In a recent interview with the UK’s Channel 4, Shigeru Miyamoto shared his thoughts on violence in video games, expressing concern that too many developers focus too heavily on it.

I don’t want to curb freedom of expression, but I am concerned many developers focus on excessive violence in order to stimulate people’s minds. [...] I believe that here are more ways of grabbing players’ attention than violence alone. [...] I also hope that parents take advantage of age ratings when letting their children play.

While I’m sure we’re all looking forward to certain violent video games, certain other games don’t have a whole lot else going for them.

Miyamoto also gave his thoughts on gaming in the current financial climate.

We need to eat in order to live, that’s our first priority. But entertainment and the enrichment of our souls must come in second place. [...] Nintendo’s mission is to take advantage of improving and cheaper technology to create reasonable and affordable entertainment. It’s very good value.

To recap, that’s food first, Wii Music second, and shelter third. Wait, that’s not right….

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