Game Theory: Super Smash Bros TRAGIC Hidden Lore

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Wait...Super Smash Bros. has a STORY? Like a plot that runs through all five games? YES! You heard right -- Nintendo's beloved crossover brawler has hidden lore that spans across all five games. It's a story we all can relate to, but it's also one that spells trouble for any future installments in the franchise.
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[@LeonusStawalker]

One more cool thing to note: in Brawl, when you first get to Taboo, he instantly kills every fighter. However, one last fighter gets back up to save the others: Kirby, Sakurai's first character. When you get back to him, he begins to attack again, but your party is saved by Sonic, a character from Sakurai's childhood, who many see as having fallen from grace due to poor management of the franchise. This could represent Akurai ready to give up and hand the reigns over, but then seeing what can happen if people who don't care about the game are in charge, and carrying on.

[@EljackoGaming]

Hmm, that makes alot of sense. Nice!

[@Frozenflame006]

This needs more likes because this should have been included. You're right, Kirby leads the charge of bringing the characters back to life, just like how Sakurai might think back on how Kirby started it all and he just can't give up now. Now I wonder if the other characters, the other three who made it: Luigi, Ness, and Dedede have any special meaning to him.

[@Ren99510]

Hey, great point!

[@Afrohawk512]

That's a great point. King Dedede, another of Sakurai's characters who's often misunderstood, is the one that ends up helping Kirby, as well as Ness and Luigi, in the first place. We can probably stretch that Luigi being revived is Sakurai's nod to him being an underdog but I don't know the symbolism of Ness, if there is any. Dedede being the one who saves everyone while being misunderstood as a villain is a common staple of his appearances in games so I like to think that's part of the symbolism as well.

[@MegaHOLAAAAAA]

Also, when they all die other two (Luigi and ness) revive but is because of yet another of Sakurai's character, King DDD

[@GameTheory]

But seriously...Zero Suit Samus, ALL ITEMS, Random Stage. That's how I Smash.

[@ContemporaryPrometheus]

first

[@MilkJugA_]

filthy casual, u dont even play fox

[@RosBoss1337]

Jacob Tonelli MIND PUNCH!

[@justdowhatever4953]

what camera did you use in behind the scenes i need a good camera for my series NERDOLOGY NEWS! please check it out

[@leesonTV]

Oh, I get it haha

[@JABenedicto]

THE THEORY IS NOW CANONICALLY CORRECT! PAT YOURSELF AT THE BACK, MATPAT. YOU'RE GOOD.

[@krispynickence7739]

How is it canon? Can u show me the info u have

[@JABenedicto]

@@krispynickence7739 Watch the Spirits Mode discussion with Mr. Sakurai during the November 1, 2018 Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct.

[@syntthia]

Juliana Angela Benedicto ...,period.

[@angiol5590]

Juliana Angela Benedicto it is not because yoshi, who we see the boy play with was not intruduced until the snes came out but sakurai was 13 when the famicom came out

[@TheFlusted]

Juliana Angela Benedicto wow

[@gulup3410]

HE WAS RIGHT EVERYONE IS HERE " nintendo direct 11/01/18 " oops *EVERYONE IS DEAD*

[@mexicanhonoka]

Except Kirby ;)

[@MochiMucho]

World of Light comes into play here :3c

[@Paulavlo79]

*WHAT ABOUT WALUIGI*

[@Me-lb1br]

@Dead Gamer not here

[@jswann1221]

Steve

[@aaronalquiza9680]

As a web developer working 6-7 days a week, I shed a tear for Sakurai.

[@honcho.jjdspikesmm857]

Aaron Alquiza how much you get paid bro

[@luckypikachu4892]

Honcho.J JDspikesMM Probably more than you!

[@aaronalquiza9680]

i work for a small company so it's below average web dev salary here in canada

[@luckypikachu4892]

Aaron Alquiza Oh, Sorry

[@ramen2716]

Aaron Alquiza same #daddysakuraiisbest

[@erickorduno3569]

Aww... for now on, every time I face MasterCore, I'm going to let it's final form defeat me. Symbolizing that Daddy Sakurai does not need my love for him filtered through just Smash... and Kirby...

[@DaDerpyBro]

If you don't kill the ball at the end it explodes with a one hit KO. It resembles suicide.

[@ella2000xx]

Derpy Dolphin wow now that's dark

[@DaDerpyBro]

ella2000xx It resembles the end of Smash, with us either ending it by stopping the pressure put on Sakurai or ending it by Sakurai's eventual suicide from the severe pressure he has to continue this series.

[@antidashlolmusic6916]

Derpy Dolphin Damn

[@skyes4552]

Erick Orduno noe everytime i face master hand in always gonna jump off the stage

[@amylee9092]

Can we just appreciate how impressive it is that the 8 bit Mario Amiibo looks almost exactly like the 3D model of 8 bit Mario in the Game Theory opening? The weird thing is that the opening is older than the Amiibo.

[@Cr1ticA]

Huh. That is interesting.

[@Blaxeas_]

It's almost like they were both based on the same character, but that would just be a stretch, now wouldn't it

[@lucaspatrick8]

They made a 8 bit mario amibo? Wow nintendo is going crazy with the money grab that is amibos.

[@tanyagancheva9198]

There's also a mario odyssey costume of 3D 8 bit mario

[@dxgaming4200]

MatPat: Pichu and Hannenbow are in different games. Smash Ultimate: Is that a challenge?

[@Someone42527]

Finally a commant from 2020...

[@electricpepperoni4789]

@InsertName laughs while watching 4 months from 2022

[@icecreamfountain1]

@InsertName laughs a week later

[@clayvion]

Lol

[@firefli9975]

**laughs in nothing else to watch**

[@HMK]

The comparisons between Master Hand, Crazy Hand, and the others with Sakurai were brilliant, as soon as you stated his possible inclusion I knew this was going good. When developing these games Sakurai even endures physical trauma in his hands, confirmed when interviewed about Smash 4 and Brawl, and these can be symbolic as the characters constantly beat these hands into a pulp, it shows that these games are physically hurting his creative tools. Awesome job MatPat

[@celinemangahas9264]

I agree, I thought that the comparisons actually pieced everything together about Sakurai and the games he created. We may get tired of doing the things we love and create, but we can't let others change what we've started. Our dreams will become nightmares if can't make them ours.

[@ShadyChibinko]

OMF THAT MAKES SO MUCH SENSE! o.o'

[@calebsandberg4926]

The TCT sstt

[@isaiahpoole1802]

HMK its you!

[@jayaguayo7429]

It's realy U HMK

[@funnyjesterman]

"What kind of teenager has stuffed animals by his bed?" *I look over at the stuffed animals at the foot of my bed* Oh.

[@patricklane3021]

I have a red panda plush toy on my night stand

[@ajayfoley9487]

Patrick Lane i have a blue zebra

[@senorsocke6137]

You'd be amazed at what the answer entails.

