Super Smash Bros News
January2016
News North American Roy amiibo Pre-Order Time Confirmed, Exclusive to GameStop
It's very soon, so get ready
The act of pre-ordering an amiibo can be tricky, especially in North America where stock and demand aren't always comfortable companions. For those keen to grab a Roy figure on 18th March, it's time to get online. GameStop has confirmed that the Roy amiibo - which it has exclusivity for in North America - will go up for...
Video Check Out Super Smash Bros. Melee Running Through a GameCube HDMI Mod
Modded hardware with practically zero input lag
While many work on emulators to boost resolutions of retro systems, genuine hardware mods are arguably the truest way to enjoy older games with a crisper, clearer picture. With that in mind we're always interested in mods that can apply a digital HDMI output to retro consoles and, as a result, improve...
News ESPN Plans On Broadcasting Super Smash Bros. Events
Milestone reached
Some of you may be aware that major sports network ESPN has added eSports to its catalogue of broadcast types. In fact, it's created a site dedicated to the new initiative, accompanied by a Twitter account under the handle of @ESPN_Esports. Its "popular" games of coverage choice are League of Legends, Dota 2, and Hearthstone, which...
Live Watch the Genesis 3 Super Smash Bros. Finals Day
12 hours of Smash
Genesis 3 is a Super Smash Bros tournament that's had a strong weekend, and now it's heading into its Finals day with big prizes available in the N64 original, Melee and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. There should be some fantastic matches, and below is the schedule (in Pacific time): [tweet That'll be about 12 hours of action,...
News Nintendo Confirms Support for Upcoming Competitive Smash Bros. Event, Genesis 3
Big name players also lined up, including Mango and Armada
Fans of competitive Super Smash Bros. tournaments have something to look forward to in the coming week - Genesis 3 is taking place in San Jose, with thousands of entrants and an ongoing rivalry lined up. The rivalry in question is between Mango and Armada, who made the Melee top two in 2009...
Random Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS Picked Up a People's Choice Award
Even though they were released in 2014
We often use the term 'evergreen' when referring to some of Nintendo's biggest titles, and it's undoubtedly a good thing. Major established franchises - and occasional newcomers like Splatoon - consistently accumulate sales long after release; that's a valuable part of Nintendo's business. With the current...
December2015
Video Relive The Hype With This Japanese Smash 4 DLC Trailer
Are you out (C)orrin?
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS & Wii U is a game that keeps on giving, but as we all know all good things come to an end eventually. As most of you are aware, we were presented with newcomer Cloud from the Nintendo Direct in November, and then with Corrin and Bayonetta from December's final Super Smash Bros. Direct...
Feature The Poor Career Choice of Super Smash Bros. Professionals
"A game like this can't survive forever with no institutional support"
From now until the start of the new year we're going to be republishing some of what we feel are our best features of 2015. Hopefully this will offer the chance for newer readers to catch up on content they might have missed and allow long-time fans to reacquaint themselves with...
News Masahiro Sakurai Talks About the New Fighters Soon to be Added to Super Smash Bros.
Sakurai thought that's a lot of Fire Emblem characters, too
As most of you are aware of by this point, there's still a little bit of DLC due to be coming to Super Smash Bros. 4. Most notably is the inclusion of three new characters; Cloud – of Final Fantasy 7 fame - is already out, Corrin – the protagonist of Fire Emblem Fates – is due out...
Play Get Into a Holiday Brawl With Nintendo Life in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Have a smashing time
As announced earlier this week, we've planned a couple of community gaming events to take us into the festive season; we've already played a bit of Mario Kart 8, so now it's the turn of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. You voted for the rules in our polls, though we're keeping
Play Enjoy Some Festive Mario Kart 8 and Super Smash Bros. With Nintendo Life
Playing as a community
It's been too long since we last ran some community online gaming here on Nintendo Life, so with the festive season and some extra play time at our disposal we thought we'd bring it back for some Holiday fun. It's a slightly off-the-cuff and late decision, but the plan is to host events that you can join for both Mario Kart 8...
