Iwata Asks

Iwata Asks: Nintendo European Research and Development

Mr Iwata sits down with the co-founders of the company formerly known as Mobiclip to discuss starting out in the industry, innovative technologies, and forging new partnerships.

Iwata Asks: Game & Wario

What happens when you let Wario and his Diamond City friends create games for Wii U? Game & Wario of course! Learn all about the game from Mr Iwata, Yoshio Sakamoto, Goro Abe and INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS' Naoko Mori!

Iwata Asks: Animal Crossing: New Leaf

Mr Iwata sits down with some of the developers behind this highly-anticipated Nintendo 3DS game to get some insight into what it takes to be a mayor...

Iwata Asks: Luigi’s Mansion 2

On a dark and stormy night (maybe), Mr Iwata got together with Mr Miyamoto and Next Level Games to discuss the green scaredy-cat's long-awaited return in Luigi's Mansion 2 on Nintendo 3DS!

Iwata Asks: Fire Emblem: Awakening

Mr Iwata gathers a veritable army of developers from Intelligent Systems and Nintendo to discuss the strategy and development challenges behind the latest Fire Emblem game for Nintendo 3DS.

Iwata Asks: HarmoKnight

Tap along to the beat with Mr Iwata as he sits down with some of the developers from GAME FREAK inc. to talk about this new downloadable rhythm action adventure!

Iwata Asks: Wii Street U Powered by Google

Learn how Wii U and Google Street View combined to give players a fascinating new perspective on the world.

Iwata Asks: PlatinumGames

Mr Iwata sits down with the top brass at famed studio PlatinumGames, currently developing Bayonetta 2 and The Wonderful 101 for Wii U.

Iwata Asks: Dr Kawashima's Devilish Brain Training

Mr Iwata conducts two interviews to discover more about how this new Brain Training title came into being: one with the development team and one with Dr Kawashima himself!

Iwata Asks: Nintendo Land

In the latest interview, learn about Nintendo Land, a virtual theme park filled with exciting attractions. This series of interviews looks at how Wii U and its unique controller evolved, creating new ways to play.

Iwata Asks: Paper Mario: Sticker Star

Mr Iwata talks to key members of the Paper Mario: Sticker Star development team and discovers how a combination of Shigeru Miyamoto and Nintendo 3DS led to the most significant gameplay change since the series began: stickers!

Iwata Asks: Nintendo presents: New Style Boutique

Mr Iwata meets with key members of the New Style Boutique team to discover how the game made them into fashionistas, how much time went into creating new items, and how working with fashion specialists helped create the most realistic outfits possible.

Iwata Asks: New Super Mario Bros. U

In the latest interview, New Super Mario Bros. U development staff discuss Mario's first Wii U adventure.

Iwata Asks: ZombiU

Mr Iwata met with key members of Ubisoft's ZombiU team to find out how the Wii U GamePad transformed a standard first-person shooter into a terrifying survival horror experience...

Iwata Asks: Wii U

In the latest interview, Mr Iwata discusses Wii U Chat, software that connects living rooms around the world. This series of interviews looks at how Wii U and its unique controller evolved, creating new ways to play.

Iwata Asks: New Art Academy

Mr Iwata meets with key members of the New Art Academy team to discover how the title came into being, the inspiration behind its design, the freedom it offers users and why art really is for everybody.

Iwata Asks: New Super Mario Bros. 2

Discover why this new title is so gold-oriented, how the 'one million coins' concept came to light, and what makes New Super Mario Bros. 2 so different from previous titles, in Iwata-san's interview with key members of the project team.

Iwata Asks: Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2

Read about why GAME FREAK returned to the Unova region, the new ideas that await you and how Pokémon Dream Radar, Pokédex 3D Pro and the latest Pokémon games form a sacred trinity in Mr Iwata's interview with key members of the project team.

