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Masahiro Sakurai Urges Japanese Developers to Embrace Local Tastes

3/18/2025

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Masahiro Sakurai, the visionary behind Super Smash Bros., passionately calls on Japanese developers to embrace local tastes over "Americanized" games. In a heartfelt interview, he champions the creation of distinctive titles that truly connect with Japanese players, asserting that authentic creativity flourishes when developers pursue their passions, leading to a richer gaming experience.

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Masahiro Sakurai, the visionary behind Super Smash Bros., passionately calls on Japanese developers to embrace local tastes over "Americanized" games. In a heartfelt interview, he champions the creation of distinctive titles that truly connect with Japanese players, asserting that authentic creativity flourishes when developers pursue their passions, leading to a richer gaming experience.