Nintendo showcases new gameplay from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Super Mario Party and more at gamescom 2018

As gamescom kicks off in Cologne, Germany, Nintendo reveals new details on what fans can expect throughout the week, including new gameplay from already-announced Nintendo Switch titles including Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Super Mario Party, and DAEMON X MACHINA from Marvelous, while visitors to the show can play a range of upcoming titles, including the … Continue reading Nintendo showcases new gameplay from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Super Mario Party and more at gamescom 2018

Nintendo now accepting questions about Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for new Nintendo Power Podcast

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is going to be the topic of numerous Nintendo Power Podcast episodes. The highly-anticipated fighting game will be featured in an upcoming installment in which the hosts will answer a bunch of relevant questions. Nintendo is now accepting these types of questions before it records the episode, so be sure sure … Continue reading Nintendo now accepting questions about Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for new Nintendo Power Podcast

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai discusses the series’ impact and a future based on demand

In a recent interview with The Guardian, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai discussed numerous related topics, including how the series has always been a dream project, how it aims to appeal to all types of players and the future of Super Smash Bros. as a whole. Read on below for a few excerpts from … Continue reading Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai discusses the series’ impact and a future based on demand

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate nominated for Best Console Nintendo Switch Game at gamescom 2018

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is one of three games that have been nominated by gamescom in the category of Best Console Game on Nintendo Switch. The winners will be announced on Tuesday, August 21 at 12 p.m. local time in the Konrad-Adenauer-Saal (Congress Centre North). To learn more about gamescom 2018, click here. Best Console … Continue reading Super Smash Bros. Ultimate nominated for Best Console Nintendo Switch Game at gamescom 2018

Video: The unrevealed music of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s character trailers

Set to launch on December 7 for Nintendo Switch, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate will include every single fighter ever featured in the series’ nearly two-decade run, making it one of the biggest crossover events in gaming history. Fans can enjoy returning favorites like Pikachu, Pichu, Mewtwo and Pokémon Trainer, who fights by making commands to Squirtle, Ivysaur and Charizard. Alolan Raichu, Bewear, … Continue reading Video: The unrevealed music of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s character trailers

Official Super Smash Bros. Ultimate screenshot of Lucario appearing alongside Chrom, Fox and Wolf

Set to launch on December 7 for Nintendo Switch, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate will include every single fighter ever featured in the series’ nearly two-decade run, making it one of the biggest crossover events in gaming history. Fans can enjoy returning favorites like Pikachu, Jigglypuff, Pichu Lucario and Pokémon Trainer, who fights by making commands to Squirtle, Ivysaur and Charizard. Alolan Raichu, Bewear, … Continue reading Official Super Smash Bros. Ultimate screenshot of Lucario appearing alongside Chrom, Fox and Wolf

Sanctioned Pokémon Special Event for both VGC and TCG announced for Melbourne Esports Open

A sanctioned Pokémon Special Event for both VGC and TCG players will be featured at this year's Melbourne Esports Open (MEO 2018), which is set to take place on September 1 and September 2 in Melbourne, Victoria. In addition, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Super Smash Bros. Melee will be on stage, where … Continue reading Sanctioned Pokémon Special Event for both VGC and TCG announced for Melbourne Esports Open

Nintendo says Super Smash Bros. success isn’t due to a “happy accident”

The folks at Nintendo Life recently spoke to Nintendo's Bill Trinen about the Super Smash Bros. series. There's an opinion amongst certain members of the gaming community that Smash became popular almost due to a "happy accident" - a stance insinuating that Nintendo and series creator Masahiro Sakurai didn't really know what they were doing, … Continue reading Nintendo says Super Smash Bros. success isn’t due to a “happy accident”