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Super Smash Bros Creator Sakurai Is Very Impressed With Steam

Super Smash Bros creator Masahiro Sakurai has revealed in his weekly column in Famitsu that he is a great fan of PC gaming service Steam. Sakurai thinks it’s the best online shop available on video game platforms with some great sales and unique community based features. Sakurai then explained just how much he loves the service and the features and prices it offers consumers. It’s unlikely that he will make a game for the platform, but he’s certainly very impressed with it.

“It’s become mandatory that each platform has its own built-in [digital] shop. So among those, which online shop is superior and offers the most incentive to buy from it? I would answer, ‘Steam.'”

“When someone opens Steam, depending on their purchase and viewing history, suggested titles pop up. And there are sales almost every day with massive deals.” Sakurai observed. “The changes vary, making me check in frequently.”

“I write this because on varying levels, I have complaints with every other online shopping format.” Sakurai said in conclusion. “While there are limitations for each platform, perhaps those in development of shopping apps could take a page from Steam’s playbook?”

 

169 thoughts on “Super Smash Bros Creator Sakurai Is Very Impressed With Steam”

      1. Yeah I don’t think the eshop is terrible but it’s not paticularly good either, this is why I got so excited when we had them early rumours about nintendo teaming up with Valve, them two would compliment eachother amazingly.
        Alas tis not the truth though :/, but hey if Sakurai is complimenting it then maybe some of the higher ups at nintendo will take note and actually damn well copy it.

    1. I think you mean Xbox Live because it’s mainly paying $60 for nothing, same for PSN at $50 but worse because of its constant hack attacks. Nintendo is basic but it could and should be better. It’s not terrible but has a lot more to do.

            1. Bribery, just like offering free games for their irresponsible mess or let me guess; you excuse their BS PSN problems because they’re giving you freebies to forget about it. Cheap son of a bitch. lol

              1. “Bribery, just like offering free games for their irresponsible mess or let me guess”

                They’ve always given out free games even before the lizard squad hack. Is there anything else you can say baldy about PSN besides the hacking WHICH btw can happen anywhere at anytime fyi…

                Trust me, I ain’t cheap.

                1. Funny. I started noticing the free promotional game giveaways spiking since after PSN hack from 2011 and after Xbox One’s 2013 DRM fiasco that they started giving free games on Xbox 360 when Spenser took over. Like I said, all damage control through bribery out of idiots who love to forget getting taken advantage of. Idiots…

                  1. Pleb. You really are a total Pleb. Regardless of what you say. The Xbox service is absolutely well worth the 60 bucks. Add the price of the console.now and a year ago. It’s still less than the WiiU. Xbox give games away on console that is worth more than the system in 6 months. Nintendo charge 6.50 a frickin NES game

                    1. All you get is online access which is free on PC. Your mentality on budget and Internet services shows no bounds on stupidity.

                      And NES games at $6.50? *Levin Spacey* WRONG! It’s $5 each smartass. IDK where you get your “information” from but something tells me it’s starting with Game and ends with Spot. :/ Yeah, it’s where all of the uninformative gaming jackasses are.

                      Xbox One from a year ago and today + $60 BS subscription /= less than Wii U a year ago or today which is $275-350. Xbox One with all of that crap costs between $400-450

                      Try again when you actually pass Mathematic SATs or grade school you failed to graduate, you ass.

                    1. Says the retard, who is black, who called MLK Jr. “Overrated”, who is also black. Hope you get shot one day for saying something stupid like that in public, if you ever grow the balls to do it.

                2. PSN seems to be the worse out of the three console online services. It seems to have gotten worse after they started charging too. Free games are cool, but if my credit card info was acquired by the wrong people, no amount of free games would ever make up for it.

        1. Well have fun during its next month or two of blackout due to Sony’s stupidity of not applying security like they should. In the meantime, *playing Smash Bros. online with Mewtwo DLC and flips off at you* I’m having a blast with actual gamers.

          1. “playing Smash Bros. online”

            I was with you up until the Online part XD such the joker you are, we all know that Nintendo Servers are ass Stranga.

          1. Actually it is. You act like 50 dollars is a lot of money lmao. It’s a nice bonus having fee games every month. Plus playing games are surprisingly more fun due to party chats, my games don’t lag nearly as much as when I play online on Nintendo platforms. It’s funny that Nintendo had to disable voice chat for games like MK8 and Smash, because they know their online suck ass.