Iwata Asks: Nintendo 3DS XL

Read all about the trials, tribulations, and technological leaps involved in developing Nintendo 3DS XL, in Iwata-san's interview with key members of the project team.

Iwata Asks: Project Zero 2: Wii Edition

Discover the philosophy of fear and the exacting vision behind the development of this eerie horror title for Wii.

Iwata Asks: Pandora's Tower for Wii

Find out how Ganbarion and Nintendo shaped the world of Pandora's Tower for Wii and solved the challenge of making players connect emotionally to one of its lead characters.

Iwata Asks: Spirit Camera: The Cursed Memoir

The chills of the Project Zero series come to Nintendo 3DS in Spirit Camera: The Cursed Memoir! President Iwata's Q&A with the developers uncovers much about their idea of what's scary, and the development of this novel take on horror...

Iwata Asks: Nintendo 3DS Third Party Game Developers

Third party software companies are bringing incredible games to the Nintendo 3DS system. Check out this series of interviews with key creators behind some of these titles for a rare look at the game development process outside of Nintendo.

Iwata Asks: Kid Icarus: Uprising

Masahiro Sakurai, creator of the Smash Bros. series, discusses his approach of disassembling and reassembling in game design.

Iwata Asks: Beat the Beat: Rhythm Paradise

In this interview, the team including famed Japanese producer Tsunku♂, discuss their continued efforts to improve the sense of rhythm for Japan's populace.

Iwata Asks: Mario Kart 7

Find out more about the brand new features of Mario Kart 7 in an interview with EAD and Retro Studios staff.

Iwata Asks: Nintendo Letter Box

Find out more about Nintendo Letter Box in an interview with the game's creators.

Iwata Asks: Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games

Read all about the challenges involved in bringing two of gaming's most iconic characters together for the biggest sporting event in the world!

Iwata Asks: The Last Story

Veteran games creator Hironobu Sakaguchi is back with a JRPG exclusive to Wii. Get the inside scoop on The Last Story right here.

Iwata Asks: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

Go behind the scenes of the gaming event of the year on Wii and discover how a new form of play control and a different approach in gameworld design make this an unprecedented entry in the legendary series.

Iwata Asks: Pokédex 3D

Get the facts on your very own 3D interactive Pokédex as Satoru Iwata delves deep into the development process!

Iwata Asks: Game & Watch

Delve into the development of the classic electronic handheld series.

Iwata Asks: Kirby's Adventure Wii

Kirby's back with a brand new adventure - and this time you can bring your friends along for the ride! Find out all about the long road to Kirby's Adventure Wii.

Iwata Asks: SUPER MARIO 3D LAND

Dive into an extensive interview with the developers of SUPER MARIO 3D LAND as Mario makes his splash on the Nintendo 3DS in a brand new 3D adventure!

Iwata Asks: In Conversation with Takahashi & Sakaguchi

A discussion on game development with the creators of Xenoblade Chronicles and The Last Story.

Iwata Asks: Super Pokémon Rumble

Are you ready to rumble? Get the inside scoop on battling Pokémon in 3D in this Iwata Asks interview.

Iwata Asks: E3 2011 Special Edition – Wii U

Take a look at the Wii U Concept Video for a glimpse at the possibilities offered by the system.

Iwata Asks: Star Fox 64 3D

Delve into the history of this fast-action, sharp-shooting game series where you take to the skies to save the galaxy!

Iwata Asks: Wii Play: Motion

Find out how different developers competed to create minigames for Wii Play: Motion - and discover two secret minigames!

Iwata Asks: Nintendo eShop

Read about the development of Nintendo eShop, 3D Classics, Virtual Console and more!

Iwata Asks: Xenoblade Chronicles

Join Satoru Iwata as he meets with the people behind Monolith Soft, creators of the epic Wii RPG Xenoblade Chronicles, discussing the soundtrack, the story and much more!

Iwata Asks: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D

Discover the process behind recreating a legendary game for a new generation.

