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A great idea solves multiple problems at the same time.

Shigeru Miyamoto

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Shigeru Miyamoto
Age: 72
Born: 1952
Born: November 16
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Computer Scientist
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Game Programmer
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Television Producer
Video Game Designer
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Miyamoto Shigeru
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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?
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Up until now, the biggest question in society about video games has been what to do about violent games. But it's almost like society in general considers video games to be something of a nuisance, that they want to toss into the garbage can.
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