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Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS marks the first time in which there are no character transformations. Zelda, for instance, transformed into Sheik in previous games.

In his latest Famitsu column, Super Smash Bros. director Masahiro Sakurai explains that the change came about due to limitations with the 3DS hardware.

He said:

“It’s basically due to the 3DS’ limitations. It was impossible to have both characters exist together [as one] on 3DS.”

“However, reaching that limit can sometimes lead in good directions. Transforming characters had the drawback of ambiguous tactics and such, and I believe that they have become more fresh now.”

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This week’s Japanese software sales are as follows:

1. [3DS] Super Smash Bros. for 3DS – 109,811 / 1,375,818
2. [PSV] The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki II – 86,283 / NEW
3. [PSV] Danganronpa: Another Episode – 70,596 / NEW
4. [3DS] Youkai Watch 2 – 66,847 / 2,592,438
5. [PS3] The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki II – 65,498 / NEW
6. [3DS] Haikyu!! Tsunage! Itadaki no Keshiki!! – 43,839 / NEW
7. [WIU] Fatal Frame: The Black Haired Shrine Maiden – 27,505 / NEW
8. [PSV] Dungeon Travelers 2 – 16,460 / NEW
9. [PS3] Destiny – 12,095 / 79,990
10. [PSP] Kiniro no Corda 3: Another Sky feat. Amane Gakuen – 11,005 / NEW
11. [3DS] Dragon Quest X – 7,150 / 96,449
12. [WIU] Bayonetta 2 – 6,970 / 45,797
13. [PS4] Destiny – 6,481 / 110,772
14. [PSV] Toukiden Extreme – 6,220 / 135,476
15. [WIU] Mario Kart 8 – 5,936 / 678,250
16. [PS3] Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution – 5,628 / 55,197
17. [PS3] The Guided Fate: Cross Thesis Awakening – 5,561 / NEW
18. [PSV] Bakumatsu Rock: Super Soul – 5,551 / NEW
19. [3DS] Yoshi’s New Island – 4,342 / 188,390
20. [3DS] Youkai Watch – 4,082 / 1,278,378

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The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:

3DS LL – 22,988
Vita – 15,739
Wii U – 9,950
PS4 – 8,033
3DS – 7,451
PS3 – 6,026
Xbox One – 1,113
Vita TV – 977
Xbox 360 – 143
PSP – 102

For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:

3DS LL – 35,622
Vita – 11,148
PS4 – 8,939
Wii U – 8,396
3DS – 7,970
PS3 – 6,078
Xbox One – 1,314
Vita TV – 709
Xbox 360 – 103
PSP – 99

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REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Is a Buckeye a better brawler than a Wolverine? What would a Gator’s final smash against a Bulldog look like? Nintendo will help answer some of these questions, as the latest Super Smash Bros. games join The Tailgate Tour.

Nintendo is bringing the Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS games to top college football tailgate stops across the South and Midwest regions of the United States through the end of November. Before the players hit the gridiron, fans from rival schools will be able to settle it in Smash by competing in head-to-head matches, playing their own part in these classic rivalries. Nintendo will be keeping score as fans compete, with a visual display indicating whether the home or away team has the edge with the Super Smash Bros. action. A demo version of the Wii U version of the game will be used to pit fans of the rival school against one another, while the Nintendo 3DS game will be focused on letting friends settle their scores.

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To celebrate the launch of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, fans will be able to battle it out for the chance to be crowned National Champion 2014

1st October, 2014 – Fans of the Smash Bros. franchise will be pleased to learn that they can apply to enter the Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS National Championship from 3rd to 8th October, to celebrate the launch of this all-star fighting game on a handheld console for the first time. Successful applicants will have the chance to not only be crowned the Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS National Champion, but the overall winner also receive a Wii U console, a copy of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U when it is released in the UK this winter and a Super Smash Bros. merchandise goody bag.

To enter Smash Bros. fans need to have access to a copy of the game and a Nintendo 3DS or 2DS and then apply via www.nintendo.co.uk/supersmashbros3DStournament, selecting their preferred date and location, to be in with a chance of taking part in the nation-wide tournament. Entrants will need to be quick as spaces for the heats are limited! The tournament heats will be held on 11th and 12th October at the following 8 GAME stores across the UK, with the Grand Final set to take place in London on 31st October:

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Square Enix shared more details about Final Fantasy Explorers during a live stream session last week. Check out the information below, as reported by Siliconera.

– Ramuh’s theme is in the game
– 20 battle themes or so
– This is the majority of music tracks in Final Fantasy Extreme, according to composer Tsuyoshi Sekito
– Tsuyoshi said most were easy, but he struggled with the main theme
– 4 jobs in Final Fantasy Explorers as previously mentioned
– Tanks handle monsters and face bosses head-on
– Attackers are the main damage dealers
– Healers (like White Mage) are in charge of healing but can attack
– You can’t be a great healer unless you also participate in attacking or go with some additional support
– Buffers (Time Mage and Geomancer) support the party with spells like Haste
– Buffers can also attack, though this depends on one’s play style
– Customization will play a bigger role on how you get to play your jobs
– Trance system: going Trance is split into two “powers”
– One lets you use the power from Summoned Beasts, and the other that lets you borrow power from Final Fantasy characters
– Both transformations will give your character a different appearance as well as a boost in parameters
– More details on the Trance system/powers coming soon
– Ramuh is a Summoned Beast fight
– The Dragoon’s Jump will go to whatever you’re locked onto, but if you’re not, it’ll go a fixed distance ahead of you
– Geomancers can set up traps like landmines, and use area-of-effect buffing abilities that cover a wide range around them
– Cura ability costs more and isn’t as effective when used by non-healer jobs
– Ramuh can teleport
– Yellow crystals on the map can be broken to stop Ramuh from teleporting
– The crystals will respawn
– The Paladin uses Ifrit’s Summon power in Trance mode

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