Talking Point Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS Set a Standard That'll Be Tough to Follow
What can Sakurai-san do next?
Though some DLC and amiibo are still to arrive, leaving the development team with some work to finish off, it's certainly the end of an era for this generation of Super Smash Bros. The very nature of the Final Video Presentation was always going to be a tad divisive - the Fighter Ballot, in particular, had been a red...
Poll Did The Final Video Presentation for Super Smash Bros. Provide a Memorable Ending?
We also summarise the big announcements
Well, it's over. Though the last pieces of content for Super Smash Bros. on Wii U and 3DS are due in February 2016, the full batch of DLC and the final roster has been announced. That's it, finito, done. That sense of finality, which is probably also Masahiro Sakurai's way of saying "don't bug me about it any...
Smashing
Well, we now have the final Super Smash Bros. cast for the Wii U / 3DS generation, with Cloud arriving imminently - at the time of writing - while Bayonetta and Corrin are due in February 2016. They'll all add their own twists to the roster and wrap up the largest and most ambitious Smash Bros. line-up to date. We've already compiled the...
Video Catch Up With All The Super Smash Bros. Final Presentation Footage
Including new challenger introductions
Well, that was something. Masahiro Sakurai pulled out a few surprises in his final Super Smash Bros. video presentation, while also going into typically exhaustive detail on movesets for new characters. The big reveals were Corrin - from Fire Emblem Fates - and Bayonetta, with the PlatinumGames icon being a...
News Final Mii Fighter Costumes and Hats Detailed for Super Smash Bros.
Tails! Knuckles! Geno! More!
The final wave of Mii Fighter hats and costumes have been revealed in today's special Super Smash Bros. presentation. Firstly, in combination with the new fighter Cloud from the Final Fantasy series, a Chocobo hat will be released alongside the anticipated fighter. Also, a surprise costume from the beloved Super Mario...
Stormy clouds for the eShop servers
As was widely expected, Masahiro Sakurai took the opportunity in his video presentation to confirm that Cloud will be available to pick up from Super Smash Bros. "within hours" of the presentation; we suspect many are already waiting impatiently. In addition to the character there'll be the Midgar stage, which...
News Corrin Chooses to Fight in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS
Protagonist from Fire Emblem Fates joins the roster in 2016
The Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS roster has gained another sword-wielding fighter to join the family of over 50 characters. Corrin, the main protagonist and playable character from Fire Emblem Fates, will join the fight with a handful of unique moves, weapons, and specials. In a...
News Bayonetta Confirmed as New Challenger in Super Smash Bros.
Bewitching
Masahiro Sakurai's Final Presentation for Super Smash Bros. has finished, and the final reveal and challenger was none other than PlatinumGames' Bayonetta; a February 2016 release is the target. In addition to the fighter there'll also be an Umbra Clock Tower stage, which replicates the iconic scene that's familiar from the first...
Live Watch Masahiro Sakurai's Super Smash Bros. Final Video Presentation
This Cloud has a silver lining
Well, it's time - Masahiro Sakurai is gearing up for his 'Final Video Presentation' for Super Smash Bros. on Wii U and 3DS. There'll be release details for Cloud, of course, but we anticipate some surprises and additional challengers for the roster. Join us for all the live action...
Feature What We Expect From the Super Smash Bros. Final Video Presentation
A glorious end to an era?
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS have now been out for over a year, and since launch we've seen numerous updates, tweaks and cast additions. Some of the new challengers have been expected arrivals, others have been surprises, and this gen's entries have certainly provided some of the biggest talking points and...
Rumour Data Miners Leak Some of the Information From Tomorrow's Nintendo Direct
Here we go
Data miners are notorious for getting ahold of footage and information ahead of the release of major announcements, typically because developers sometimes tend to put out software updates ahead of the announcements themselves. The process doesn't seem to be overly difficult, it just requires a computer and enough technical savvy to know...