[@ilankaplan2428]

Yup.

[@whenthemusicsover6028]

XD

[@Tearintime]

With spirits mode and everyone dying this theory holds even more ground

[@SuikodenGR]

Absolutely true, a good part of Sakurai was holding back his power from killing kirby. 😭😭😭

[@charmandergamer1287]

@@SuikodenGR The thing is, Kirby probably is Sakurai here

[@Kosmicant]

That's probably a symbol of us fans asking for more, his hopes are dying, and we trying to save everything is trying to save Sakurai and his current state.

[@protozerozx2329]

The fact that this adds up to the "World of Light" trailer is mind blowing! It makes so much sense! Those beams of light that kill all of the characters is Sakurai wanting to finally end it by killing off everyone from the very beginning. I mean, in the Nintendo direct, he even says, "Will I ever get a break?" But at the same time, we all know he loves what he created because Kirby survives in the trailer. Kirby symbolizes Sakurai's true adoration towards his creation. If you watch the trailer carefully, it's easy to tell that this adventure mode is gonna be a big one. It's gonna take quite some time to complete, but that is message in itself. Sakurai is saying, "I truly love this franchise, but just let me take a break this time around." That's why Kirby survives! It's not because Kirby's warp star saved him... Okay, maybe that could be it... But Kirby survives because that's Sakurai's way of showing his inner feelings towards the games and the characters. Part of him wants to destroy what he created, to end it all, that's shown by the strange being in the trailer. The other part of him wants to save the characters, to keep it alive, that's shown by Kirby being the sole survivor. The same thing happened in brawl, only difference was that it was King DeDeDe who was the accidental hero of the story, if it wasn't for that badge Kirby swallowed, the smash franchise would've ended there. But remember, Sakurai created the Kirby franchise, which also means he created King DeDeDe as well. Making that connection shows that Sakurai let his creations save the entire smash universe in brawl, and the same thing will happen in Smash Ultimate. But hey, that's just a theory. A SMASH THEORY. Thanks for reading.

[@camerontroutman1605]

Nathan Wilson You brought up a fantastic point.

[@protozerozx2329]

@@camerontroutman1605 I'm glad you noticed, that's what I was going for.

[@blockeontheleafeon]

I don't know if it's just me, But am I the only one that thinks that "Galeem" Represents the Rebirth of the Smash Bros. Series? I mean, It's a Giant Light Thing, It KILLS All of the Characters using LIGHT, And Kirby has to REVIVE Them or Bring them BACK! I think that's what's going on here...

[@protozerozx2329]

@@blockeontheleafeon A similar situation happened in brawl though, and brawl was supposed to be the last game in the franchise. We only got a 4th game due to popular demand. I do believe, in all honesty, smash ultimate is the last game in the franchise, I don't think there's any other way to top this one.

[@blockeontheleafeon]

@@protozerozx2329 I DO Think it's the FINAL Game in the Series, But what if THIS Game is the Rebirth and is getting People back like me who got Bored of Smash 4. Weather the Smash Bros. Series Continues or not, Ultimate will be the most Epic Game in History and will Live on as a Legend. Just like Melee did. (Which may Represent the Rebirth of the Series, as this is just like Melee, but Better.)

[@Graphomite]

This scenario applies to a lot of businessmen who don't have 100% rights over their creations. You either become a slave of your own creation or you leave...and allow someone else to take it from you.

[@TsuladanGaming]

That is the sad truth behind many careers involving artistic pursuits, tv shows, movies, games, books, ect... unless the creator has the ability to personally fund it all themselves, they become shackled to those who can fund and broadcast/release the material, and in many cases lose the very rights to their own creation or risk having it taken from them and given to someone who will do what said sponsors want. The Megaman X series is a good example, or Konami and Kojima. Or the years it took Disney to get back the rights to Oswald. Companies sometimes refuse to let go of a property and lose sight of the beauty and sanctity that the creation itself, and those who made it, truly hold, instead milking it of every last penny until it is a withered husk and discarding the remnants. Sakurai has given us all such a huge part of our lives and so many amazing games and memories, in many ways it brings a tear to one's eyes to think of the inner turmoil that it inflicts upon him, or on anyone in a position of creativity like that.

[@tymki]

I hope that never happens to KZbin. I want to believe that no matter how commercialised it gets, it will never reach the point where the power is taken away from the creator...

[@Graphomite]

+tymki Funny you say that, because the current owner of KZbin (Google) is not its original creator. Originally, KZbin was created and owned by two Paypal employees. A year after it's creation, however, Google bought it. That being said, I don't think Google will be suffering any corporate strong-arming. They fund KZbin themselves, of course, so they do as they please with it.

[@ONOM44]

Graphomite LOOKING AT YOU BUNGIE AND ACTIVISION

[@AwesomeReshiram]

It must be soul crushing to create something wonderful but then be forced to watch corporate fatcats wring the life out of it for extra profits.

[@TheLivingTombstone]

Damn, I didn't expect much from this episode, but that exceeded my expectations! good one Game Theory!

[@thefina7595]

Stop it

[@deprecated7681]

Sasha Braus he wont. >:3

[@typhlosionburnham3808]

That's really fucking dead...... whoa...

[@deadmanwalking999]

I subcribed to u I luved the fnaf song me and my freinds luv it

[@MrAaaaazzzzz00009999]

Freddy Fazbear Rly........ I hate the Dead Terd ass

[@joseguillen114]

3 years later. We have maybe the finale of Super Smashh bros. You got to do a theory on the spirits!!

[@slapstickcomedy7479]

“We all know Pichu and hannenbow are from different games.” Sakurai: “I’m about to end this mans whole career.”

[@SadielHrz]

Smacks them into one of his games in one of his greatest series of games

[@danielrabinovitz478]

Game theory gets the award for best joke HANDS DOWN. (hides in corner and cries)

[@DungeoDefender007]

Daniel Rabinovitz This is too genius.

[@danielrabinovitz478]

Doge o' saurus thanks ^_^

[@ArylBarrel]

Aw need a hand..

[@anonymousgeoduck5861]

Wow, I gotta hand it to you there

[@DungeoDefender007]

On the other hand, it's a pretty bad pun.

[@paulodasilva96]

WHY DID YOU MAKE ME FEEL SOOOOO BAD ABOUT BEING EXCITED FOR SMASH ULTIMATE???

[@suicune3776]

Arf, really hope that he didn't struggle hard on this one. The poor guy deserves a break, he struggled hard to add in characters like Ridley and Simon, not to mention every other character on a game like the nintendo switch, and many just take it for granted.

[@grbrg4007]

Someone show the ungrateful fans of smash this video

[@quanahriddle3065]

Well, I don't know about you guys, but I was looking forward to shooting Mario in the face as solid snake.

