When Game Gods Go Off-Duty
Sometimes the most delightful news is just a photo of some very talented people doing very normal human things — like sharing drinks and probably arguing about whose CPU choices are objectively better. Over the weekend a snapshot surfaced showing a tiny constellation of Japanese game-design royalty hanging out together, and honestly, our FOMO meter just exploded.
The All-Star Lineup
In one corner you’ve got Suda51 — the wild creative behind bizarro hits like No More Heroes. Next to him is Masahiro Sakurai, the mastermind of Kirby and the Smash series. Fumito Ueda, the moody sculptor of atmospheric adventures like Shadow of the Colossus and The Last Guardian, is there too. Rounding out the table is Shinji Mikami, the survival-horror legend famous for Resident Evil and its modern rebirths.
What Do They Talk About, Besides Game Design?
Imagine the menu: half craft beer, half game theory. One minute they’re arguing pixel shaders, the next they’re trading stories about odd bug fixes and eccentric playtesters. It’s the kind of conversation that makes you want to shrink down and hide in a napkin dispenser just to overhear a sentence or two.
Where Their Heads Are at Right Now
These aren’t casual hobbyists — even off the clock they’re juggling big projects. Sakurai keeps chugging out deep-dive videos and tinkering with new ideas. Mikami’s busy at his studio, Kamuy Inc., carving out fresh horror experiences. Ueda is quietly shaping a mysterious project people can’t stop speculating about, and Suda51 is putting the finishing touches on his latest quirky title.
Why We’re Jealous (And You Will Be Too)
There’s something irresistibly cool about watching four creative heavyweights just be people for an evening. No press releases, no trailers — just laughs, opinions, and probably controversial favorite-console takes. We’re equal parts thrilled and envious.
What Do You Think?
Got a hot take on what these legends might be scheming over drinks? Drop your theory where you usually shout into the void — we’ll be over here trying not to intrude on the next photo op.
