Kano Hideaki Moved by Legendary Game Creators' Philosophy on Content Streaming

Japanese entertainer Kano Hideaki expressed deep emotion on June 18 after hearing remarks from legendary game creators about content streaming during an appearance on TV Asahi's late-night program "Mitoriizu Jan." Kano, who regularly streams gameplay on his YouTube channel, had harbored concerns about spoiling story elements and puzzle solutions while playing Capcom's "Resident Evil," despite having obtained the company's permission to stream.

Kano recounted seeking advice directly from Shinji Mikami, the renowned producer credited as the creator of "Resident Evil." When he asked Mikami how game creators felt about the prevalence of game streaming, Mikami responded with a striking statement: "If viewers watching a game stream feel satisfied just from seeing it cleared, then that's the level of game we've made." Mikami further explained that the role of game creators is to make games compelling enough that even after seeing them completed, players want to experience beating them themselves, and encouraged Kano to continue streaming freely.

Kano reported that Mikami gave his blessing with the words "Please go ahead and do it," which reinvigorated his passion for the activity. Studio guests applauded the remark, impressed by its philosophical confidence. Kano subsequently mentioned that Yuuji Horii, creator of "Dragon Quest," had conveyed an identical sentiment when he discussed the matter with him, describing both figures as "gods" and "legends" whose mindset deeply resonated with him. The exchange reflected a philosophy among veteran game designers that quality games should inspire players to want to experience them firsthand, regardless of spoiler exposure.