[@jacoblong7596]

After seeing this video, hopefully people will stop bashing for Waluigi.

[@brodywalters3228]

I feel you

[@caelanva4566]

11:59 *GOOD GOD YOU PRIDICTED SMASH FOR SWITCH!!!*

[@u5654]

@@SanestPjskFan_ smash for 3ds is pretty much a port from smash for wii u

[@user-ow3du3po8g]

This will always be my favorite GT episode. Thank you for everything, MatPat ;))

[@Viva_Reverie]

Good episode and ended on a good note, but damn, disappointed you missed out on an opportunity to mention Master Core's "Final attack", where it lets out several Tabuu waves and, if you survive the onslaught, commits suicide. If that's not symbolism that supports the theory, then I don't know what is. :P

[@paffycat]

3 hours ago!!! Ha! I am top notch updated, and stuff.

[@RDSk0]

Huh, never thought I'll find you here.. Anyway, love you videos!

[@empyreal2361]

Never thought I would see your ass here

[@AllAboutCookiez]

He should see this. This might have been the best Episode ever with those Informations he missed :c

[@TheSylveonSurfer]

Woah, he's here. That's awesome. =D

[@TrailerDrake]

Let's also not forget that Sakurai LEFT after the original Smash Bros. was created and was asked to return to make Melee AFTER it has already been announced.

[@NeedMoreMushrooms]

You always have something to add, Drake McWHOPPER (not Whorter).... I SHALL APRROVE!

[@nnnna2445]

That's actually disgusting.

[@nnnna2445]

Adam Starrett I'm hoping he doesn't, I kind of want the franchise to end.

[@JaMaAuWright]

oki den I kind of agree with you, but at the same time I kind of don't. I can certainly see the franchise ending someday, but I don't believe that Smash 4 would be a good game to end on. In a few different ways, Smash 4 can be looked at as the weakest in the series since the first game, The utter lack of a story mode being a huge contributor to this. While I can certainly see the end of Smash some day, this game would be an incredibly weak ending, like, instead of going out with a bang it just sort of poofs out of existence.

[@nnnna2445]

JaMaAuWright I completely agree with you, but Sakurai is already bearing medical issues, and I feel any other directors will just ruin the game or make it too fan-oriented if anything. Plus, I can tell Sakurai wouldn't want it to continue past this.

[@buttercup830]

We need a 2018 update for this. An “ULTIMATE” update. I’m not sorry 😁

[@blockeontheleafeon]

He's going to do that as a Separate Theory when The World of Light Mode get's Released and he looks at the Final Boss and other Stuff in Ultimate! :3

[@mattarificwolflink9280]

Oh my god now I feel guilty wanting another smash game

[@chipperviews]

god i think we owe sakarai a apolloge. and a hug

[@elezebeththeonly547]

good news they may vhs 3 XD sorry dude its just unstopeble

[@chipperviews]

ryuukko Matoi damn it!!!

[@elezebeththeonly547]

***** told you unstoppble XD its comeing this 2015

[@chipperviews]

ryuukko Matoi but its constant shit after shit

[@elezebeththeonly547]

***** they made one its a side story called vhs virual dude theres just to many fans

[@bidanemartinez-huerta9472]

Holy shit I thought its always just been Nintendo characters beating each other up

[@XxDcyxX-mi7xv]

lol ikr?

[@diamando7932]

I prefer fighting my mum's miis

[@unixone7558]

+Bidane Martinez-Huerta You should know, if you've been here long enough, that most games are never that simple.

[@RobloxLevelDude]

+Unix One Or, you know, only the ones he chooses are. Quite a lot of games ARE that simple

[@unixone7558]

Mental1ty Touche

[@hyperstar7252]

“Hanenbow and Pichu are in different games.” Oh boy...

[@theultimateantihero]

Thank u for your sacrifice Sakurai 😭

[@themizfit87]

you see i would click the subscribe button but that would unsubscribe me sooooo

[@Composer1996]

If you unsubscribed I'd have no choice but to write your name down

[@TasX]

Composer1996 Death Note?

[@themizfit87]

then whats this book on my desk here

[@TasX]

Light Yagami A dictionary?

[@themizfit87]

no my forth death note out my 7 planted around

[@MrAwesomeMatty]

The Game Theorists I have a theory to add onto yours. If you do not attack the Master Core at the final end when he's just the ball in the middle of the stage in 30-45 seconds, he actually rises up and attacks you with waves like Tabuu did; it's an instant kill if it hits you. If you manage to live past it, it then self-destructs and you win if you are still alive. Maybe... 1. It's Sakurai completely enraged how the fans keep asking for more after all the stuff he's given us and how he is wanting to be done, so he rises up for one last bang. OR 2. It's Sakurai slowly conforming to what society (Tabuu) wants, so he "pleads" with the gamer to finish it off and never let the childish dreams die before he is forced into conforming to society (attacking like Tabuu).

[@Elipson52008]

cocoa nut I never knew master core attacked untol my brother led his 3ds sit there.

[@otakunightrose7414]

MrAwesomeMatty I actually thought the same thing too.

[@calebolds9609]

Ya, that's a good point. Id like to add, notice that the first fight in brawl is mario vs Kirby, his two companies that he works with most. His didn't want this, but now he had to choose. I work on characters and do 3-D modeling, and everything that I create is a painstaking process that takes months. The characters are mine and I don't want that to change, but sometimes you have to choose what to focus on. It's not a stretch to think of that in this instance.

[@kyotheman69]

pikeman smoshman companies? not sure hudson made kirby games, i could be wrong, i know first smash was hudson and nintendo.

[@leodexe]

kyotheman69 Hudson didn't help or make any Smash Game.

[@AdrianBigyes]

Here is my theory about Ultimate: MASTERHANDS: the creators of the different toys in the series. GALEEM - main enemy: Something/someone bigger than the creators. DESTROYED MASTERHANDS: symbolizes that the enemy is controlling the creators and the choices that they will make. KILLING EVERYONE: by controlling the creators, it destroys the essence/identity of the characters that they made. CLONE OF MARIO: The enemy tries to make the characters what they want them to be... SPIRIT POSSESSING MARIO TURNING HIM EVIL: ... but by doing so, it made the characters not like what they supposed to be, making them very different and eerie. KIRBY: I think this represents Sakurai, and he must do something to fix the system that the enemy has made, thus, rescuing the other characters and beating the enemy.

[@Brian-ft4dh]

Since Kirby was one of Sakurai's first original Nintendo characters, if not the very first, maybe he chose Kirby in order to 'go back to the roots' of the series, and reinstate the original vision for Smash. Very interesting theory!

[@Candy-fd7po]

That is actually really interesting... Now, how is the story mode going to end? With a bad or a happy ending?...

