Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Louisiana resident wins GameStop's Smash Bros. Brawl tournament]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/17/louisiana-resident-wins-gamestops-smash-bros-brawl-tournament/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/17/louisiana-resident-wins-gamestops-smash-bros-brawl-tournament/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/17/louisiana-resident-wins-gamestops-smash-bros-brawl-tournament/#commentsFiled under: ,


Remember when that little game nobody paid any attention to called Super Smash Bros. Brawl came out ... it was last month, remember? Well, GameStop helped promote the indie title by holding a tournament to support the game's fanbase and raise awareness. According to GameStop, the tournament had over 75,000 players and, following a couple semi-final rounds across the country, culminated last weekend in San Jose with Lee Martin of Houma, Lousiana, emerging victorious.

Martin (pictured above, he's the skinny one) walked away with a 37" LCD-TV, the entire Nintendo Wii software library, a Wii console, selected accessories and $5,000 in cash. Martin brawled against 60 other opponents at the store, district and regional levels on his way to winning the championship. No word yet which fat man pictured Martin got to take home as a trophy for winning.

Gallery: GameStop Smash Bros. Brawl Tournament

JoystiqLouisiana resident wins GameStop's Smash Bros. Brawl tournament originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 17 Apr 2008 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>gamestopssbbsuper-smash-bros-brawlsupersmashbrosbrawltournamentWiiThu, 17 Apr 2008 22:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Revolutionary: Playing. Creating? Sharing!]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/25/revolutionary-playing-creating-sharing/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/25/revolutionary-playing-creating-sharing/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/25/revolutionary-playing-creating-sharing/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Every (other) Tuesday, Mike Sylvester brings you REVOLUTIONARY, a look at the wide world of Wii possibilities.

Custom level creation in console games has come a long way. It used to be, if you wanted to share a track that you built in Excitebike, you had to invite friends over to play your creation on your cartridge, until you powered off your NES and the track was lost forever. Nowadays our levels can be saved to internal storage, and shared by removable media, or across the internet to survive for posterity.

It's a feature that's fully supported by all consoles this generation, and big games are highlighting it amongst their bullet points. System sellers like Halo 3, LittleBigPlanet, and Super Smash Bros. Brawl are trojan-horsing the concept of custom level creation into the consciousness of the console-consuming collective. Former Sony exec Phil Harrison popularized the term "Game 3.0," but we'll be taking a look at how it is playing out on Nintendo's platform.

Continue reading Revolutionary: Playing. Creating? Sharing!

JoystiqRevolutionary: Playing. Creating? Sharing! originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 25 Mar 2008 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>blast worksblastworksboom bloxboombloxelebitseledeesjoystiqfeaturesRevolutionaryssbbsupersmashbrossupersmashbros.supersmashbros.brawlsupersmashbrosbrawlsupersmashbrotherssupersmashbrothersbr...wiiconnectwiiconnect24Tue, 25 Mar 2008 18:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Super Smash Bros. Brawl's secret Snake codec taunt]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/13/super-smash-bros-brawls-secret-snake-codec-taunt/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/13/super-smash-bros-brawls-secret-snake-codec-taunt/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/13/super-smash-bros-brawls-secret-snake-codec-taunt/#commentsFiled under:


An interesting Super Smash Bros. Brawl secret involving Solid Snake's famous codec can be found after the break.

Continue reading Super Smash Bros. Brawl's secret Snake codec taunt

JoystiqSuper Smash Bros. Brawl's secret Snake codec taunt originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 13 Mar 2008 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>codeckonamimetal-gear-solidmgssnakesolid-snakessbbsuper-smash-bros-brawlsupersmashbrosbrawltauntWiiThu, 13 Mar 2008 15:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Joystiq's official Super Smash Bros. Brawl friend codes über-list]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/10/joystiqs-official-super-smash-bros-brawl-friend-codes-uber-lis/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/10/joystiqs-official-super-smash-bros-brawl-friend-codes-uber-lis/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/10/joystiqs-official-super-smash-bros-brawl-friend-codes-uber-lis/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


Stop walking the streets and asking total strangers if they want to trade Super Smash Bros. Brawl friend codes. Come inside, pull up a chair, and let us serve you with fresh, safe (and hopefully clean) codes all in one spot. Please consider this the place for the Joystiq community to drop their Brawl digits. A couple quick ground rules:
  • All that's required is the Brawl code and not your Wii digits. Please don't post your Wii code.
  • This post is only for Brawl codes.
  • This post is only for Brawl codes, seriously!
--Love, Joystiq

[Thanks to everyone that requested this post]

JoystiqJoystiq's official Super Smash Bros. Brawl friend codes über-list originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 10 Mar 2008 13:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Smash-Bros-Brawlssbbsuper-smash-bros-brawlsupersmashbrosbrawlWiiMon, 10 Mar 2008 13:15:00 EST<![CDATA[GameStop holding Smash Bros. Brawl tournament, midnight launch events]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/06/gamestops-smash-bros-brawl-tournament-and-midnight-launch-even/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/06/gamestops-smash-bros-brawl-tournament-and-midnight-launch-even/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/06/gamestops-smash-bros-brawl-tournament-and-midnight-launch-even/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


GameStop announced today that it will hold Super Smash Bros. Brawl tournaments and midnight launches this Saturday at 2,500 of its stores. The single-elimination tournaments will begin at 10PM (local time), but contestants are asked to check with their store for exact time and must be there 30 minutes before the event.

Winners of the local GameStop store SSBB tournaments will continue up a chain, with a few more qualifying rounds, leading to the finals on April 12 in San Jose, CA. The last brawler standing will receive an LCD-TV (that's what the release says, but the flyer after the break says plasma), a Wii console plus accessories, "an entire Nintendo Wii Software Library" and $5,000 in cash. The second and third place finishers will receive a gift card, and will likely be asked if they'd like to pre-order any games.