            “I’m having a blast with actual gamers.” Are you kidding me? LMFAOOOOOOOOOOO!!! Then tell me why Nintendo treats their fanbase like children?

            1. Fucker, that’s the same amount of money I pay for the Internet every month. WTF would I pay more for something that’s free everywhere else? Are you that retarded on spending/saving money that your parents stop or never paid your allowance anymore?

              They didn’t disable voice chat you ass. They limited it for friends in lobbies, not gameplay because they’re still chickenshit about another Swapnote incident from happening. Why Nintendo treat gamers like “children”? Because they’re a family oriented company you moron. Now go take a look at the same hypocrite parents who let their damn children be exposed to M rated games and porn even so they can grow up into deprived motherfuckers who think stealing, cursing and raping makes them look like awesome adults as their mentally retarded parents go blame on materials and people behind those materials for their own failure on raising kids right.

              1. FuckWithMeYouKnowIGotIt

                First of all, I don’t get allowances, I get my own job to pay for my shit.

                Secondly, That “nintendo is a family company blah, blah” is a pretty lame and sad excuse. Not really going to comment much on that since it’s clear you were talking out of your ass with that one.

                You can’t blame Sony for the parents decision for buying M rated games for their kids. It’s not like this world isn’t full of that shit anyways, so it’s not like the kids are seeing anything new… which is the sad thing.

                You know what I’m done so tired. I know you like to have the last laugh so go ahead.

                1. Dumbass, did I ever BLAME Sony for dumbass parents buying kids mature shit or am I saying it’s exactly why Nintendo is treating their own that way to prevent such thing so those same DUMBASS PARENTS don’t go hypocrite and Sue them for it like what happened with Swapnote?

                  Illiterates…

                      1. FuckWithMeYouKnowIGotIt

                        Not my fault I like Sony more. Believe it or not Stranga, I used to be one of the biggest fanboys on this site. My my things have changed.

                            1. Again, don’t make me laugh. I’m no fanboy either for which I do express their faults but unlike myself, you assclowns wanna pin me as a fanboy while at the same time failed to read my posts from beginning to middle and then the end. Great job on displaying your pathetic desperation to twist reality in such a failed fashion. Too bad I’m not the mentally fucked type who can get brainwashed just like that like the rest of the living, breathing tools of this world today.

                              1. FuckWithMeYouKnowIGotIt

                                Lol you really care that I posted that comment? So what if I was a fanboy at least I’m not one now… like you.

                                  1. That are at least 4 years old and I can buy the same or half the amount of games from a pawn shop and still have little money to save for something more important like a bus fare or Subway sandwiches when I’m hungry outside. $50-60 for a shitty online service that’s FREE ON PC/NINTENDO, I’m not going for it especially when it’s being hacked and exploited every damn day. I rather give that money to a strip clue dancer and be happy with my spending.

                                    1. At least 4 years old? lmaooooo
                                      Thanks for presenting your lack of knowledge on the whole subject. Excuse my language, but you’re absolutely talking out of your ass right now. Thanks for the laugh though. :)

                              2. You’re seriously criticizing services that offer several free games each and every month and robust multiplayer options across countless games? Also, if you don’t buy subscriptions when they’re on sale you might pay those prices, but it’s more like $40 a year if you do. Frankly, even without all of that they’d still be superior to Nintendo’s offering simply because all digital games are tied to an account and usable on any system, unlike the Nintendo offering which is bizarrely tied to a system, as well as an account. Nintendo fans would benefit greatly from Nintendo mimicking the competition here.

                                1. It’s bribery because 1. They’re charging for free online play that PC/Nintendo offer and give free games to shut you suckers up and 2. RoBUST multiplayer “options” you mean when it comes to DRM and sometimes lack of moderation to keep abusers and cheaters in check which is what the majority has failed on. WTF would I pay for something I’m already paying the same price every month for from Internet providers? Ask yourself that. Actually, you don’t because you’re part of the sheep herd wanting to rain money like an ass who has no plan for better investments and careful budget.

                                  Universal account system is needed from Nintendo like NOW but you excusing your “justification” on spending more money for nothing over online access is just so fucking pitiful that I might shed a tear for your ridiculous ass getting played so easily. lol

                                  1. *facepalm* You’re not paying for it every month. That’s a YEARLY subscription. And it gets you access to free games as well. AND it gives you discounts on games. Are you seriously complaining about that? If you don’t have the $50, then just save up for gods sake. Nobody is forcing you to even use it.

