Super Smash Bros News
November2014
Video Two Smash Bros. Instructional Videos to Get You Brawling with the Best of Them
One's perhaps more advanced than the other
Did You Know Gaming and Nintendo have both released some instructional videos for the Super Smash Bros. series. Did You Know Gaming focuses on the advanced techniques from the earlier games such as wave dashing and directional influence, but Nintendo has taken a much more basic approach. It's the first part...
News Super Smash Bros. for Wii U GameCube Controller Adapter Sold Out Already in Most US Stores
eBay prices skyrocket
Nintendo were right to release the GameCube Controller Adapter for Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, as it appears the popularity of the peripheral was far greater than many stockists of the device were anticipating, leaving it out of stock already in most US stores. Many Smash Bros. veterans swear by the GameCube controller as...
Video Nintendo Minute Shows Off Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and amiibo Gameplay
They have a Mario graphic on their phones...
With the release of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U in North America, it's no surprise that weekly video series Nintendo Minute is taking the opportunity to show off the game and the accompanying amiibo range. After some four-player matches regular hosts Kit & Krysta — with guests Mike and Adam —...
Feature A Day in the Life of a Self-Confessed Super Smash Bros. Fanatic
It's always a smashing day
Martin Watts regularly thrashes his Nintendo Life colleagues in online Smash Bros. matches, and now we know why. In this article he outlines a typical day now that two versions of the brawler are available. Nintendo’s decision to release not one, but two Super Smash Bros. games in a single year has always been...
Gotta buy 'em all?
Though Nintendo of America doesn't like to advertise new 3DS HOME themes in its download update — unlike its European contemporary — there's good news for owners of the portable in the region. The four Super Smash Bros. and two new Pokémon themes are all available to pick up at $1.99 each, bringing the Western regions largely...
Video GameStop Shows How It Faked 'Karissa the Destroyer' at Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Event
Cue silly music and excessive high-fiving
Earlier this month shaky-cam footage emerged of a 10-year-old gamer thrashing the competition at Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, duly being given the nickname 'Karissa the Destroyer'. It all took place at a supposedly random GameStop preview event for the game. It did seem fishy, however, prompting us to...
Expresses confidence for the Holiday season
Reggie Fils-Aime, the President and COO of Nintendo of America, has been rather busy in the past week doing the rounds with the US media, primarily mainstream consumer and business outlets. With the absolutely vital Black Friday and Holiday seasons around the corner, it's an important time as the company...
Talking Point Super Smash Bros. Can Finally Reach Its Money-Spinning Potential
All the pieces have come together
We often talk up Nintendo's alternative and unique approach in the current games market, primarily that of generally focusing on colourful, fun games that often run at a silky smooth 60 frames per second; when it comes to Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, we're even looking at a native 1080p resolution to round off the...
Don't forget your free Shiny Beldum in ORAS
If you're in North America this is a rather exciting day — delay the hype by seven days in Europe — as two monstrous first-party titles arrive alongside the amiibo range. If you're a fan of retail downloads chances are you're already playing these games, while a trip to stores or eagerly awaiting the...
News Lucario amiibo Confirmed as a Toys "R" Us Exclusive in US
Who'll give Rosalina & Luma a home?
After the Amazon amiibo listings in the US pointed to some figures in 'wave 3' — due in February 2015 — being retailer exclusives in the country, details have slowly emerged of where they'll end up. Shulk will pitch up at GameStop and Meta Knight will swoop into Best Buy; now another figure has found a home...
News Mewtwo Club Nintendo Super Smash Bros. Distribution Details Confirm Paid DLC Plan
Free if you buy both games, otherwise prepare to pay
It's been common knowledge for some time that those who purchase Super Smash Bros. for both Wii U and Nintendo 3DS and register them on Club Nintendo will be eligible to receive a two-disc soundtrack as a special treat. It was also announced that free Mewtwo DLC will come in Spring 2015, a
News Toys "R" Us Buy One Get One 40% Off Deal Includes All Wii U and 3DS Games
Handy as Smash Bros. for Wii U and Pokémon ORAS are eligible...
21st November is a bumper day for Nintendo fans in North America, with Super Smash Bros. for Wii U joining amiibo on the home console and Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire arriving on 3DS / 2DS. As far as double releases go, that's an exciting day of gaming. US gamers that...
News Masahiro Sakurai Explains Why Mewtwo Isn't Paid DLC in Smash Bros.