Continue reading GameStop holding Smash Bros. Brawl tournament, midnight launch events

JoystiqGameStop holding Smash Bros. Brawl tournament, midnight launch events originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>gamestopsmash-bros-brawlssbbsuper-smash-bros-brawlsupersmashbrosbrawltournamentWiiThu, 06 Mar 2008 13:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Joystiq attends Super Smash Bros. Brawl tournament in pseudo-Boston]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/03/joystiq-attends-super-smash-bros-brawl-tournament-in-pseudo-bos/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/03/joystiq-attends-super-smash-bros-brawl-tournament-in-pseudo-bos/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/03/joystiq-attends-super-smash-bros-brawl-tournament-in-pseudo-bos/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,


Nintendo of America's official Super Smash Bros. Brawl Tournament finals occur this Saturday in New York City after qualifying events last month in cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles. This past Saturday an official qualifying event was held in the city of Worcester, Massachusetts, a well-sized burg about an hour outside of Boston. And although Worcester does have its own distinct identity, don't tell that to the emcee of the Nintendo Brawl event who kept telling "Boston" to "make some noise." For those who need further explanation, that would be like attending an event in Newark, New Jersey and having someone awkwardly scream, "Manhattan, make some noise!"

So, how did such a must-attend event for gamers to get their hands on Brawl a week before launch end up being hosted by Worcester Polytechnic Institute? Turns out, it's a classic tale of who you know. Jaime Barriga, a senior at WPI who heads the Game Development Club, won a photo contest Nintendo held last year. Since that time he stayed in contact with the Nintendo PR team and kept trying to get some kind of event hosted at the school. As luck would have it, this Smash Bros. Tournament landed at their feet.

Gallery: Smash Bros. Brawl Tournament: Worcester

Continue reading Joystiq attends Super Smash Bros. Brawl tournament in pseudo-Boston

JoystiqJoystiq attends Super Smash Bros. Brawl tournament in pseudo-Boston originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 03 Mar 2008 07:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>brawlnintendossbbsuper-smash-bros-brawlsupersmashbrosbrawltournamentWiiworcesterMon, 03 Mar 2008 07:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Smash Bros. Brawl sales exceed 1 million in Japan]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/12/smash-bros-brawl-sales-exceed-1-million-in-japan/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/12/smash-bros-brawl-sales-exceed-1-million-in-japan/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/12/smash-bros-brawl-sales-exceed-1-million-in-japan/#commentsFiled under: ,


And so the total number of Japanese people that we utterly despise rises to 1 million. Actually, it's 1.08 million, which is the number of Super Smash Bros. Brawl discs that have been sold since the game's launch on January 31st. Reuters reminds us that it took Wii Fit seven weeks to accomplish a similar feet feat, with even Wii Sports (sold separately in Japan) dallying for 11 weeks before crossing the 1 million mark.

There aren't many weeks left between us and the game's American debut, but by then it'll be our turn to become targets for an entire continent's hatred and jealousy.

JoystiqSmash Bros. Brawl sales exceed 1 million in Japan originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 12 Feb 2008 09:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>BrawlJapanSmash-BrosSmash-Bros-BrawlSmashBrosSuper-Smash-Bros-BrawlSuperSmashBrosBrawlWiiTue, 12 Feb 2008 09:49:00 EST<![CDATA[Smash Bros. Brawl shortages imminent]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/29/smash-bros-brawl-shortages-imminent/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/29/smash-bros-brawl-shortages-imminent/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/29/smash-bros-brawl-shortages-imminent/#commentsFiled under: ,

ssbb
Japan is poised to suffer significant Super Smash Bros. Brawl shortages when the game is officially released on Thursday, reports Game|Life. Nintendo has failed to supply as much as 75% of pre-order units to retailers; likely due to production delays and oversights. Though the shortage would seem to pale in comparison to Wii hardware scarcity, a meager Brawl launch would underscore Nintendo's continued struggle to operate a functional supply chain.

Game|Life theorizes that Japan's expected shortages explain Brawl's delay in North America, as it will take until March for Nintendo to manufacture an ample shipment of units for the territory - not to mention, fulfill the rest of Japan's demand. Others speculate that Nintendo is intentionally withholding supply to give its WiFi Connection service a chance to adapt to the inescapable surge of online Brawl players. This isn't the first time Nintendo has been accused of such tactics, and - if someone don't fix that damn supply chain - it won't be the last.

JoystiqSmash Bros. Brawl shortages imminent originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 29 Jan 2008 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>brawlimportjapansmash-brossmashbrosssbbsuper-smash-bros-brawlsupersmashbrosbrawlWiiTue, 29 Jan 2008 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Wal-Mart gives $10 gift card to victims (opportunists) of Brawl price error]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/18/wal-mart-gives-10-gift-card-to-victims-opportunists-of-brawl/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/18/wal-mart-gives-10-gift-card-to-victims-opportunists-of-brawl/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/18/wal-mart-gives-10-gift-card-to-victims-opportunists-of-brawl/#commentsFiled under: ,


Wal-Mart wants to apologize with a $10 electronic gift card to those who acted on the long-shot dream of purchasing Super Smash Bros. Brawl for $19.82 last week due to an error last week. Wal-Mart shoppers who had their orders canceled by the corporate overlords have now made $10 out of deal, which can be put toward purchasing Brawl for $39.82 from Walmart.com. Brawl buyers who jumped at the error deal, keep an eye on your email, Uncle Wally's sending you a $10 gift card soon.

[Thanks to all who sent this in]

JoystiqWal-Mart gives $10 gift card to victims (opportunists) of Brawl price error originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 18 Jan 2008 23:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ssmbsupersmashbrosbrawlwalmartWiiFri, 18 Jan 2008 23:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Video introduces the new Smash Bros. Brawl fighters]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/18/video-introduces-the-new-smash-bros-brawl-fighters/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/18/video-introduces-the-new-smash-bros-brawl-fighters/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/18/video-introduces-the-new-smash-bros-brawl-fighters/#commentsFiled under: ,

With the slow information leak coming out of Super Smash Bros. Brawl, we fear that the effect may have been something akin to Chinese water torture for the staff. A few of us (who shall remain unnamed) have taken to cosplaying different characters from the game, either by wearing elaborate character costumes, or, in some of the more desperate cases, just shouting their names repeatedly.

