Masahiro Sakurai, the director of Super Smash Bros., has launched his own YouTube channel, Masahiro Sakurai’s Game Making.
Sakurai explains Introduction video On this channel, he doesn’t stream games, but talks about topics like game development and what makes video games fun.
“I often get asked to give talks at game development schools. I think it’s a great idea, but a presentation like that only reaches too many people.” I’ve also noticed that developer conferences like , while good for technical concepts, are not necessarily the best forums for discussing design theory.”
Sakurai also keeps the videos relatively short, between 2 and 5 minutes, and states that the channel is a personal project and will not be profitable. In addition, both English and Japanese versions of his videos will be posted on the channel.
When it comes to Nintendo content, Sakurai explains that he will share things like Smash Bros. development builds and design documents that he has written. is obtained.
Sakurai reiterates his intentions for the channel, hoping to educate viewers about how game development works and inspire others. Anyone can participate.
I decided to start a new YouTube channel called “Masahiro Sakurai’s Game Making”.
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he said: As a result, we all have more fun playing games. “
According to Sakurai, there are no plans for a sequel to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. However, if Nintendo greenlits one and wants to offer him a job, he’ll start thinking about it.
George Yang is a freelance writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @yinyangfooey.
