Find out why the development of the next Smash Bros is impacted by an arm injury
Editor's Note: I'm highly hyped up for this installment of Smash Bros. but at the same time, I don't want Sakurai to strain himself with an injury this severe, so I wouldn't mind a longer wait if it meant he'd take some time off.
In a recent Famitsu column, it was revealed the developer behind the upcoming Smash Bros game for the Wii U and 3DS, Masahiro Sakurai, is suffering from a arm injury which looks to be impacting the development of his latest project...
Thanks to Polygon who translated the column, Sakurai described the injury and it’s effect on the future title…
The developer then continued on to say how he is unsure when the arm will be fully healed and what kind of impact it will have on the upcoming fighter…
Well, it’s clear to see how dedicated Sakurai is to one of Nintendo’s most beloved franchises, and I for one cannot wait to see the game that will make me give in and finally buy a Wii U. But what do you think g1s? Is Mr. Sakurai pushing himself a little too hard? Or do you believe that a franchise such as Super Smash Bros. deserves the developer’s blood, sweat and tears? Let me know in the comments below!
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g1 DISCUSSIONS
Ghost King
I'd rather wait longer for the next Smash game than for Sakurai to stress his arm to the point of permanent damage. Not just because I think it would have an affect on the game's quality either.
Screwy1
Quote from the editors note > "... I don't want Sakurai to strain himself with an injury this severe, so I wouldn't mind a longer wait if it meant he'd take some time off." Ditto, ditto & triple ditto!
Flapperdoodle
I think Sakurai should wait for his arm to heal. I don't want him to suffer through the creation of this project.
TheLouzer
I dunno if he thought about this, but....maybe have other people actually play the game, and you overlook on them while they're doing it, maybe ask them for their feedback?
Lloyf
This can only mean one thing. They won't have time to put Mario into the game!
DerekTheMagicDragon
I wish him a speedy recovery, but I do need to get this joke in...
Now he knows how I felt playing Kid Icarus: Uprising
TallFry
I'm pretty sure the fans can wait for Sakurai to get better before we see the game. It's gonna be awesome no matter what, we would just have to wait a bit longer. Not a big deal.
Falcovsleon20
Sakurai I know you don't want to keep us Smash fans waiting but for the love of Christ, take a damn month long vacation or something. You're going to kill yourself!
MagnumMagnus
At this pojnt, just make Sakurai an unlockable character. At least he'd still be involved.
hazelnut1112
He needs a Maxim Tomato. His health must be at %90. Poor guy, I hope no one sneezes at him in full impact.