Mewtwo intended as an "experiment", no paid DLC in development
With only a few days left until the release of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, series creator Masahiro Sakurai has sought to clarify, in an interview with IGN, his reasoning for not including Mewtwo as payable downloadable content for the upcoming title. Mewtwo, whose last series...
Review Super Smash Bros. for Wii U (Wii U)
The gloves are off
There is a laundry list of things to love about Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, one of two prongs that make up the fourth generation of Smash Bros. games, and top of the list is the game’s confidence that allows it to cater to anyone who might be interested in its brand of mascot mayhem. This new Smash Bros. is perfect for those...
Video Nintendo of Japan Provides an Exhaustive and Gorgeous Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Overview
Hype mode engaged
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U is now right around the corner in North America — with Europe and Japan not too far behind — and the anticipation is at its peak. Thanks to Nintendo's efforts we already know most details around the game, so it's now simply a case of getting into some delicious 1080p / 60 FPS brawling. Nintendo's...
News Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS Update 1.0.4 Now Live
Balanced Bros.
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS is well established now, with the Wii U version just days away in North America; the portable iteration, meanwhile, has already had a few minor updates to adjust its balancing, in particular. The latest such update, version 1.0.4, is now available to download. As confirmed previously this aims to...
Feature A Week of Super Smash Bros. Wii U and 3DS Screens - Issue Sixty Two
Master Beast! Mario Circuit! Smash Tour! More!
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U arrives this week in North America, which makes this the last entry in this feature series before that HD iteration lands — those in PAL regions and Japan have a little longer to wait. As a result Masahiro Sakurai's Director's Room Miiverse community posts are typically...
Weirdness Now You Can Play Super Smash Bros. on a TI-83/84 Calculator
Mad yet brilliant
Gamers do the strangest things, yet the most bizarre projects can also be the most amazing. Some like to recreate their favourite games — improbably — on scientific calculators, for example, and now someone's gone and done it with Super Smash Bros. It may be about to come out on Wii U having enjoyed success on Nintendo 3DS,...
News Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS HOME Menu Themes Live in Europe
Four Nintendogs + Cats themes, too
Just recently four Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS HOME Themes were released in Japan, each adopting a different style reflecting the game, limited edition hardware and general artwork. We hoped they'd come to the West and, for Europeans at least, that day has come. Although they weren't listed in the official...
Video Nintendo Minute Unboxes Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and amiibo
Look away collectors, boxes get ripped
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U is now less than a week away from release in North America, which is a sentence sure to delight many and slightly irritate those in PAL regions and Japan that need to wait a little longer. With release so close there are no doubt plenty of Wii U owners getting ready to receive their...
News Little Mac Is Officially The Least Successful Fighter in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
Out for the count
There's an upcoming patch for Super Smash Bros. on 3DS that will tweak balancing in the game, yet while some will call for that change to weaken Little Mac, statistics suggest that such changes may not be necessary. This writer's been on the end of some sound thrashings by Little Mac players in the online For Glory mode — with a...
Hands On Wii U GameCube Controller Adapter
Party like it’s 2001
The GameCube controller has become the community gold-standard for playing Super Smash Bros. So much so that Nintendo has wheeled out an adapter to make the controller released in 2001 compatible with its home console released in 2012. All for Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. The adapter is about as thick as two retail game cases...
News Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS Claims Second in NPD Charts
Bayonetta 2 fails to chart, Wii U sales still tracking above 2013
October sales perhaps reflect the calm before the Holiday storm, as shoppers save money ahead of the madness to come in late November. That seems to have been reflected in the most recent NPD results, which cover physical retail sales in the US. It was a poor month for software...
News GameStop to Host Preview Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Events on 14th November
3 hours of Smash
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U is a little over a week away in North America — spare a thought for those of us that are waiting longer in PAL regions and Japan — and a number of Wii U owners are no doubt awaiting their pre-orders or even pre-downloads. Nintendo's stepping up marketing, particularly in North America, through...
Famous faces rolled out to hype Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
If modern consumerism has taught us anything it's that there's no better way of selling something that getting someone famous to have their photo taken whilst holding said product, or at least standing next to it. Nintendo is clearly aware of this golden rule and has turned to celebrities...
