Masahiro Sakurai, the creator of the Super Smash Bros. series, recently expressed frustration over leaked cutscenes from Super Smash Bros. Brawl. This incident has had a lasting impact on his approach to game development. In his recent YouTube series, “Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games,” Sakurai directly addressed the issue. Super Smash Bros. Brawl, although a divisive entry in the series, remains memorable for its ambitious story mode, Subspace Emissary. This mode’s integration of cutscenes created an engaging single-player experience. However, the leak incident led Sakurai to reconsider including such a story mode in future games. The release of Super…
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During a recent interview with the YouTube channel Good Vibes Gaming, Takashi Iizuka, head of the Sonic Team, expressed his interest in developing a Sonic RPG before retiring from Sega. This conversation took place during a preview of the upcoming game Sonic x Shadow Generations, where Iizuka shared his aspirations and thoughts on the future of the Sonic franchise. Iizuka revealed his long-standing interest in role-playing games, noting that it has been 30 years since Sonic’s inception, yet the franchise has not explored the RPG genre extensively. “Personally, I really like role-playing games,” Iizuka stated. “The RPG game format is…
The tourist information center on the island of Tsushima has recently introduced an engaging new feature: life-sized standees of Jin Sakai and the symbolic fox from the widely acclaimed video game, Ghost of Tsushima. Developed by Sucker Punch Productions and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, Ghost of Tsushima is an action-adventure game released in 2020. It follows the journey of Jin Sakai, a determined samurai striving to protect Tsushima Island during the initial Mongol invasion of Japan. Faced with a moral dilemma, Jin must choose between adhering to the samurai code of honor and employing pragmatic, yet dishonorable, tactics to…
Nintendo has announced that it will discontinue repair services for Wii U consoles and peripherals in Japan, citing a shortage of essential parts as the reason for this decision. This development marks the end of an era for the console, which, despite its initial potential, struggled to achieve the commercial success of its predecessors and successors. The announcement was made on Nintendo’s official support website, where they listed the hardware they are unable to repair or have discontinued repairing due to a shortage of parts. With this move, the Nintendo Wii U joins the ranks of other discontinued Nintendo hardware,…
During a recent interview, Noriaki Okamura, the producer of the Metal Gear Solid series, expressed his keen interest in collaborating with Hideo Kojima once again. The conversation took place in the inaugural episode of the Metal Gear Solid Production Hotline, during which Okamura openly discussed his aspirations and acknowledged the potential challenges associated with such a reunion. When questioned about the prospect of the original development team reuniting to work on future Metal Gear Solid titles, Okamura clarified that he was unable to speak on behalf of individuals who are no longer affiliated with Konami. He acknowledged that it was…
Insomniac Games has confirmed that they have no plans to port or remaster Sunset Overdrive for the PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5. The studio is currently focused on their upcoming project, Marvel’s Wolverine. Sunset Overdrive was one of the early exclusive titles for the Xbox One, developed by Insomniac Games at a time when the studio was not yet a first-party developer for Sony. Released at the start of the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 generation, the game received positive reviews and has since garnered a cult following. Despite its popularity, Insomniac Games has clarified that they will not be…
Bandai Namco, the publisher of Elden Ring, recently addressed player concerns regarding the new Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. In a concise statement, the publisher recommended that players “level up your Scadutree Blessing.” This response follows reports of increased difficulty and performance issues associated with the DLC. The message from Bandai Namco, posted on X, directly addressed the Elden Ring fanbase. The statement read, “This is a suggestion,” followed by the advice to “level up your Scadutree Blessing.” The community’s reaction to Bandai Namco’s message has been mixed. Some players appreciated the straightforward advice, with one user commenting, “The best…
Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus debuted as part of the PS2 emulation support on the PS5 and was released on PS Plus Premium. It has been marked as the biggest success for the subscription service. This classic PS2 game resonated strongly with players, drawing a substantial audience on PS5 and PS4. The release of Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus on PS Plus Premium has proven to be a monumental success, as evidenced by the immediate player engagement. This title is part of the initial wave of PS2 games introduced to the service, alongside Tomb Raider Legend and Star…
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree has garnered attention for its critical success; however, it has received a “Mixed” review tag on Steam due to various issues. A prevalent concern revolves around technical issues affecting the DLC. Users have reported problems such as FPS limited to 60, noticeable micro-stuttering, lack of ultra-wide support, and the absence of DLSS or Frame Generation. These performance challenges persist even on high-end hardware, such as RTX 4080. Another issue is related to the new update that has made the game unplayable on the Steam Deck. While From Software is working on solving this issue,…
During a recent interview with YouTuber MrMattyPlays, Todd Howard shared significant updates about Bethesda’s latest game, Starfield. The hour-long interview covered various aspects of the game, such as its growing player base and future content plans. Starfield has reached a milestone of 14 million players, up from the 13 million reported in December 2023. Howard highlighted the game’s impressive engagement, noting that the average playtime remains over 40 hours per player, showing a significant amount of time invested in the game by its community. The discussion also focused on Shattered Space, the first DLC for Starfield, which is set to…