Iwata Asks: Steel Diver

Dive deeper into the development process of Steel Diver for Nintendo 3DS with the latest Iwata Asks

Iwata Asks: Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version

The highly-anticipated new Pokémon games introduce a slew of new features and Satoru Iwata discusses how they came about and much more with key members of The Pokémon Company and GAME FREAK, Inc.

Iwata Asks: Nintendo 3DS

Go behind the scenes of the development of the Nintendo 3DS.

Iwata Asks: Kirby's Epic Yarn

Look behind the curtain of Kirby's Epic Yarn for Wii as Nintendo President Satoru Iwata unravels all the details on the game's development.

Iwata Asks: Donkey Kong Country Returns

From Kyoto to Texas, Nintendo President Satoru Iwata and Nintendo Producers Kensuke Tanabe and Risa Tabata recently held a video conference with Retro Studios, developers of Donkey Kong Country Returns for Wii.

Iwata Asks - Super Mario All-Stars

For the release of Super Mario All-Stars - 25th Anniversary Edition, Satoru Iwata looks back on the music and development of a classic games collection.

Super Mario Bros. 25th Anniversary

Join the celebration to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Super Mario Bros., as we reveal several Iwata Asks interviews that will reflect on the history of Mario.

Iwata Asks - Wii Party

Read the interview with developers Nd Cube and Nintendo's staff in charge of producing the party game your Mii was made for!

Iwata Asks - Metroid: Other M

Go behind the scenes of the collaboration between Metroid producer Yoshio Sakamoto, Team Ninja's Yosuke Hayashi and D-Rockets' Ryuzi Kitaura.

Iwata Asks - Dragon Quest IX

See the in-depth video interview with Square Enix producer Ryutaro Ichimura and game designer Yuji Horii.

Iwata Asks - Jam with the Band

Go backstage and meet the team behind Jam with the Band in this Iwata Asks interview

Iwata Asks - Super Mario Galaxy 2

Satoru Iwata invites Shigeru Miyamoto and other staff for a look behind the curtain of Super Mario Galaxy 2.

Iwata Asks - Sin and Punishment: Successor of the Skies

Satoru Iwata discusses the birth of the original game as well as its sequel with developer Treasure and internal staff.

Iwata Asks - Monster Hunter Tri

Satoru Iwata delves into the world of Monster Hunter Tri with two of the men behind the epic Wii adventure

Iwata Asks - Pokémon HeartGold Version & SoulSilver Version

An interview with Tsunekazu Ishihara, President and CEO of The Pokémon Company, and Shigeki Morimoto from Game Freak.

Iwata Asks - WarioWare D.I.Y.

Find out why the developers of the latest crazy Wario microgame collection decided to allow players to create their own original microgames this time round.

Iwata Asks: Nintendo DSi XL

Satoru Iwata digs deep into the creation process of the Nintendo DSi XL with the system's development team.

Iwata Asks: New Super Mario Bros. Wii

Shigeru Miyamoto and Satoru Iwata take an in-depth look at Mario past and present.

Iwata Asks - The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks

Eiji Aonuma and Daiki Iwamoto share their experiences of bringing Link's second adventure on the Nintendo DS to life.

Iwata Asks Nintendo presents: Style Boutique

Nintendo President Satoru Iwata sat down with the Style Boutique developers to discover a little more about how the title came about.

Iwata Asks: Wii Fit Plus

Shigeru Miyamoto elaborates on the new features of Wii Fit Plus.

Iwata Asks: PUNCH-OUT!!

The Nintendo President learns about the development of the hit series through the years.

Iwata Asks: Wii Sports Resort

Read all about the development of the 12 sports and activities on offer in Wii Sports Resort that are brought to life with Wii MotionPlus.

Iwata Asks: Wii MotionPlus

Nintendo President Satoru Iwata sat down with the developers of the Wii MotionPlus accessory to discuss the challenges behind the development of the technology that is set to enhance the Wii experience of millions of players the world over.