Originally, I wanted a machine that would cost $100. My idea was to spend nothing on the console technology so all the money could be spent on improving the interface and software. If we hadn't used NAND flash memory and other pricey parts, we might have succeeded.

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.

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

I try not so much to create new characters and worlds but to create new game-play experiences.

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.

When I create a game, I try to focus more on the emotions that the player experiences during the game play.

I made some games, but I'm pretending like I didn't because they all turned out weird.