In the concluding episode of a much-anticipated YouTube channel titled “Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games”, Masahiro Sakurai, the illustrious game director, revealed some exciting news – he has a new game in the works. At this point, however, Sakurai did not provide further specifics about his forthcoming project. In the same breath, he made an intriguing revelation about the cost of his YouTube series – he had spent a staggering 90 million Yen on it.
Sakurai took it a step further by suggesting that gamers should stay optimistic and look forward to an official announcement about the game in the near future, provided he and his dedicated team can turn their plans into reality. It was while Sakurai was wrapping up on the highly successful Super Smash Bros Ultimate DLC that the idea for his new project emerged. The inspiration hit him just before Kazuya from Tekken was presented in the game in June 2021 and coincided with the development of Sora from the iconic Kingdom Hearts.
Initiated on August 24, 2022, “Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games” YouTube channel concluded with an evocative finale special video on October 22, 2024. Although the primary videos for this channel were shot two years in advance, the closing video was a recent production. Sakurai also shared that the content for the channel had been strategically planned from its inception.
A significant reason Sakurai chose to film most of the content in advance was due to the challenges he faced in juggling his game development duties and producing content for his full-time YouTube channel simultaneously. He took a moment to break down the production costs of the series, citing a total expenditure of 90 million yen or about $630,000 at the time the finale special video was shot.
The lion’s share of the budget was allocated to the editing process, handled by the respected company, HIKE. A substantial chunk was invested in English translation services, facilitated by the renowned 8-4, Ltd. The remaining balance covered miscellaneous expenses, such as the licensing of video content or collaborative episodes.
This is a thrilling piece of news for all gaming enthusiasts who follow the work of Sakurai. As the creator of some of the most well-regarded games in the industry, Sakurai’s announcement of a new project has certainly set the stage for heightened anticipation and speculation within the gaming community. Armed with the ambition to deliver captivating games, Sakurai has promised to unravel more information about the new project when the time is ripe.
For now, fans can revisit the episode of Sakurai’s YouTube series which contain several insights on game development, offering a peek into the mysterious and captivating world of creating video games. As the gaming community eagerly awaits more news regarding Sakurai’s new project, his previous successes promise an immense level of excitement and quality, further fueling the anticipation among gamers worldwide.
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