The worst part is that some of our now mentally unstable staff can't even remember what fighters are in the game anymore. We're sure that we've seen a Wu-Tang Clan costume or two, and at least one of our staff has taken to dressing as Chun Li. Thankfully, GameTrailers has put together this video profiling some of the new fighters from the game to help us keep them straight. It pulled us back from the edge, we hope it does the same for you.

JoystiqVideo introduces the new Smash Bros. Brawl fighters originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 18 Jan 2008 09:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>smashbrosssbbsuper-smash-bros-brawlsupersmashbrosbrawlWiiFri, 18 Jan 2008 09:10:00 EST<![CDATA[Wal-Mart 'ends' $20 Smash Bros. Brawl pre-orders [update]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/11/wal-mart-offers-20-smash-bros-brawl-pre-orders/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/11/wal-mart-offers-20-smash-bros-brawl-pre-orders/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/11/wal-mart-offers-20-smash-bros-brawl-pre-orders/#commentsFiled under: ,


[Original headline: "Wal-Mart offers $20 Smash Bros. Brawl pre-orders"]

We know, we know. This Wal-Mart listing for Super Smash Bros. Brawl pre-orders at the bargain price of $19.82 is almost certainly a technical error. But, if you're going to buy the game anyway, we figure there can't be any harm in putting your name and two sawbucks down. Worse case scenario, your order gets canceled. Best case: You save $30.

That said, there is yet a third possibility that's downright mind-blowing. What if this is the actual price? Can you imagine how that would (continue) to move systems? Can you imagine what a sales juggernaut that would be? Sure, the Wii may not need the extra help, but come on, let us have our fantasy until reality brings it crashing down around us, OK?

Update 1: Looks like Wal-Mart is running a major pre-order sale, which also includes reduced prices for upcoming Xbox 360 and PS3 titles.

Update 2: Super Smash Bros. pre-order price has been changed to $49.82.

[Thanks, Dalibor]

JoystiqWal-Mart 'ends' $20 Smash Bros. Brawl pre-orders [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 11 Jan 2008 10:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>smash-brossmash-bros-brawlsmashbrosbrawlssbbsuper-smash-bros-brawlsupersmashbrosbrawlwalmartWiiFri, 11 Jan 2008 10:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Smash Bros. Brawl's Multi-Man gets online co-op]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/10/smash-bros-brawls-multi-man-gets-online-co-op/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/10/smash-bros-brawls-multi-man-gets-online-co-op/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/10/smash-bros-brawls-multi-man-gets-online-co-op/#commentsFiled under: ,


Smash Bros. Melee's Multi-Man mode, which pitted you against tons of wire frame models was a great way to take out your aggressions, especially if a wire frame model had just beaten you out for the big promotion or the WF Gang was picking on you in school. Smash Bros. Brawl's take on the lengthy battle mode looks to be even more satisfying though, with wire frames replaced by the the much more substantial-sounding Fighting Alloy Team.

More exciting is the revelation that a buddy will be able to join you in your campaign against the colorful robots from all the way across the country with online co-op. There's also just regular old two-player, for all the Smash Bros. fanatics' real life friends ... Hey, if you don't use a mode long enough, do you think it will actually get dusty?

JoystiqSmash Bros. Brawl's Multi-Man gets online co-op originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 10 Jan 2008 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>smash-brossmashbrosbrawlssbbsuper-smash-bros-brawlsupersmashbrosbrawlWiiThu, 10 Jan 2008 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[New Smash Bros. Brawl intro video looks amazing]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/12/21/new-smash-bros-brawl-intro-video-looks-amazing/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/12/21/new-smash-bros-brawl-intro-video-looks-amazing/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/12/21/new-smash-bros-brawl-intro-video-looks-amazing/#commentsFiled under: ,

We were watching this intro video to the new Super Smash Bros. Brawl adventure mode "The Subspace Emissary" when something occurred to us: Regardless of your feelings about Wii, if this video doesn't move something inside of you, then you're dead inside. It's as simple as that. It either jams a pickaxe into that carapace you call a heart and finds a deep, rich vein of nostalgia or you're a vampire. A mean vampire.

How about the part where the Arwing -- wait, you know what? We don't want to ruin anything for you. Just watch above and discuss below. We'll leave you to it.

JoystiqNew Smash Bros. Brawl intro video looks amazing originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 21 Dec 2007 09:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>nintendosmash-brosssbbsuper-smash-bros-brawlsupersmashbrosbrawlWiiFri, 21 Dec 2007 09:05:00 EST<![CDATA[Smash Bros. Brawl dated for Europe ... at a 'later date']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/12/07/smash-bros-brawl-dated-for-europe-at-a-later-date/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/12/07/smash-bros-brawl-dated-for-europe-at-a-later-date/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/12/07/smash-bros-brawl-dated-for-europe-at-a-later-date/#commentsFiled under: ,

ki'ya!
Since 'June 2008 or beyond' didn't exactly resonate with European Wii owners, Nintendo has quickly, albeit indirectly revised its update on the European release of Super Smash Bros. Brawl. In a statement responding to yesterday's concerns about Brawl missing from a tentative Q1/Q2 release list, Nintendo has said: "All Nintendo software titles launching in Q2 2008 have not been finalized or confirmed to date. Nintendo will communicate on all software titles launching in Q2 2008 for Wii and Nintendo DS at a later date" -- oh, except for Mario Kart Wii, that one's definitely coming Q2.

Nintendo can dangle Mario Kart in our faces all its wants, but that won't change the fact that its stance on Brawl in Europe remains as vague as ever. Europe's used to waiting, so c'mon Nintendo, either end it with a swift kick to the dome or just lay the bad news on us.

