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All the time, players are forced to do their utmost. If they are challenged to the limit, is it really fun for them?

Shigeru Miyamoto

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Shigeru Miyamoto
Age: 71
Born: 1952
Born: November 16
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Television Producer
Video Game Designer
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Miyamoto Shigeru
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