Super Smash Bros News
April2015
News Former Rare Devs Playtonic Want Donkey Kong Country Villain K. Rool In Super Smash Bros.
"Let's get another of our artists' beautiful children into the fight"
Nintendo has opened up voting to see which characters its fans want to see in Super Smash Bros., and this has predictably led to some rather outlandish recommendations. UK studio Playtonic - made up of former Rare developers - has thrown its hat into the ring by suggesting fans...
News Empty Slots on Super Smash Bros. Site Suggests More Upcoming DLC Characters
They're toying with us!
One of the biggest pieces of news from last week's Nintendo Direct was the Smash Bros. Fighter Ballot - an online form on the official Super Smash Bros. website that allows fans to pitch their dream characters as upcoming DLC for the game. Of course, this has sparked much interest, with players voting for both realistic - and...
Weirdness Super Meat Boy Is Calling For Your Votes In The Smash Bros. Fighter Ballot
The steaks have never been higher
There’s already been some encouragement to nominate the likes of Banjo-Kazooie and Shovel Knight in Nintendo’s Smash Bros. Fighter Ballot, and now in a growing trend, there is yet another iconic character calling for players’ precious votes. Team Meat is asking fans of Super Smash B
Poll Which Characters Do You Want to Win the Smash Bros. Fighter Ballot?
Realistic and, erm, not so realistic choices
Since it launched the official Smash Bros. Fighter Ballot page last week, Nintendo will have undoubtedly been bombarded with thousands of votes. When it comes to Super Smash Bros. there are always fighters left off the roster that many want to see, so the voting is sure to be diverse. With votes not...
Video Lucas Visuals and Moveset Compared Between Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Wii U
Spot the difference
Fans of the latest Super Smash Bros. titles on Wii U and 3DS certainly have a lot to look forward to, with Mewtwo on the way soon - we also know that Lucas is coming this summer, of course, making a return from Super Smash Bros. Brawl on Wii. Though we have a wait for the character to arrive as DLC, we're yet to see how he'll...
"We've worked with Nintendo on Rare IP before"
In a blow to console warriors that want the major console manufacturers to battle it out to the death, Xbox boss Phil Spencer has spoken positively about the potential for Rare IP to be featured as DLC in Super Smash Bros. on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS. Now that would be something to behold. This is in...
Feature Gawk at Fancy Super Smash Bros. Mewtwo Screens and Full Costume DLC Details
What's the deal with the DLC?
As sanity returns to the world of Nintendo, with many taking some time off for the Easter weekend, we thought we'd take advantage of the fact that the official Smash Bros. website is no longer creaking under excess traffic and grab some details and pretty images. This article's in two parts - there's a gallery of the...
Video Here's a Handy Comparison of Mewtwo's Moves in Super Smash Bros. Melee and on Wii U
Lots of extra polygons
Mewtwo is coming very soon to the latest Super Smash Bros. titles, as soon as 15th April for those that registered on Club Nintendo. For eager fans and series veterans it'll be an exciting arrival, with Melee players no doubt getting ready to bust out their old moves and combos once again. Though this DLC character has taken...
News North American Retailers Confirm Super Smash Bros. amiibo Exclusives and Pre-Order Times
Details you need to know for a fighting chance
During its most recent Nintendo Direct broadcast Nintendo confirmed more Super Smash Bros. amiibo toys that are due in the coming months. It also confirmed a 29th May release date for wave 4, which will have grabbed the interest of ke
Nominate your dream fighter
Nintendo continued its strong support of amiibo and future content for Super Smash Bros. for Wii U & 3DS with a number of related announcements during today's Direct. Firstly, Nintendo has revealed the next three waves of Super Smash Bros. amiibo are due out in May, June and July. They include the likes of...
News Mewtwo And Lucas Confirmed As Super Smash Bros. DLC Characters
Update 1.0.6 also detailed, along with special crossover costumes for Miis
During today's Nintendo Direct it was confirmed that Mewtwo and Lucas will be added to Super Smash Bros. as DLC characters. Mewtwo is the first up, and will be available for download on April 28th for $3.99. You can download the character on both 3DS and Wii U for $4.99. As...
News Curve Digital Hints At A Possible Appearance In The Upcoming Nintendo Direct
Let the speculation begin
Curve Digital, responsible for the recently released Wii U and 3DS eShop cross-buy title, OlliOlli, has hinted it will make an appearance at some point during the upcoming Nintendo Direct. Given the success of OlliOlli, and the studio’s previous experience with Nintendo’s digital platforms releasing titles such as
March2015
Video The Minimum Percentages to KO with Jigglypuff's Rest in Smash Bros.