JoystiqSmash Bros. Brawl dated for Europe ... at a 'later date' originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 07 Dec 2007 13:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>BrawlSmashBrosSuper-Smash-BrosSuper-Smash-Bros-BrawlSuperSmashBrosSuperSmashBrosBrawlWiiFri, 07 Dec 2007 13:51:00 EST<![CDATA[Smash Bros. Brawl not expected in Europe until Q3 '08]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/12/06/smash-bros-brawl-not-expected-in-europe-until-q3-08/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/12/06/smash-bros-brawl-not-expected-in-europe-until-q3-08/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/12/06/smash-bros-brawl-not-expected-in-europe-until-q3-08/#commentsFiled under: ,


Nintendo hates Europe: Confirmed? It's not the steadfast and ever-lingering sort of hate, but rather that insidious aura which prompts someone to suffocate you with a pillow as soon as you're comfortable enough to share a bed with them. After all, our gaming pals in Europe didn't have to endure entirely ridiculous waits for Metroid Prime 3 or Super Mario Galaxy, and managed to enjoy both excellent titles while they were still fresh in the memories of those on more privileged continents. Even next year's Mario Kart Wii got a spot on Nintendo's latest second quarter release list.

Cross-over cartoon violence spectacular, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, was sadly omitted from said list, prompting Videogamer.com to politely ask Nintendo when Europe could expect its arrival. "If the game is not listed on the schedule up until the end of Q2 it is currently not due out until after that time," came the bloodcurdling answer. That places Super Smash Bros. Brawl in June at earliest, roughly four months after the game's American release in February. We hope this is nothing more than a precaution (would another delay surprise anybody?), as we simply cannot comprehend this level of cruelty being inflicted upon Europe intentionally -- and we watch the Royal Variety Performance every year.

JoystiqSmash Bros. Brawl not expected in Europe until Q3 '08 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 06 Dec 2007 10:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>BrawlSmashBrosSuper-Smash-BrosSuper-Smash-Bros-BrawlSuperSmashBrosSuperSmashBrosBrawlWiiThu, 06 Dec 2007 10:53:00 EST<![CDATA[Dojo update: Friends List]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/12/03/dojo-update-friends-list/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/12/03/dojo-update-friends-list/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/12/03/dojo-update-friends-list/#commentsFiled under: ,



We've known about Brawl's online mode for a while now, but today's dojo update takes a closer look at the nuts and bolts of how it all works when playing with friends (you may recall that you can play with non-friends, but their name won't be visible). And boy, does it look simple.

The first thing you'll need to do, as you'd expect, is swap Friend Codes. Yes, they're a royal pain in everybody's backside, but let's face facts: due to Nintendo's "safety first" approach, they're here to stay. Once Friend Codes have been entered into your Wii, they stay there forever, allowing you to view the status of your Brawl buddies. From there, if you fancy some fisticuffs, it's simply a matter of somebody hosting the game, and the rest of your pals piling in. Piece of cake, eh?


JoystiqDojo update: Friends List originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 03 Dec 2007 14:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dojofriend-codesmultiplayernintendo-wifionlinesmashbrosbrawlssbbsupersmashbrosbrawlwifiMon, 03 Dec 2007 14:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Dojo update: Saki Amamiya to dole out punishment for your sins]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/11/22/dojo-update-saki-amamiya-to-dole-out-punishment-for-your-sins/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/11/22/dojo-update-saki-amamiya-to-dole-out-punishment-for-your-sins/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/11/22/dojo-update-saki-amamiya-to-dole-out-punishment-for-your-sins/#commentsFiled under: ,



No doubt about it: the Assist Trophies announced thus far for Brawl have pretty much rocked. Andross, Little Mac, a Nintendog, Gray Fox, Excitebikers, Samurai Goroh, a Hammer Brother, Mr. Resetti; the sheer randomness of this list delights us, and when it comes to unleashing some Assist Trophy hurt on our opponents, we probably won't know where to start.

Today's dojo update has only exacerbated our dilemma. See, it's not so much that we really like Treasure's exquisite N64 game Sin and Punishment (available on the Virtual Console now, as if we needed to remind you). It's more that we unconditionally love it, want to marry it, have its children, and settle down in the 'burbs with it for a life of rosy contentment.

Hence, the news that the star of that game, Saki Amamiya, will be an Assist Trophy in Brawl has put us in a right old tizzy. He sounds pretty useful, as well, with his Cannon Sword doubling up as both a sword and a gun, allowing him to slice and shoot his way through whoever's silly enough to get in his way.


JoystiqDojo update: Saki Amamiya to dole out punishment for your sins originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 22 Nov 2007 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dojoSaki-AmamiyaSin-and-Punishmentsmash-bros-brawlsuper-smash-bros-brawlsupersmashbrosbrawlTreasureThu, 22 Nov 2007 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Dojo update: Add some color to your Brawl]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/11/21/dojo-update-add-some-color-to-your-brawl/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/11/21/dojo-update-add-some-color-to-your-brawl/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/11/21/dojo-update-add-some-color-to-your-brawl/#commentsFiled under: ,


Being able to switch the color of your fighter is pretty much a given in any Smash Bros. game, and Brawl uses this feature to give us the likes of Fire Mario, Mario as Wario, an albino Donkey Kong, Dark Link, Fusion Suit Samus, and Snake in a variety of fetching camouflage designs.

Each character comes with six different variations, which can be toggled on the character select screen. To see more of these, hit the gallery below.


JoystiqDojo update: Add some color to your Brawl originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 21 Nov 2007 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>colordojosmash-bros-brawlsuper-smash-bros-brawlsupersmashbrosbrawlWed, 21 Nov 2007 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Dojo update: Smart Bomb and Training Mode]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/11/20/dojo-update-smart-bomb-and-training-mode/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/11/20/dojo-update-smart-bomb-and-training-mode/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/11/20/dojo-update-smart-bomb-and-training-mode/#commentsFiled under: ,


Today's dojo update is a "2-for-1" deal, giving us insight into a new game mode and in-game item. First, the new game mode allows players to set up scenarios for training purposes. As you can see above, you control everything right down to the flow of time, allowing you to perfect your craft before stepping into the field of combat with actual opponents. Considering how long it's been since we've played a Smash Bros. game, we're probably going to need this.

The new in-game item is the Smart Bomb, which can be used to destroy everyone. Upon launching the item at your opponent, it will detonate and the explosion will steadily grow. As it expands, it traps other combatants into it. But, you have to watch out, because it can also trap you in.



