Sakurai discusses the pros and cons of leaderboards

Masahiro Sakurai is back with yet another installment in his video series about game development, and today’s feature slots into the ‘Game Essence’ category.

According to Sakurai, leaderboards are an indispensable part of the online play experience, but have you ever wondered what percentage of players actually appreciate them? Sakurai dives into that topic in today’s video.

While Leaderboards might not be the newest in terms of game features, they still hold a spot that’s near and dear for many gamers. A leaderboard gives fans something to measure themselves with, all in the hopes of getting better and climbing higher. It may be an old idea, but it’s tried and true!