March 19, 2014 Animal Crossing: New Leaf director says team diversity, communication core to its success
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When I was starting in the game industry, it wasn't common to be the only woman on the entire team...I always felt welcome, but it still felt awkward. In my years at Nintendo, I have come to discover that when there are women in a variety of roles on the project, you get a wider [range] of ideas.
— Aya Kyogoku
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About Aya Kyogoku
Aya Kyogoku (Japanese: 京極あや, Hepburn: Kyōgoku Aya, born 1981 or 1982) is a Japanese video game director and producer. She is best known for her work on Animal Crossing, where she has alternately served as a producer, director, and supervisor since 2008.
About Aya Kyogoku
Aya Kyogoku (Japanese: 京極あや, Hepburn: Kyōgoku Aya, born 1981 or 1982) is a Japanese video game director and producer. She is best known for her work on Animal Crossing, where she has alternately served as a producer, director, and supervisor since 2008.
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