s just that I choose not to. One thing about my game design is that I never try to look for what people want and then try to make that game design. I always try to create new experiences that are fun to play.