It isn't about games, for me, personally, and it never really was. It was about creating something - anything - far bigger than yourself.

I always try to create new experiences that are fun to play.

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

I never really participated in specific sports or anything, but once I hit 40, I started to get a little bit more active and began swimming more.

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.

All the time, players are forced to do their utmost. If they are challenged to the limit, is it really fun for them?

This is the entertainment industry, so game designers have to have a creative mind and also have to be able to stand up against the marketing people at their company - otherwise they cannot be creative. There are not that many people who fit that description.