http://www.gamedaily.com/articles/news/miyamoto-encourages-gamers-to-get-outside--/?biz=1
Nintendo has positioned the Wii as a family console since the beginning and Miyamoto is hopeful that the launch of Wii Fit will help bring family and friends together in the West in much the way it did in Japan. "In Japanese households suddenly new conversations are springing up between fathers and mothers, fathers and daughters, talking about Wii Fit," he said.
As much as Miyamoto wants you to play his game, however, the creator of Mario also recognizes the importance of balancing gaming with other activities. He encouraged people not to play for very long periods of time. "Spending too long, staying in and playing any video game is not good," he said. "I always tell my children to get out on a sunny day and I, myself, went jogging in Central Park yesterday. But I do my stretching on Wii Fit. They work together."
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Heh, some nice hidden marketing in there Miyamoto. But seriously, I do think that a balance is required between video games and other not-so-awesome aspects of living, such as a social life.
What do you think?
Also, to further send this thread into the stratosphere of greatness, here's a reply from NeoGAF:
"Well he basically denigrated those who have dedicated their lives to playing video games, so yeah I do think I have a right to feel insulted and state that he has "sold out."
Funny, you never hear people complaining about scientists doing "too much research" or doctors "practicing too much medicine." Yet when it comes to those who have dedicated themselves to gaming, it's ok to take potshots. That my friend is what they call a double standard."
Ah NeoGAF, you never seem cease to amaze me.
(Yes, the poster was serious)
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