Let's talk about the 2001 cult classic, #Ico. A shining example of minimalism, or as Fumito Ueda would call it "Subtracting Design", as well as a distinctly Japanese concept known as Ma (間) and how they all interweave to create one of the finest games of all time. Let's briefly delve into the origins of minimalism, and how the concept has permeated into other mediums, including video games. What is Ma? Ma is emptiness, time to reflect, to go at your own pace. Co-founder of Studio Ghibli, Hayao Miyazaki, articulates it best. Music By: Astron Produced By: Chris Kernaghan Spirited Away: A Scene at the Sea: