Video: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai discusses the follow-through period of recovery that follows certain animations such as attacks in 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=cIB0BUe6Ihk Follow-Throughs Make the Impact [Animation] The follow-through is the period of recovery that follows certain animations such as attacks. The real takeaway … Continue reading Video: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai discusses the follow-through period of recovery that follows certain animations such as attacks in games

Nintendo announces official partnership with Generation Esports to add Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Splatoon 3 to their competitive offerings for middle schools this spring season

Nintendo has teamed up with Generation Esports to bring competitive fun to participating middle schools. Read on below to learn more: We’re excited to share an official partnership with @JoinGenEsports , adding #SmashBrosUltimate, #MarioKart 8 Deluxe, and #Splatoon3 to their competitive offerings for middle schools this spring season! Generation Esports is proud to announce our … Continue reading Nintendo announces official partnership with Generation Esports to add Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Splatoon 3 to their competitive offerings for middle schools this spring season

Video: Nintendo showcases Princess Stuff on Nintendo Switch starring Princess Peach, Rosalina and Daisy in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and more games

There are many family-fun games and activities Nintendo fans of all ages can partake in, including tuning into the official Play Nintendo YouTube channel! Read on below to learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6qYcmlTBoc Princess Stuff on Nintendo Switch Princesses are known for staying sweet…but not today! These girls have the power and are ready to roll! ESRB … Continue reading Video: Nintendo showcases Princess Stuff on Nintendo Switch starring Princess Peach, Rosalina and Daisy in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and more games

Video: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai explains why all games need rewards and how designers need to come up with ways for players to spend or use them

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=SpwQkNzNsXk Consider Rewards First [Game Essence] All games need rewards, but simply having them isn't enough. You also need ways for players to … Continue reading Video: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai explains why all games need rewards and how designers need to come up with ways for players to spend or use them

Famitsu sales: Pokémon Scarlet and Violet slip to number two with an additional 29,019 units sold at retail in Japan alone, Hogwarts Legacy debuts at number one

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet have officially reappeared in the top 10 of the Famitsu sales charts in Japan. The latest Japanese sales charts are as follows: Software Sales (followed by lifetime sales) 2/6/23 – 2/12/23 [PS5] Hogwarts Legacy (Warner Bros. Games), 02/10/23) – 67,196 (New) [NSW] Pokemon Scarlet / Pokemon Violet (The Pokemon Company, 11/18/22) – 29,019 (4,836,510) [NSW] Splatoon 3 (Nintendo, 09/09/22) – 13,343 … Continue reading Famitsu sales: Pokémon Scarlet and Violet slip to number two with an additional 29,019 units sold at retail in Japan alone, Hogwarts Legacy debuts at number one

Video: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai explains the concept of Meteos via an animated proposal that he put together

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=snHecpmPeJs Meteos [Game Concepts] Officially, my credit in Meteos is listed as "game design." My goal was to create a puzzle game with … Continue reading Video: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai explains the concept of Meteos via an animated proposal that he put together

Video: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai goes into the mindset a game designer might need

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=3qEKNxp_-Qs Say No to Slow! [Design Specifics] Players are busy people! They value their free time! They don't want to wait for the … Continue reading Video: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai goes into the mindset a game designer might need

Famitsu sales: Pokémon Scarlet and Violet rise back up to number one with an additional 31,191 units sold at retail in Japan alone

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet have officially reappeared in the top 10 of the Famitsu sales charts in Japan. The latest Japanese sales charts are as follows: Software Sales (followed by lifetime sales) 1/30/23 – 2/5/23 [NSW] Pokemon Scarlet / Pokemon Violet (The Pokemon Company, 11/18/22) – 31,191 (4,807,491) [NSW] Splatoon 3 (Nintendo, 09/09/22) – 14,298 (3,862,841) [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Nintendo, 04/28/17) … Continue reading Famitsu sales: Pokémon Scarlet and Violet rise back up to number one with an additional 31,191 units sold at retail in Japan alone