Smash Bros. Creator Warns of Gaming Industry's Stagnation
Masahiro Sakurai, the visionary behind Kirby and Super Smash Bros., has voiced concerns about the declining originality in video games. He believes that a lack of innovation poses a significant threat to the industry's long-term health. Sakurai is also retiring his Game Designers Award after 16 years, citing difficulties in finding a successor to champion creative endeavors.
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Smash Bros. director shares thoughts on originality in games, says “industry that loses its originality will ultimately just die a slow death”
Masahiro Sakurai, director of Super Smash Bros., believes originality has little impact on game sales, stating that an industry that loses its originality will eventually die. He announced the discontinuation of the Game Designers Award at the Japan Game Awards, which recognized creativity and innovation.
Smash Bros and Kirby creator Masahiro Sakurai warns "an industry that loses its originality will simply die a slow death" as he retires his Game Designers Award after 16 years
Masahiro Sakurai, creator of Kirby and Super Smash Bros., announced the discontinuation of his Game Designers Award due to his inability to find a successor. He emphasized the critical importance of originality in the gaming industry, warning that a lack of it will lead to a slow death, especially as AAA budgets increase and lead to safer, less innovative titles.