                                    1. Dude, if that’s the ONLY side perk of subscriptions, then it’s pathetic because stores and online stores already does that on a monthly basis and as for free games which most likely I already played, owned or don’t give a crap, it doesn’t entice me on bit to waste more money on a ripoff subscription that’s free on other, better platforms.

                                      1. Why do I always get an angry vibe from your comments???
                                        Not complaining because sometimes you have a legitimate reason, just curious…

                                2. Its funny that thestrangablo is the only one who truelly understands everything here. Why the actual fuck are you gonna pay 40$ for 72 games that you can only PLAY per FUCKING MONTH?!? Are you that stupid? do you really think you can finish all of those games for a month? while you can just buy them on steam for a discount and play the game whenever you like? online or offline… You are just paying double the price. Internet cost 40$ per month so does the stupid membershit. So what are you gonna do after the monthly shit is done? can you still play them? FUCKING NO. Wake up dumbfucks. This is why everybody loves gaben he gives free games , high discount (you can actually buy some awesome games for 1$ each on hollidays) and your account is safe no getting hack or information leaks whatsoever. By the way have you heard of the steam market? I bet your gold membershit doesnt have that? You can trade/sell games and items on the market and LASTLY no FUCKING 12 years old crying on the voice chat everytime you play games.

                                  1. Holy shit you’re an idiot. You can can play the free games any time, too. Not just that month. Try not talking out of your ass and research a little.

                                    Also, it’s funny how all the Nintendrones, like stranga, now praise Steam just as Sakurai acknowledges it.

                                    1. Oh look who’s talking. Its only on fucking xbox 360 not xbox one smartass. And spending 40$ for another 72 games that you can’t play in newer gen consoles? what is the purpose of that? compared to a 5$ game on steam that you can play ANYWHERE and ANYTIME even if your pc gets to upgrade. I own a ps1 to ps3 soon ps4 and I’m a nintendrone? I’m just stating real facts here bitch. Its funny how you don’t think before you spend your money you uneducated piece of shit.

                                      1. First of all, I’m only talking about PSN.
                                        $5 games on Steam are usually just flash indie games. Looks like someone only spends money on games just because they’re cheap. Cheap doesn’t mean it’s good. Now who’s the uneducated shit who doesn’t think before spending?

                              3. DDoS attacks =/= hacking
                                PSN was hacked “only” once, and they fucked up big time back then, it was their own fault, obviously.
                                The recent events weren’t really hacks. Microsoft and Sony were just unlucky for being targeted, you can’t really give credit to Nintendo for not getting attacked at that time, they were lucky in the situation that it hit the competition; it’s not like Nintendo got away because they have super secure servers that prevented them from falling victim to those same attacks or anything like that.

                                1. Ass, DDoS attacks IS HACKING you fool so it’s not only once. It happened multiple times in a very brief period after the last hack. Lizard Squad, North Korea. Sony is getting fucked all over the place because they didn’t learn shit from 2011.

                                  Not saying Nintendo is smart (which they are more than Sony at this point for giving their own services needed maintenance periodically) but the reason why they’re not attacked because they are doing their own thing that isn’t provoking any reason to be targeted other than some silly ass business decisions. And after seeing what’s happening to Sony/Microsoft, I have no doubt that Nintendo is playing it smart and safe to keep a close eye on their own servers and security so there you go. Sony is fucking it up while Nintendo is keeping a low profile as they should.

                                  1. DDOS attacks are not hacks on their own. Hacking *could* be used to employ DDOS attacks but aren’t required.

                                    DDOS attacks are essentially just increases in traffic. So, let’s say you take the normal amount of visitors to MNN and multiply it by 100,000 at any given time, it ties up the network and makes it inoperable.

                                    It’s really all about load balancing data packets. Someone could just send a lot of false data to a server (or servers) and overload them.

                                  2. I was speaking of PSN hacks, Sony’s movie department obviously hasn’t much to do with PSN, so it wasn’t subject to the matter.
                                    And no, DDoS attacks aren’t really hacks. Spamming their servers with requests isn’t “hacking”. in that sense You’re not gaining access to their servers by exploiting security weaknesses, you aren’t changing codes in their servers, or anything else that woud classify as classic hacking, you’re merely spamming them. That is, in my view, not hacking.
                                    So, the last time PSN was hacked was in 2011, but they have experienced a number of DDoS attacks after that.
                                    Considering you don’t own any of the recent Playstation consoles (or, that’s what I’d assume, seeing how incredibly butthurt you sound every time you talk about them), how would you know they don’t undergo maintenances? Exactly, you actually don’t know. But to clear up things for you, they actually do give their services the needed maintenance.
                                    And as far as I’m informed, DDoS attacks can’t be prevented just like that. Yes, precautions can be taken, but I’m not so sure about entirely blocking them out. But Especially for a company like Nintendo that never has experienced a situation like that, I believe it might be a bit more difficult to deal with, if it ever happens to hit them too one day.

