Gamespy Interviews Itagaki!

[Korly]

I think he deserves respect, if for nothing else, than for insisting his games are made using the best possible technology.

More companies need to take Team Ninjas lead and develop for the highest common denominator (X-Box) and then port down (if they must).

same here. where did that rumor get started, anyway?

Probably because he's the head of Team Ninja, so people just assumed.

Of course, you know what happens when you assume...

[Satsuki]

I'm here, I'm here!
don't ambush me D=

On the subject of the greatest man of our time:

Wizardry: Must track down this game....

Tecmo's John Inada: There's a healthy competition between them. They're friends, and they go drinking. They're rivals, though. Well, not in his mind -- he thinks that he's won.

Holy shit, what bar do they go to? I will show up, naked. or maybe with really cool boots. or in one of the DOAX swimsuits. whatever!

Itagaki: I have two Dreamcasts: a white one and a pink one.

Once again, I love this man. Where did he get a pink one??? the only pink DC I know is a limited edition Hello Kitty one. HE LIKES HELLO KITTY!!??! *heart heart heart*

Itagaki: DMC is a very good game, but I don't think DMC2 is.

NO SHIT SHERLOCK! ;D

anyway, awesome interview. I didn't think it was any more evasive than he usually is, he seems actually somewhat toned down this interview XD Like, wow! answers not having to do with bombs!
I mean, not that I dislike those answers, but when he answers with an actual statement, it's surprising!

The only thing I thought was retarded in this interview was:

GameSpy: What was the motivation behind selling the DOA swimsuits on Tecmo's website?

.....MONEY, DUMBASSES. Why else would you sell a piece of fabric for $150? what a stupid question. =/

[Hero]

Hey, I'm the official Hero of TNL. Itagaki can be, like, the offcial ninja of TNL or something...

[Mzo]

He can be the official assclown for all I care.

[Korly]

He can be the official assclown for all I care.

Clever.

[Hot Like Wasabi]

He can be the official assclown for all I care.

Pretty good interview, I would like to hear more thoughts on other games though, he makes for a good interview with plenty of laughs.

[Omni]

Itagaki can be, like, the offcial ninja of TNL or something...

Seat's taken...

[Prince Planet]

GameSpy: You've been very outspoken about other fighting games in previous interviews. Do you respect any other fighting game series at this point?
Itagaki: I've pretty much figured out who has the potential to make a good fighting game. Some people, I already know they'll never make a good fighting game.

HAHA! As I've said before, Itagaki may be the only entertaining interviewee in the industry.

[Green]

Itagaki simply is. You try to understand him, and your brain will melt, then explode. Fly to heaven, and you'll reach where maybe you can touch his shoe.

[Omni]

HAHA! As I've said before, Itagaki may be the only entertaining interviewee in the industry.

Hehe, true. While he's still an anus for making fun of Shinobi, at least he did it with a bit of style.