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

Published by Nintendoeverything.com By Carlos · 20 October 2026 at 18:27
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Smash Bros. director Masahiro Sakurai warns AI could lead to unoriginal, unplayable games - Nintendo Everything
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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. …

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