Yay NO downloadable characters!

Boo NO DS version!

He finally points out how stupid leaderboards are, hooray.

With most press interviews there's a huge line of people waiting to interview that person, you can't really expect them to kiss Sakurai's ass in the interview, when you're pressed for time like you would be if you had work to do in GDC you have to make your points clear and to the point, which sometimes can come off demanding and acting like a douche. Lot's of people have been wondering the DLC and voice chat questions myself included, he asked a question that many Smash players wanted to know for quite some time which is if there ever will be a handheld version of the game, and everything else seems like straightforward interview questions.

Working the floor at GDC you really can't expect them to do a 20 page long interview similar to Iwata asks, and be on such a personal level, Iwata asks was great but left out a couple of questions that this interview tried to cover, even though asking them made them seem like they were disappointed in the game itself, which is not the case.

 IGN: We know this game is perfect and awesome compressed onto a Wii disc, buuuut...couldn't you have made it a little MORE perfect?

Sakurai: Um...no?

IGN: Are you sure?

Sakurai: Um...yes?

IGN: Double super extra sure with a cherry on top?

Sakurai (strains to keep a straight face): Yes.

IGN: OK, thanks for the interview. By the way, you're sure?

Sakurai (crushes Smash Ball, glows): Yes! Now get out of here before I Final Aether your sorry ass. 

I think the answers point to the difference between the Wii and the other consoles.

The Wii is designed with all people in mind. Because of that, it does some different things and does not do things that other consoles do.

The PS3 and X360 are designed with gamers in mind. Because of that, they do things that are expected of them but things that non-gamers may not like.

Also, you have to remember that many Wii owners don't go on-line, so having on-line only unlocks may not be well-received. (I still hate the fact that there are on-line only unlocks that I cannot unlock on some Dreamcast games).

Mike from Morgantown

@Mike
Where have you been?!? I mean you saying Wii gamers don't go online but there's many Wii channels and VC downloads to disprove that, many sites dedicated to swapping friend codes and playing games online, and no I don't agree on online unlockables but you shouldn't say many people don't go online. The whole idea for the next Smash after Melee was having it go online. The Wii does what people and gamers both want but in their own way.

No DLC... **cry**

My hope for more characters are buried.

@ Elgefe
Well there is DLC in terms of downloading maps, videos and pictures, so dont be sad you can have loads of fun with that.

Ideas already for a new one makes me happy.

And I'm SO sick of people wanting a Smash Bros DS. Just let it be a console game.

Wow. Way to put a damper on the mood right before launch, guys--especially by asking questions everyone already knew the answers to!

I dont see another Smash for at least 7 years from now.
And hey guys, Sakurai looks young, How old is he?