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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.

Shigeru Miyamoto

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Shigeru Miyamoto
Age: 72
Born: 1952
Born: November 16
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