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Post by parrothead on Jan 9, 2008 2:53:36 GMT -5
Source Second to last paragraph. When asked what 3rd-party character Sakurai would love to see in a future iteration of the SSB franchise, Sakurai's response was brief: "I won't make it again". Sakurai's reasons for leaving Nintendo and becoming an independent developer were actually due to his desire to no longer work on sequels - so his inclusion in the development of SSBB is already a lucky break. If Nintendo ever decides to produce a fourth SSB game, it will likely be without Sakurai's inclusion. I apologize if this is old news. If not one Japan-only or very lesser-known Nintendo character appears in SSBB as a playable character (other than Lucas and Marth), then I will no longer be a Nintendo enthusiast and become a networking specialist.
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Post by mopinks on Jan 9, 2008 3:01:25 GMT -5
yeah, this is pretty super old.
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Post by Dances in Undergarments on Jan 9, 2008 3:05:09 GMT -5
then I will no longer be a Nintendo enthusiast and become a networking specialist. ....WHAT THE FUCK? I've been saying for ages that this should be the last Smash because Sakurai wont be around for the sequel. Honestly, he is the heart and soul of Smash. (and besides, I've got a feeling he'd eventually come back for SSB4 at some point in the future. He couldn't stay away, could he?) |
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Post by mopinks on Jan 9, 2008 3:10:20 GMT -5
in any case, I have complete faith in Nintendo's ability to make SSB4 truly great, with or without Sakurai. and I'm sure they'll make it, because IT PRINTS MONEY!
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Post by Manspeed on Jan 9, 2008 6:57:36 GMT -5
After this, I'll start holding out on Nintendo and IntSys to develop something like my Nintendo Wars Unlimited idea.
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Post by Smashchu on Jan 9, 2008 7:41:31 GMT -5
Doesn't surprise me. He had a similar notion with SSBB. In that case, he might end up doing SSB4 (or get suckered into it), The best option would be to hand it down to someone who has worked on the game and have Sakurai more as a distant overseer.
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Post by TV Eye on Jan 9, 2008 8:18:55 GMT -5
Yeah, I think Nintendo is fully capable of making a new Smash game without Sakurai.
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Post by wanderingshadow on Jan 9, 2008 8:37:04 GMT -5
A little aside here, but if you read the paragraph above, it says: I (Cory) yelled out "Olimar" (from the Pikmin games), and Miyamoto looked in my direction and nodded knowingly, with an "ahhh yes" look on his face. I nodded back. Methinks there may be some merit to my suggestion.
Coincidence? I think not! *Cue Twilight Zone music* Anyway, it's sad that Sakurai won't make another Smash, but Nintendo has plenty of talented designers. The game won't be quite the same, but sometimes change is good. |
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Post by Goomba Joe on Jan 9, 2008 13:47:42 GMT -5
Hey, besides Smash...what will become of the Kirby series now? I guess we can say goodbye to that GCN/Wii Kirby...
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Post by Savage Adam on Jan 9, 2008 14:50:10 GMT -5
Hey, besides Smash...what will become of the Kirby series now? I guess we can say goodbye to that GCN/Wii Kirby... Sakurai was never working on that game. In fact he hasnt done a Kirby game since Kirby 64 I believe. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2008 14:53:26 GMT -5
Hey, besides Smash...what will become of the Kirby series now? I guess we can say goodbye to that GCN/Wii Kirby... Sakurai was never working on that game. In fact he hasnt done a Kirby game since Kirby 64 I believe. Besides, Nintendo now has rights to Kirby and SSB even without Sakurai, so they can do whatever the hell they want with those series. Anyway, didn't Sakurai create another company? Like "Sora" or something?I can barely remember. But if that's so, I'll be looking ofrward to his next ingenious creation! ;D |
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Post by Smashchu on Jan 9, 2008 15:41:35 GMT -5
Hey, besides Smash...what will become of the Kirby series now? I guess we can say goodbye to that GCN/Wii Kirby... Sakurai was never working on that game. In fact he hasnt done a Kirby game since Kirby 64 I believe. No, he worked on Air Ride, and came back and did stuff for Canvas Curse. He hasn't really left Nintendo. As far as the next Smash, we'll have to see. He'll probably be asked again. Melee was suppose to be his last Smash, but look how that worked out. |
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Post by NinjaRygar on Jan 9, 2008 15:43:58 GMT -5
I hate to be the one to say it, but I really don't think we should be worrying about who will make Smash 4.
It's that kind of talk that got Sakurai pissed in the first place.
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Post by Spud on Jan 9, 2008 16:30:44 GMT -5
Who really cares about Smash4 right now Smash3 Isn't even out.  |
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Post by Goomba Joe on Jan 9, 2008 18:36:28 GMT -5
I just got the impression that Sakurai was part of the GCN Kirby...it had that polished look of his.
Well, all I can say is that, if this really is the last true Smash Bros., then we should not worry about anything and just enjoy it as much as possible!
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