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A well-known Nintendo leaker, Malo932, claims Nintendo is planning two back-to-back Directs featuring a brand-new Super Smash Bros. title (not a re-release) and a revival of Nintendogs, with additional rumors like a Zelda remake; all details remain unconfirmed.
Former Disney Interactive concept artist says Disney briefly explored a Smash Bros.–style crossover called Disney's Action Figure Face Off, inspired by Kingdom Hearts, but the prototype didn’t progress as Disney shifted toward safer film tie‑ins; the company later pursued other cross‑franchise ideas like Disney Infinity, Disney Speedstorm, and Dreamlight Valley, while Kingdom Hearts 4 is due late next year and a Disney Plus anime is in production.
The Nintendo 64 version of Super Smash Bros. employed a humorous anti-piracy measure that locked players to a single character after 69 plays, erasing save data, as a mild punishment for using pirated copies, highlighting a rare effective and amusing approach to anti-piracy.
The upcoming Switch 2 game, 'Kirby Air Riders,' developed by the creator of Kirby and Super Smash Bros., is expected to be a major hit and is more than just a Mario Kart clone.
Fans speculate that Nintendo may be adding Donkey Kong 64, Forsaken 64, Glover, and Super Smash Bros. to their Switch Online N64 library, based on blurred game box images in a Nintendo video, though nothing has been officially confirmed.
Zelda fans have discovered that Link's iconic sword unsheathing animation is unrealistic, as demonstrated by a cosplayer's failed attempt to replicate it. Even Super Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai acknowledged the issue, revealing a slight tweak made in the game to make the animation more believable. Despite these efforts, the animation still involves the sword clipping through the scabbard, a detail now more noticeable to fans. Sakurai also hinted at a new game in development, to be announced soon.
Masahiro Sakurai, creator of Kirby and Super Smash Bros, assisted a cosplayer struggling to unsheathe Link's sword by sharing a tip from Super Smash Bros Ultimate. Sakurai explained that Link pulls the scabbard down with his other hand to properly sheathe the sword, a detail added in the game to address the issue. The cosplayer, Sakigake, expressed gratitude and plans to use the game as a reference for future cosplay. Sakurai recently concluded his YouTube channel, which offered insights into game development.
After Nintendo shut down online services for the 3DS and Wii U systems, users of Super Smash Bros. for 3DS are facing issues with accessing previously purchased DLC, as the in-game store now requires a connection to the discontinued Nintendo Network. Despite Nintendo's claims that redownloading purchased content is still possible, the in-game stores for DLC have been rendered useless, raising concerns about game preservation and the future of online services for Nintendo's last-gen hardware.
Nintendo is shutting down online features for Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS, prompting a legal push by gamers to prevent future service shutdowns. The Stop Killing Games movement aims to have governments recognize video games as goods instead of services, to prevent publishers from rendering titles unplayable when official support ends. While no government petitions have been approved yet, the movement seeks to provide more protections for game owners and ensure offline play or private servers are available once official support ceases.
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS, known as Smash 4, is trending as fans revisit the game before Nintendo shuts down servers on April 8, 2024. Players are sharing favorite memories and clips on social media, reflecting on the game's flaws and fun moments. The shutdown follows the closure of eShops for both consoles and marks the end of an era for online play, as Nintendo focuses on its Switch console and plans for the next generation of hardware.
The largest Super Smash Bros tournament in the world, Genesis X, is taking place in San Jose, drawing thousands of attendees and offering $23,000 in prize money. The event, which has grown from a small grassroots tournament to a major international gathering, is expected to have a $3 million economic impact on the local economy. Participants and spectators alike are excited to be part of the gaming community and enjoy the competitive and community aspects of the event.
Madame Blackwatch gained attention for her cosplay of Zero Suit Samus from the Super Smash Bros. series, accurately portraying the character's skintight outfit. Zero Suit Samus, known for her appearance in the Metroid series, made her first playable appearance in Metroid: Zero Mission and is armed with the Paralyzer and Jet Boots in the Super Smash Bros. series. The character's popularity stems from the original Metroid game's influence on the "Metroidvania" genre and the surprise revelation that Samus is a female character.
Masahiro Sakurai, creator of Super Smash Bros., has announced that he plans to end his YouTube channel, Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games, sometime this year. The channel, which has gained over 570,000 subscribers, features videos on game development and Sakurai's personal history. While the reason for ending the channel is not disclosed, fans are left wondering about Sakurai's future projects, including the possibility of a new Smash Bros. game or a Kid Icarus: Uprising port for the Nintendo Switch.
A Nintendo of America employee's child leaked the roster information for Super Smash Bros. 3DS in 2014 after gaining access to the game footage sent to the ESRB for rating. The leaked information spread on 4Chan, prompting Nintendo to fire the employee once they discovered their involvement.
Photos and videos of unannounced fighters in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS were leaked online in 2014. The leaked footage was captured by an employee of Nintendo of America for analysis by the ESRB, but it was accessed by the employee's child who then shared it with others. The leak was traced back to its origins, and the employee was fired.