Read - Training Mode
Read - Smart Bomb

JoystiqDojo update: Smart Bomb and Training Mode originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 20 Nov 2007 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dojomariosuper-smash-bros-brawlsupersmashbrosbrawlTue, 20 Nov 2007 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Gray Fox ninjas his way into Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/11/07/gray-fox-ninjas-his-way-into-super-smash-bros-brawl/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/11/07/gray-fox-ninjas-his-way-into-super-smash-bros-brawl/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/11/07/gray-fox-ninjas-his-way-into-super-smash-bros-brawl/#commentsFiled under: ,


When Solid Snake brings his gravelly verbosity to Super Smash Bros. Brawl, it seems he won't be the only Metal Gear Solid character doing battle with Mario and Sonic. The game's official blog revealed today that the OCN (Original Cyborg Ninja) "Gray Fox" will be appearing in the game as an assist trophy.

While we're disappointed he's not playable, we love the way his contribution is described on the blog, which could go down in history as the most straight-forward ninja explanation ever: "He approaches stealthily with lithe jumps, coming right in then slicing repeatedly." ... Yep, that sounds about right.

JoystiqGray Fox ninjas his way into Super Smash Bros. Brawl originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 07 Nov 2007 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>grayfoxmetalgearsolidssbbsupersmashbrosbrawlWiiWed, 07 Nov 2007 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Build your own stages in Smash Bros. Brawl]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/10/29/build-your-own-stages-in-smash-bros-brawl/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/10/29/build-your-own-stages-in-smash-bros-brawl/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/10/29/build-your-own-stages-in-smash-bros-brawl/#commentsFiled under: ,


Did you hear that sound? If we're not mistaken (and we only occasionally are), that was the sound of millions of fanboy heads exploding as they learned that Super Smash Bros. Brawl includes a level editor. It looks fairly flexible too, allowing you to place objects and choose their size, look, etc. You can even select your own music.

One-upping itself once again, SSBB is going to let you share those custom maps, and your friends won't be the only ones seeing your work (though that is an option). You can also send your maps to Nintendo, who will then select one map daily to send out to all players. That's right: You'll not only have a chance at map stardom, you'll be receiving a daily infusion of new content.

Be honest with us: Would a valentine to Nintendo be too creepy?

[Thanks everyone who sent this in.]

JoystiqBuild your own stages in Smash Bros. Brawl originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 29 Oct 2007 10:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ssbbsupersmashbrosbrawlWiiMon, 29 Oct 2007 10:55:00 EST<![CDATA[Joystiq at E For All 2007]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/10/19/joystiq-at-e-for-all-2007/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/10/19/joystiq-at-e-for-all-2007/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/10/19/joystiq-at-e-for-all-2007/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,


So, we came, we saw, and we'll be back for more throughout Friday and the weekend, but the big question you all wanna know is ... will there be an E For All 2008? Signs point to "not very likely." Judging by some of the empty rows of gaming stations we saw, and the fact that it doesn't fill the South Hall at the Los Angeles Convention Center, it's hard to imagine this show being a giant success.

In fact, since it's held in the exact same place that E3 used to be, it's impossible not to compare it to the other shows. In fact it sort of feels like E3 reborn, except that they forgot to send out invites and let people know about it. There were a few busy areas, like the Konami booth which had a line of people all day long waiting to play the MGS4 demo (which was sweet, more on that later), and the Nintendo booth had bleachers set up where people patiently waited to get their hand on Super Smash Bros. Brawl, which was also sweet. If by sweet you mean button-mashy, which we do.

Also popular was Link's Crossbow Training, which we'll be playing tomorrow, and of course, Guitar Hero 3. We also witnessed several people pulling Peter Moore's at the Rock Band trailer, which was an extremely cool setup ... but sort of sparsely attended. Probably due to the fact that no one really wants to hear perfect strangers butchering The Clash's "Should I Stay Or Should I Go."

While there's not a ton of material out there that hasn't already hit the shelves, we did have fun playing around at the EA booth (we still love you, The Orange Box), and Civiization: Revolution is a lot of fun, which we'll be telling you more about soon. For now, the obligatory Guitar Hero III stations, the elaborate Rock Band stages, the ubiquitous cosplay shots and an overdose of Fatal1ty await you in the gallery.

Gallery: E for All 2007

JoystiqJoystiq at E For All 2007 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 19 Oct 2007 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>DSE For Alle-for-allEForAllkonamiKonamilLink's Crossbow TrainingLink'sCrossbowTrainingMetal-Gear-Solid-4-Guns-of-the-Patriotsmgs4NintendoPS3PSPSuper Smash Bros BrawlSuperSmashBrosBrawlWiiXbox-360Fri, 19 Oct 2007 09:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Punch Out's Little Mac to appear in Smash Bros. Brawl]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/10/18/punch-outs-little-mac-to-appear-in-smash-bros-brawl/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/10/18/punch-outs-little-mac-to-appear-in-smash-bros-brawl/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/10/18/punch-outs-little-mac-to-appear-in-smash-bros-brawl/#commentsFiled under: ,


The green gloves, the at-the-ready stance, that uppercut ... it can't be! It is! It's Little Mac, the boxer that (ocassionaly) beat Mike Tyson in Punch-Out, set to appear in Super Smash Bros. Brawl! The only way we could be more excited is if he was a playable character. Yeah, you read that right. Apparently, much like Rocky Balboa, the past-his-prime sweet scientist can only handle brief bouts before risking his health.

OK, so maybe he's only going to be an Assist Trophy more than an actual fighter, but it's hard for us to not get a little excited (read: teary-eyed and nostalgic) about seeing Little Mac digitized for a new generation to enjoy. As it says on the official Smash Bros. blog: "Resurrecting this legend for the current generation is something we can all enjoy just a bit." We couldn't agree more.