Let the Pink Massacre commence!
In the world of Super Smash Bros., few moves if any are feared more than Jigglypuff's Rest. It is said that getting caught within her split second of impossibly concentrated cuteness is like having every molecule of your being choked and mashed in a loving glomp of death. The soul is lifted to heights of adorable,...
News Mysterious Murasame Castle's Takamaru Was Considered For Super Smash Bros.
But didn't make the cut (no pun intended)
It's been a pretty awesome week for all Smash Bros. fans, all told. A short video has made its way to our screens with an announcement from Masahiro Sakurai, stating that the new Mewtwo DLC for Smash Bros. Wii U/3DS would be on its way "pretty soon". As always, Nintendo has more surprises for its fans, with...
News Masahiro Sakurai Reportedly Promises That Mewtwo Super Smash Bros. DLC is Coming "Pretty Soon"
Huzzah!
Though the wait of a few months may have tempered expectations for a while, it's easy to forget that Super Smash Bros. isn't yet complete - the Wii U version is yet to receive Tournies, while Mewtwo DLC is also hotly anticipated. That DLC fighter will be free to those who register both versions on Club Nintendo by 31st May, before later...
Live Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Invitational Tournament - MCM Birmingham
Battling at the tech show
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U has been around for a good few months, but it's still very much a go-to game for plenty of Wii U owners. It's a big-draw at expos and events, too, and Nintendo UK is streaming a special Invitational tournament from the massive MCM Comic Con event in Birmingham today. Kicking off at 7am Pacific /...
32 contestants, one winner
Nintendo UK has confirmed that it will be hosting a special Super Smash Bros. Invitational tournament at the MCM Birmingham Comic Con, which takes place this weekend (Saturday 21st March and Sunday 22nd March, to be exact) at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham. Attendees at the event will be able to watch the...
News Nintendo to Host Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Tournaments in Japan, but for amiibo Only
Leave your pads at home...
Starting this Saturday (14th March), Nintendo is holding a series of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U tournaments across Japan, with the first wave of matches being held in video game and toy stores in the Chiba prefecture, Osaka, and Ibaraki prefecture. However, Nintendo has thrown a spanner in the works, for these...
News Modder Makes Chrom Playable in Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Just because...
We recall a character reveal for the latest Super Smash Bros. titles last year that caused some confusion, as a brief appearance of Chrom and a dodgy live feed made some - including this writer - mistake him for a 'new challenger'. He wasn't of course, but was rather just part of Robin's Final Smash move - one of the lead characters...
Rumour South African Retailer Lists Greninja, Jigglypuff and Splatoon amiibo for May Release
Prepare a bucket of salt
It's pretty obvious that Nintendo's keen to make the most of amiibo, through including NFC support in the New Nintendo 3DS and lining up a host of figures for future arrivals in stores. With that in mind a rumour started by a South African retailer listing is plausible, albeit we urge caution due to the somewhat random...
Video Many Crates Were Harmed in the Making of This Little Mac KO Punch Video
Ain't no boxes high enough
It's obvious you don't want to be on the receiving end of Little Mac's KO punch in Super Smash Bros., but not everyone has had a chance to see how determined the glove can be to hit its mark. Probably because not everyone creates scenarios as ridiculous as this. YouTube account Master0fHyrule took to training mode in the...
Weirdness Fan Creates Custom amiibo of Sonic Characters
They're comin' at the speed of sound...
It really doesn't seem like the custom amiibo hype train will put on the brakes anytime soon, with new figures and high demand still prominent. Fans have also gone from giving the existing Nintendo NFC figures a total paint job, to creating their own using toys of both actual Smash Bros. characters and others...
February2015
News Super Smash Bros. Club Nintendo Double CD Rewards Start to Arrive
Check that mailbox
With the dual launch of Super Smash Bros. on Wii U and 3DS last year - albeit separated by a little over a month - Club Nintendo offered incentive to buy both versions with two separate promotions. One of these is still to come and registration is yet to close - for free Mewtwo DLC - but the promised first part is evidently...
Unfortunate news for Club Nintendo members down under
Limited stock has been a serious problem for Nintendo in recent times. With boss Satoru Iwata yesterday revealing the New Nintendo 3DS hardware was held back from an earlier release in both North America and Europe for this exact reason, this only added to the ongoing troubles fans have had...
