Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games | Super Smash Bros. Brawl [Game Concepts] @sora_sakurai_en | Uploaded May 2023 | Updated October 2024, 6 hours ago.
When I went independent, it put the future of the Smash series in question. I'll discuss how I came to assemble a team to make Smash Bros. Brawl another time, but today, I'd like to focus on the planning and game concepts that went into creating the game.
When I went independent, it put the future of the Smash series in question. I'll discuss how I came to assemble a team to make Smash Bros. Brawl another time, but today, I'd like to focus on the planning and game concepts that went into creating the game.
![Super Smash Bros. Brawl [Game Concepts]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dXpFTHtlmCo/hqdefault.jpg "Super Smash Bros. Brawl [Game Concepts]
When I went independent, it put the future of the Smash series in question. Ill discuss how I came to assemble a team to make Smash Bros. Brawl another time, but today, Id like to focus on the planning and game concepts that went into creating the game.")
![Online Updates [Design Specifics]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/e89D_CG9P0g/hqdefault.jpg "Online Updates [Design Specifics]
As a player, Im extremely grateful for downloadable updates and patches!
As a creator, working on them requires time that could be spent on other projects or opportunities.")
![Randomness Spices Games Up [Design Specifics]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/e9v_FwUGOwY/hqdefault.jpg "Randomness Spices Games Up [Design Specifics]
Some games can be beaten by memorizing patterns, while others require mastering a skillset to overcome ever-changing challenges. Today, Id like to talk about randomness—a requisite element of the latter kind of game.")
![Start with the Climax [Planning & Game Design]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/eAd0pt-uv8g/hqdefault.jpg "Start with the Climax [Planning & Game Design]
One of the most challenging things to design for in a game is giving players control right from the very start.
While theres merit to starting out slow and building up the story, its more suitable these days to cut straight to the action.")
![Dont Be Unresponsive [Planning & Game Design]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/eia2IAmvtKI/hqdefault.jpg "Dont Be Unresponsive [Planning & Game Design]
When a player presses a button, they expect a response—so dont you think its best to make sure they get one?")
![Famicom and NES Audio [Audio]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/eyQSb_tC0Fg/hqdefault.jpg "Famicom and NES Audio [Audio]
When the Famicom was first released, it could make sounds unlike any console wed ever seen—which only evolved further over the decade that followed.
In this Grab Bag-esque episode, Ill be discussing the audio output of this simple game system.")
![Competition and Abundance [Work Ethic]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fWWwELXIAEw/hqdefault.jpg "Competition and Abundance [Work Ethic]
A lot of people out there want to make games...which means if you want to make games, youll have a lot of competition! This is something I hope both creators and consumers will keep in mind.")
![Amplify Both Strengths and Weaknesses [Game Essence]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fc-hOvTBTCc/hqdefault.jpg "Amplify Both Strengths and Weaknesses [Game Essence]
In todays Game Essence video, Ill be discussing a way characters often end up getting balanced: by rounding off both strengths and weaknesses.
While that process certainly can resolve issues, its hard to say it makes a game more fun...")
![How I Stuck With My Column [Work Ethic]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ff7HadWHTJo/hqdefault.jpg "How I Stuck With My Column [Work Ethic]
My Weekly Famitsu column, Think About the Video Games, ran for 18 years and 9 months. How did I manage to keep it going that long? Youll find out in this video.")
![Making Games as Part of a Company [Team Management]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fiCLKUQtKg0/hqdefault.jpg "Making Games as Part of a Company [Team Management]
I dont belong to a company myself anymore, but in this video Id like to talk about making games in-house. Consider this advice for those of you who work at game companies—or those who are hoping to.")
![Praise the Player! [Planning & Game Design]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fryDyXROp8A/hqdefault.jpg "Praise the Player! [Planning & Game Design]
People play games to feel good! Dont hold back on praising them at every step along the way!")
![What is “Play”? [Game Essence]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/g5uooUqdXXs/hqdefault.jpg "What is “Play”? [Game Essence]
Why do we play just for the sake of play? What about it is so fun?
Today, Id like to introduce a famous book on this topic, and share my own thoughts as well.")
