Masahiro Sakurai Shares Insights for AAA Game Developers
Masahiro Sakurai, the renowned Nintendo developer, shares insights on challenges faced by AAA game developers, emphasizing the importance of minimizing bugs before release. Despite growing complexity, he stresses the need for polished game launches to retain player engagement.
Masahiro Sakurai Wraps Up Filming Last Video for YouTube Channel
Super Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai has finished filming the last video for his YouTube channel, signaling the end of an era for his online presence. Fans can expect a delay before the final episode is released, as Sakurai announced his departure from YouTube in 2024 earlier this year.
Nintendo Announces Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Championship Tournaments in August 2024
Exciting news for gaming enthusiasts as Nintendo announces Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate championship tournaments set for August 2024. Qualify by showcasing your skills in the upcoming tournaments and secure your spot to compete for the title and prizes. Register for the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Championship 2024 on May 19 and May 26, and the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Championship 2024 on June 16 to participate in the tournaments.
Collision 2024: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Melee Event Recap
The Collision 2024 event in New Jersey brought together top players from the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Super Smash Bros. Melee scenes, as well as a pre-release tournament for Rivals of Aether 2. Notable players included LG|Tweek, FaZe|Sparg0, Cody Schwab, Zain, and many more. The event also included Doubles events for both Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Super Smash Bros. Melee, with streaming available on Collision Series TV, House of 3000, and Collision Series TV 2.
Genesis X: The Largest ‘Super Smash Bros.’ Tournament in San Jose
Genesis X, the largest ‘Super Smash Bros.’ tournament in the world, is drawing thousands of attendees despite the rainy weather in San Jose. With $23,000 in prize money at stake, competitors are vying for a spot in the top 8, adding to the intensity of the event. The enduring popularity of ‘Smash’ is evident, as it is universally recognized and enjoyed by people of all ages. The economic impact of the event is estimated at $3 million, benefiting local businesses and the community at large, demonstrating the ability of e-sports to unite communities and bolster economic growth.