News Super Smash Bros. Pros Explain Competitive Theories in Reading, Zoning and the "Neutral Game"
If you fancy brawling with the best, watch this
Your humble writer, like many in the Nintendo Life team, likes Super Smash Bros. a lot, with the latest entries on Wii U and 3DS pushing our buttons. While some of us in the broader community may be decent players that can compete well in occasional online matches, competitive pro players are naturally...
Pre-order customers aren't all feeling it
Update: Nintendo UK has provided us with the following statement on the issue of cancelled Shulk amiibo pre-orders. Nintendo UK can confirm that the Nintendo Official UK Store has had to cancel a very limited number of pre-orders for the Shulk amiibo. Nintendo is in the process of contacting those...
News Pre-orders Now Open at GameStop for the Wii U GameCube Controller Adapter
Comes with purchase of Gamecube Controller
Fans of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U were doubtlessly celebrating when the GameCube adapter was announced alongside the Super Smash Bros. Invitational for this year's E3; many say that the GameCube controller offers up the best control scheme for the fighting game. Nintendo clearly underestimated its...
Rumour Rayman Could be Planned as DLC in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS
Apparent screens and video appear on the web
UPDATE: The video below has now been revealed by the creator to be a very elaborate hoax made using editing software; that's another Smash Bros. rumour down for now. ORIGINAL STORY: It seems like the Super Smash Bros. hype train just never stops rolling. Prior to the release of Super Smash Bros. for...
News Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Apex Champion Calls For Unity in Competitive Smash Scene
"It will take time, but it’s possible"
It's clear that eSports have evolved and grown on a significant scale when calls for it to be considered an Olympic sport are, for the first time, not entirely unreasonable. With sports such as shooting, archery et al - which are arguably reliant on skill and co-ordination rather than athleticism - are...
Video Did You Know Gaming Tackles Super Smash Bros. Once Again
Mostly focused on Wii U and 3DS entries
Super Smash Bros. on both Wii U and 3DS were two of the biggest hits in 2014, representing the first portable and HD arrivals in the franchise. They're still serving up new contents and updates, with recent additions including additional 8-player Smash stages on Wii U and data sharing + amiibo support on 3DS...
News Super Smash Bros. 3DS Update 1.0.5 Is Now Live
amiibo support and even more juicy features have arrived
The anticipated Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS amiibo update has finally arrived, lining up with the wider western launch of the New Nintendo 3DS this week. In addition to amiibo figurine support, Version 1.0.5 of the portable iteration of Smash also allows players to post in-game photos...
News Super Smash Bros. 3DS amiibo Update Drops Tomorrow
Just in time for the New Nintendo 3DS launch
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U was the game which unleashed the power of amiibo on the world, but it's easy to forget that the title was preceded by its 3DS sibling - which still doesn't have support for Nintendo's interactive figures. However, that is set to change tomorrow as Nintendo is releasing a free...
Video Dark Ness Seeks Revenge In This Live Action Super Smash Bros. Match-Up
Little Mac gets KO’d
The next best thing to playing Super Smash Bros. Wii U & 3DS is arguably watching real-life re-enactments of Nintendo’s all-star brawler on the net. We’ve seen plenty in the past, and now YouTuber – Tim Wang – is the latest to enter the fray, with a well choreographed kung-fu style take on Nintendo’s...
Weirdness There’s A Tomato In My Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
Tomatoes, tomatoes everywhere!
The Super Smash Bros. series has had its fair share of glitches over the years, but this latest one might take the cake, or should we say tomato. Presenting – the Maxim Tomato glitch. This freshly ripened error allegedly morphs all items in any mode into tomatoes whilst maintaining the primary functions. Character...
News Sakurai Considered Having All Fighters Unlocked In Super Smash Bros. For Wii U
Nothing of value comes easily
Masahiro Sakurai has published a new "Smash Bros. Diaries" entry in the latest issue of Game Informer, and one question in particular struck a chord with Smash fans: had he ever considered allowing the fighter unlocks in the 3DS version to transfer over to the Wii U version? Although Sakurai's answer started with a...
News Apex 2015 Ends With The Conclusion Of A Bitter Rivalry And A Failed Chance at Redemption
Smell ya later
Now that Apex 2015 is over and done with, it can be safely said that it was a pretty big deal. The popular fighting game tournament set a few records, with over 1024 entrants in Super Smash Bros. Melee - beating out the previous record held by EVO at 970 - and over 800 entrants in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, claiming the title for...
Live Apex 2015 Prepares to Crown Its Champions on the Final Day
Rounding off a dramatic weekend
Apex 2015 has had a dramatic route to its finale, today, with venue issues forcing a rapid move to a brand new location; through support from sponsors and dedicated fans it somewhat defied the odds to ensure that almost all rounds could be completed ahead of its final day. Though the tournament hosts multiple games,...
