Masahiro Sakurai Says Gaming Needs Originality Or It 'Will Die Slowly'

Masahiro Sakurai Says Gaming Needs Originality Or It 'Will Die Slowly'

Sakurai issues comments while warning that AI will introduce a flurry of 'unplayable' games

Masahiro Sakurai pushes back against AI use in game development, says "devs who forge their own path will become increasingly important"

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Masahiro Sakurai expresses concern over how AI might flood the market with ‘unplayable’ games

Acclaimed game director Masahiro Sakurai has pulled off some legendary feats throughout his career, so it’s interesting to get this take on the whole AI bubble that has been dominating headlines as of late. In a new interview with Defaminicogamer mostly covering Sakura’s “Game Designers Award,” the outlet asked him... The post Masahiro Sakurai expresses concern over how AI might flood the market with ‘unplayable’ games appeared first on - Ninten…

Smash Bros. director Masahiro Sakurai warns AI could lead to unoriginal, unplayable games

Masahiro Sakurai, the acclaimed game designer behind Super Smash Bros. and Kirby, has shared his concerns about the growing challenges of creating original games, warning that the increasing use of AI could lead to an industry flooded with derivative titles. Sakurai has long championed originality in game design. For 16 years, he helped oversee the Game Designers Award at the...