Mellow yellow
Japanese peripheral manufacturer Hori is releasing some pretty cool GameCube controllers to coincide with the launch of Super Smash Bros. Wii U, and it has added another one to the mix which is sure to appeal to seasoned Pokémon fans. The bright yellow Pikachu pad plugs into the Wii Remote and comes with a three-speed turbo function...
News Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Pre-Purchase and Pre-Load Now Available on the eShop
17.2GB in space required, will allow immediate launch day play
Not long ago Nintendo announced that it was introducing a pre-download service to the Wii U eShop that'll kick off with Super Smash Bros. for Wii U; it'll eventually be utilised more and on 3DS in 2015. The exciting news is that details have been confirmed, meaning that fans of...
News Reggie Fils-Aime Says Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Pre-Orders Are At Record Levels
Talks up Holiday prospects and tackles smartphone questions
We're now very close to the peak shopping season for 2014, and Nintendo will be throwing out major releases in a bid to secure major sales success for both Wii U and 3DS. For the Wii U much rides on Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and the amiibo range, while on 3DS the main focus will be...
News Upcoming Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS Patch To Address Balance Issues
You can smell the stability from a mile away
With Super Smash Bros. for Wii U just around the corner, we reckon now's your chance to get in some practice with the terrific Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS before taking your brawling skills to the big screen. Today, Nintendo has announced the latest patch for the 3DS version, aiming to solve...
News Nintendo Reveals 11 amiibo Super Smash Bros. Figures Hitting in Early 2015
Bowser! Shulk! Mega Man! More!
Update 2: Nintendo of Europe has now tweeted release dates for the figures in the region. [tweet Update 1: Nintendo of America has now confirmed the range of 11 new figures for February 2015 in the region, along with an overview video that you can watch below. [ Original Article: In the not-too-distant future...
Video Nintendo Unleashes a Super Smash Bros. for Wii U TV Commercial
Eight player action in the world's biggest living room
We like the idea of eight player Super Smash Bros. for Wii U action, we really do. Yet one thing is certain for those of us that are living within modest means; it's going to get a bit crowded around the TV when we have seven buddies — add joke about the writer not having that many friends...
Feature A Week of Super Smash Bros. Wii U and 3DS Screens - Issues Sixty & Sixty One
Two for the price of none, as they're free anyway...
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U is around the corner, and so we're bringing you a double issue of our regular summary of Masahiro Sakurai's Director's Room Miiverse community posts. Naturally some of you may wonder what the heck happened last week — previews of the actual game and your humble scribe...
News Nintendo Teams Up With Loot Crate To Deliver amiibo Subscription Service
Donkey Kong will be knocking at your door soon
Popular online service Loot Crate has been delivering monthly boxes of geeky goodies for quite some time now, mailing a differently themed package straight to front doors on a subscription basis. While these collectibles are often gaming-related as is, Nintendo's recent partnership with the site aims to...
Video Check Out All 51 Final Smashes Featured In Super Smash Bros. For Wii U
Is anything still sacred?
The release of Super Smash Bros. for 3DS in October has been a good indication of what to expect from the home console counterpart when it is finally released this November. Adding to this previously acquired knowledge was the recent Super Smash Bros. for Wii U 50-fact extravaganza. Now, it appears there really is nothing...
News 10-Year-Old Gamer Thrashes the Competition at Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Event
It could be clever marketing, mind you
Update: As the tagline and latter half of this post suggested, there's always a possibility that footage and events like these are 'staged' for publicity. Now we've been directed by a few to a Reddit thread that highlights an apparent GameStop casting call looking for actors with "some skill" in Smash Bros. to...
Gallery Duck Hunt's Super Smash Bros. Screens Are Barking Mad
Not too ruff
It's the end of a busy week in the world of Nintendo, with the main event being a Direct broadcast on 5th November, which contained some tasty reveals. The least surprising of these reveals related to Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS, as the big N finally brought us the announcement video for Duck Hunt (known as D
News Masahiro Sakurai Shows Some Wuhu Island Madness Coming to Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Gawk at yesterday's Yoshi's Woolly World stage, too
With its release now just a short while away, we've seen almost all there is to see of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, aside from the inevitable surprises. Masahiro Sakurai is, nevertheless, taking the opportunity to reveal some new stages in his Miiverse posts, and this one looks particularly fun...