News Another Wii U GameCube Controller Adapter Battles For Your Smash Bros. Loyalty
Supply and demand, once again
The official Wii U GameCube Controller Adapter is a rare and peculiar beast. Only useful for one game on the system, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, it doesn't even work in the console's Wii mode; yet despite this it was highly desired when it launched alongside the game. For dedicated players of the brawling series the...
January2015
News Apex 2015 Moves to New Venue, Kicks Off Today
Live footage inside courtesy of VGBootCamp, too
Apex 2015, which aims to be the biggest Smash Bros. tournament ever, suffered a high-profile setback on its first day when its venue was shut down on fire marshal orders. At that stage there was doubt over how the tournament could move forward, but the good news is that plenty of support and a shift of...
News Popular Super Smash Bros. Tournament Apex 2015 Put on Hold Due to Fire Marshal Sanctions
Yes, really
This weekend is supposed to feature one of the best-known competitive gaming events of the year - in Nintendo circles - with Apex 2015; Apex is typically referenced as one of the largest Smash Bros. tournaments of its kind in the world. In a bizarre turn of events, however, the current rounds for Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Super...
News Masahiro Sakurai Once Again Highlights The Possibility He'll Step Away From Game Development
"I doubt I'll be able to go on making games if it continues like this"
Throughout the course of development for Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS series creator Masahiro Sakurai highlighted the demands of producing the titles. With ever-increasing modes and a growing roster, Sakurai-san often used his Famitsu Weekly article to emphasize...
News Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Update 1.0.2 Adds a Host of Extra Stages for 8-Player Smash
More mayhem to enjoy
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U has been slower on the uptake with software updates than its portable brethren, possibly due to multiple balancing tweaks in the Nintendo 3DS version being rolled into version 1.0.1 on the home console title. Today does bring us version 1.0.2, however, and while it's not the whopping update to deliver...
Re-affirm Masahiro Sakurai's comments on moves left out
Data mining and hacking can reveal many interesting things about games; viewing unused assets, textures, models, or whatever else may be found can give insight into the process and development of any game. For example, models were recently revealed in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U of the viruses...
News Unused Textures in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Suggest Dr. Mario Themed Stage
The doctor is out
Through data mining and various other overtly complex methods, an avid fan of the Super Smash Bros. series has uncovered some unused texture files in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U that point towards plans for Dr. Mario to have his own stage at some point during development. The three viruses pictured look as though they could...
News Nintendo Reveals Splatoon Will Be Playable At Apex 2015
Get hands-on time with the demo featured at last year's E3
We already know Nintendo of America is partnering with Apex 2015 for the Super Smash Bros. tournament event and also providing some Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire action on the side, and now it has been revealed that the 2014 E3 demo of the upcoming team-based multiplayer shooter,
Weirdness Super Smash Bros. Fans Raise the Stakes With 'Falcon Potato' Minigame
A Falcon Punch for the loser
Last year we shared videos of some fun minigames that fans of Super Smash Bros. were creating with the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS releases. On the home console version we showed you Smashketball, which utilises the stage builder to establish boundaries of cannons and lave - if you hit an opponent into the right barrel...
News Super Smash Bros. Melee and Wii U Confirmed for Evo 2015
Battle begins on 17th July in Las Vegas
After an incident-filled past, Nintendo is now a supporter of Evo, the hugely popular fighting game tournament that's held every Summer. This year's Las Vegas extravaganza kicks off on the weekend of 17th July, and the official line-up will include two big N titles to keep us interested. Likely predicating...
News Super Smash Bros. Tournament Organiser Steps Down Following Allegations Of Sexual Harassment
Johnathan "Alex Strife" Lugo parts company with Apex
It has been confirmed that Johnathan "Alex Strife" Lugo will no longer be involved with the Smash tournament Apex. Lugo - who held the positions of Chief Executive Officer, Sponsorship Manager and Qualifiers Manager at Apex, which he helped found back in 2008 - has voluntarily stepped down...
News Professional Super Smash Bros. Player Proposes to Girlfriend at Tournament
It's-a-me, Marry-o!
Gaming tournaments often yield some memorable moments, such as amazing feats of skill and underdogs defeating their Goliath counterparts. However, in a Super Smash Bros. for Wii U tournament, Tantalus alleviated the competitive atmosphere by proposing to his girlfriend - an occurrence that also took place at the AGDQ Mischief...
