Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games | Flashing Effects [Effects] @sora_sakurai_en | Uploaded June 2024 | Updated October 2024, 1 hour ago.
"Flashing" refers to having elements like characters or the entire screen light up. Simple as it is, there are a lot of techniques involved.
Be warned, this video contains lots of flashing effects!
"Flashing" refers to having elements like characters or the entire screen light up. Simple as it is, there are a lot of techniques involved.
Be warned, this video contains lots of flashing effects!
![Flashing Effects [Effects]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Mmw39T_dBLI/hqdefault.jpg "Flashing Effects [Effects]
Flashing refers to having elements like characters or the entire screen light up. Simple as it is, there are a lot of techniques involved.
Be warned, this video contains lots of flashing effects!")
![The Basics of Pixel Art [Graphics]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NDno0U5UxSI/hqdefault.jpg "The Basics of Pixel Art [Graphics]
Pixel art can be lots of fun, right?
There are plenty of techniques out there for creating it, but today Id like to explain a few we used back when we had limited colors and screen resolution.")
![Don’t Put Decisions Off [Team Management]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NaWuNgpYDi4/hqdefault.jpg "Don’t Put Decisions Off [Team Management]
If youre a games director, or someone else responsible for conveying the right direction to your team, dont delay on making decisions. Choose an answer, and choose it quick!")
![Motion Sickness in 3D Games [Planning & Game Design]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/OS4CZkBBbW4/hqdefault.jpg "Motion Sickness in 3D Games [Planning & Game Design]
Game-induced motion sickness affects different people in different ways, and some much worse than others.
Today, Ill discuss why it happens in the first place, and what we can do to counteract its effects.")
![Establishing Characters Through Their Design [Graphics]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PDjdquhVHU4/hqdefault.jpg "Establishing Characters Through Their Design [Graphics]
A well-established character will have a well-established silhouette.
While colors, accessories, and other stylistic choices can be important, try switching to black-and-white to make sure the design feels just how you want it to.")
![The Family Computer (and the NES) [Grab Bag]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PHBKYrnIUmY/hqdefault.jpg "The Family Computer (and the NES) [Grab Bag]
Without the Famicom (and NES), the video game industry might have grown in an entirely different direction. Today, Id like to talk about what it was like experiencing this legendary game console back in its heyday.")
![Game Demos [Marketing]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PfNtg0tSGDY/hqdefault.jpg "Game Demos [Marketing]
Demos can make for great promotional opportunities for your games! But the act of making them is far more challenging than you might expect...")
![The Power of Suggestion [Work Ethic]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QI39AHhZNcY/hqdefault.jpg "The Power of Suggestion [Work Ethic]
Self-suggestion can be a powerful motivator. Today, Id like to share an anecdote of a time I found it extremely effective. Its all about your frame of mind!")
![Game Essence in Falling-Block Puzzle Games [Game Essence]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QOkY6BULsgo/hqdefault.jpg "Game Essence in Falling-Block Puzzle Games [Game Essence]
I touched on this a bit in my Meteos video, but today, Id like to take another look at the game essence in falling-block puzzle games.
Rather than imitate other games, youll do much better if you understand the core principles!")
![Dont Rely on a Plan B [Work Ethic]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QgkLrqGrwy4/hqdefault.jpg "Dont Rely on a Plan B [Work Ethic]
I sometimes see proposals that hedge their bets, suggesting both a Plan A and a Plan B for accomplishing their goals.
This should be avoided at all costs. Stick to the one plan you think is best!")
![Being Kind to Beginners [Planning & Game Design]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/R7rd4-ua2AI/hqdefault.jpg "Being Kind to Beginners [Planning & Game Design]
When playing games with other people, I make it a point to be as kind as possible to beginner-level players. Some say its impolite to hold back, but thats just not true!
Some rumors have suggested that Super Smash Bros. was created as a result of the story I discuss in this episode, but I can confirm thats not the case. This experience had no influence on the concept behind Smash Bros.")
