Terminally ill cancer patient Chris Taylor got to play Super Smash Bros. Ultimate before passing away

A terminally ill cancer patient recently got to fulfill his wish of playing Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Nintendo heard about Chris Taylor's story and decided to set up an arrangement to bring an early build of the game to Taylor's house, where was bedridden. Taylor passed away last night after his long battle with cancer. His … Continue reading Terminally ill cancer patient Chris Taylor got to play Super Smash Bros. Ultimate before passing away

Nintendo GameCube Controller Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Edition launch reportedly pushed early to November 2

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate supports a variety of controller options, including Nintendo GameCube controllers (original or newly designed), Joy-Con controllers or the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller. With Nintendo Switch, players can throw down whenever and wherever they like in Handheld or Tabletop mode while enjoying online play. Last we heard from Nintendo, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate … Continue reading Nintendo GameCube Controller Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Edition launch reportedly pushed early to November 2

Closer look at the Summit stage in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

This Super Smash Bros. Ultimate stage is so exciting! When the summit of the mountain clears up you can slide down the incline straight into the ocean. There are tons of details to take in: the aurora floats over the mountaintop, a polar bear with sunglasses and swimming trunks swims in the ocean, and there's … Continue reading Closer look at the Summit stage in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Packaging unveiled for new Pikachu-themed GameCube controller for Nintendo Switch

Japanese manufacturer Hori recently unveiled three new Nintendo Switch controllers, all of which are based on the iconic Nintendo GameCube gamepad. Designs are inspired by Pikachu, The Legend of Zelda and Mario. They will be released this October in Japan and will be compatible with a number of games, including the upcoming Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. … Continue reading Packaging unveiled for new Pikachu-themed GameCube controller for Nintendo Switch

Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu, Let’s Go Eevee and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate reappear on Famitsu Most Wanted list for week ending September 12

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has reappeared on the Famitsu Most Wanted list for another consecutive week. Meanwhile, Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee reappear on the list as well. The top most wanted Nintendo-related games from the latest issue of Weekly Famitsu are as follows: Dairantou Smash Bros. SPECIAL (Switch) - 570 Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth (3DS) - 482 Pocket … Continue reading Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu, Let’s Go Eevee and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate reappear on Famitsu Most Wanted list for week ending September 12

Nintendo’s Tailgate Tour for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has kicked off at the Stanford @ Oregon football game

To lead up to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's launch on December 7, Nintendo is partnering with Wendy’s College Tailgate Tour to bring the game to notable football matchups to let fans play the game before heading into the stadium to cheer on their favorite team. The setup features a customized Super Smash Bros. Ultimate branded … Continue reading Nintendo’s Tailgate Tour for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has kicked off at the Stanford @ Oregon football game

Leaked Super Smash Bros. Ultimate screenshot reportedly reveals Ken from Street Fighter as newcomer

It looks like Ryu could be joined by his Street Fighter buddy Ken in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. A supposedly leaked screenshot reveals Ken as a new playable character, though it's currently unclear as to whether he is an Echo fighter. Nintendo has yet to address this report, but stay tuned for any updates. Super … Continue reading Leaked Super Smash Bros. Ultimate screenshot reportedly reveals Ken from Street Fighter as newcomer

Nintendo announces New Challenger passport for fans to play Super Smash Bros. Ultimate at Oz Comic-Con Sydney & Armageddon Auckland

Nintendo has announced a New Challenger passport event to give fans a chance to play Super Smash Bros. Ultimate at Oz Comic-Con Sydney & Armageddon Auckland. Official details from event organizers are as follows: COLLECT 3 STAMPS TO PLAY SUPER SMASH BROS. ULTIMATE AT OZ COMIC-CON SYDNEY! Want to get hands on with Super Smash … Continue reading Nintendo announces New Challenger passport for fans to play Super Smash Bros. Ultimate at Oz Comic-Con Sydney & Armageddon Auckland