Gallery Feast Your Eyes on the Super Mario and Super Smash Bros. Wave 4 amiibo
Bank balances, beware
In the first Nintendo Direct broadcasts of 2015 the amiibo brand played its part, with new figures announced to keep the action going in both Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS, and a fresh range to make an impact in Mario Party 10. Many of the toys will support a wide range of games in different ways, but it's in these two...
News Super Smash Bros. Double CD Soundtrack Listing is Revealed in Full
Will 72 tracks be enough?
We know that Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS have - between them - an enormous soundtrack that represents the roster's diverse range of franchises, in addition to the Smash series itself. For those that want to enjoy the music the o
Weirdness This Interpretation of Super Smash Bros. 'Lore' Takes a Serious Turn
A tale of growing up and being trapped by fate, or something...
Gaming is a funny hobby, in which the most dedicated can find meaning in the most simplistic and light-hearted of concepts. That's not a bad thing, just a reflection of how much fans really love their favourite franchises and games. The latest video from hugely popular YouTube channel...
Video Top Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Players in Japan Head Into Battle
Smashing skill
Many of us may consider ourselves to be pretty strong players in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, but there are always decent odds of jumping into a For Glory online match and being well-and-truly humbled. This writer recalls playing the 3DS entry online in its early days, seeing Japanese characters in opposition names and immediately...
News Nintendo of America Partners Up With Apex 2015 for Super Smash Bros. Tournament Event
Possibly the first of many eSports deals
Nintendo is clearly aware of the importance of eSports, a phenomenon that attracts millions of fans across a huge range of global events every year. The competitive gaming scene is perhaps biggest in the PC space, with titles like League of Legends being prominent, but Nintendo brands such as Pokémon and...
Either incredible demand, terribly limited stock or a mix of both
Nintendo had a few stock woes over the festive period, with a particularly tricky item being the GameCube Controller Adapter for Wii U - only functional with Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, it's nevertheless been in heavy demand from fans keen to enjoy the latest title with their...
News Play-Asia is Taking Orders on This Multitap Mayflash GameCube Controller Adapter for Wii U
Apparently supports Super Smash Bros. for Wii U...
When Super Smash Bros. for Wii U launched last November, quite a few gamers opted for bundles and special editions that included the official GameCube Controller Adapter; unfortunately stock was extremely low, to the point that retailers as large as Amazon were failing to fulfil all pre-orders...
News Smash Bros. 2v2 For Glory Exploit Makes Pac-Man Duo Unbeatable
You might as well Pac up and leave...
'For Glory' is an online mode in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS that houses the game's most competitive players. Unlike the 'For Fun' alternative, it prevents the use of items and allows Final Destination versions of each stage only, ensuring a fair game to determine who the better combatant truly...
Video Hacker Demonstrates Fully Functional Game & Watch amiibo in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Creation, editing and levelling
Just recently a YouTube channel titled Mema Haxx posted a video that - very briefly - showed hidden Duck Hunt amiibo data being activated; the basic suggestion reinforces what we half expected, that Nintendo's set up code within the game to support amiibo for still unannounced figures. Considering the fact the company...
Video Hacker Allegedly Shows Hidden Duck Hunt amiibo Data in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Reinforces expectations of toys for the whole cast
Way back during E3 2014 Nintendo stated that it could, potentially, give the whole cast of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS amiibo toys; there's clearly some demand, if the reaction to fake wave 4 amiibo figures is anything to go by. It seems that a hacker has demonstrated that data for...
December2014
Weirdness Diddy Kong amiibo With a Horror Mouth and Dual Wielding Pit Join Defective Ranks
Lacking a bit of bite
When amiibo launched in November it didn't take long for attention to be directed towards inevitable manufacturing errors. With millions of units sent out into the world mistakes are inevitable, and for a time silly amounts of money were being paid for 'rare' and defective amiibo; whether they were genuine bids or not, examples...
News Super Smash Bros. Pro Players Tackle the Problem of Diddy Kong
Overpowered or misunderstood?
Whatever Masahiro Sakurai and his team do, they will never please all Super Smash Bros. fans, and that hasn't changed with the Wii U or Nintendo 3DS entries. That's to be expected in a fighting series with complex mechanics and an ever-growing cast and feature-set. Each title brings accusations of balancing problems,...
News Satoru Iwata Chipped In To Make Sure Super Smash Bros. Melee Made It To Market On Time
"Aaah, I wonder if it's alright to admit this?"
