# As the Famicom turns 43, Kirby and Super Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai says it's the console that had the biggest impact on him as a developer

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- **Source:** [Gamesradar](https://www.gamesradar.com/games/kirby/as-the-famicom-turns-43-kirby-and-super-smash-bros-creator-masahiro-sakurai-says-its-the-console-that-had-the-biggest-impact-on-him-as-a-developer/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a577be6d3f46afd50376279)
- **Published:** 2026-07-15
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #articles #biggest #bros #console #creator #developer #famicom #impact
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