Masahiro Sakurai reaffirms his commitment to game development!
The mastermind behind iconic gaming franchises like Super Smash Bros. and Kirby, recently addressed speculation surrounding his future in the gaming industry. Despite stepping out of the spotlight after the success of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Sakurai has assured fans that he remains dedicated to game development, dispelling any notions of retirement or complete departure from the industry.
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Sakurai Debunks Retirement Rumors
In a video on his channel, "Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games," the creator shed light on his current stance.
Acknowledging the trend of developers shifting away from public view after achieving success or financial security, Sakurai emphasized his continued involvement in game creation. While hinting at a potential reduction in game development hours, he unequivocally affirmed, "I'm still creating games for the time being."
However, amidst this affirmation, Sakurai refrained from disclosing specifics about his ongoing projects. The tantalizing prospect emerges: Could a new installment in the Super Smash Bros. series be brewing under his guidance?
Sakurai's previous assertions about his indispensability to the franchise fuel speculation that he might be consulting or contributing to a potential sequel. Though no official confirmation has surfaced, the notion isn't far-fetched considering Sakurai's integral role in shaping the series.
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The Power of Sakurai's Channel
While his gaming projects remain veiled in secrecy, Sakurai's YouTube channel has garnered substantial attention. "Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games" serves as an insightful platform where Sakurai unravels the world of game development.
With episodes unveiling behind-the-scenes secrets of character reveals in titles like Super Smash Bros., the channel has amassed over 570,000 followers as of writing, in its English iteration and a parallel audience in Japanese.
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