Nintendo president Satoru Iwata wasn't always in charge of Nintendo -- once upon a time, he was a humble programmer sat at his keyboard with dreams of becoming the next Miyamoto. In a recent interview with 4Gamer, Iwata admits that before he moved into management he had aspirations of being the...
Poll Which is the Best Super Smash Bros. Game?
Five choices, endless debates
Following the announcement of our staff and reader awards results, we decided that the release line-up of 2014 had given us an opportunity to re-assess some of Nintendo's biggest franchises and determine current-day favourites. In our first poll Mario Kart 8 boosted away with over 50% of the vote for that IP. Th
Poll Fake Wave 4 amiibo Images Make Us Dream of More Figures
Which characters do you still want to see in amiibo form?
Today we saw a tweet from Twitter user @Shiroth that got our pulses racing, as it shared an image of a potential fourth wave of amiibo due in March next year — the line-up showed Pac-Man, Greninja, Game & Watch, Dark Pit, Ness(!) and Lucina. Due to there being no official details from...
News HORI's GameCube-Inspired Pikachu Controller Arriving Stateside
Yellow belly
The recently announced Pikachu variation of HORI's GameCube-like series of controllers will join its Mario and Luigi counterparts on 2nd March 2015 in the US. The controller is priced at $27.99 on Amazon, but given the popularity of the other two controllers in the range, it's highly likely that stock will run out fast unless Nintendo...
News Fan Takes amiibo on Lighthearted Journey to their Homeland
A Christmas endeavour
Nintendo's got its audience over a barrel with its range of amiibo toys, and it seems that their charms have taken over certain fans' hearts, however most people don't take this appreciation to the lengths that one fan has. A Facebook page has recently appear that documents the adventures of Pikachu, Fox, and Mario in their...
News Hidden Palutena's Guidance Audio Discovered in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Likely a placeholder for any DLC characters
Determined fans are always looking to uncover hidden information in video games, and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U is no exception. One of the secret features in the game is Palutena's Guidance, which can be activated in Palutena's Temple as Pit by using his down taunt for a fraction of a second. Palatine...
News GAME Selling Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Console Bundle for £159.99, Today Only
Or grab the game alone for £29.99
The Wii U's price point is becoming more and more tempting for those who've yet to pick one up, and UK retailer GAME have dropped the price of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U — as well as a bundle that includes the game and a basic 8GB console — to try and convert some fence-sitters. If you've yet to pick up the...
Weirdness Sony Uses Art From Super Smash Bros. To Celebrate 20 Years Of PlayStation
Not so Mega, man
The PlayStation brand turns 20 this year, and Sony has plenty of reasons to be cheerful. It has gone from being an industry outsider to a major player in two decades, and has proven to be a worthy rival to the likes of Nintendo, Sega and Microsoft. However, it would appear that one of the graphic artists working on Sony's European...
Stock issues have been ongoing since launch
Since late November there have been a few key products that Nintendo has used to drive sales of the Wii U, all related to Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. The main product has been the amiibo range, now into its second wave, while alongside that there's been the GameCube Controller Adapter and a related...
News Professional Super Smash Bros. Melee Player Talks Smash 4
Who are this generation's top tier characters?
With Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U being available for quite some time now, one can only imagine the efforts that the competitive scene's partakers will go through to become the very best at Nintendo's latest beat-em-up. It is well-documented that certain characters have received overdue...
Video What if... Smash Bros. Had Announcers From Other Fighting Games?
Flawless Victory!
We still haven't got enough of Smash Bros. yet, but playing the game relentlessly day after day has had us hankering for revisiting old fighting games. Then, a crazy thought entered our brains — what if the cheesy Smash Bros. announcer was replaced with those of other famous brawlers? The result of this incredibly strange train...
News Super Smash Bros. Grabs Third Place in NPD Charts as Wii U Secures Its Best Week Since Launch
Pokémon ORAS catch 5th and 7th place, amiibo sales match up to Smash Wii U
It's that time again, with November NPD results — which cover US physical retail sales — being released; they cover the vital Black Friday week sales, in particular. For Nintendo the focus was on major releases on both Wii U and 3DS, both of which performed rather well,...
Video Don't Feel Bad If You Self Destruct in Super Smash Bros., Competitors Do It Too
Duck Hunt Dog days
Super Smash Bros. is chaotic at the best of times, and the Wii U version certainly continues the trend. Fast paced and colourful, keeping track of the action while stringing together attacks and dodges can be a tiring business, and silly mistakes happen. Everyone's done it — we self destruct. These self-inflicted kills can be...