News Masahiro Sakurai Talks About Fire Emblem Characters in Smash Bros.
It seems to be that he's a big fan of Fire Emblem
Fire Emblem has enjoyed something of a revival in the last few years. Fire Emblem: Awakening was really the big turning point, and it's no exaggeration to say its largescale success literally saved the series. This was somewhat reflected most recently in Smash 4, where Fire Emblem graduated to having...
News Nintendo Confirms Details for the Super Smash Bros. Direct
It's the 'Final Video Presentation', featuring Cloud and more
We know it's been coming, but we doubt that makes it any less exciting. Nintendo has now confirmed details for the Super Smash Bros. Nintendo Direct - branded as the Final Video Presentation - which should bring huge hype for fans of the Wii U and 3DS entries. For starters it's all going...
News Project M Development Ends as Its Team Looks Ahead to 'New Projects'
Is also no longer available to download from the official website
It's the end of an era in the Nintendo game mod community, in particular for the Super Smash Bros. community. Project M, the mod project that originally aimed to bring Melee content and mechanics into the Wii's Brawl, has shut down. For some Nintendo's last-gen effort was a let-down...
November2015
News See The Super Smash Bros. Silver Lining With These Cloud Screens
Anywhere you go
Super Smash Bros. on Wii U and 3DS can't be accused of playing it safe and predictable, with Sakurai-san and his team utilising the lucrative money-making of DLC to go a bit nuts with its new character additions. We've already had Ryu, yet the recent announcement of Final Fantasy's Cloud was on a whole new scale of the unexpected. We...
Video Check Out Cloud Strife's Marvellous Super Smash Bros. Moveset
Let me be your (final) fantasy
Last week's Nintendo Direct broadcast had a few neat surprises for fans, but the biggest shock of all was the revelation that Final Fantasy VII's protagonist Cloud Strife is joining the roster of Super Smash Bros. on Wii U and 3DS. The trailer showed plenty of footage of the new fighter in action, and unsurprisingly...
News Super Smash Bros. + Splatoon Wii U Hardware Bundle Emerges in GameStop Black Friday Advert
New Nintendo 3DS XL deals and more also confirmed
Black Friday is still a little while away, falling on 27th November in the US this year, but some deals are already starting to emerge. Intriguingly, the leaked GameStop Black Friday leaflet confirms an exciting new Wii U bundle, though it's unclear whether it'll be exclusive to the retailer. In...
Smash Bros. for Wii U "could be near perfection"
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U has received numerous updates that have added content and also tweaked mechanics, from individual fighters down to broader improvements. It's also become a notable part of the competitive gaming scene, with the latest entry attracting levels of interest to bring it into the...
News The Falco amiibo is Now Available for Pre-Order from the Nintendo UK Store
Personally, I prefer home delivery
The next instalment of Nintendo's NFC figures is on the way, and you can now pre-order the Falco amiibo from Nintendo UK ahead of its launch date of November 20th in the region; this joins similar pre-orders around the world for the popular Star Fox character. The amiibo costs £10.99 in this listing (as always)...
October2015
Random Fan Creates Custom amiibo of EarthBound Cast and Pokémon Trainer Red
Because wave-waiting just doesn't cut it...
Custom amiibo have become a growing craze since shortly after the launch of Nintendo's NFC figurines, and have ranged from simple paint-jobs to full-blown model changes. It's impossible to keep track of everyone's creations, but Insomniac Games' Environment Artist Bryan Renno has joined the party and has...
Random Super Smash Bros. and amiibo Fan is Creating a Custom BattleCON Game
Inspired by Bowser, naturally
Tabletop gaming is a big part of broader gaming culture, now often found in its own areas at expos and events. Naturally there can be crossovers, too, with video game franchises being shifted to tabletops and vice-versa; this natural mix seems to have been a source of inspiration for one keen BattleCON fan. BattleCON...
News Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Competitive Scene Gets Shaken Up as ZeRo is Finally Defeated
ZeRo plans to take a break
At the moment all four home console versions of Super Smash Bros. have enthusiastic competitive scenes, though Super Smash Bros. Melee and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U are certainly the dominant two titles, drawing the most diverse fields of competitors and the biggest crowds - on and offline. In the HD entry's scene...
News Super Smash Bros. 'Digital Complete Pack' Combines Game and DLC for Wii U and 3DS
For a not-quite-smashing discount
Super Smash Bros. on Wii U and 3DS is the game that keeps giving, assuming you dig into your pocket every now and again. It's rather sneakily become Nintendo's most substantial DLC vehicle to date, serving up over $50 of extra content across four batches if you've opted to buy it all across both versions. It ain't...
Video Learn About Alternate Costume Origins In Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS
It ain't just a pretty wardrobe...
Alternate character costumes in the Super Smash Bros. series have always been a fun way to distinguish players from one another. These variants aren't just simple palette-swaps either, for characters such as Bowser Jr. and Olimar have alternate characters instead of a simple makeover like most fighters do. But you...
Nindie can't win with this one
The internet can be a wonderful source of information, but can also get out of control when hype is engaged over potential goodies on the way. Nintendo recently fell victim to this when it inadvertently teased a tweet that was ultimately underwhelming, prompting plenty of frustration and humour. Nintendo of America...
News Upcoming Super Smash Bros. Patch Will Make Diddy Kong Less Obnoxious
Grab that
Diddy Kong has been an oddly controversial character in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS; even for the less-engaged Smash player he's been popping up regularly in arguments about balancing. He was OP, then nerfed, but still irritates some enough that they feel he should be outright banned. Even his cute Nintendo hat can't save him...
Rumour Data Miner Discovers Three Empty Character Slots in Super Smash Bros.
And possibly more stages
We know that more DLC is coming to Super Smash Bros. on Wii U and 3DS, but that doesn't stop data miners digging around for more information. They've done so successfully in the past, notably leaking some of the big E3 DLC reveals months before they were announced. The data miner that was apparently behind discovering Ryu...
Gallery Details, Screens and Video for This Week's Super Smash Bros. DLC
It's download day, so let's break it down
Nintendo closed out September with a bit of a bang, at least from the perspective of Super Smash Bros. fans. It released DLC on 30th September, and now that the rest of the week's download content has landed on the eShop and Nintendo mentioned the Smash DLC in its press release, we thought we might as well...
September2015
Reminder There's Only One More Week Left To Vote In The Super Smash Bros. Fighter Ballot
Who's it gonna be?!
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U & 3DS has been a game that's kept on giving, with its consistent DLC of new characters, stages and Mii Fighter costumes. However, on April 1st 2015, Nintendo went one step further and announced the Super Smash Bros. Fighter Ballot in one of its Directs - a voting system where players can submit...
News Super Mario Maker Makes its Way to Super Smash Bros. for Wii U & 3DS
Giving the fighters a helping hand
The positive response to Super Mario Maker is impossible to have missed, and unsurprisingly Nintendo has been pushing it more than most of its titles. What is a bit of a surprise however is that Super Smash Bros. for Wii U & 3DS will be receiving a stage themed after this excellent piece of software. The...
August2015
Rumour Fresh Sources Suggest Shovel Knight Is Indeed Digging His Way To Super Smash Bros.
With an amiibo figure in tow, naturally
Rumours regarding Shovel Knight's inclusion in the Super Smash Bros. roster have been doing the rounds for quite some time, but we've managed to unearth some fresh evidence which suggests that Yacht Club Games' famous character is indeed about to take a bow in Nintendo's famous fighter. We've been in touch...
