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Masahiro Sakurai

Pac-Man is the star of today’s screenshot, as Sakurai explains the first of his moves:

Pac-Man’s standard special move, Bonus Fruit. As you charge this move, the bonuses will change, and all of them have different characteristics and movement patterns when thrown. The bonuses cycle in the same order as in the original game, and the charge-up period doubles once you cycle beyond the orange.

Today Sakurai gave us a look at a new 3DS mini-game and had this to say along with the screenshot:

Here’s a new mini-game that’s quite a bit different from Coin Launcher in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. It’s called Trophy Rush! The details…will be kept secret for now.

A Sonic cameo today in the form of a trophy, Sakurai explains:

Here’s Dr. Eggman’s machine, Eggrobo. It’ll appear as a guest character in Smash Run and attack you with laser beams.

The newly announced Mii fighters operate a bit differently to traditional Smash Bros. characters thanks their customization options and today Sakurai explains a bit more about that:

Here are some weapons the Mii Swordfighter can use: Shurikens of Light, Chakrams, and Gale Strikes. You can control the direction the Chakram is thrown, or even make it stall in midair. The Chakram is also the only one of these tied to the side special move, so you can use one of the other items consecutively with this one.

E3 might be all done and dusted for the year but Sakurai has one final image to round out the week for us:

This is quite a line-up of characters for the gaming world. I mean, it’s amazing enough that Mario can fight Pikachu. I hope you enjoy this truly unique celebration!!

A look at Palutena on the 3DS version today, along with a look at the Home-run contest which will be making a return:

The goddess is up to bat for the Home-run Contest, a returning mini-game on the 3DS version! It’s been streamlined with added features here and there, like sturdier glass and doubled speed for long hits. You can also have fun comparing your rankings for this mini-game with your Global Smash Power.

Yesterday, Nintendo started sending out Masahiro Sakurai’s Mii on 3DS through StreetPass. We’re now hearing that Sakurai is appearing on Wii U as well at the WaraWara Plaza.

Note that if you go to notifications before clicking on this Mii, he’ll disappear. You’ll need to create a new account if that happens, and you may see him there with Fils-a-Mech. Remember to hit “Save This Mii”.

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What’s that? You didn’t see enough Smash today? Well Sakurai recapped today’s surprise announcement after the invitational:

Pic of the day, and a surprise announcement. A milestone of video-game history–PAC-MAN joins the battle! He’s even older than Mario!!

In case you haven’t checked it out already, here’s our coverage of the Pac-Man announcement complete with all the released screenshots


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