Video The Warp Zone Gets Real to Settle it in Smash
Less fist-pumping than a typical commercial
Nintendo of America has produced some pretty decent commercials in 2014, and its "Settle it in Smash" series for Super Smash Bros. on Wii U and 3DS is among those strong efforts. Particularly prominent with the release of the portable versions, it showed characters facing off in the brawler to fight over...
Feature Super Smash Bros. Wii U and 3DS 'Pic of the Day' Screens - Greatest Hits
The end! Finished! Terminado! Fini! 完成した!
Since summer 2013 Masahiro Sakurai — lead designer and overall head honcho of the Super Smash Bros. games — has been dutifully posting new screens for the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS titles every working day. His Miiverse Pic of the Day posts were essential viewing for those hyped about the games, as...
Video Top 5 Things We Love About Smash Bros. For Wii U
So much to love
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U is one of the biggest Nintendo releases of the year, and if your're anything like us then you'll already have put plenty of time into this incredible title. If you're perhaps not quite convinced about the game and haven't been swayed by our glowing 9/10 review, then perhaps the following video — in...
Weirdness Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Fans Find Fun New Ways to Brawl
Smashketball is anything but a non-contact sport
Super Smash Bros. on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS aren't exactly short of modes and ways to play, but inevitably gamers are finding peculiar mini-games and concepts of their own; they look fun, too. One concept that some are experimenting with is Smashketball, utilising the Level Editor in the Wii U...
News Super Smash Bros. Wii U Basic Bundle Heading for Spain
Currently only confirmed for Spain
Update: Since we originally posted this as a rumour, with a suggestion that it may have been confirmed in a Spain-only press release, Juan Jose Cintas Marquez of Deculture has forwarded us the message that was indeed issued to Spanish press. It appears to confirm all of the details below. Original Article: With...
News Nintendo Dismisses Rumours That The GameCube Controller Adapter Has Been Discontinued
"We are doing everything we possibly can to meet the demand"
It's been well documented in recent days and weeks that there have been substantial stock issues with the GameCube Controller Adapter for Wii U; last week Amazon UK cancelled orders citing supplier confirmation that the item was no longer available. That prompted speculation that, despite...
Video Use Your amibo Figures Without Removing Them From Their Packaging
Requires one tiny incision
Since Nintendo’s amiibo figures went on sale, Wii U owners from all corners of the globe have been searching for a way to use the first wave of characters in their games without actually removing the packaging. As users of amiibo will know, Nintendo’s countermeasure comes in the form of a small metallic strip below...
News Digital Foundry Praises the Performance for Super Smash Bros. on Both Wii U and 3DS
"It's a success for Nintendo fans of either persuasion"
Super Smash Bros. is now available on both Wii U and Nintendo 3DS around the world, meaning that fans can double dip or opt for their preferred system wherever they are. Though full-on cross-play isn't possible, there is some connectivity between the versions — for transferring characters or...
Video Teens Test Their Skills On Super Smash Bros. For Wii U
The Fine Bros are at it again
Over the past few years, Nintendo has been making leaps and bounds to recapture the hearts of older gamers. Through titles such as The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker HD and the returning of older and rarer titles to the eShop such as Earthbound, Nintendo may be trying to strike a chord with the hardcore audience who may...
Rumour Villager, Marth & Wii Fit Trainer amiibo Discontinued
Prices start to skyrocket
Earlier this week we reported that intense demand for amiibo had prompted UK retailer GAME to hike its prices, increasing the going rate by over 20% from £11.99 to £14.99 in the UK. The situation of limited amiibo stock and increasing prices is getting worse in multiple territories, however, and rumours of discontinued...
Video Here's Another Awesome Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Japanese TV Commercial
Smashing
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U has already been keeping gamers busy in the West, but it is all set to arrive in Japan on 6th December; the 3DS version sold in terrific numbers in the country, and Nintendo will hope to see that momentum shift to the home console entry. When the 3DS version was being marketed in Japan, meanwhile, it had some...
News Masahiro Sakurai Admits That Super Smash Bros. for Wii U May Be His Last in the Series
Expects the franchise to continue
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U is one of the biggest releases of the year, while the 3DS version has also proven to be a critical and commercial success following its October release. Masahiro Sakurai, the driving-force of the series that oversees the projects down to the finest details, has often spoken of the great...
News Nintendo Brands Come Out on Top in Tumblr "Year in Review" Results
Pokémon is the "most re-blogged" games series
Social networking is a hugely important tool for companies like Nintendo, and more importantly provides a platform for gamers to share a few of their favourite things with the online community. While there can be awful ugliness online, it's worth remembering that plenty use websites, blogs and more to...
