Video: Super Smash Bros. creator director Masahiro Sakurai explains how flipped animation works in games like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai has started a new YouTube channel called "Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games." Check out the latest batch of uploaded content via the embedded video below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJDMDxnWU5g Flipped Animation [Animation] When two Kirbys stand opposed in Smash Bros., players can see both of their faces. Likewise, you can see … Continue reading Video: Super Smash Bros. creator director Masahiro Sakurai explains how flipped animation works in games like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Video: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai explains why it’s important to let players skip and pause cutscenes

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai has started a new YouTube channel called "Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games." Check out the latest batch of uploaded content via the embedded video below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4-eS6Ezui8 Let Them Skip, Let Them Pause [UI] Imagine watching a DVD or streaming service that didn't let you pause, skip ahead, or … Continue reading Video: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai explains why it’s important to let players skip and pause cutscenes

Video: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai explains how the effect left behind in the wake of a sword swing is made

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai has started a new YouTube channel called "Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games." Check out the latest batch of uploaded content via the embedded video below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0GdWg2Q7z8 Blade Trails [Effects] The effect left behind in the wake of a sword swing is what I call a "blade trail." In … Continue reading Video: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai explains how the effect left behind in the wake of a sword swing is made

Video: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai shares his thoughts on why we play just for the sake of play

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai has started a new YouTube channel called "Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games." Check out the latest batch of uploaded content via the embedded video below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5uooUqdXXs What is “Play”? [Game Essence] Why do we play just for the sake of play? What about it is so fun? Today, I'd … Continue reading Video: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai shares his thoughts on why we play just for the sake of play

Play Nintendo video: Check out this new official Pikachu Quiz For Kids featuring footage and hints from Pokémon Let’s Go, Pikachu!, New Pokémon Snap and Detective Pikachu

Nintendo has unveiled a brand-new promotional video to showcase the iconic Pokémon mascot Pikachu: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmM5e7aJEq4 Pikachu Quiz For Kids⚡What Score Will You Get? | @playnintendo #Pikachu #Pokémon Time to get totally electric with this Pokémon Pikachu Quiz! From abilities to evolutions, to fun and quirky habits, get to know all about these shockingly cute Pokémon. … Continue reading Play Nintendo video: Check out this new official Pikachu Quiz For Kids featuring footage and hints from Pokémon Let’s Go, Pikachu!, New Pokémon Snap and Detective Pikachu

Video: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai explains why he generally never puts off emails to the next day

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai has started a new YouTube channel called "Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games." Check out the latest batch of uploaded content via the embedded video below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1qLM0yfOuY Finish Everything Within the Day [Team Management] Although there are exceptions, I generally never put off emails to the next day. Responding … Continue reading Video: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai explains why he generally never puts off emails to the next day

Video: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai discusses how to make things appear smaller in video games

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai has started a new YouTube channel called "Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games." Check out the latest batch of uploaded content via the embedded video below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omeFOX21-wc Making Things Look Miniature [Graphics] In a prior episode, I spoke about the importance of achieving the proper sense of scale. Today, … Continue reading Video: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai discusses how to make things appear smaller in video games

Video: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai shows some ways of teaching players how to play

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai has started a new YouTube channel called "Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games." Check out the latest batch of uploaded content via the embedded video below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Icl-jMlz1iY Teaching Players How to Play [Design Specifics] Games have grown more and more complex in recent years, and they rarely come with … Continue reading Video: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai shows some ways of teaching players how to play