News Nintendo Releases Footage of Its Upcoming Super Smash Bros. 3DS HOME Themes
Western release dates will be welcome
3DS HOME themes were a popular arrival in a recent system update, and they continue to arrive in the Theme Shop on a regular basis. As is often the case, however, Japanese 3DS owners get a bit more content at a quicker pace; the Super Smash Bros. themes are an example, and Nintendo has now released videos of...
News Masahiro Sakurai Shows Off Varied Events in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Past Your Bedtime can be the last you try at night
With Super Smash Bros. for Wii U creeping ever closer, Masahiro Sakurai is still using his Miiverse Pic of the Day posts to show off the game and reveals some new details. Not every entry is particularly thrilling or full of information, but today's post does show us two challenges that'll be found...
News Online Retailers Offer Huge Discounts on Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Hardware Bundles in the UK
Crazy prices on 8GB systems
We're heading into the most competitive and important sales season of the year, and as a result Nintendo and its rivals will be going all out to convince consumers to splash the cash on their systems and games. Retailers, for their part, will be trying to rapidly clear out old stock and coax gamers to their stores to buy...
Feature Does Super Smash Bros. Wii U's Smash Tour Live Up To Expectations?
Mario & chums party hard
Whilst at Nintendo UK’s headquarters, we were lucky enough to get a go on the brand new mode exclusive to the Wii U version of Super Smash Bros.: Smash Tour. Going in we didn't really know too much about the mode beyond that it was a Mario Party-esque affair with a Smash Bros. flavour. After a short debriefing we managed...
Feature The UK's Best Super Smash Bros. Player Is Crowned In A Thrilling Grand Final
Watch our video highlights from the big event
Last Friday saw the culmination of Nintendo's effort to find the best Super Smash Bros. player in the whole of the UK, with the Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS Grand Finals taking place at the historic York Hall in London. 32 finalists — picked during national heats which took place all over the...
Video Teenagers Try Their Hand at the Original Super Smash Bros.
Arguable levels of success throughout
If you've ever wanted to feel old or skilled at a game from the Super Smash Bros. series, this video should be able to accommodate you. The REACT YouTube channel has taken six teenagers of varying names and sexes and pitted them against one another to see who has the most skill on the N64's classic Super Smash...
Preview Using amiibo with Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
We’ve got amiibo all figured out
This holiday period is arguably Nintendo’s most crucial since the Wii U launched back in late 2012. The company's banking on Super Smash Bros. for Wii U not only attracting a lot of sales but, more specifically, system sales from those yet to pick up the console. Moreover, Nintendo’s new range of NFC (near...
Preview Having a Brawl With Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Extended time with Nintendo's biggest game this holiday season
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U is the most anticipated Nintendo title this holiday season, and with good reason. Whether it's the intricate and deep gameplay mechanics, the sheer amount of content reported to be on offer or the crossover Nintendo theme and the fan service that comes with...
News Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS Online Brawlers Reporting 136 Year Ban Glitch
Don't rage quit or be a bully
Plenty of 3DS owners have been enjoying Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS over recent weeks, though it's not been without its hiccups. We're already up to version 1.03 as the development team updates the title to eradicate glitches and improve balancing. It seems a small number of gamers, meanwhile, have been...
October2014
News Sounds Like Super Smash Bros. Director Masahiro Sakurai Sure Could Use A Break
Somebody give this man a medal
Fans of Super Smash Bros. will already know just how much effort series head Masahiro Sakurai puts into developing Nintendo’s all-star franchise, but that hasn't stopped the passionate game maker from talking about how he balances his private life with the full-force development cycle of the Smash series. In his...
News Super Smash Bros. for Wii U European Release Date Brought Into November
Huzzah!
North American gamers are now less than a month away from enjoying Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, the hotly anticipated fourth home console entry in the brawling series. While it hits that region on 21st November, European gamers thought they'd have to wait an additional torturous two weeks; thankfully there's been a change of plan. Nintendo...
News Walmart Display Shows Us Which amiibo Are Compatible With Mario Kart 8, and More
Smashing up the tracks
It's no secret that many of the amiibo figurines already revealed will work across a range of compatible software titles, and now a recently-discovered Wal-Mart promotional display has shed some light on which are set for use in Mario Kart 8. Nintendo Force editor Lucas Thomas managed to grab a picture detailing a list of...
Tomorrow Super Smash Bros. For Nintendo 3DS National Championship 2014 (UK)
We'll be there, why don't you join us?
