Rumor: Nintendo requested Sora for Smash Bros., but Disney didn’t let it happen
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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate already has five DLC characters, but the fun isn’t stopping there. It was announced last month that another six fighters are set to be delivered by the end of 2021.
There’s always speculation as to who could be joining the game. Sora from Kingdom Hearts is one such character that’s been highly requested by fans, but it has yet to happen. Apparently, that isn’t due to a lack of interest on Nintendo’s part.
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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Teach Us, Teach! Weapon Training event is now live
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The 13th tourney event for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is now live. This event focuses on fighters that use bows, lances, and axes. The event will be live until February 10th.
Sakurai admits that Smash Bros. Ultimate has too many Fire Emblem characters, too many sword users
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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai returns in Famitsu this week with his bi-weekly column. Seeing as Byleth was recently added to the Switch game, Sakurai spoke about the new character – and also addressed some fan complaints that there are too many Fire Emblem characters and sword users.
Here’s a summary of some of the information shared in the column:
New Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament focuses on bow, spear, and axe users
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Nintendo has announced the next tournament for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. With the recent introduction of Byleth, it will focus on characters that can wield bows, spears, and axes.
The new tournament goes live on February 7. Expect it to last for a total of three days.
Sakurai talks about Satoru Iwata’s passing, Smash Bros. Ultimate being Iwata’s final mission for him
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Shigesato Itoi’s company Hobonichi has been publishing new interviews with Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai. As part of this, Sakurai spoke about the passing of late president Satoru Iwata. He also discusses how Super Smash Bros. Ultimate was the final mission Iwata gave to him.
Here’s a translation of that excerpt, courtesy of Siliconera:
[Nintendo Everything Podcast] – episode #65 – Switch outsells SNES; Pokemon HOME? More like Pokemon GROAN
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Hello, my beautiful animal buddies! This week on NEP, we’ve got a lot of games under our belt: Tokyo Mirage Sessions, Dragon’s Crown Pro, and Byleth impressions from Smash. Then, we fawn over how gorgeous this new Animal Crossing: New Horizons limited edition Switch is. And the big news about Switch outselling the SNES in under 3 years. Has Switch really been this successful? It’s surreal. Also surreal is the details finally releasing on Pokemon HOME. It’s a mixed bag, and most reaction has been less than great. And some more details on Super Nintendo World opening in Universal Studios Japan in Osaka this summer.
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Rare on how Banjo-Kazooie made it into Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate just wrapped its first Fighters Pass. Undoubtedly, one of the highlights was the inclusion of Banjo-Kazooie. Nintendo ended up working with Microsoft and Rare, which wasn’t always the likeliest collaboration.
In an interview with GamesIndustry, Rare head Craig Duncan spoke about how Banjo-Kazooie ended up in the game. Duncan told the site:
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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate version 7.0.0 patch notes and fighter adjustments
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A short while ago, the new 7.0.0 update for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate was released. Alongside support for the latest DLC featuring Byleth, a bunch of fighter adjustments and balance changes were implemented.
Below are the full patch notes:
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Fighters Pass Vol. 2 now available for purchase
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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Fighters Pass Vol. 2 is now available for purchase via the eShop. Pricing is set at $29.99.
By purchasing the Fighters Pass Vol. 2, you’ll gain exclusive access to the Ancient Soldier Mii Fighter costume. It’s comprised of the Ancient Helm and Ancient Soldier Gear.
Of course, Fighters Pass Vol. 2 will feature a total of six Challenger Packs. Each one contains a new fighter, stage, and music.
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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate update out now (version 7.0.0)
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Update: Find the full patch notes here, which includes balance changes / fighter adjustments.
Original: The latest update for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has just gone live. Nintendo is now distributing version 7.0.0.
Today’s update is highlighted by new character Byleth and the Garreg Mach Monastery stage as part of Challenger Pack 5. Additionally, new Mii Fighter costumes are available as DLC.