News Next Wave Of Super Smash Bros. amiibo Now Available For Pre-Order In The UK
Also, order 8 selected amiibo and get a free carry case
Get your credit cards ready - Nintendo's online UK store has opened up pre-orders for the next wave of Super Smash Bros. amiibo. Here are the figures now available for order: Mii Sword Fighter No.49 amiibo Mii Gunner No.50 amiibo
News Falco, Mewtwo, Mii Fighters & More amiibo Release Details Confirmed
"I guess I should be thankful"
Furthering the sudden wave of information Nintendo has confirmed release dates for various amiibo figures across multiple regions. We've compiled all the dates below as there's quite a lot of variation between regions, but we're omitting any releases that have been announced previously. North America: Mii Fighters...
News Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Included in 'Hexathlon' to Find eSports UK Champion
Winner of gaming Hexathlon to be crowned at EGX
If you're a regular reader of the site, you'll probably know we really love EGX (formally Eurogamer Expo). This year's expo has moved from its old location at Earls Court, London, which has sadly been demolished to make way for residential apartments; this year from 24th-27th September EGX will be in...
Pokémon being the notable exception
There may be a new Call of Duty, FIFA and Assassin's Creed on store shelves every single year, but Nintendo of America's Scott Moffitt stresses that Nintendo isn't looking to pull the same trick any time soon. Speaking to The Examiner, Moffitt addressed the issue of yearly updates, something which publishers...
News Mewtwo Still Looks Just As Fearsome As A Packaged amiibo
No. 51 in the Super Smash Bros. Collection
It wasn’t long ago a prototype of the upcoming Mewtwo amiibo was spotted in the wild at the San Diego Comic-Con following the pocket monster’s DLC arrival in the latest Super Smash Bros. for Wii U & 3DS. Since then, nothing appears to have changed, with photos of the final model of the Mewtwo...
News The Mewtwo amiibo Will Arrive in Europe on 23rd October
Breathe...
Nintendo's been quite a tease with the Mewtwo amiibo - it was displayed at San Diego Comic-Con without much fanfare, and all has been silent on when it'll arrive. Thankfully the silence has ended, with details of a European release date for what's sure to be a particularly popular amiibo. It's still a little while away yet, but it's...
News Nintendo Confirms September amiibo Release Details for North America
Triple-pack confirmed, Mii Fighters now due in triple pack in November
New waves of amiibo are still hot news for Nintendo gamers, and North American fans now have information on the next batch of figures heading to the region in September; in addition we have confirmation of a new triple pack, in addition to another that was recently leaked. The...
Video How Tourney Mode in Super Smash Bros. Could Be Improved in Five Ways
Another bunch of fives
As much as we at Nintendo Life love nearly everything Nintendo produces, we'd be lying through our teeth if we said that there wasn't room for improvement. The Tourney mode in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U is a classic example of a really good system that suffers from just a few minor oversights, and so we've trawled through...
News Eager Fans Have Broken Down Fighter Changes in Super Smash Bros. Version 1.1.0
Plenty of adjustments
While Super Smash Bros. updates often bring new content, they also tweak key attributes and moves for its many characters. Masahiro Sakurai and his team are perfectionists, after all, and no doubt continually monitor how characters are used and seek to improve their balancing. A notable previous example was the 'nerfing' of...
Poll What Do You Think of the Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Tourney Mode?
Playing by Nintendo's rules
This week brought some exciting news for Super Smash Bros. fans, with both current-gen versions getting updated to version 1.1.0. That meant paid DLC in both versions, but on Wii U also delivered YouTube replay uploads and online Tourneys. We know how the Tourneys work and have been
July2015
Play Beat Each Other Up in the Nintendo Life Super Smash Bros. Tourneys
Settle it in Smash
Update: As of 11:30am Pacific / 2:30pm Eastern / 7:30pm UK / 8:30pm CET on 1st August, there are still some places available in our NL For Glory 01 and #FANFIGHTER01AUG Tourneys, with details below. Sorry, NLife For Fun 01 is full up! Original Article: The big Super Smash Bros. version 1.1.0 update is here, and in addition to...
