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Super Smash Bros. Creator Skeptical of AI Game Profitability

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Masahiro Sakurai, the creator of Super Smash Bros., has expressed skepticism about the long-term viability of AI-generated games. He believes these titles are akin to "low-quality goods" and will not foster significant demand. Sakurai's comments suggest that while AI can facilitate the creation of game clones and mods, it won't lead to profitable or enduring game development. AI

IMPACT Suggests AI-generated games may struggle to achieve commercial success or lasting demand in the gaming industry.

RANK_REASON Opinion piece from a notable game creator about AI's role in game development.

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Super Smash Bros. Creator Skeptical of AI Game Profitability

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🎮 Masahiro Sakurai Shrugs Off AI Games as ‘Unprofitable Titles’ as Clones and Mods Boom Super Smash Bros creator Masahiro Sakurai explained why the boom in AI-c

    🎮 Masahiro Sakurai Shrugs Off AI Games as ‘Unprofitable Titles’ as Clones and Mods Boom Super Smash Bros creator Masahiro Sakurai explained why the boom in AI-created games isn’t likely to create a lasting demand for such projects, comparing them to “low-quality goods” that could…

    LINKS ign.com/…/masahiro-sakurai-shrugs-off-ai-…

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