[@michaellathrop4039]

Bro... deep

[@davidfisher9252]

Yes but Galeem should be the child's maturity completing. The only hope for his imagination is the sentiment stored in Kirby. Its like the Lego movie.

[@jonathansaavedra2397]

I was about to say this 😂

[@JusticeBackstrom]

The story is nicely explained in the Brawl, and Ultimate's Main Themes.

[@RobGavagan]

I'm sobbing uncontrollably.

[@aidenrodrigues3514]

Ik Ik so sad

[@soip6710]

Same

[@adamidrissi6241]

I feel you m8

[@linknowhereman]

My god didn’t expect to see Rob on a game theory video’s comments!

[@paxryder8907]

Same…

[@PKSparkxxDH]

So much respect for the deep thought in this video. The connection at the end literally sent chills down my spine. Sakurai-San

[@wallygon-con]

i know right? this one was pretty intense

[@Isaxus12]

I will never see smash the same way though... shouldn't have watched this

[@EnderOfLight]

PK... I have a question... why is it impossible to not find you in the comment section of every smash related videos?

[@GLink33PlaysMC]

***** didn't expect to see you here lols

[@nickclark1815]

I do feel bad for him, there's still one thing that irritates me though, HE WON'T FREAKIN' ADD WALUIGI! But still, if what is said here is true, you gotta feel bad for the guy.

[@YourStarboi]

Who's here after the World of Light reveal and Matpats next game theory? If he makes one, that is.

[@srryiwontpostmuch4276]

Who is here two years since smash ultimate came out

[@Droseph101]

6:12 and now Sora is in Smash. What a way to end Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

[@robertpotter3821]

Wow, this hit me harder than I expected... I'm 19, I'm feeling some of these frustrations myself. Why is there so much pressure to grow up and grow up fast? You only one childhood, enjoy it.

[@staticminded]

i can tell ya this, as an ol man now with whats described as " eclectic " tastes. never grow up, never give in to practicallity. of course there are decisions and doing the right thing, but never let go of that inner 12 year old. Id been around the world over 2 dozen times now and it seems that there is one thing in common that spark people right off the bat, the inner wonder and amusement of someone thats truely interested in just enjoying life. DONT GROW UP... have standards......BUT DONT GROW UP.

[@hispanicbaljeet4076]

Robert Potter you want to know the single word that defines the destruction of a childhood? MATURITY. And not a natural way. The shitty you are twelve. Stop acting like you are eleven bullshit.

[@Kakaw3t]

Don't let Tabuu influence you, being mature and a working element of society and playing with your childhood games and toys are two parts of you that can coexist without any issues, even more so since the current young adult generations aren't letting go and it'll become a norm sooner than later.

[@emmasandifer5976]

Toxie Cookie I agree. My friend still collects Barbie dolls and she's a 35-year-old accountant.

[@jackg4866]

Chakradhar Yachem agreed

[@trev2002k]

Matpat you just made me cry.

[@trev2002k]

*nods*

[@trev2002k]

Okay. ;')

[@benjaminkelley9993]

*Every.* *Single.* *Episode.*

[@Trampflick]

It's ok...that image of him in drag was only for a moment. :D

[@hotelcoffee6814]

Me to

[@Mate-vn7vf]

Master Hand is great. Crazy hand is stupid. Taboo is very mature.

[@ionelursu5180]

Taboo is also a d*ck

[@Eclipse606]

1:45 You got that right with the new trailer for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate story mode

[@blockeontheleafeon]

You won't even want to KNOW How Dark my (For Lack of a Better Term) Made up Story is for this Mode. In Centers around a Pichu named Speedster who Died before the Events of this Mode and is now a Soul. Though he's going to Help Kirby instead of Kill him like all the others do. It's probably going to be the most Tragic thing I'll ever Make by FAR!

[@hedgehoundable]

Y'know, I always wondered if Master Core and the Swarm is the embodiment of Sakurai's physical pain when making these games. While working on Smash 4, Sakurai's calcific tendinitis was acting up really bad and causing him immense pain to hold the controllers and play test things. In which arm? The right. What Hand does the Swarm burst out of? Master Hand, the right hand.

[@jaboonpalmer4322]

No you didn't.

[@ekimr90]

***** So is Master Core guaranteed to break out of one of the hands at higher difficulties? He's always broken out of Crazy Hand for me. Then again, Master Hand was always the first to go down in my playthroughs.

[@AngryLittleAmericans]

Man, If that's Smash 4. I may cry when I find out what happens to Master hand in Ultimate

[@notyourdaughter666]

MrMasterJD I've heard rumors of a subspace emissary revisere or a sequel in Ultimate. Well have to wait and see

[@bigmanmigman]

MrMasterJD well he is fighting for hid life right now

[@dustinyoungren758]

MrMasterJD it would all make sense. After tabuu being defeated but since he was the one who destroyed master hand in subspace emissary. Maybe in super smash brothers ultimate it will show him as a spirit and we have to save him or something?

[@Ale_G1191]

MrMasterJD word man

[@James-ww3ri]

He isn’t gonna be in it

[@everlastingred3088]

im a few days late but happy anniversary to this video, its fate it. being posted after Matpat made his farewell video, this is my favorite game theory video ever as someone who relates deeply to the topics mentioned. thank you

[@famoterlhh4993]

Well, Sakurai's story resonates with many gamers including me, growing up with games, growing up, and dealing with society's expectations.

[@donnyfisto3913]

Mario tripped Yoshi. That's why we have Smash.

[@tcg2031]

Mario wanted smash to happen starting at super Mario world

[@Biotear]

Donny Fisto it's like the Nostalgia Critic said, Mario pulled a Clockwork Orange.

[@whyruherelolwow4887]

Donny Fisto lol

[@thatguyinastore]

