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Masahiro Sakurai, the creator of Super Smash Bros. series has been very open through his columns in Weekly Famitsu about the development process and the toll that it has taken on his life, and this time is no exception.
In his latest column he answers fans letters and one fan asked him:
“Hello, Mr. Sakurai. It sounds like development of Smash Bros. was really, really hard. Reading your column sent shivers up my spine. I’ve never seen you so worn out. It made me appreciate the new Smash Bros. more than ever.”
Sakurai responded by saying:
“It was very tough this time around… I doubt I’ll be able to go on making games if it continues like this. But, I consider myself lucky that so many people seem to enjoy [Smash Bros.]”
Although this might seem like a slightly more positive outlook than previous statements there is no doubt that game development can be a lot of hard work and this game seemed to be no exception. Sakurai has clearly given quite a bit of love and passion to the Super Smash Bros. Series.
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U is getting a fresh update and in addition to all the usual stability fixes it was announced that a fresh batch of 8 player stages are incoming. They are as follows:
???????? Regular stages
?????????X?/ Mario Circuit (X)
????????? / Luigi’s Mansion
??????? / Pyrosphere
????? / Norfair
????????? / Lylat Cruise
?????????2 / Pokémon Stadium 2
??? / Animal Crossing / Town and City
??? / Animal Crossing / Smashville
Wii Fit ????/ Studio Wii Fit????????? Final Destination stages
????????? / Mario Galaxy
?????????X? / Mario Circuit (X)
????? / Kirby : The Great Cave Offensive
????????? / Lylat Cruise
?????????2 / Pokémon Stadium 2
??? / Animal Crossing – Town and City
This week’s Wii U eShop charts are as follows:
Software
1. Super Mario Galaxy 2
2. Punch-Out!!
3. NES Remix 2
4. Super Mario Bros. 2
5. Super Mario World
6. Teslagrad
7. Guacamelee
8. Duck Hunt
9. Super Mario Bros. 3
10. Yoshi’s Island: Super Mario Advance 3
11. EarthBound
12. Zelda: A Link to the Past
13. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
14. Swords & Soldiers
15. Citizens of Earth
16. Super Mario Bros.
17. Super Metroid
18. The Legend of Zelda
19. Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
20. SteamWorld Dig
Videos
1. Mario Party 10 Trailer
2. New 3DS XL Trailer
3. Kirby and the Rainbow Curse Gameplay Trailer
4. Nintendo Direct 1/14/15
5. Yoshi’s Woolly World E3 2014 Trailer
6. Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D Gameplay Trailer
7. Meme Run Trailer
8. Mario vs. Donkey Kong E3 2014 Video
9. Xenoblade Chronicles X Exploration Trailer
10. Upcoming Fire Emblem Teaser Trailer
11. Hyrule Warriors amiibo Trailer
12. Captain Toad TV Spot
13. Citizens of Earth Trailer
14. NES Remix 2 – Find Luigi: Super Mario Bros. 2 Stage 11
15. amiibo Launch Announcement
16. Code Name S.T.E.A.M. amiibo Trailer
17. Introducing amiibo
18. Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate Story Trailer
19. Nintendo Minute – Captain Toad New Levels
20. Mario Maker E3 2014 Trailer
Source: Wii U eShop
This week’s video additions to the Wii U/3DS eShops are as follows:
Wii U
Blok Drop X Twisted Fusion Trailer
Toss N Go Trailer
How to Win at Smash Ep. 9
Frenchy Bird Trailer
SpongeBob HeroPants Trailer
3DS
How to Win at Smash Ep. 9
S.C.A.T. Trailer
Drop Zone – Under Fire Trailer
SpongeBob HeroPants Trailer
Sumico Trailer
Source: Wii U/3DS eShops
Majora’s Mask might be one of the most interesting games in the Zelda series. Not only is the title darker and different from other entries, but development itself was also atypical.
Eiji Aonuma reflected on the original release of Majora’s Mask in a recent issue of GamesMaster. In his chat with the magazine, he discussed the game’s short development cycle, and how “innovation truly comes when you have to work under some kind of big pressure.”
Below are his words in full:
