Smash Bros designer Masahiro Sakurai has revealed to Famitsu that his right arm injury appears to be getting worse and his condition is now affecting his left arm as well. Sakurai previously told the publication back in February 2013 that, “If this disorder lingers, or if it never gets fixed, there’s no telling what impact that would have on the project.” Here’s what he had to say about the state of his injury.
“The tendon sheath inflammation symptoms in my left forearm are especially hard to deal with. I’ve been moving the controller as gently as possible. And losing at Smash Bros…”
Thanks, David
Cal down Sakurai D: I don’t want you hurt
Sakurai devoting his life into finishing this game. Give this man a medal.
SAKURAI! DONT DIE UNTIL AFTER SSB4 IS OUT!
What the hell? Would you rather him die afterwards? Geez man! WTF!
dude… that sucks so much. Not because of Smash brothers getting delayed or whatever, but his pain.
He does so much for us. Thank you Masahiro Sakurai, for being awesome and inspiring.
Get well super soon!!!
:(
that’s not good
If he needs to heal/get better by stop working on Smash Bros., then do so. I’d rather have him in good health and no game rather than a game and bad health. Get better soon Sakurai.
Agreed.
Having him in good health does absolutely nothing for me. I also hate when boxers stay down because getting back up is detrimental to their health, or when refs stop the fights early. I’d rather him die and give me another smash bros.
And you wonder why people look down on you so much on this site…
EVVIIIILLLLLLLLLLLLL!
I’d rather have you die than to contribute anything to mankind
Your such a POS.
You’re heartless, have you no shame?
that’s quite a cunty comment
What the fuck did I just read?
:/ poor guy
Oh dear. INB4 rabid fanboys in the comments below me being more worried about Smash Bros than this guy’s health. Recover soon, Mr. Sakurai! You single-handedly wrote a large section of my childhood.
He will fight through this in his own way and this will not affect the quality of the game. It is the way of the Sakurai.
O man this is bad. We all hope he gets better.
The guy deserves a long break and medical attention. He’s done enough for all of us.
sakurai’s a real trooper, dedicated to his work like this. i hope he gets better soon but i can’t imagine things improving for him until he’s completed the game. here’s hoping for the best
He needs a break!
Dont Stress yourself sakurai! You have done enough! feel better man
Sakurai shouldn’t be going this far for his fans, if it means his pain getting worse. He deserves a long break.
awwww poor guy :(
Like I had said before, if Smash bros is delayed by this, the let it be. I want Sakurai in good health and condition. I can’t ask for his game when he is in so much pain. Besides, Smash bros will be better if he works easily.
I PRAY HE IS OK AND YOU ALL OF YOU TOO PLEASE!
How can you care about his health more than smash bros? It’s the only game on wii u to look forward to…
The problem is, while most people believe that he should halt Smash Bros until he’s healed, a lot of fans will start getting annoyed and it will be like Pokemon Bank all over again. Nintendo can’t afford the bad rep, and it’s causing everyone to overwork… Hopefully Sakurai recovers fully, maybe he should just step down for a while and monitor at least while he heals?
Not in this case, Sakurai has a legitimate reason for delaying SSB. Nintendo screwed us over with Bank for no reason. They wouldn’t give us ANY information.
I’m pretty sure a project is not going to be delayed because someone has physical pain in their arms. It’s not like he’s building Noah’s Ark. He’s the DIRECTOR so I’m sure he can DIRECT someone else to take over when the pain comes which I’m sure he already has been doing.
You don’t get to be in his position by not being prepared. He’s a professional I’m sure despite it being very hard on him physically, it will not effect the project. Yes, he is in pain, yes he probably needs a long vacation, yes I hope feels better because I have similar issues in my arms and I carry heavy boxes at work so I know how it is, but no his physical pain will not slow progress of Smash Bros. That suggestions stops right here.
This game is the noah’d ark the wii u needs.
I hope he takes a long vacation when he gets done with Smash 4. He’s working himself too hard and needs to fix his arm.
He really deserves a break after the game comes and if he does wanna make a game make something a little simpler like a kirby game or something
He should rest. Take some painkillers and carry on working could be a solution, or maybe he should go to hospital. poor guy D:
The pain and the debilitation of the condition is one thing, but surely the worst part of this for Sakurai is that it’s making him suck at his own game! Now that’s just rude.
Screw the fans!! GIVE THE POOR MAN SOME AIR AND PACE HIMSELF…
Am I the only one who thinks that this should be the last Smash game he direct and have someone new take care of the franchise in the near future?
I believe so… (the only one)
DELAY… THE… GAME! Dear god Sakurai we get your trying to make us gamers happy, but DAMN! Slow down and delay the game, we can take it!
There’s a simple solution to the problem. All Sakurai has to do is TELL the Smash team what to do, and they’ll do so. That way, Sakurai does not have to worry about his arms, while his team does the work; he will just direct the game, while the team works on it.
My god, what if he is hospitalized and the game is ove?….of if he dies…my life will be over…..
Poor guy, hope he recovers soon so he can finish the game!
Sakurai… We all love you. You made a big mark on our childhoods and some of us, adolescence. You are family, Sakurai-Bro… Take some time off. Rest because … if you are having a hard time winning then we won’t win. Your Game Kid Icarus Uprising was a MASTERPIECE. I king the Together servers… which mean my say means alot!! I personally believe in you… I dont care if the game is delayed… As long it releases this year then we are blessed. Take 3 months of… You deserve it buddy… Please bro
Damn, I always knew he was dedicated, but there is a point when he has to take a break! It’s not good to be working in that condition.
Reading about how hard Sakurai works, he probably won’t take a break until this game is finished. I envy his dedication, but I feel for the man at the same time. I just hope he doesn’t push himself any harder than he already has.
Delay the game. I would rather wait a bit longer and Sakurai’s health improves.
I really hope he gets better.
Forget Smash Bros, because Sakurai needs time to recover!
Yes, of course I want Smash Bros, but his health is more important!
Get well soon, Sakurai!
Would you want one final Smash Bros, or many more Smash Bros?
Think about it.
Look. I get that Japanese are known for their iron-willed workers, but for god’s sake, if it’s not only continuing to greatly hinder your work efficiency, but is also GETTING WORSE… Sakurai is only human, and if it’s really as bad as i’m reading, then he NEEDS to take a medical-related break.
He NEEDS to before his condition gets even worse than it already is. -_-
I’m very worried about Sakurai…Hope he eventually makes a full recovery…
He should get a month of relaxation now rather than afterwards. It’s not like the devs making the game can fuck the game up.
Poor guy. So dedicated to his work. He deserves a break.
Live to create another day. You’ve given us gold, we understand that takes patience. Sakurai, prayer goes out to you for the best.
RECOVER SOON SAKURAI…!
blah just finish the game already