Super Smash Bros. fans across the UK have been battling it out for a chance to be crowned National Champion 2014. The qualifying heats took place at selected GAME stores which determined 32 finalists — 4 from each of the 8 regional heats — who are now ready to battle it out one final time tomorrow, Friday...
News "Pre-Download" Service to Kick Off With Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Download most of the game in advance
While the Wii U and 3DS eShop stores have taken great strides in bringing Nintendo towards current-day standards in digital retail, there are still various areas of improvement. Just recently Nintendo has begun to sell retail downloads online that can, by purchasing from the official website in North America...
News Iwata Cites "Same-Generation Hypothesis" For Strong Smash Bros. And Pokémon Performance
You grow up, but the games stay with you
Nintendo's Financial Results Briefing is out, and in it company president Satoru Iwata outlines why its Super Smash Bros. and Pokémon franchises are enjoying such robust commercial success. Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS has performed better than expected on 3DS, and anticipation for the Wii U entry is...
News Nintendo Announces Super Smash Club For Australia & New Zealand
Smashing news
Following on from the September announcement of a Super Smash Bros. club for Canada, Nintendo has today revealed fans in Australia and New Zealand will soon be able to experience their very own Super Smash Club. Nintendo Australia delivered the news earlier via its Fac
Video Super Smash Bros. Announcer Xander Mobus Talks About His Role in the Franchise
The man behind the powerful voice...
YouTube channel Super Mario's Channel has posted a 25-minute interview with the announcer of the latest instalments in the Super Smash Bros. series, Xander Mobus; known for his work on Eve of October OVA1, some may be left scratching their heads once they discover the face behind the epic Smash 4 voice. He...
News Tournament Players Pass Judgement On 8-Player Super Smash Bros.
Could we see 8-player matches in professional events?
Nintendo recently confirmed that the Wii U version of Super Smash Bros. will showcase 8-player battles, and the reaction from fans was predictably positive. However, it's worth considering how will this addition will impact professional Smash tournaments. Could we see chaotic 8-player matches...
News Yet More Mario 3DS HOME Themes Arrive in Japan, Smash Bros. Options on the Way
There's even one for the Cat Mario show
The range of 3DS HOME Themes is expanding rapidly, but it's in Japan where the most variety is available on a weekly basis. There's now yet another batch in Nintendo's homeland celebrating Mario games and the Mushroom Kingdom cast, while some Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS themes are on the way in early...
News Super Smash Bros. 3-Poster Set Now Available from Club Nintendo in North America
Ringtones and wallpapers available in Europe
Club Nintendo may not keep fans happy at all times, but there are moments where appealing items and treats appear to part us from our collections of coins and stars. Both Nintendo of America and Europe have updated their catalogues in recent times, each with a different flavour. To start with the most...
Feature A Week of Super Smash Bros. Wii U and 3DS Screens - Issue Fifty Nine
Nintendo Direct! Eight-Player Smash! NES Zapper! More!
Last week was rather exciting for those awaiting Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, as Nintendo provided a Nintendo Direct outlining over 50 'Must-See facts. That naturally played a big role in Masahiro Sakurai's Director's Room Miiverse community posts, as he
News Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS Update Includes Adjustments to "Balance the Game"
Must be downloaded to play online
Though it lacks the Tourneys that are coming to the home console iteration, Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS has one of the most substantial online setups available on the portable, with multiple modes and the ability to watch and bet on other matches. Due to the relative complexity of the game, its online...
Video Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Opening Cinematic Revealed
The start of something beautiful...
The opening cinematic to a new game is something that can give gamers the butterflies, and the crème de la crème of anticipated intros has finally been revealed by Nintendo — via IGN. The new Super Smash Bros. for Wii U opening movie, as expected, has us greeted by a host of Nintendo all-stars showing off...
Feature Breaking Down Over 50 Must-See Things in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Step by glorious step
Nintendo's Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Nintendo Direct delivered what it promised — 50 'Must-See Things'. In fairness to the 'New Things' wording deployed on multiple occasions by Nintendo of America, meanwhile, it wasn't far off that target either, even if that would require a little more slack and an absence of cynicism. In...
News Nintendo's Quirky amiibo Video Shows How They're Used in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Have a Bayonetta 1 & 2 eShop offer explanation as a bonus
In recent weeks we've emphasized — in some editorials and general articles — that Nintendo needs to start building more awareness of amiibo with understandable, interesting promotions, videos and so on. We're starting to see that process get underway, with the company following up its...