                                            1. Two people, me being one of them, have explained to you why DDoSing is not hacking. Yet, you still insist on it being otherwise.
                                              But ok, whatever you say, hun.

                                2. From what I’ve read, PSN goes down an awful lot. I never had that problem with xbox live, nintendo network, and certainly not steam. I think if you’re paying for the service then it is unacceptable for the network to constantly give problems. I didn’t play the PS3 online all that much, but I do remember that whole hacking incident that seemed to last forever for some gamers. I don’t own a PS4, but I see a lot of PS4 owners complaining about two things, no games and bad online service

                                  1. “I see a lot of PS4 owners complaining about two things, no games and bad online service”

                                    Generally those aren’t really PS4 owners or just a vocal few.

                                    That said owning both Xbox and PlayStation consoles, I haven’t seen much of a difference between their reliability.

                                    But I wouldn’t doubt if Microsoft has the better network infrastructure due to the fact that it’s Microsoft – a company who specializes in that type of technology. At the same time, Xbox Live has been around for quite a bit longer and has been charging longer than the PSN. So it *should* be better.

                                    There is a tech site that tracks the stats of networks including PSN and Xbox Live – for the life of me I can’t remember what the site is called though. Last time I checked it, which was in December, it showed that PSN actually has statistically fewer problems than Xbox Live.

                          1. Well…I actually totally agree with him this time. Steam is really seamless and their deals do beat all of the rivals. It’s one of the reasons why the “PC Master Race” grew so much. I’m still not into the whole digital craze, but if it’s a game that you can only get digitally, then I’ll go for it. It’s better than not playing it at all right?

                          2. It instead of telling all of that to other people. How about you go and tell it to directly to fucking Nintendo. He must be off his man period. Haven’t heard him whine like a cry baby bitch in a while.

                            1. Okay dude, Calm the heck down. 1. He’s not whining, He’s only saying he likes Steam and he’s doesn’t care much about other online shops. 2. Do you really think the higher-ups, Men who were around working with Nintendo during the NES/SNES era most likely in their 60s-80s as the bosses of the company Will listen to one of their developers only in his 40s, who may not make any more games for awhile When they made a decision without their CEO having any say in it because at the time he had the flu?

                                1. TeeYouseAColdMackPlayaAndUknoDat

                                  FAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAG!!!!
                                  Tight jean wearing sissy! Get slapped around walking amongst real men. FAAAAAAAAAAAAAG!

                                    1. TeeYouseAColdMackPlayaAndUKnoDat

                                      Bitch boy has more guts than brains, eh? Keyboard combatant, you’d get Molly-whopped with those dick sucking lips coming ’round here. Haha bitch boy you dealing with a real McCoy! A playa’s bout it bout it. Fag boy looking to justify wearing bitch jeans. Hahahahaha
                                      Punks Jump Up To Get Beat the fuck Down!
                                      Boss!? Haha, mommy lied to your ass on that one.

                                      1. Projecting your lifestyle me on is a fucking shame. Don’t try to drag me as low as your hotdog munching ass. A real McCoy? Ha Funny! A true real McCoy doesn’t sound like a broke down illiterate project kid. Bitch jeans lol. By the way you sound like ghetto hood rat that cant afford to even look at Hollister. Don’t try to use your momma’s welfare check and food stamps to buy Hollister.

                                        1. TeeYouseAColdMackPlayaAndUKnoDat

                                          Feisty little derelict aren’t we? Let the real deal Holyfield put a boss ho in check! So your bitch-made self used a “username” that’s obviously derivative of urban culture i.e hip hop, then you complain about language utilized by this real one? I guess you really ain’t that reputable wigger you’ve envisioned your whole useless existence. Don’t go at it with a G, bitch boy, this exchange is only sharpening the bitch in you.

                                          Yo, hey, I think a Kevin Hart movie just released, go get some pointers, since you wanna act black by that username, start learning from an Uncle Tom before going full black. Hahahaha

                                          Cocksucker, as was mentioned, jump up to get your wig split!

