Tezuka talks Mario level creation, Super Mario Maker & remains quiet on mobile/NX

Coming from a Bloomberg interview with Takashi Tezuka...

On creating Mario levels for the various franchise entries:

“We were just having a lot of fun. It was all about seeing who can come up with something that surprises your colleagues and makes them laugh.”

On Super Mario Maker:

“Most games tend to be about following a predetermined path to solve puzzles. There aren’t a lot where you think and create on your own. I wanted to make something that’s more like a toy.”

When Mr. Tezuka was asked about Mario possibly appearing in mobile games, he declined to comment. Mr. Tezuka also declined to comment on the NX. This is the only tidbit Mr. Tezuka had when responding to those questions, and he did so with a smirk.

“We feel quite strongly about creating things that are in sync with the times."