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The obvious objective of video games is to entertain people by surprising them with new experiences.

Shigeru Miyamoto

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Shigeru Miyamoto
Age: 72
Born: 1952
Born: November 16
Artist
Computer Scientist
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Television Producer
Video Game Designer
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Miyamoto Shigeru
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