Weirdness If Super Smash Bros. Was a WWE game, It'd Be Terrifying
What the...
WWE is big business, with millions of loyal fans and typically impressive sales of pay-per-views, merchandise and, of course, video games. We're pretty confident we'll never see a Hyrule Warriors-style mashup between the franchises, however, as it doesn't take much imagination to realise that it would be a bit weird. Yet still, that's...
News Wii U-Exclusive Super Smash Bros. Modes and Challenges Unveiled
Smash Tour! Special Orders! Master Fortress!
An area of interest going into the Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Nintendo Direct was exclusive gameplay modes on the home console. We've covered a number of these already in other articles, while some existing modes will also be shared with others through the inclusion local co-op. Yet there were some other...
News Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Takes Sharing Experiences to New Levels
A lot of firsts for the series
Although it will not be implemented at launch, Nintendo has announced plans to include functionality within Super Smash Bros. for Wii U that allows you to share various content with others over the internet. This feature isn't just limited to friends either, as you can choose to share your creations with the entire...
News Bigger Stages, Dual-Plane Battles and Danger Zones Exclusive to Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Miiverse Stage coming after launch
Today's Super Smash Bros. Nintendo Direct was packed full of details, and one area that merited plenty of attention was stages. There were some key announcements that'll shape how we get into battle. One key inclusion is Bigger Stages, which will support 8 Player Smash Mode in particular and, as a result, will be...
News Mewtwo Returns to Super Smash Bros., Ridley and Metal Face Explained
Mewtwo arriving next year
Nintendo has announced the return of Mewtwo to the Super Smash Bros. series after being absent in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, much to the distaste of many fans. There's no word on how he'll function yet, but he won't be playable right away, as this iconic monster is still in development. Mewtwo will be available to fans who...
News Tourneys and Official Tourneys Giving Super Smash Bros. for Wii U a Competitive Edge
Not ready for launch
Today's Smash Bros. Nintendo Direct was full of details around Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, with a particularly exciting announcement being customisable and official Tourneys; these won't be available on launch day, however. When they do arrive, though, they look promising. Standard Tourneys are rather similar to their...
News You Can Use The Wii U GamePad For Voice Chat, Stage Building And More In Super Smash Bros.
Padding it out
While some developers are certainly guilty of underusing the Wii U GamePad, that criticism can't be laid at the feet of the team behind Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. The forthcoming fighter will make robust use of the unique controller, not only during battle but in-between brawls as well. During normal play it will be possible to use...
News 8 Player Smash Mode Confirmed For Wii U Super Smash Bros.
The catch? It's offline only
Nintendo has confirmed that the Wii U version of Super Smash Bros. will allow for 8 player fights. The news came during today's special Nintendo Direct broadcast, and is tempered by the fact that the game will only support 8 players in offline mode. It was also confirmed that only certain stages would allow for so many...
Nintendo Direct Super Smash Bros. for Wii U - Live!
50 New 'Must-See' Things incoming
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U is getting ever closer, and Nintendo's going to provide a Nintendo Direct blow-out that'll show 50 'new' or 'must-see' things, either of which will be just swell. Join us as it all happens. [ [liveblog=nintendo_direct_super_smash_bros_for_wii_u_live]#NintendoDirect #SmashBros
Feature Five 'New Things' We Want in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Time to take the franchise to another level
With Super Smash Bros. for Wii U increasingly close to release, Nintendo's gearing up to answer the call for full details of its features with an upcoming live Nintendo Direct that'll introduce 50 'new things'; that's a bold and exciting promise. Though, as an important note, some of Nintendo's messaging...
UK Event Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS National Championship Grand Final - Tickets Up For Grabs
We have 30 pairs of tickets for Nintendo Life readers
Super Smash Bros. fans across the UK have been battling it out for a chance to be crowned National Champion 2014. The qualifying heats took place at selected GAME stores which determined 32 finalists, 4 from each of the 8 regional heats, who are now ready to battle it out one final time on Friday...
News Masahiro Sakurai Gives a Glimpse of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Fighter Reveal
There's a NES zapper involved...
There's not long now until a Live Nintendo Direct focused on Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, which is promising "50 new things" — that alone is leading to all sorts of speculation. When Masahiro Sakurai teases, however, we know that there's reason to take notice. His latest Miiverse Pic of the Day builds us up with...