You forgot to mention one thing. Smash 4 really wasn't supposed to happen. See, Smash 4 was "confirmed" back at E3 2012 at Nintendo's press conference about the Wii U when Reggie said that there was going to be a Smash Bros on the Wii U. Now, Sakurai hadn't even heard of the project as he felt like Smash didn't need another sequel and he was currently developing Kid Icarus: Uprising. This is where Namco Bandai comes in. Once Sakurai started development on the game he had a deadline to finish the game so it wouldn't be delayed like Brawl was. So he seeked the help of Namco Bandai since they have a history of releasing amazing games in small amounts of time. The reason I bring this up is because it's obvious that Samurai really didn't want to make this game, and it was probably one of the most stressful experiences of his life. Another point you forgot to bring up was that Samurai said at the beginning of 2013 that he didn't want more than 1 third party character in this game because he didn't want the game to lose the focuse of the Nintendo characters. In fact the only reason Snake got in Brawl because the creator of the MGS franchise practically begged Samurai to put Snake in Brawl. Now I think that the one third party character Sakurai was talking about was Sonic since he was in Brawl and he's the character that makes the most sense. But as we all know, Pac Man and Mega man got in this game and there were more third party characters than there were in Brawl. To me, the characters that represent these two instances are Tabuu and Master Core. Tabuu is Nintendo and the fans, because Nintendo pretty much forced Sakurai to make this game because they knew that it would save the Wii U (and it did). The reason Tabuu represents the fans is because they were pretty much harassing Sakurai to put in Mega Man and Pac Man. Master Core represents Sakurai because he said no in both cases, and while he didn't fight in the second case, he still said no and he planned to stand by it. Master Core strongly represents Sakurai in the first case because he refused to make Smash 4 until Kid Icuras: Uprising was finished. And just like Master Core, Sakurai gave in. He gave in to Nintendo and the pressure that was being put on him by the fans.He made the Smash 4 and he put Mega Man and Pac Man into it. Now I'm not saying I don't want another Smash Bros. game, I'm just saying Nintendo shouldn't have forced Sakurai to develop Smash Bros like they did. Now, I'm pretty sure that Sakurai was under a contract or something but if he didn't want to sign it then he didn't have to. But the thing about the third party characters is right. Stop requesting every single character from any media. You're just putting more pressure on Sakurai to do so. If he doesn't want to put Goku or Trevor Phillips in Smash Bros then he doesn't have to. (Though I will admit I would pay to see Trevor fight Ganondworf.) And he doesn't have to make another Smash Bros if he doesn't want to. I would rather not have another Smash Bros game than forcing someone to do something they don't want to do. And to 90% of the Smash Bros fan base: GOKU WILL NEVER BE IN SMASH BROS!!! DEAL WITH IT!!!!

[@thatguyinastore]

And sorry if I said Samurai instead of Sakurai a couple of times, my auto correct keeps messing it up.

[@shine8535]

Lyn Taylor No need to write a novel.

[@thatguyinastore]

Shiny Chandelure That's not a bad idea...

[@40LKY]

You kinda said the exact same thing as Matpat but with more specifics.

[@40LKY]

That's what I played while waiting for the new one.

[@rohansabloak1]

9:30 that song tho, reminds me of legend of Legaia from Ps 1

[@JesseHOH]

0:06 DONT LEAK THE SMASH ULTIMATE DLC! Shhhh...

[@kevincruz7958]

Frankly I'm fine with this installment of Smash bros being the last one. What else is there to put in other than small details? Everything in the game is worthy of admiration. I think that from now on, Smash bros should be a service that upgrades infinitely. Like an MMO. Where all you could add is characters, stages and one or another balance patch. That man Sakurai deserves a long ass vacation. I always admired how much content were in their games. I'm 100 hours in Kid Icarus Uprising and I just finished the first challenge panel. That man and his team gave us more than our money's worth in an era where we're being scammed with full priced games with hidden DLC and microtransactions. I don't understand how people prefer those games. As for Sakurai, a big bro hug. That man, does not only deserve money, but our warmest and honest gratitude.

[@erurevir]

Doing that sounds like microtransaction hell, that's not nintendo's style and it should stay that way.

[@Greendogblue]

Revvy Look at minecraft. It's the same way, which works incredibly well. No sequels, no microtransactions, Just buy the game once and you have infinitely updating content. I think that's what he's trying to get at. maybe MMOs were a bad example

[@erurevir]

Alex Piklor Yeah, but minecraft's an indie game, and with indie companies there's often a more clear target in sight instead of dozens if not hundreds of people adding their input. In the end the goal of big companies is to make money quickly, Nintendo will see what similar games are doing, notice how successful that is right now for those kinds of games and go down that path. this is all tribulation, of course.

[@kevincruz7958]

Alex Piklor correct. I stand for your example

[@avox3131]

That guy is a big part of many of our childhoods. I have spent more than 600 hours playing SSBB. My favourite game with Pokemon. (Till black&white)

[@totallyinnocent6626]

I want to hear Sakurai's opinion on this theory. It would be itneresting.

[@Xenterex]

Given what Sakurai has said on famitsu regarding the 3ds and some of the fan backlash over clone characters, I don't think this theory is that far off. I'm kinda suprised this vid didn't include material from the 3ds release and some of the quotes over fan concerns between that release and the wii-u one.

[@kasinalpha]

Nintendo is publically traded so if this is true. He is contracted not to say anything to belittle the company while he wants his job. After all if he gives it away that he is sick of making the game, less people will buy it. So in no way would we ever get the truth till he leaves his job.

[@exinhart]

But hey, it's only a theory... a GAME THEORY! Thanks for watching.

[@TheCobbleBros]

exinhart welcome to the SUPER AMAZING END CQRD TOURNAMENT

[@isaimcbreinguitar]

This is burshit

[@J0RD1N]

Well I got to “HAND”it to u mat the “GLOVES” are coming of in this video

[@thelightningbrony4745]

5:04 That is *hands down* the best joke I've ever heard

[@phillycheesecake2053]

When u realized that the subspace emissary lore or story happened with no one talking

[@jotarobogard]

Didn't Snake say "Kept you waiting, huh?"

[@Rayfire355]

Ike said “Great Aether!

[@Systemerrorick]

Captaon falcon said : come on!

[@Blue-fb9nc]

My small related theory is that Taboo is actually the Player, who's using Sakurai as their toys to force him and make more squeals of the game for their own enjoyment. As they don't realize that Sakurai is struggling and is wasting his own health on those games. those fans screaming "MOAR SSB GAEMS" exists- But hey! It's just a theory, a GAME theory! :^)

[@TheArhive]

Than it does not make sense that it's trying to turn the characters back into figurines. It's trying to stop the creation of games, not further it. And there is also nothing taboo about players being assholes.

[@Trogloglation]

Theory BUSTED! The last argument is obviously the most convincing xD

[@gastrodonical2260]

Tabu's name literally means taboo though!

[@Trogloglation]

What a purely innocent and egoistic thought process. Let's break this into points or this will never end: 1. Yeah, there's only one every 4 to 5 years, but making a video game ain't easy, and it's most certainly not quick. It's a mountain of work, mistakes and backtracking, stress... Do you think he got that injury playing tennis or something? 2. Video games aren't human beings nor extremely advanced A.I. dude, they ain't gonna make themselves. I'm not naive enough to think he makes them on his own, but there's no guarantee (for us as much as for him) that Smash will evolve in the way he and we, the players, want if he leaves the Smash devs. And besides, I know a lot more games that fell from grace not long after their original creators let them go. Crash Bandicoot, Spyro... 3. Let's say your a painter. You make this exceptional piece of art that EVERYONE loves. Naturally, they want more. But what would you prefer as an artist: Making 3, 4, 5 or even 6 paintings from scratch, but look like the previous one with some slight modifications? Or would you rather, after a while, make something completely new and different, or at least anything else than that damn painting you've done so many times? 4. Nothing to say about that last thing, though I do think you're exaggerating quite a bit about Nostalgia vs. Game Quality. So yeah, I think the guy who created two critically acclaimed video game franchises is in the good business, so cut him some slack will you?

