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…”

after the release of Smash, he will fix this. But until then, just don't give a f***


Yes, I'm selfish. Sue me

:( Poor Sakurai... I hope his arm gets better, Japan has some of the best doctors in the world as far as I know so come on Nintendo... Spend your wii money and fix him!!!!

Also, I know this is a big deal but Jesus Caps man...

That sucks, I hope he can get better.

This makes me  so upset I am going to shed bloody tears.

i've always said that Sakurai needs to lay back a little bit, he does a lot of things himself and that will only lead to horrible things.

I don't quite see why it needs to be him that playtests everything perfectly. He could just watch while somebody else actually worked the controllers, perhaps a confidante that's worked with him on Smash Bros before and really gets how the game should "feel"