                                          1. Yawn. Your nonsensical bullshit can’t and will never put me in check. A 12 year old can do better than this shit. Hip hop doesn’t always have equal black people. The whole world should know that song by now. Ever heard of vine you stupid fuck? Probably not because broke down bitches like you can’t even afford a rock. Vine introduce me to it so know your fucking shit. The more you bring up gay shit the more you paint an even gayer image for yourself.

                                              1. I'm a Boss Ass Bitch

                                                Lol. Who’s stopping ya? Who cares about what others fucking think. Not I said the wolf.

                                                    1. FuckWithMeYouKnowIGotIt

                                                      P.S This song has the best beat I’ve ever heard. I be blasting that shit when I’m on the bus.

                                                      1. TeeYouseAColdMackPlayaAndUKnoDat

                                                        A message beginning with “yawn” as by standard procedure should end with “yawn”, following it up with a full response renders the words useless.

                                                        Bitch boy, if you love big things inserted into your throat, leave that where it belongs. Announcing to the world, practically, that you are a client of this “Hollister” line of clothing puts you in a category of a, should I once again write…FAAAAAAAG!!

                                                        It’s not a matter of affording this “clothing”, men wear clothing designed by men who love women.

                                                        Whoever it is that designs that fruitwear isn’t of my interest, nor is his preferred sexuality; however, your love relationship with these clothing articles gives the accurate impression that a human-sized poster cutout of the founder has found a home at the top of your bedroom.

                                                        Bitch boy, do your thing and let it remain a secret, your dreams of Ryan Secrest aren’t anybodys business.

                                                        Fag boy, there’s only one homo in this exchange, and he slides into a bitch size when he’s faced against peer pressure.

                                                        Don’t go at it with a G, bitch boy.

                                        2. I love steam. If you haven’t heard of it, check out humblebundle.com and it’s all for home causes. Say what you want to steam codes. Changes every week. I just bought all the Hitman games for 10 euro on the humble bundle shop. Much cheaper than steam itself! And that also includes hitman sniper challenge!

                                          1. There is no -exact- release date for Revelations 2 on Vita, all we know is that it will come out as a complete edition after all episodes are out on the other platforms. The last episode is set for the 19th/20th of March (depending on which region you’re from), so those are the earliest possible dates. :)

                                            1. Wait, it’s coming to Vita too? I hope they bring more awesome stuff like this to the handheld. I might actually have a reason to purchase one then. Lol.

                                        3. Hopefully he’ll convince Nintendo to adapt or learn from Steam’s awesome online services. Make NN similar to Steam and watch the public generate more favor for Nintendo with online functions.

                                              1. I did get to try the New 3DS XL at Gamestop the other day and the super stable 3D is pretty cool. And moving the camera with the c stick was nice. Other than that though, it didn’t really convince me. I still want the smaller one because it has a better picture due to the smaller screen and the faceplates and colorful buttons are too awesome. Screw Nintendo for not bringing over here. I want to upgrade but I seriously don’t think I should give Nintendo any of my money with the way they’ve been acting recently. I’m considering saving up my money and spending it on a different console cause Nintendo really has been ticking me off lately. I don’t mean I’m going to sell my Wii U and 3DS or anything though. I’ll only do that if they ever seriously aggravate me and pull the last straw. But if they bring the standard 3DS here, then perhaps I’ll reconsider. PERHAPS.

                                                1. They should because the demand and complaints is growing. But them making a weak ass “confusion” excuse while ALL of the other countries have the same shit in the market only pisses me off more.

                                        4. just got to say this.. why do you think nintendo do not have servers up? because the one they have will last longer even when they close the door on the wii u for good! ( talking about that peer to peer connection)

                                        5. As much as I’m loving playing the couple game so have on steam, I’m too connected to the characters with Nintendo. Can’t wait for the new Starfox..

                                        6. The thing with Steam is that they have “variety”.
                                          They have a wide selection for both the casual and the hardcore gamers. As well as a boatload of genres/content to keep EVERYONE’S plate full.
                                          The Big 3 can take notes and learn a few things from Valve.

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                                        8. Personally I don’t have anything against the Steambots, I actually like them, that’s why my closest ally is Valve Admiral Glados…

                                          Together, the Empire and the Valve Republic could once and for all obliterate the Xbot infection while learning a lot of things from each other…

                                          1. I agree, Nintendo and Valve teaming up could make for an extremely powerful team. A team that can take on any that tries to go head on with them. Think about it, Nintendo’s awesome games and Valve’s amazing online service, that sounds like win-win-win, for Nintendo, Valve AND Gamers…

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