Guide How to Get the Most Out of Super Smash Bros. Tourneys
The good, the bad and the fun
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U now has online Tourneys. Ever since the feature was announced during the '50 things' Nintendo Direct prior to the game's release, it's had some fans dreaming of competitive online battles. Now that the feature is here we can see whether it delivers on that promise; as with so many things,...
Video Classic N64 Stages Make a Triumphant Return in Super Smash Bros.
Two castles, two princesses
Amidst all the new Mii Fighter costumes and the revamped Tourney mode, it's easy to miss the fact that two classic stages have returned in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U & Nintendo 3DS; namely Hyrule Castle and Peach's Castle which both herald form the original N64 game. We've thrown together some footage of these 'new'...
News Super Smash Bros. Evo 2015 Champ ZeRo Is Joining Team SoloMid
"I had a lot of very interesting offers from a wide selection of teams"
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U champ Gonzalo "ZeRo" Barrios has been signed to eSports organisation Team SoloMid, it has been confirmed today. The Chilean player has a winning streak of 39 tournaments and recently emerged victorious at this year's EVO event. He was previously...
News Super Smash Bros. Version 1.1.0 Update is Now Live
Tourneys, YouTube uploads and new DLC
Earlier this week we shared the exciting news around the major Super Smash Bros. update, due on both the Wii U and 3DS versions. Set for 31st July (which it is at the time of writing in Europe and Japan, for example) it's now gone live in both versions of the game. It's a fairly meaty update, taking over five...
News Super Smash Bros. Is Getting A Massive Update On July 31st
Tourneys! YouTube uploads! New stages! King K. Rool Mii costume!
Nintendo has confirmed that Super Smash Bros. on Wii U and 3DS will be getting a significant update at the end of this month. The much-hyped Tourney mode will be landing on the Wii U, along with YouTube replay uploads. Tourneys are divided into two categories: Community Tourneys which...
Editorial Super Smash Bros. Should be Integral to Nintendo's NX Future
Tom Whitehead attended a fighting tournament and had his eyes opened
As I'm somewhat reliant on Nintendo success to put food on the table and amiibo on the shelf - the clue's in the site's name - I sometimes ponder and get genuinely concerned about the company. I think Nintendo will be 'fine', courtesy of its talented staff and billions of dollars...
News Super Smash Bros. Battles Its Way Into US Top 10 for the First Half of 2015
The only game on Nintendo systems among NPD elite
Sales results are often interesting, either for confirming expectations or defying them. Some information on the top selling games in the US for the first six months of the year - based on physical retail sales via NPD - are worth a look then, even if there's only one Nintendo title in the top 10...
News ESL Announces Tentative Move Into Competitive Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Tournaments
eSports for EU, initially
ESL - Electronic Sports League - is undoubtedly a big deal in the world of eSports, serving as a major global hub for online and venue events. Its most popular events are typically based around franchises such as Call of Duty and League of Legends, but it's now dipping its toes into Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. We are...
News Razer "Definitely Considering" Making Controllers For Wii U
Owing to the popularity of Smash on the fighting game circuit
Peripheral maker Razer is famed for its PC and console controllers, but it hasn't supported the Wii U so far. However, that all looks set to change as CEO Ming-Liang Tan has confirmed via Twitter that the company is "definitely considering" supporting Nintendo's console in the future...
Live Watch the Super Smash Bros. Melee Finals from Evo 2015
Time for a champion to be crowned
Evo 2015 (Evolution Championship Series) is reaching its big conclusion - ZeRo has already triumphed in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, and today brings the grand finale of the Super Smash Bros. Melee tournament. Join us for the action! [liveblog=watch_the_super_smash_bros_melee_finals_from_evo_2015]#Evo2015...
Talking Point Competitive Gaming With Super Smash Bros. and More Can Be Vital for Nintendo
New audiences and more headlines
It's been Evo weekend in Las Vegas, arguably the most notable fighting game tournament in the world. Super Smash Bros. Melee and the Wii U entry are two of the biggest titles of the event, with recognisable competitors and a lot of press coverage revolving around the series. If Masahiro Sakurai takes personal...
