When Street Fighter 6 released for Nintendo Switch 2 on the console’s launch, it came with some new features exclusive to the Nintendo port. The most obvious feature was amiibo support, including Street Fighter character figurines and a brand-new set of cards specific to SF6. With DLC characters still coming…
When the Switch 2 was announced, a number of industry pundits were concerned that Nintendo had played things too safe. In the past, Nintendo has taken wild swings with its hardware and done outlandish things like include motion controls or force people to play with a tablet. The Nintendo Switch,…
Nintendo of Japan has just revealed one of what will surely be multiple announcements leading up to Mario’s 40th anniversary in September. My Mario, a new child-focused product line of merchandise and engagement experiences, is launching on Tuesday, August 26th in Japan. You can view the My Mario…
After months of guessing and speculation, we finally know who the ARMS fighter for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is! Slurping up the competition and serving up her well earned popularity, it’s none other than the Ramen Bomber – Min Min! The contents of Challenger Pack #6 — Min Min, her…
The amiibo drought is OVER! Joker and Hero amiibo have been confirmed by Masahiro Sakurai to be coming this fall in the latest Super Smash Bros. Ultimate video presentation! Joker has a massive blue blaze on his base, while Hero is represented by the default Dragon Quest…
It’s finally time for the reveal of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s ARMS Fighter! Catch the presentation, filmed at Sakurai’s house, below: Bear in mind that Nintendo has confirmed no further fighters will be revealed as part of this presentation.
Last week, Nintendo announced through their NintendoVS Twitter account that Regions 5 and 6 in the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate North American Online Open May 2020 competition were postponed due to current events. Originally planned for June 6th, that day’s free-for-all and top 32 matches conflicted with George Floyd’s memorial…
In a true testament to patience and creativity, an Animal Crossing fan on Reddit known as DJ-Dez spent over 400 hours creating likenesses of the entire Super Smash Bros. Ultimate cast in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Through creative use of custom patterns, shirts, and other pieces of clothing, DJ-Dez managed…
It might seem like being a video game designer is a dream job, but even the best face problems — just ask Masahiro Sakurai. In his latest Famitsu column, the game director noted just how hard it can be to enjoy games and avoid Smash Bros. speculation. His biggest challenge…
Update: The Triforce Tryouts event in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate kicks off today! The three-day Super Smash Bros. Ultimate event tourney "Triforce Tryouts" starts on Friday! It focusses on fighters and stages from the Zelda series. Taking part will earn you a spirit from the series. pic.twitter.com/zu6vWG9bSj — Nintendo…
Nintendo’s next Online Open is coming up fast, and it’s the free-for-all brawl of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The structure looks to be similar to previous competitions Nintendo has hosted, but the grand prize for this one’s definitely worth fighting for. 3, 2, 1, GO! The #SmashBrosUltimate North American…
Headwear matters in the world of Nintendo. Mario’s hat is so essential that sometimes he actually loses health when he isn’t wearing it. Kirby manifests his powers through them. And now, crowns and tiaras are getting their due. 【スピリッツイベント】5/22(金)から3日間、「輝く王冠、きらめくティアラ」を開催！ 開催期間中、スピリッツボードに王冠やティアラを身につけたキャラクターが出現！ バトルに勝利すると、いつもより多めにゴールドを獲得できます。#スマブラSP pic.twitter.com/UmVtJM6xbE — 大乱闘スマッシュブラザーズ【スマブラ公式】 (@SmashBrosJP) May 20, 2020 …
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is expanding its reach once again, adding another classic series to the lineup of spirits. To coincide with its release this week, Trials of Mana will get a dedicated Spirit Board Event and introduce three new spirits from the Square Enix release. 【スピリッツイベント】4/24(金)から5日間、『聖剣伝説3 TRIALS of MANA』の発売を記念して、「よみがえるマナの物語…
Sans, the Undertale character, saw a slight revision for his inclusion as a Mii Fighter costume in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, according to a shared image by Sakurai himself. Sakurai originally sent the image to Toby Fox, the Undertale creator, who ultimately asked for a minor change to the model:…
If, for some (island getaway) reason, you plan on putting Super Smash Bros. Ultimate down and want an excuse to get back in, here’s your chance: this weekend is hosting another online tourney event. From the comfort of your home, you can take the fight to others using only fighters…