Rumour Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS Data Prompts More DLC Speculation
More Smash
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS isn't short of content, and the upcoming live Nintendo Direct is promising "50 new things" for the home console iteration; it's clear that Masahiro Sakurai and his team have devoted a great deal of effort to details both big and small. Gamers and fans always want more, of course, and with major Nintendo...
Weirdness Super Smash Bros.' Announcer Sings the Original Pokémon Anime Theme
Gotta smash 'em all
It seems that Xander Mobus – the announcer for Super Smash Bros for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS – has a lighter side beyond his official work with Nintendo, and asked the Smash-playing public what they wanted him to say in the announcer's voice. Many people asked him to sing the original theme from the Pokémon anime, and without...
Round Table Let's Talk Super Smash Bros. For Nintendo 3DS
The Nintendo Life team chat about the handheld brawler
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS has been out for a few weeks now, so we've all had chance to blast through Smash Run, collect plenty of trophies and face off against human opponents both locally and online. Here at Nintendo Life Towers we felt that now was the perfect time to look back at the...
News These GameCube-Style Mario Bros. Controllers Offer An Edge In Super Smash Bros.
Rocking a turbo button like it's 1989
Hori has produced some of the more attractive licensed Nintendo peripherals, and it's now confirmed two Super Mario Bros.-themed GameCube-style controllers — they're only confirmed for Japan so far, each retailing for 2,980 yen. While looking almost identical to Smash players’ beloved GameCube controller,...
Feature A Week of Super Smash Bros. Wii U and 3DS Screens - Issue Fifty Eight
It's back! Apologies for its absence! Please understand!
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U is on the way, and many are already masters of the 3DS version. Masahiro Sakurai is doing what comes naturally, then, updating the Director's Room Miiverse community with new posts every day. Yet still, let's address the obvious question to our loyal and eagle-ey
News Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Live Nintendo Direct to Introduce "50 New Things"
It's all happening on 23rd October
Last week Masahiro Sakurai confirmed that an announcement was on the way to show "the true potential" of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. Talk of a Nintendo Direct naturally spread, and Nintendo has now confirmed that will happen — the twist is that it's a live event that's "focused on 50 new things". It all sounds...
News Super Smash Bros. for Wii U to Feature Grab the Coins Mode, Temple Stage May Return
Slipped in slyly by sneaky Sakurai
Sakurai san has once again treated us to some pictures of menus from Super Smash Bros. for Wii U in his pic of the day on Miiverse. Not a terribly exciting series of screenshots or indeed descriptions, but one little detail seems to have passed over the heads of many of the users who have commented. In the first...
News Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Amazon Listing Says a Stage Creator is Coming
A "board game mode", too
With Super Smash Bros. for Wii U just a little over a month away, we know that Nintendo is gearing up to reveal more details; Masahiro Sakurai recently stated that an upcoming announcement would reveal the game's "true potential". That sort of teasing comment certainly gets fans speculating, but now Amazon has added more...
News The Photo Studio in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U is Perfect for Comedy
New trophies also confirmed
With the release of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U rapidly approaching, we can expect plenty of information and reveals in the coming weeks; Masahiro Sakurai has raised hopes of another Nintendo Direct, stating that an announcement is coming to reveal the game's "true potential". The game designer is still posting daily on...
News Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Announcement Revealing its "True Potential" is on the Way
Development isn't finished yet
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U isn't far away, due in late November / early December depending on your region. Logically development should be drawing to a close, as a result, though Masahiro Sakurai — in his most recent Weekly Famitsu column — has said "I'm not done yet...". There's still work to be done. Of course,...
Feature Brawl With The Nintendo Life Team in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
Fight club
Many 3DS owners will already be well into their time with Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS by this point, customising their fighters and pinning down their 'main' for tough online battles. A fun feature of this game, of course, is its Mii integration: you can choose from three core Mii Fighter types — Brawler, Swordfighter and Gunner...
News Super Smash Bros. Website Introduces amiibo Details
Each amiibo is "uniquely your own"
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U will be the first title to support amiibo toys, with the initial range designed for the brawler — they will eventually be supported in a host of other games, too. Though we have an idea of how the figures will be integrated into the game, the official website has begun to lay out the...
News Super Smash Bros. Fans Teased Further by New Mode Screenshot
No significant details given
Sakurai san loves to keep his fans on tenterhooks, and today he released a new screenshot that revealed two versions of a new single-player mode in the upcoming Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. The picture shows two differing versions of what can be assumed is a single mode of play. The two versions are prefixed 'Master'...