JoystiqPunch Out's Little Mac to appear in Smash Bros. Brawl originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 18 Oct 2007 14:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>littlemacpunchoutssbbsupersmashbrosbrawlwiiThu, 18 Oct 2007 14:26:00 EST<![CDATA[Wii Warm Up: Will non-Japanese gamers see a SSBB delay? [update]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/10/11/wii-warm-up-will-non-japanese-gamers-see-a-ssbb-delay/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/10/11/wii-warm-up-will-non-japanese-gamers-see-a-ssbb-delay/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/10/11/wii-warm-up-will-non-japanese-gamers-see-a-ssbb-delay/#commentsFiled under:


The good news about Super Smash Bros. Brawl: pretty much everything. The bad news? Looks like the title is being delayed in Japan until the end of January. So here's our question: will that delay be spread across the globe, or will it be unique to Japan? We hope it won't be delayed, of course ... unless there are things what need fixing, and then we're 100% in favor of a delay. Please, give us the best game ever. We'll wait. We'll even pretend to be patient.

Update: The delay has been confirmed. Get your weep on.

JoystiqWii Warm Up: Will non-Japanese gamers see a SSBB delay? [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 11 Oct 2007 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>delayJapanssbbsuper-smash-bros-brawlsupersmashbrosbrawlThu, 11 Oct 2007 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Brawl and Galaxy at Nintendo's E For All booth]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/10/09/brawl-and-galaxy-at-nintendos-e-for-all-booth/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/10/09/brawl-and-galaxy-at-nintendos-e-for-all-booth/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/10/09/brawl-and-galaxy-at-nintendos-e-for-all-booth/#commentsFiled under:

We've known for quite some time now that Nintendo would be backing E For All. Word just hit today, however, that playable versions of Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Super Mario Galaxy will be on-hand for those in attendance. Nintendo, who wasn't showing their face at TGS07, didn't even have a playable build of Brawl on the show floor at E307. Even with the game only a few months away, it'd be nice to get a taste of the action. Perhaps even get to play as one of the new characters. Not only that, but Nintendo will host daily tournaments, hooking each day's winner up with an exclusive Wii T-shirt.

Head past the break for all of the Wii games on-hand at the show.

Continue reading Brawl and Galaxy at Nintendo's E For All booth

JoystiqBrawl and Galaxy at Nintendo's E For All booth originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 09 Oct 2007 23:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>eforallsuper-mario-galaxysuper-smash-bros-brawlsupermariogalaxysupersmashbrosbrawlTue, 09 Oct 2007 23:08:00 EST<![CDATA[Super Smash Bros. Brawl features co-op]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/10/05/super-smas-bros-brawl-features-co-op/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/10/05/super-smas-bros-brawl-features-co-op/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/10/05/super-smas-bros-brawl-features-co-op/#commentsFiled under: ,

We had told you previously about The Subspace Emissary, the Super Smash Bros. Brawl new single-player adventure, a recipient of the 2007 "Game Mode that Sounds Most Like A David Bowie Album Title" award. Now, it seems that subspace is not quite as lonely as we thought, as the game's official blog has revealed that The Subspace Emissary will feature co-op play.

It's structured for one player to be lead and for another to be his wingman, his Goose, if you will. The Don Quixote of the duo will lead the movement, and Sancho Panza will have to stay in the boss' screen. There are a few other details about TSE there too, so if you're interested, it's well worth a read.

[Thanks, Ryan]

JoystiqSuper Smash Bros. Brawl features co-op originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 05 Oct 2007 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>coopnintendossbbsupersmashbrosbrawlWiiFri, 05 Oct 2007 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[See Snake, hear Hayter in Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/10/02/see-snake-hear-hayter-in-super-smash-bros-brawl/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/10/02/see-snake-hear-hayter-in-super-smash-bros-brawl/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/10/02/see-snake-hear-hayter-in-super-smash-bros-brawl/#commentsFiled under: ,

You might have heard that actor David Hayter had confirmed his involvement in voicing Snake for Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Now, GameTrailers brings us the product of that collabo with a short clip introducing Snake to the plumber, the myth, the legend that is Mario.

While the battle isn't quite the "It'sa me! Mar--" <M1911A1 headshot> "...gurgle" that you'd expect in the real world, it is very silly, which we guess is what fans of the series are looking for. Also, you don't want to miss this clip of Snake wondering what it would be like to eat Yoshi, a thought we've probably all entertained at some point.

JoystiqSee Snake, hear Hayter in Super Smash Bros. Brawl originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 02 Oct 2007 08:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>kojimametalgearsolidssbbsupersmashbrosbrawlWiiTue, 02 Oct 2007 08:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Smash Bros. Brawl adds Mother 3's Lucas]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/10/01/smash-bros-brawl-adds-mother-3s-lucas/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/10/01/smash-bros-brawl-adds-mother-3s-lucas/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/10/01/smash-bros-brawl-adds-mother-3s-lucas/#commentsFiled under: ,


Wouldn't you have loved to have been there on Super Smash Bros. Brawl audition day?

"Hi, my name is Lucas, but you may know me from Mother 3."
"So, no one in America has any clue who you are, right?"
"Umm, yes. That is technically correct. Yeah."
"Do you have any special powers?"
"Well, I look kind of like Dennis the Menace."
"You're hired!"

For our part, we're forever going to pretend that newly announced brawler Lucas from Super Smash Bros. Brawl is actually Power Glove and radical haircut sporter, Lucas Barton from The Wizard. In the biz, that's known as an upgrade.

JoystiqSmash Bros. Brawl adds Mother 3's Lucas originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 01 Oct 2007 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>earthboundmother3nintendosmashbrosssbbsupersmashbrosbrawlWiiMon, 01 Oct 2007 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Dojo update: Diddy's got a gun]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/09/04/dojo-update-diddys-got-a-gun/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/09/04/dojo-update-diddys-got-a-gun/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/09/04/dojo-update-diddys-got-a-gun/#commentsFiled under:

The latest Dojo update seems to be an exercise in masochism; Diddy's wooden pea(nut) shooter is pretty cool and all, but you'd better be careful with it. Otherwise, you'll do a lot worse than shoot your eye out. Lesson: slow and steady wins the shooting race.

In case you hadn't guessed, it's Diddy Kong all the way today, and the Dojo has offered up a look at his special moves, which include eating the occasional peanut from his gun. Hey, peanuts are nutritious and delicious! Also, they restore a little health, which is generally a good thing when getting your smash on.