[@Trogloglation]

NateTha Durp ElliottFox No you misunderstood me. My last comment wasn't about the little theory, that was just funny. It was about "b toki85" trash-talking Sakurai for absolutely no good reason. His comment was right after Nate's previous comment, you can go read it, maybe you'll understand my reaction a bit better.

[@waddlederp1258]

0:46 Or can you (Lifelight intenseifies)

[@antonioBMC22]

3:10 I watched this like 2 yers ago and I just now realized rewatching it again that way a reference to a book I read (Indian In the Cupboard)

[@derreberry112]

12:58 Sakuri did just that... he left it in the hands of gamers by giving 100% of the playable characters that have ever existed since the beginning... yet gamers themselves hate him for not including " *insert Waluigi here* " characters that they wanted... it will never end for him.. Blood sweat and tears, he will give what is wanted, and needed, for the player.

[@derekmartin5340]

Alright I'm just gonna add that 2 people actually complained about Waluigi (or rather complained really harsh). This is really sad for Sakurai cuz even if he does add Waluigi it will just be Geno, then Goku, then idk Shrek. I think it needs to stop soon

[@catherinestickels2591]

Waluigi was a joke, a meme that spiraled out of control. No one actually cared seriously. It was just fun to say. But then, as always happens on the internet, people bought in and now we have this.

[@derekmartin5340]

@@catherinestickels2591 that's where your wrong kiddo, people have been wanting him since Brawl, years before he became a meme

[@sr.metang8193]

@@derekmartin5340 There are several problems with Waluigi that literally prevents him from being any revelevant for Nintendo themselves (and by extension, Sakurai), due to the fact Waluigi was intended as a filler for Wario's partner in Mario Tennis. Even thinking into a full moveset for him is hard. Wario, on the other hand, has his own series.

[@zeevyehuda2501]

You know, I wouldn't be upset if this was the last smash game. There's nothing to add, Sakurai did his job. I just hope it gets ported to newer consoles.

[@julio-ts7rg]

I agree with you

[@yolego20]

I completely agree with you

[@ArthurB-roonie]

The way for sakurai to make MILLIONS is by porting melee to the next console cus heaven knows people will be lining up for miles to get a new version of the game cus it has mewtwo, ice climbers, that one item from goldeneye that cant be put into the new games, etc. LITERALLY A GOLD MINE WAITING FOR NINTENDO!

[@zeevyehuda2501]

Randy Drews And that's the difference between Nintendo and every other 3rd party developer.

[@LordCHull]

That's not how video games work. They will keep making new ones. For better or for worse, until they stop making money.

[@marvus638]

First KZbin video I remember watching. I can confidently say matpat made me fall in love with KZbin and with the news of him retiring after 9 more theories, I thought I owed it to him to come back here. Thank you matpat, for everything

[@notesmaker204]

Never felt so relatable. I also have toy boxes, kits, bags and what not else. I started to feel like a god , tearing every part of a toy just piece it throughout the story. You don't know the feeling, the feeling of not owning a multiverse, the feeling of not getting out of that addiction. You don't know the feeling.

[@notenoughtreble]

It's crazy to me that Sakurai hates the franchise so much and yet still does an incredibly Uh-Mazing job. Imagine what he could do with a project he actually enjoyed. He's one of the most gifted and talented visionaries alive, in my opinion. I hope he is able to find something he enjoys again, he deserves it.

[@emilthedigger472]

he doesnt hate smash

[@ZeroX7649]

Emil TheDigger It's a love-hate kind of thing. It's like having a child who's a total shithead. You love him, but it hurts.

[@amandabutcher23]

I don't think it's so much that he hates it more than that it has become more of a chore than it initally started as. It's become tiring.

[@soccerthepkmnmaster]

He'd hate to work on 6 Smash Bros

[@ASliceOfGamingPodcast]

Well he did Kid Icarus: Uprising between Brawl and Smash 4. I guess there's an example of something he WANTED to do. From what I hear it was a good game. It'll be interesting to see what he does next. Though I'm sure it'll be a while because who knows what working on 2 Smash games at the same time could do to a man, especially a man who is so worn out.

[@user-gm6pz7gi1f]

Wait wait... Sakurai is too awesome to age, right? So Sakurai is Ash Ketchum, right? Well, Ash is still 10, so logically, Sakurai is still 10.... if Sakurai is 10, he's still a child, so he's still Master Hand without the society interrupting... and if pizza = 2, and the sun only can eat 7 breads, then water shouldn't be created yet. So if it really is true that a house can spit fire, that can only mean ONE thing: Marth confirmed for Super Zelda Galaxy 5. But seriously, MIND=BLOWN. Also, did anyone notice that he used the same song as he did in the Link is Dead video? :D

[@MrNyro94]

I noticed that aswell xD

[@EpicMarioBros]

lol

[@gbornem8634]

EpicMarioBros ▲ ILLUMINATI ▲

[@koke1440]

Algebryan

[@gamerman1212]

Go home wwwwario your drunk

[@JerichoDaemon]

This was the one that hookshotted my heart all those years ago Mat, this was the one I subscribed to; it was suggested after watching your hookshot video. Been a great decade with ya buddy.

[@saness9520]

6:06 oh younger matpat How that changed

[@bspsych1btanongmariellas.764]

this is making me cry someday im going to develop a game that will everyone will love... someday

[@core_file374]

You don't dev a game to make people love it, you dev it because you have fun with it and then publish it for people to see, if you make a game expecting it to be a huge success then you'll fail. Simple logic.

[@noizvsascoizas]

good luck! :)

[@ok1933]

colar color More like Never....

[@UntrainedExorcist]

colar color I'll support you

[@abigweirdo901]

Plz make it a first person shooter game I love those types of games

[@jasonfails237]

HOLY CRAP THE ANNOTATION WORED

[@jasonfails237]

wored

[@jasonfails237]

+jasonfails worked

[@l1ttlebunny_]

+jasonfails I know it's awsome

[@patrickkenny8741]

ikr i am amazed too

[@jasonfails237]

+Loose Screw bout time it finally happened :P

[@cervichthyoquine]

Sakurai, if you're seeing this, which is unlikely, just know that you created the childhood of hundreds of millions of children around the world. My younger sister loved Kirby more than anything, and it gave her so much joy to play and create with Kirby. For that, I can't thank you enough, and as for the rest of us, whatever choice you make, whether you keep creating or retire, we owe you one.

[@camwheat]

The music was so appropriate. Loving your videos as always. Thank you

[@MushKinPuff]

Before I watched this, I wanted to meet Sakurai so I could thank him for my amazing childhood. After I watched this, I wanted to meet him so I could give him a hug.

