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Japanese Developers' New Year Resolutions: Sakurai Offers His!

Immortal

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Everyone is giving paragraphs and walls of text.
Like Hino:
Key phrase: Interpersonal connections

Resolution: At present, it is impossible to develop an online game or smartphone game without considering other players. I believe that taking into account interpersonal connectivity when developing games will become even more important in the future. For 2014, I'd like to start by moving forward with smartphone games. I'm determined to succeed. I believe that this is just as important now as it was when Level-5 first became a publisher. I want try new things and strive ahead, like when I first started out.
Or Kamiya:
Key phrase: Have fun making games

Resolution: There's a lot I hold dear in making games, but I think for developers, having fun is most important. The atmosphere of the workplace shows clearly in a game's quality, so I want to treasure a team atmosphere where each member can have fun developing games. Also, 2014 will be the year where a new project will fully be set in motion. I want to boldly and happily walk that path without fear of failure.
Nomura, setting the bar high as always:
Key phrase: Constancy

Resolution: My surroundings have been constantly changing, but I don't have any special expectations for myself in 2014. I do have some new ideas, but I plan to strive to meet fans' expectations as always.
But Sakurai?
Key phrase: Completion

Resolution: I resolve to complete development on Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U and release it in 2014.
 

PLATINUM7

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Sakurai made me laugh with how different his resolution was. Sakurai's dedication is really something.
 

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Don't know why, but I'm seeing Sakurai just walking up to the interviewer with sunglasses akin to Kamina's and a battered cape and saying that, then he slowly walks away while looking away from an explosion.
 

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Make me appreciate him even more. His dedication is really inspiring!
 

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Short, sweet, and to the point. I can't wait for the game to come out in 2014!
 

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I'm still expecting at least one delay, but if he actually does manage to finish it by 2014, then great!
 

soviet prince

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does this statement make you think it come out in q4 :(
 

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Don't know why, but I'm seeing Sakurai just walking up to the interviewer with sunglasses akin to Kamina's and a battered cape and saying that, then he slowly walks away while looking away from an explosion.
The explosion ruins the moment. I think a long, quiet, autumn wind would be the perfect background for Sakurai to walk away from. With a close-up on everyone's face as the squint in the stoic, yet majestic breeze.
 

XStarWarriorX

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Sweet, I expect no delays this time. I know that hard working guy will give us a great smash to play.

I'm more interested in the Kamiya one, Pls be starfox (no I did not bother him on twitter about it if your wondering)
 

MexM

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Sakurai's the best! lol Now that's a good New Year resolution.
 

MasterOfKnees

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Considering how hard the game is to make, that's one hell of a new year's resolution.
 

SmashChu

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What I like about Sakurai is he is very determined to make a good product. His resolution is one of commitments which shows how much he cares about his craft.
 

Smashoperatingbuddy123

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That's going to be a lot of weight off the backs of the people on concerned on release date thread. I love the fact it's now guaranteed smash 4 in 2014 (or should I say tomorrow threw to the next December 31st)
 
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I like how committed he is to this game, especially one that is hard to make.

Also, it's short, simple, and straight to the point.
 

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Smash is literally the only thing on this guys mind and it makes my dingleberries tingle with joy.
 

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Sakurai's dedication is something I admire, but the way Sakurai has to make a resolution to finish Smash Bros in 2014 makes me worried it'll be a Q4 release. I'm still going with my optimistic Summer release though.
 

soviet prince

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The way Sakurai has to make a resolution to finish Smash Bros in 2014 makes me worried it'll be a Q4 release. I'm still going with my optimistic Summer release though.
that's what I am worried about, why make a revoultion to finish in 2014 if it's obv you will
 

Venus of the Desert Bloom

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Maybe this is Sakurai's own "Race to the Finish".
 

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Keep fighting the good fight Kamiya. I'm really interesting in what Platinum's new project is going to be. Hopefully Kamiya's team can get the green light to make the next Star Fox game and try to get the series back on track.
 

KCCHIEFS27

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Don't know why, but I'm seeing Sakurai just walking up to the interviewer with sunglasses akin to Kamina's and a battered cape and saying that, then he slowly walks away while looking away from an explosion.
The explosion ruins the moment. I think a long, quiet, autumn wind would be the perfect background for Sakurai to walk away from. With a close-up on everyone's face as the squint in the stoic, yet majestic breeze.
What the hell is wrong with you people?

Jesus.
 

Kaye Cruiser

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Okay, even me being the asshole that I am, not even I can hate him after that statement. XD

Consider me officially pleased and impressed. Go for it, Sakurai. I wanna see if he can make this happen. ¦)
 

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"Happy New Years! What are your Resolutions Sakurai?"

"To do my job as planned."




I suppose it's our fault for thinking Sakurai would care about such trivial things like holidays, the use of his hand, or just his general health. Not when there's Smash to be made. ;)

Nintendo's probably forcing this break on him too. :troll:
 

Morbi

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Does it not? He's probably saying this because of Brawl's delays, not because of any doubts that it will be released in 2014. I have faith in him.
I wouldn't necessarily make my New Year's resolution to complete my job. That sounds similar to making my New Year's resolution to breath, it falls under a pre-existing duty, so it doesn't really inspire confidence that he has to reaffirm that it will be done with something traditionally used as a way to motivate yourself through a goal. That appears to be my concern alone. More of us should be like Sakurai, we really aren't obligated to do what we are contracted to do, a resolution would surely help us for the better. :awesome:

I am just butt-hurt because I predicted a Spring release.
 

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I think he just wants it over with. Summer/Fall fits too well with Ninty celebrations, so I expect it then. If I see it anytime before May, I'm going to be impressed.
 
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