In 2008, Tremendous Smash Bros. Brawl launched. Regardless that 14 years have since previous, its legacy nonetheless lives on. The playable characters that debuted on this sport went on to return with the remainder of the forged in Tremendous Smash Bros. Final. A variety of the sport’s songs would even be introduced again in later Smash releases.
One of many many composers and arrangers for Tremendous Smash Bros. Brawl was Kenichi Okuma. Amongst Okuma’s contributions have been Gyromite, Pokémon Health club/Evolution (Pokémon Crimson/Pokémon Blue), Flat Zone 2. These songs all returned in Smash 3DS and Wii U, in addition to Smash Final.
Sadly, Okuma is not with us. It was confirmed on his official Twitter account at present that he handed away on July twenty second attributable to esophageal most cancers. He was 56 years outdated. Many individuals have shared their condolences, together with Sakurai himself. Sakurai additionally mentioned that Okuma’s legacy will dwell on in Smash 4 and Smash Final. You’ll be able to see the announcement, in addition to Sakurai’s reply, down beneath.
All of us at My Nintendo Information provide our condolences to Kenichi Okuma’s household and pals. Might Okuma relaxation in peace, and will the legacy he left behind within the sport soundtracks he contributed to be remembered for a really very long time.