Video Catch Up With Nintendo's Super Smash Bros. National Open Tournament
The best player in the US has been crowned
This weekend brought us the Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS National Open Tournament in the US, in which the Nintendo World store in New York hosted a little under four hours of battles in the latest release. The competitors had all won through from regional events to compete for the National title...
FAQ Super Smash Bros. For Nintendo 3DS
Got a niggling question? We could have the answer
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS is without a doubt one of the biggest releases of the year, and has already shifted almost 3 million copies worldwide. However, if you've not picked it up so far then you may be wondering what all the fuss is about. Smash may be popular with seasoned Nintendo fans,...
Contain yourself, it's only audio
Often assets that go unused in games can still be found kicking around in the code somewhere, and it seems that Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS is no exception. Audio has been discovered of the announcer declaring a number of modes and features that are not present in the final version. Many of them were present...
News Nintendo Confirms GameCube Controller Adapter Will Have More Use Than Just Super Smash Bros.
UPDATE: Or Not, as the case may be
UPDATE: Nintendo has revealed that the text was a mistake. ORIGINAL STORY: The official description for the GameCube Controller Adapter – set to be released on the 5th of December this year in Europe in time with
News Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS Sells Over 2.8 Million Copies, amiibo Update Planned
Doing well, then
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS has now completed its global release, giving a whole lot of happy Nintendo gamers a chance to enjoy the first portable entry in the series. It's done well in Japan at launch, but with launch weekend sales now added for the West, how has it fared so far in terms of raw numbers? Rather well, it...
News Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Release Dates Confirmed
Smashing news
Update: Nintendo of America has now confirmed that Super Smash Bros. on Wii U will arrive in North America on 21st November. In addition the GameCube Controller Adapter will be sold separately with a recommended price of $19.99, the Smash Bros. wired GameCube pad will be $29.99, while a bundle of the game / controller / adapter will...
News Masahiro Sakurai Shows Off amiibo Interface in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Trophy evolves into a figure player, as a fun extra
With the portable entry now here, attention inevitably turns to Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, with Masahiro Sakurai no doubt preparing to reveal more about the HD entry ahead of its Winter release. A key feature of the home console version, of course, will be its support for amiibo figurines. We've...
Weirdness Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS Explains Why 'Metroid' Can't Crawl
Bravo, Nintendo, bravo
Miiverse is wonderful in various ways, and since its launch with the Wii U in November 2012 it's even thrown up a meme or two. An iconic example is the y cant metroid crawl (sic) thread that was widely spotted following the Virtual Console release of Super Metroid; whether legitimate or the work of a prankster, it was rather...
Guide How to Unlock the Full Roster in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
Big decisions, spoilers included
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS is now available around the World, and millions of 3DS gamers will be booting up the game and taking their first tentative steps into the first portable entry in the series. It's always exciting to move into a new generation of Smash Bros. and try out old favourites, or to jump...
Competition Win a Limited Edition Super Smash Bros. Nintendo 3DS
Super Smashing Contest
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS is now available in stores around the world, one of the biggest launch events in the 2014 gaming calendar. To celebrate the occasion we've teamed up with Nintendo UK to give away one rather awesome Nintendo 3DS Super Smash Bros. Limited Edition Console; this includes the game pre-loaded on...
News Masahiro Sakurai to Focus on "Hidden Elements" of Super Smash Bros. on Miiverse
"I'll be done with posting new pics by the end of the year"
Not so long ago Masahiro Sakurai provided an update on his plans to continue his Pic of the Day posts for Super Smash Bros. on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS. For those of us that enjoy keeping up with the game designer's posts that was good news, with updates promised at that poin
Video This Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS Launch Advert Will Fire You Up
The hype is real
At the time of writing Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS is just hours away, bringing us the first portable entry in the series and ending some serious pre-launch hype; then we'll start all over again for the Winter arrival of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. As the brawler is now upon us Nintendo UK has released a suitably dramatic...
Guide Everything You Need to Know About Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
The time is now
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS is finally here, the latest brawling behemoth from Masahiro Sakurai and his team. It's been critically acclaimed, awarded 9/10 in our own review, and has proven that — despite some initial fears — the franchise arrives on the portable as a full-fat, fantastic game. With midnight launches on the...
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