sorted by: new top controversial old
277
Miyamoto: Games based on developers’ personal interests resonate around the world, not those aiming for global appeal | VGC (www.videogameschronicle.com)
 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/49816572

In an interview in the new issue of Famitsu, Miyamoto was asked why Nintendo‘s IPs are enjoyed around the world.

Miyamoto replied that the key to a successful game isn’t looking at what’s trending and trying to capitalise on that, but starting with ideas that the developers personally find fun and working around them.

“People have long asked me, ‘why does a mustachioed middle-aged guy like Mario sell so well?’ and I always think, ‘that’s a bit rude, isn’t it?'” Miyamoto joked (via machine translation). “Well, I wonder the same thing myself – why did an older guy like this become a hit? But if you look at it simply, it’s because he was introduced alongside incredibly fun games.

60
Miyamoto: Games based on developers’ personal interests resonate around the world, not those aiming for global appeal | VGC (www.videogameschronicle.com)
 

In an interview in the new issue of Famitsu, Miyamoto was asked why Nintendo‘s IPs are enjoyed around the world.

Miyamoto replied that the key to a successful game isn’t looking at what’s trending and trying to capitalise on that, but starting with ideas that the developers personally find fun and working around them.

“People have long asked me, ‘why does a mustachioed middle-aged guy like Mario sell so well?’ and I always think, ‘that’s a bit rude, isn’t it?'” Miyamoto joked (via machine translation). “Well, I wonder the same thing myself – why did an older guy like this become a hit? But if you look at it simply, it’s because he was introduced alongside incredibly fun games.

White House report says Trump can usher in a "new golden age" of science in c/technology@lemmy.world
Billy learned well in c/programmer_humor@programming.dev
Yeah I see you... in c/lemmyshitpost@lemmy.world
Unbelievable that Assassin's Creed never won a Game of the Year award in c/games@lemmy.world
Trump: U.S. should be reimbursed for guarding Strait of Hormuz in c/politics@lemmy.world
Tell those Bikers to stop being so DEI in c/fuckcars@lemmy.world
Ferrari marketing boss quits just weeks after EV launch backlash in c/technology@lemmy.world
*Permanently Deleted* in c/games@lemmy.world
[–] 2 points 1 month ago* (1 child)

Console-wise it's the PS1.

I grew up a Nintendo kid but the PS1 was the first console I bought with my own money, bought and installed a mod chip myself, and played everything I could get my smelly teen hands on. That library of burned discs was a huge influence on my gaming tastes and is packed full of nostalgia for me.

spoilerSNES ALttP is still the best game ever made though.

  • permalink
  • fedilink
  • source
    •
    I want a new retro Final Fantasy in c/games@lemmy.world
    What is a game that you know is bad but really enjoy(ed)? in c/games@lemmy.world
    Quite offended in c/cat@lemmy.world
    Winning rules! in c/lemmybewholesome@lemmy.world
    166
    Katamari creator's new game about a teenager stuck in a T-pose gets a release date (May 28th) (www.rockpapershotgun.com)
     

    Colourful story-driven adventure To a T is a new game from the studio of Katamari Damacy creator Keita Takahashi. You play as an eternally T-posing teenager who must learn how to get by performing the simple tasks of life despite the challenge of having their arms permanently outstretched. We first learned about the game back in 2023, when it was announced with a very sing-alongable trailer. Now, it has a release date, along with another cracking musical number.

    The game will come out May 28th, we're told.

    4
    Nürburgring Bans Motorcycles From Public Sessions (www.motor1.com)
     

    In a statement published to Facebook on Thursday, the Nürburgring cited safety concerns as the reason for the ban. "The different driving dynamics of two- and four-wheelers pose a risk of misunderstandings—especially for motorcyclists," the statement reads. "In order to make the driving experience safer for everyone, cars and motorcycles will be strictly separated in the future."

    view more: next ›