If peanut guns aren't your style, not to fret ... there's also a rocket jet pack attachment.

JoystiqDojo update: Diddy's got a gun originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 04 Sep 2007 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>DiddyKongdojospecialssupersmashbrosbrawlTue, 04 Sep 2007 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Dojo update: The story of Pit]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/09/03/dojo-update-the-story-of-pit/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/09/03/dojo-update-the-story-of-pit/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/09/03/dojo-update-the-story-of-pit/#commentsFiled under: ,

Today's Dojo update is spoileriffic for those who want to discover every scrap of Adventure Mode for themselves. The official site included a video, which has been a pain to get -- it looks like everyone else in the world has been trying to watch it as well -- so we have a helpful YouTube version after the break for those who don't mind seeing Pit's introduction a little early. Time to stop watching and join the fight, Pit!

Continue reading Dojo update: The story of Pit

JoystiqDojo update: The story of Pit originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 03 Sep 2007 12:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adventuremodedojoPalutenaPitsupersmashbrosbrawlMon, 03 Sep 2007 12:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Dojo update: WarioWare brings its trademark randomness to Brawl]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/31/dojo-update-warioware-brings-its-trademark-randomness-to-brawl/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/31/dojo-update-warioware-brings-its-trademark-randomness-to-brawl/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/31/dojo-update-warioware-brings-its-trademark-randomness-to-brawl/#commentsFiled under:


While the main arena of the new WarioWare stage may look like the standard floating-platforms-over-a-flat-space template found in pretty much every new Brawl stage, it has its own special quirks. The whole stage transforms into WarioWare microgames during play!

In his post about the new stage, Masahiro Sakurai promises "rewards" for those who successfully complete the objective of each microgame. In the context of Smash Bros., we imagine that either to be a free item or damage for your opponents.

The people who turn items off are going to hate this stage.

JoystiqDojo update: WarioWare brings its trademark randomness to Brawl originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 31 Aug 2007 15:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dojosupersmashbrosbrawlwariowareFri, 31 Aug 2007 15:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Wii Warm Up: If it could be anyone ....]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/21/wii-warm-up-if-it-could-be-anyone/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/21/wii-warm-up-if-it-could-be-anyone/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/21/wii-warm-up-if-it-could-be-anyone/#commentsFiled under:

A reader who is as excited about Super Smash Bros. Brawl as we are suggested this excellent question to get the day started: if you could see anyone in the game, any character at all, who would you want? Or are you pretty satisfied with the current roster? That's a pretty tough one ... there are a lot of characters out there. Comedic answers will earn you both bonus points and respect.

[Thanks, Alexander!]

JoystiqWii Warm Up: If it could be anyone .... originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 21 Aug 2007 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>charactersrosterSSBBSuperSmashBrosBrawlTue, 21 Aug 2007 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Dojo Update: Hope you guessed his name]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/14/dojo-update-hope-you-guessed-his-name/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/14/dojo-update-hope-you-guessed-his-name/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/14/dojo-update-hope-you-guessed-his-name/#commentsFiled under:


Today's Smash Bros. Dojo update is of special interest to nerds! Even more than usual, that is. The latest assist trophy has been revealed as Devil from the NES game Devil World.

Devil World is most significant for being a Shigeru Miyamoto game that has never been released in the US. The only such game, according to Wikipedia. In the Pac-Man-style game, Devil points in the direction in which the maze is about to scroll. And that's exactly what he does in Smash Bros.-- he points, and the screen scrolls. Since falling off of the screen is such an important component of Smash Bros., Devil seems like quite a powerful assist!

As much as we love the actual gameplay of Smash Bros., it's stuff like Devil here that keeps bringing us back. Super Smash Bros. is like a living museum of Nintendo history!

JoystiqDojo Update: Hope you guessed his name originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 14 Aug 2007 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>assisttrophydevildevilworlddojosupersmashbrosbrawlTue, 14 Aug 2007 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Rumor: Coro Coro magazine 'confirms' online Brawling]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/10/rumor-coro-coro-magazine-confirms-online-brawling/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/10/rumor-coro-coro-magazine-confirms-online-brawling/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/10/rumor-coro-coro-magazine-confirms-online-brawling/#commentsFiled under: ,

A Ruliweb poster reports that "Large scuffle [su] every [swi] [pu] compared to Japanese date of issue of [su] X. November 22 straight road decision. In compliance with a wye pie communication possibility! before the adult!"

Luckily, NeoGAFfer farnham can actually read either the Korean post or the issue of the Japanese magazine Coro Coro to which it refers, and he says that the post is about Super Smash Bros. Brawl, and that there's a confirmation of online battling somewhere in all those words and stuff. And even we can read the Japanese release date of November 22. That's pretty soon! Possibly even before the adult!

[Via NeoGAF]

JoystiqRumor: Coro Coro magazine 'confirms' online Brawling originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 10 Aug 2007 15:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>corocoroonlinesupersmashbrosbrawlFri, 10 Aug 2007 15:55:00 EST<![CDATA[The best Yoshi-emblazoned Wii we've seen today]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/07/the-best-yoshi-emblazoned-wii-weve-seen-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/07/the-best-yoshi-emblazoned-wii-weve-seen-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/07/the-best-yoshi-emblazoned-wii-weve-seen-today/#commentsFiled under:


Do you love Yoshi? Do all your friends know you as "The Yoshinator" because you're always talking about how awesome Yoshi is? Is your Yoshi vs. Robocop fanfic well-regarded? Have you somehow managed not to pick up a Wii yet, even though it's the future home of the Yoshi-fied Super Smash Bros. Brawl?

If so, you're probably already cracking open your Emergency Yoshi Gear Fund to bid on this custom-painted Wii. The only thing that would make this better would be the release of Kart Fighter for Virtual Console. An unofficial mod demands an unofficial game!