[@sonicgail]

If adults don't make children toys then who will? The children themselves?

[@marcussenter869]

sonicgail in some countries,sadly yes.

[@RaoNeo]

Tom Hanks

[@Shadow_pokemon]

Love how 9 years later it is now simbolic of matpat leaving

[@cjthenarhwalking1378]

Its kinda sad to know that matpat probably struggled with some of the same things. Not wanting to commit more of his life, but scared about leaving.

[@jackcallinan345]

If Sakuria does quit he should make it so that after you defeat master hand in his last title he shakes the hand of the new master hand and waves goodbye to the player. Now that would be an amazing ending

[@kenny3001]

yes it could symbolize Passing the torch

[@matiaspereyra9375]

And briefly every character is sent back to their own universe

[@notyourdaughter666]

That comment actually made me cry I'm too old for that

[@marcy1949]

needs more likes amazing

[@insupportofjunhado]

The ironic thing is that many fans of Super Smash Bros probably have game design aspirations because of Super Smash Bros, which sheds so much light on Nintendo, and by extension, video game history. A "Damn, I want to be a part of that!" kind of feeling. A few may even want to be the one to take Sakurai's place. This video should be required viewing for anyone who does.

[@magiciansapprentice9230]

Truer words never spoken, my friend.

[@angelmendez-rivera351]

This comment almost made me cry

[@jocabulous]

Excited to see the updated version

[@xaviergonzalez44]

MatPat is correct once again! Great Job! Also, could you do a video on the Subspace Emissary because It has a whole lot of character interactions that could lead to more lore and symbolism?

[@ichigoinoshika]

Holy shit...this might be one of the best theories you've made. I'm a stickler for symbolism and I've always wondered what is the underlying message with Master Hand (especially in SSBB) so I can totally see where this is coming from. I feel sad for Sakurai, yes, but at the same time I would be very happy to know that he put so much of his personal feeling into this franchise; to know that in a way he is trying to convey his deeper feelings through what appears to be a crossover family brawl game. I very rarely 'like' videos due to laziness, but you sir have earned it!

[@cryosen]

Watch Smash is autistic by Gnoggin, it's another take on this game's lore, and i feel like it's much more touching.

[@crazykid1092]

That was what I wanted to say whenI watched this: Just "Holy Shit..."

[@saphiriathebluedragonknight375]

maximilien schindler I saw that one but I like this one better as it makes more sense.

[@cryosen]

Saphiria TheBlueDragonKnight I like the other one more as he goes over every Master core transformation and explains it.

[@k-dawgHI]

I respect Sakurai even more now

[@dognation3013]

He made Kirby, one of the most beloved gaming icons. I think even more people should be respecting him

[@eziodegamer8505]

i played smash bros on my uncles wii and a bit of kirby i repect that man as creator and a hardworking person struggling this is news for me since i like the game so much

[@k-dawgHI]

Does anyone here know about that waluigi fans and harassing Sakurai on Twitter like I was thinking: this man puts his life in these games but NO you just have to argue have you

[@eziodegamer8505]

i know thats offensive if youre racist

[@k-dawgHI]

ezio de gamer I’m not racist it’s just stupid to be mad at Sakurai just because he didn’t add Waluigi

[@SuikodenGR]

After watching the recent story trailer of Smash Ultimate, it's true Sakurai held back a lot his power from killing his baby Kirby. There's still some good inside that entity that kill 99% of all the Smash bro roster.

[@torchadam8246]

There's a skull in the slash at 11:44 idk

[@zyon3198]

I understand that it's probably not your cup of tea, but I would love to see you take a dive into the lore of Dark Souls. The series never just straight up tells you anything, and it would be really interesting to see your take on what exactly is happening throughout the two games. It would be very understandable if you didn't though. Exploring the universe would take an enormous amount of time and effort. Not to mention the frustration that naturally comes with playing the games. Still, it never hurts to hope! :D

[@TasX]

didn't he do that already?

[@Ikelae]

Radi Bear nay

[@FantasticSanchu]

It would be awesome to see MatPat trying to discover the secrets of Dark Souls I and II, especially knowing how much he loves to make theories about the lore of videogames. Who knows, maybe he would find out something that we still don't know about Lordran or Drangleic.

[@Tyrannikos]

Anyone is better than Vaati at this point.

[@we1417]

Here is the lore of Dark Souls: You are Zombie that's sometimes not a zombie. When you wake up shit wants to kill you, when you walk shit wants to kill you, when you run shit wants to kill you, when you die shit still wants to kill you. There is no way to stop this other than killing shit that wants to kill you. If you ring two Big Ass Bells you can teleport around to make running from shit that wants to kill you easier. Also, if you don't praise the sun you aren't doing it right. If you see a player spirit that's not white or gold they probably want to kill you.

[@matiaspereyra9375]

Please make an extended complete theory when the switch version comes around

[@a.kitcat.b]

I haven't played any of these games but its still nice to find pieces of Game Theory's history in this video anyways!

[@NIDELLANEUM]

I discovered this channel because Smosh shared the video back then, and also this is the video that made me discover Matthew Santoro. Incredible how it is been almost 4 years.

[@mariolinkkirby2888]

seriously Mr. Sakurai, if its Putting this much strain on you, DONT MAKE ANOTHER ONE. brawl to satisfy casuals, melee to satisfy competitives, and n64/Wii U to satisfy in the middle.

[@ricosuave9102]

he dosnt want to disappoint the fan

[@littlebit725]

Well you gotta remember, it is just a theory... a game theory. Not all theories are 100% correct.

[@DouglasDundee]

Mark Corum Actually, it's a truth. Even without the hefty evidence represented by Game Theory, Sakurai has said himself numerous times that it is straining to make these games

[@Zadamanim]

I'm pretty sure he pushes himself because he cares about the games and about gamers. He could get away with doing less, with just checking things out and giving the OK, but he takes personal interest in making sure every detail is right. As a game designer myself, I've wondered if what I do is worth doing. I haven't had the pressure or pleasure of leading the design of a monumental game like an installment of the Smash series, but there are definitely ways to cut corners. It's a struggle to make any part of a game good.

[@paarthanax3185]

I would assume he doesn't want to leave because that would that he no longer could decide the date of his creation. They could make a new one that is trash and he couldn't do anything about it.

[@josephf.3355]

What if Brawl and Smash4's story could have another meaning. Remember how Sakurai did what he truly wanted to do in Brawl? When that game came out many people were upset because of many things (tripping, Subspace, Slow-Pace etc.). And in Smash 4 he fixed a lot of things and tried to make people satisfied with the game (making the game faster, no tripping etc.). So what if Brawl's story could be shown as Sakurai wanting to truly create what he wants to but in the next installment, he just gives in and gives people what they wanted in Smash 4.

[@ethanator6015]

That is very thought provoking. As a Brawl player, I must be lucky to have never had the tripping issue everyone complains about.

