Control Quote by Satoru Iwata
“In the digital world, content has the tendency to lose value, especially on smart devices. We finally found solutions to the problem. We will not merely port games developed for our dedicated systems to smart devices just as they are - we will develop brand new software which perfectly matches the play style and control mechanisms of smart devices.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Nintendo Developer Conference, 2013
Digital content loses value on smart devices unless adapted; new software must fit device play style and controls.
In simple terms: Adapt content for devices to keep value.
Key Takeaway
Design for the platform.
Themes
technology
design
gaming
Mood
innovative
strategic
Type
practical
insightful
When to use this quote
- mobile gaming
- device-specific UI
- cross‑platform development
- content strategy
Key Concepts
user experience
platform adaptation
software development
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you redesign existing games for touch controls?
- What platform‑specific features can enhance gameplay?
A Different Perspective
Simply porting games without redesign fails to engage users.
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