Live Catch All of the Super Smash Bros. Action from Evo 2015 - Day Two
Wii U finals and Melee semi-finals
Evo 2015 (Evolution Championship Series) is really kicking into gear now, and today a Super Smash Bros. for Wii U champion will be crowned, before we then have the Melee semi-finals. Join us for the action! [liveblog=catch_all_of_the_super_smash_bros_action_from_evo_2015_-_day_two]#Evo2015 #SmashBros
Live Catch All of the Super Smash Bros. Action from Evo 2015 - Day One
Both Melee and Wii U all day
Evo 2015 (Evolution Championship Series) is here, with this particular Las Vegas weekend being taken over by competitive gaming. Super Smash Bros. Melee and Wii U are key events, and we have both streams running live for your enjoyment...
Video See Greninja's Taunt Actually KO Opponents At High Enough Damage
Bringing the hurt with a water spurt
It's no secret that a select few of Super Smash Bros. characters can deal damage (albeit very little) using taunts. In fact, it's been the case since the very first iteration on the Nintendo 64, with Luigi's shyly executed kick being able to hurt opponents by up to a whopping 2%. With the arrival of Super Smash...
News Mewtwo amiibo Spotted In The Wild
We'll take (mew)two please!
It seems like only yesterday that Pokémon favourite Mewtwo was added to the Super Smash Bros. roster as a DLC update. The only thing that has been missing is an accompanying amiibo, which even prompted a fan to create their own! Mewtwo fans need not give up hope however as an our Nintendo Life features contributor Alan...
Video Get the Full Breakdown of Ryu's Super Smash Bros. Moves and Their History
Spanning generations
The Super Smash Bros. series has had some particularly pleasing crossovers - from Snake in the past to the ongoing appearances of Sonic and more besides - but the DLC arrival of Ryu nevertheless feels like a notable high point. In terms of fighting royalty the lead fighter of the Street Fighter series is hard to ignore. As...
News Bill Trinen Will Compete at Evo 2015 as a Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Competitor
"Just dipping a toe in the water"
We know that Nintendo Treehouse staff are serious gamers, and a former member of the club and now a well known Senior Product Marketing Manager at Nintendo of America is aiming to show his commitment to a favourite game. Bill Trinen, well known for his Nintendo Direct appearances and ongoing role as translator for...
News Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Updated to Version 1.0.9, Its Purpose is Unknown
Speculation that it's preparation for Tourney's and YouTube uploads
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U has been patched to version 1.0.9. Hooray! Does it fix the deadly Pac-Man glitch? No! So, what does it do? At the moment, no-one seems sure - the official changelog says the following:
News Smash Fighters Settling it at Evo in Big Numbers
Wii U edges out Melee in registered competitors
Evo 2015, the largest fighting game tournament event of year, is coming up this July 17-19, and hoo boy there will be a lot of Smashers there. According to figures released by Evo organizer Joey Cuellar, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Super Smash Bros. Melee are the second- and third-highest titles...
June2015
Weirdness T-Pose Result Screen Glitch Found In Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Although very difficult to perform
YouTuber Master0fHyrule has created a video of a glitch found by Miiverse user Glob in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, and for once it's not one that can turn the tide in mid-battle. The glitch results in the winning character/team poised in a 'T-Pose' position during the results screen after a match. For those...
"Several more characters" due before development stops
It may seem like ancient history now in internet land, but Masahiro Sakurai defied early leaks to deliver a rather entertaining Super Smash Bros. video presentation prior to E3. A whole lot of DLC content was released right away, too, including three characters, new stages and a batch of Mii...
Video Here's Our Montage of the Latest Super Smash Bros. DLC
Be a kid, a squid, a Mega Man and more!
Nintendo has once again Smash-ed it out of the park with some brand new DLC content, all of which has been collected together in one handy bundle pack. Released just prior to E3, AOC Collection #2 features an eye-watering amount of costumes, new stages and - of course - new characters! You can check out the...