[@ASliceOfGamingPodcast]

It's possible. But it's widely known that Nintendo wanted Sakurai to make Brawl an easy access fun party game for the whole family because of where Nintendo want to take the Wii at the time. Not a competitive fighter like Melee was or how Smash 4 more-or-less turned out. So who knows if Sakurai wanted those things that people hated, but Nintendo forced on him. Bet that made him hate working on the series more.

[@deprecated7681]

(In the making of melee) Master hand (sakurai): I wanna do my own thing! Taboo (us): no. (Brawl comes out) Master Hand (sakurai): fuck you, I do what I want! Taboo (us): *chains that grip into him* FUCK YOU TOO!! (Ssb4 comes out) Master Hand (sakurai): *turns into master core* FUCK IT!!! LEEROY JENKINS!!! Fighters (since taboo was defeated, this is us): *beats master core* Master Hand (Sakurai): *turns into balls* fine, screw you guys... ;~;

[@commentmanwhoeatsgahbage3022]

Tripping? There is tripping? Slow-paced?

[@onekone_]

pitdoesminecraft Brawl had tripping (you have a chance to trip and fall[like tripping on a banana] when you start running) and generally accepted as slower than fan-favorite Melee

[@gfoolishreal]

this honestly made me cry

[@errr-iw4lz]

"incredibly somber, sad, even" yes matpat that is, after all, what somber means

[@noellepoquiz3189]

How the heck did this video make me cry?!?

[@kajag5232]

Because it's kinda depressing, when you actually think about it. He doesn't want to keep making sequels after sequels, but he doesn't want to walk away from his creation either, because it means so much to him.

[@tymki]

It's like, despite all the creative freedom he must have, he's still stuck in a dead end job with no end in sight...

[@linkplayer20]

because through the video, we feel a twinge of the pain that made the games. It hurts. To know someone suffered so much to give us even a little joy, and that we may never be able to truly give thanks for that pain he endured, tears at our conscience.

[@MayheM_646]

Noelle Poquiz Same :(

[@user-bt8zs5hm2p]

Noelle Poquiz Ikr

[@ArmoredStone]

Wow...completely missed this video until Austin's latest one. That's a heartbreaking story. I wonder if Sakurai has seen this :(

[@AnonymousFrogNG]

Since Smash Ultimate came out, chances are, he hasn't, and still hasn't taken the break.

[@onememeyboi7149]

2019 anyone? It aint a MatPat video without it being just a theory; a game theory.

[@xeternalfirex8970]

What about Film Theory?

[@shreksophone0749]

I forgot how these dragged out a bit, matpat really improved

[@landonadkins2679]

And now we’re getting a 5th game.

[@barssoysarac6990]

Gamers won't like it either and say that they hope the next one will be the perfect one.

[@edwardopt6145]

After e3 I'm pretty sure this is the perfect one

[@todd2.08]

Edward Opt It's cuz of Ridley

[@greengamerjd8361]

Sadly, many clearly aren't satisfied since they're going as far as sending death threats about Waluigi not being in it :/

[@GamingExpert9990]

GreenGamer JD people are dumb that way

[@spongebobfan78]

I don't know which Smash theory is greater. Game Theorist's depressing story of Sakurai or Gnoggin's uplifting story of an autistic boy growing up with Nintendo characters?

[@TheDevilSurivor101]

wow that 2nd one is me

[@australiannathan6300]

+spongebobfan78 I dunno, I like this theory but when he started talking about Crazy Hand all I could think of was Alien Hand Syndrome. But that's probably just me. :P

[@miguelinop]

+spongebobfan78 I would say it's in someay both things

[@r3n3gad33]

both are bullshit.

[@pig9412]

+Ricardo Rocha like you?

[@theragtagbunch6933]

I love this video and keep coming back to this, but I hope this is updating once ultimate releases.

[@meowyou8405]

At the world of light galeem and dharkon take control of master and crazy, that must be related. And now that sakurai had already quitted all we have to do is thank him for a wonderful game

[@javierflores3144]

I wonder how smash ultimate be when the next master hand battle is...

[@firewolf950tfwgaming7]

Javier Flores it could go. 1. Be him looking back at things and see whether the choices he made was right. We all have those moments where we choose to do things and accept things, but we don’t just move on we ponder those thoughts and see whether the choice we made was right. Naturally it can’t be right all the time and sometimes we know this, but that doesn’t stop the thought of us regretting our choices. 2. Him finally getting to move on. While it may be unlikely since it feels like it should happen later in the series it makes sense that after 5 games that should have been 2 or 4 you want to let go. He stayed because he still wants hold of his project, but should he be ready to let go he can move on. 3. People reaching out to him. While it’s stress on one person sometimes you forget the people that are willing to aid you and respect your actions. Because sometimes the whole of society can blind you of the little things that are in your life.

[@blacksheep7576]

Personally, I think (taking into consideration, the main selling point for this next game is it's a reunion of past smash characters), It'll probably be the metaphorical "beach episode" of the series

[@ezramoore9472]

Ph0aud, I agree with you

[@duykhangtran4406]

Remember how smash ultimate final destination look like some ruined place in the middle of nowhere?

[@HoodieBong]

It will be an actual video of Sakurai stabbing himself

[@JoshJepson]

I love this theory! I've seen it before, but you definitely added some info I didn't know about it. It's a struggle between two halves, and I relate to that so much. So it's really nice to see some light shed on the theory! 10/10, 5 Stars, Like and all that. :)

[@uncleian9182]

I'm still waiting for smash 4 classic

[@azur0x]

i love most of his theories but this was more of a stretch than the fucking communist mario one

[@seanschilling]

At least this theory has some good evidence. The living rooms, hands, and interviews of Sakurai make this pretty believable.

[@bridgetoneill9684]

***** It even has the same soundtrack as the majora's mask theory video!

[@Thinkin_inkan]

I always read the hands as your dominant and non-dominant hand. Maybe that was too superficial. Master Hand - able to control delicate and complex movements, but Crazy Hand - bash and thrash with Great uncontrollable force.

[@Somegeneer]

This may be the best theory ever i love it its also my FAVORITE Game of all time nearly made me tear up hearing the story of daddy sakurai R.I.P Etika

[@NerdSyncProductions]

So what you're saying is I'm going to be sad every time I play Smash Bros. Thanks?

[@2409dlewis]

Nedsync........ I seem to see you guys everywhere

[@NerdSyncProductions]

Daniel Lewis What can I say, I love watching KZbin videos. Haha

[@ZenNeonRazor]

Thanks for ruining my childhood. Lol

[@mikecunningham4682]

Scott! Fancy seeing you here.

[@BryceNolen]

How did we all end up here at different times???? NerdSync Fans unite! (p.s. we totally need to get MatPat on our podcast!)