http://gc-navi.jp/interview/interview_valkyria.html
Better and direct translation
- by rykomatsu
――Tell us about your take of the future of the game industry..
Nishino:There is a problem with the platforms .. I feel confused that games like Wii Fit sell.. They aren't games.. I did make some casual titles too.. But really.. Wii Fit and Wii Sports should be the gateway for the nongamers.. But ultimately they should play proper games like Valkyria Chronicles
Better and direct translation
- by rykomatsu
rykomatsu said:The section in question:
――最後に、今後のゲーム業界についてのお考えを教えてください。
西野氏:まずゲームハードがどうなるかという問題があります。『Wii Fit』を見ていると、もうゲームじゃないですから。ああいったタイプのソフトがトップセールスになることに複雑な気持ちはあります。私自身もカジュアルなタイトルを作ったりしていますが、カジュアルユーザーをメインストリームのゲームに向けさせるための材料になればと思ってます。やっぱり最後は『戦場のヴァルキュリア』のようなゲームらしいゲームをやってもらいたいという気持ちはありますね。
Translation:
--Finally, please tell us your thoughts about the gaming industry; present and future.
Nishino: First off, there's the issue of what is happening with game hardware. Looking at "Wii Fit", that isn't in the realm of games anymore. I have mixed feelings when these types of titles end up being top sellers. I used to develop casual titles and would like to see said titles to be a catalyst for converting casual gamers to mainstream gamers. In the end, though, I would really like to see casual gamers try titles games which can be classified as games, such as "Valkyria Chroniles".