This week saw another 3DS game lose exclusivity and jump to iOS devices, as well as Monolith Soft declaring their love for Bethesda whilst Sakurai seemed to be feeling the winter blues, this time stating the he hopes gamers just forget about him for a while. 

Firstly though, have you been enjoying YouTube on Wii U? Whilst the official app is a bit naff, it worked amazingly on the internet browser, allowing you to view videos whilst your current software is paused. But sadly, YouTube on the internet browser stopped working a few days ago, which means if you want to watch a funny cat video or KidRauhl (ahem) then you'll have to use the official YouTube app, which also requires you to close your current software. 

There is a work-around though, it's not ideal, but it's certainly a lot better than the seperate app. The folks at GoNintendo found that if you change the URL of your video page from "watch?v=" to "embed/" then the video should work. Hopefully the problem will be fixed by either Google or Nintendo soon, but don't hold your breath. 

Meanwhile, joining the worrying trend of 3DS exclusive to free iOS download is the fantastic Theatrhythm. Indeed, the Final Fantasy rhythm title has been released as a free download on iOS though will only come with two tracks. In-app purchases will get you the rest of the package, with each song costing 69p or particular song packs coming in at £1.99. You shouldn't feel ripped off for buying the 3DS version though, the folks at Siliconera did some number crunching and realised that to download the whole package, you'd end up spending a whopping £89. These 'free' games, eh? 

Elsewhere in the world of Nintendo, Monolith Soft, responsible for the fantastic Xenoblade Chronices (which scored rather highly in our Top 50 Wii Games feature) have said that they can't wait to 'wow players' with their top secret Wii U game. 

"I'd like to make an HD game that will wow the players. I want to show that Japan can keep up with the USA when it comes to next gen technology. Our goal is to become something like the developers of the Fallout series, Bethesda Softworks."

Sakurai is equally excited to impress gamers with his Wii U game, Smash Bros. but in order to do so, needs to cut down on his use of Twitter. Sakurai wants to be out of the spotlight for a while so that he can concentrate on Smash Bros. and not worry that every tweet or statement will be taken the wrong way and cause speculation. 

"I'll need to have you guys wait a while longer. I hardly ever write anything on Twitter any longer, and that's because I think right now is the time to stop tweeting and start putting in a real effort here. If I could put it in a real harsh way, I think it'd be better if I could be forgotten by gamers for a while.

"I don't like it when a tweet or whatever leads to needless speculation getting spread around. For example, when I tweet about playing some game, some people immediately get the idea that character is in the new Smash Bros. Then people fan the flames on it, people start to think it's really true, people get angry about it. Nobody benefits."

Sakurai won't be in the public eye for a while then, but rest assured that he'll be beavering away making the best Smash Bros. that he can. 

LEAVE SAKURAI ALONE!