More from Iwata


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January 13, 2004 - Yesterday, we published quotes provided by Nintendo president Satoru Iwata in an interview with Japan's Mainichi Shimbun newspaper. Today, we have more quotes from the man in charge of the big N, this time via the Kyoto Shimbun paper.

When asked the cleverly phrased question, "The 'new product of a different nature' that will be unveiled this Spring -- what kind of game is it?", Iwata responded to the newspaper with a lengthy sermon on game creation. "Game creation has in various ways, met a deadlock," he said. "Over the past twenty years, games have followed a straight path in development that have made them more complex and good looking. This law of growth and success is no more. Put frankly, games have stopped selling."

He continued, referring to the new product, "We want to offer to customers a play experience that they've never had before. We're not expecting everyone to cheer following the announcement. It's okay if ten percent of the people say the product is 'interesting' and word spreads with people finding themselves wanting to try it."

Continuing on the specific nature of the product, Iwata stated: "We want to make a game that returns to the point that anyone can play it. However, our company does not support a product that combines software and hardware into one. The product uses a platform, but it does not fit into the specifications of the current hardware platforms."

That still leaves plenty of room for imagination, so keep imaginating!

Damn I wonder what they're cooking up... :unsure: :unsure: :unsure:

IGNCube

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i must say that looks pretty good.

im pretty sure it isnt gonna be that, but it looks slick none the less.

im excited though to see what the mystery product will be, im hoping ill be able to attend E3 this year :)

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