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Video Game Designer

Masahiro Sakurai is a celebrated video game designer, best known for his work on the Super Smash Bros. series. Born on August 3, 1970, he has made significant contributions to the gaming industry with his innovative designs and creative approach to game development.

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“Even if it's a sequel, lots of people have to give their all to make a game, but some people think the sequel process happens naturally.”

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“You can only truly wow a player the first time he sees [a cutscene]. I felt if players saw the cutscenes outside of the game, they would no longer serve as rewards for playing the game, so I've decided against having them.”

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“If tournament popularity was the most important consideration, then I think we would create a Smash Bros game that included a multitude of fast moves with complicated controls. However, I believe this is actually the greatest shortcoming of fighting games at present, and that is the reason why I don’t do it.”

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“Providing accurate portrayals of characters is something I want to pay ample attention to. If I don’t stick to that thought, then we’d have to lower the quality or break the balance of the game. Something that goes way off spec could break the entire game.”

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Author:Masahiro Sakurai

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Born: August 3, 1970
Known for: Video Game Designer
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