Parent Trap amiibo Packs a Hidden Family Payload
More than meets the eye
Toys and video games used to compete for family spending power at supermarket check-outs. The recent trend in toy-video-game crossovers does away with this rivalry, but for families makes purchasing decisions all the more confusing. With amiibo joining the likes Skylanders and Disney Infinity (not to mention more niche...
News StreetPass UK Announces Nationwide Super Smash Bros. Tournament
Think you're the UK's best Smash player? Prove it
StreetPass groups in the UK are joining forces in order to find the nation's best Super Smash Bros. player. Qualifying events are already taking place and will continue throughout December and early January, with the grand final slated to take place later in January. As has been the case with other...
News Super Smash Bros. Players Encounter Wii U Error Code Problem
Can make both the game and system unplayable
Update 2: Nintendo UK has issued us with the same statement, below, albeit with the UK customer service number; if you encounter the issue you should visit your region's Nintendo site and find your local details. A small percentage of consumers playing Wii U may experience error codes (160-0103 and...
Video UK Smash Bros. Melee Champ Charles Kimmelman Dispenses Some Vital Tips
Advice from a winner
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U hit stores in the UK last week, and to mark the occasion Nintendo UK has released a video which features protips from Charles "Fuzzyness" Kimmelman, who happens to be the UK Super Smash Bros. Melee champion. While Kimmelman states at the start of the video guide — which focuses on the
News Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Enjoy Biggest UK Pokémon Launch Ever
...but Smash Bros. Wii U fails to trouble the top 10
The combined releases of Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire have achieved the biggest launch for a Pokémon title in the UK, ever. The GBA remakes bested the sales of Pokémon X & Y by 17 percent, according to Chart-Track. That performance was good enough to see t
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News This Lovely White Super Smash Bros. GameCube Controller Is Up For Pre-Order From Japan
Importing is the answer
Earlier today we bemoaned the price hikes and lacking stock of the GameCube Adapter for Wii U, which doesn't appear to be improving after over a week in North America and at launch in Europe. That's a pity, especially if it means some of those with Super Smash Bros. for Wii U can't enjoy the game with their controller of...
Amazon UK delaying order to 19th December suggests more stock is coming
Following the launch of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, it quickly emerged that many were finding it hard to buy the Wii U's GameCube Controller Adapter, with stock selling out rapidly. The later suggestion from EB Games that
Video Here's How amiibo Works With Mario Kart 8, Hyrule Warriors And Smash Bros. Wii U
Where does he get all those wonderful toys
Nintendo's take on the "toys to life" concept — known as amiibo — is finally here, and like so many Nintendo fans over the world we've been having some fun with these amazing little figures. For those who haven't had a chance to see what these awesome mounds of plastic can do, let us educate you with...
News Nintendo Might Not Be Making More GameCube Controller Adapters at the Moment
According to EB Games Canada, at least
If you've been able to pick up a GameCube Controller Adapter for your Wii U Smash enjoyment, you might just be a lucky quick adopter. The accessory is sold out in a number of places in North America, and a quick check online of stores such as Best Buy and GameStop are turning up nothing but Iinternet...
Weirdness A Fox amiibo Placed Rather Well in a Tournament, Crushing Mere Mortals
Smashing like a fox...
We've little doubt that a number of gamers in North America are already mastering the intricacies of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, while plenty are surely training up their favourite amiibo to accompany them. Of course, those that consider themselves to be serious players will question just how good the amiibo can get. Based...
News Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Sells Nearly 500,000 Copies on Launch Weekend, Sets US Record
Nintendo promises "a few more surprises" for its fans
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U has now been out for a good few days in North America — European gamers don't have long to wait — and has, unsurprisingly, gone down rather well. Critically acclaimed and praised by most that have jumped right in, the brawler has had quite an impact. Nintendo of...
Weirdness Super Smash Bros. amiibo Modifications and Game Glitches Emerge
The anomalies have already begun...
With Super Smash Bros. for Wii U being out in North America for a number of days already, it's inevitable that fans will encounter their own unique experiences with the game and its accompaniments. For example, one lucky fan managed to grab hold of a factory-error amiibo, with Samus Aran having two arm canons...
Guide Getting the Most out of Your amiibo with Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Oh, amiibo!
Nintendo’s near-field communication figurines, amiibo, have finally landed in North America; what better way for them to punch and kick their way into our homes (and hearts) than to do so in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. Nintendo’s latest home console version of the crossover fighting series offers in-depth support for the figurines,...
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