Free Quote by Satoru Iwata
“I'm not interested in offering software for free of charge. That's because I myself am one of the game developers who, in the future, wants to make efforts so the value of the software will be appreciated by the consumers.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Nintendo Direct, 2015
Developers should value their work, avoiding free distribution to ensure consumer appreciation and sustainable creation.
In simple terms: I don’t want to give software away for free because developers need value.
Key Takeaway
Support fair pricing for software.
Themes
value
software economics
consumer appreciation
developer rights
fair trade
industry sustainability
Mood
pragmatic
thoughtful
Type
industry
philosophical
When to use this quote
- product launch
- pricing strategy
- consumer education
- industry standards
- developer community
Key Concepts
intellectual property
market dynamics
ethical consumption
Questions to Reflect On
- How does pricing affect innovation?
- What balance exists between accessibility and profit?
A Different Perspective
Free software can foster goodwill and wider adoption.
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