Masashi Sakurai: Prize Money Competitions Not 'In Line' With Nintendo's Philosophy

When Nintendo debuted Super Smash Bros. Ultimate at E3 last month, it did so with an invitational tournament featuring top players from both the Super Smash Bros. Melee and For Wii U scenes. The tournament was part of Nintendo's growing acceptance for the competitive side of its fighting games, something it wasn't always so keen on. The reason for the company's reluctance in the past has been subject to much speculation, but Smash creator Masashiro Sakurai has shed some light on why that might b...