[Via Kotaku]

JoystiqThe best Yoshi-emblazoned Wii we've seen today originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 07 Aug 2007 18:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ebaypaintsupersmashbrosbrawlyoshiTue, 07 Aug 2007 18:10:00 EST<![CDATA[Today in Joystiq: August 6, 2007]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/06/today-in-joystiq-august-6-2007/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/06/today-in-joystiq-august-6-2007/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/06/today-in-joystiq-august-6-2007/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Joystiq reader n_revolution9 linked us to this picture from CytosisX's DeviantArt page in yesterday's recap. There may be a lot of wishful thinking in the Smash Bros. lineup (is that Bald Bull from Super Punch-Out!!?), but at 2876x1024 pixels, it's certainly a gorgeous mural for those with a multi-screen monitor setup. Check out the highlights for today:

BlizzCon
BlizzCon 2007 World of Warcraft info dump
BlizzCon: interview with Alice Taylor of Wonderland
BlizzCon: interview with Cory Doctorow
BlizzCon: The Dances of Warcraft

Joystiquery
Today's hottest vizzle: Snoop Dogg's Dreamland

News
Daikatana to bless GameTap on September 6th
New games this week: Boogie edition
Report: BBC to reveal 'major move' into games
20GB PS3s on sale for $450 at Gamestop
Waverace 64, Lolo, Galaga 90 now on Virtual Console
Sony denies the rumble Sixaxis, admits upgrades
Hellgate: London release date set for Halloween
Pokemon trading figure game due next month
This Wednesday: Track and Field high jumps onto XBLA
Heavenly Sword producer defends against Itagaki's jabs
Chinese anti-corruption game a local hit
Microsoft settles individual Xbox 360 bricking
Id and Valve could have been violating GPL
SingStar goes hi-def to PS3 Nov. 13
California game law won't be back
Pirate gets two years in the slammer
Best Buy offering $60 Rock Band pre-order w/ accessories
Near future XBLA releases announced
Wii, DS ads appear in VC version of Wave Race 64
Sharkrunners fans our passion ... for sharks
Halo 3 Zune US military edition

Rumors & Speculation
Oops, HMV admits error in MGS4 Xbox listing
All about industry analysts on Bonus Round

Culture & Community
NPR goes to Video Games Live
Wiimote used in XNA dev presentation
Final Fantasy video retrospective: Part IV
August is a painful month for gamers
Starcraft origami ignites paper wars

JoystiqToday in Joystiq: August 6, 2007 originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 06 Aug 2007 23:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dailyrecapGameCubesmashbrosssbbsupersmashbrosbrawlWiiMon, 06 Aug 2007 23:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Dojo update: Deoxys revealed]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/07/17/dojo-update-deoxys-revealed/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/07/17/dojo-update-deoxys-revealed/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/07/17/dojo-update-deoxys-revealed/#commentsFiled under:


Today's Dojo update reveals a new Pokemon in Deoxys. Not a new Pokemon, but rather a new Pokemon to Smash Bros Brawl. And, judging by the new screens in our gallery below, this Pokemon came to lay the smack down on some brawlers, as its Hyper Beam attack looks deadly. We can't wait to give our enemies a taste come December 3rd, that's for sure.

JoystiqDojo update: Deoxys revealed originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 17 Jul 2007 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dojonintendonintendowiipokeballpokemonsmashbrossupersmashbrosbrawlwiiTue, 17 Jul 2007 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Dojo update: Smashville stage]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/07/13/dojo-update-smashville-stage/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/07/13/dojo-update-smashville-stage/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/07/13/dojo-update-smashville-stage/#commentsFiled under: ,


Today's Dojo update only brings us news of a new stage. Oh, but how awesome that stage looks, as Smashville makes its debut in the Super Smash Bros. franchise. With an Animal Crossing feel, the stage will seem familiar to all who've spent many an hour fishing in streams, digging for fossils and attending live performances of one K. K. Slider. Well, now you can catch him performing live in Super Smash Bros. Brawl on Saturday nights, as well!

Check out some images of the new stage in our gallery below.


[Thanks to everyone that sent this in!]

JoystiqDojo update: Smashville stage originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 13 Jul 2007 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>brawldojonintendonintendowiismashbrossmashbrosbrawlsupersmashbrosbrawlwiiFri, 13 Jul 2007 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Dojo update: Stages, attacks and Dr. Wright oh my]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/07/10/dojo-update-stages-attacks-and-dr-wright-oh-my/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/07/10/dojo-update-stages-attacks-and-dr-wright-oh-my/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/07/10/dojo-update-stages-attacks-and-dr-wright-oh-my/#commentsFiled under: ,


It's been a couple of days since we checked in with the Dojo and boy are we mad at ourselves. Not only did we miss the unveiling of a new stage in the Bridge of Eldin from The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, but also a new Assist Trophy in the eccentric mayor of SimCity. That's right, none other than Dr. Wright has made his way into the game and, as one might expect, his penchant for helping build incredible cities has made its way in with him.

Check out the gallery below to see what we mean.


Read - Bridge of Eldin
Read - Standard combo breakdown
Read - Dr. Wright

JoystiqDojo update: Stages, attacks and Dr. Wright oh my originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 10 Jul 2007 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>brawldojonintendonintendowiismashbrossupersmashbrosbrawlwiiTue, 10 Jul 2007 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Conjecture Countdown: 5 days to go]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/07/06/conjecture-countdown-5-days-to-go/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/07/06/conjecture-countdown-5-days-to-go/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/07/06/conjecture-countdown-5-days-to-go/#commentsFiled under:


Even with a diminished E3, there's no controlling the wave of rumors that hit the Internet every year before the show. Why fight it? From now until E3 hits, we'll be posting one piece of wild speculation every day. Some may be patently ridiculous, and others just might turn out to be true. Even some of the ridiculous ones might turn out to be true! Rest assured, everything will be totally made-up and unfounded. Except, of course, when we speak about all the ass Reggie is going to kick. That part? Totally true.

Rumor: Super Smash Bros. Brawl's online mode will be revealed! It's an online store in which you can purchase different-colored ties for Donkey Kong.

JoystiqConjecture Countdown: 5 days to go originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 06 Jul 2007 10:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dkdonkey kongDonkeyKonge3cchumorrumorsmashssbbsuper smash bros brawlSuperSmashBrosBrawlFri, 06 Jul 2007 10:40:00 EST