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The combination of half-time shows, videogame medleys and marching nerds is nothing new, but this could be the best example we've seen yet. The footage above was shot at the UC Berkeley versus Washington State game earlier this month, and sees a rigorously drilled band belting out a string of songs from a glut of Nintendo favorites, including Zelda, Mario, and Pokemon. We only hope some of the crowd can appreciate the brilliance that's unfolding before them.

It's the formations that really make it for us, though. That bit with the flag at the end is an absolute win in our book.

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You know that game called Super Smash Bros. Brawl featuring Nintendo characters and Solid Snake duking it out across a wide variety of environments? No? Okay then ...

Well, all horrible attempts at being humorous aside, it turns out another new character is coming to the game and will be revealed in a new trailer, set to release this Friday during the kickoff of Nintendo World 2006. Time to let the speculation begin (we're assuming you all think it will be Sonic?) and the comments fly!

[Thanks Franky Digital; via Go Nintendo]

[Update: Turns out our translation of the page was inaccurate as 1UP says this will be footage of the new characters moving in-game, not the unveiling of new characters for the game. Bummer ... ]

JoystiqNew Smash Bros. trailer and character revealed Friday [Update 1] originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 31 Oct 2006 13:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sure, we could make jokes about how being in a marching band is lame and one's only choice should they be horrible at sports, but we aren't that kind of judgmental blog. Instead, we're the type of blog to pay homage and respect those who manage to convince their superiors that a videogame-inspired medley of tunes should be the focus of the half-time show. That's what this wonderful MSU marching band did, playing tunes from awesome Nintendo games such as Super Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda.

They also played something from a Microsoft game, we believe. Something having to do with angels?

JoystiqMarching band plays gaming hits originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 06 Sep 2006 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ninja kids are serious about their lives.
According to the September issue of Tips & Tricks, one Shigeru Miyamoto and Masahiro Sakurai have gone on record stating that they would both like to see other third-parties step up and ask to include their characters in the Smash Bros. experience. In citing that Kojima asked to have Snake involved in Super Smash Bros. Melee, the magazine says that the request was made too close to deadline, so they were unable to include him. Shiggy and Sakurai have said that they are close to including one other outside character, and commented that the most requested character is none other than Sega's mascot, and Mario's old rival, Sonic the Hedgehog.

Now, we've all heard about the April Fool's joke about Sonic being unlockable in SSBM, but with strong support of the new console from Sega with some launch title, one of which being an all-new Sonic adventure, we're inclined to say that this is likely to happen. Is the character they're in talks to include none other than the speedy, ring-obsessed Sonic?

[Via QJ; Thanks vidGuy!]

JoystiqSonic in the next Smash Bros. game? originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 21 Aug 2006 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Do you love those Mario brothers? Do your dreams encapsulate not the sheep languidly springing over an undefined, isolated wooden fence, instead opting to fill your mind with the pleasing sounds of a fat plumber and his skinny brother stomping Goombas to death and riding around in pipes? Are you a sick, obsessed fan with a ridiculous mural of Luigi on your wall?

If you've sat there anxiously reading that above paragraph, feverishly biting what little bit of nail you have left on each of your fingers, sweating that someone might find you on a site called DS Fanboy only to out you to your friends and family, then how about signing up for this contest? That way, when people look at you with disgust in the street, you can hold your head high and say "Yeah, well who bought you 2 DS Lites?!"

You'll likely then proceed to jump on the person's head.

[Via DS-x2]

JoystiqLove Mario, win 2 DS Lites originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 15 Aug 2006 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There's an interesting article up over at Yahoo where the debate as to whether Mario can work his magic for the Wii, as he did on the DS. The fact is yes, while maybe not to the extent that New Super Mario Bros. has done wonders for the DS, on the Wii the Mario brand is a guaranteed way to push units.

While Super Mario Galaxy not being available at launch, or during the battle to come this Christmas when all 3 consoles are available on retail shelves, is sure to be a fairly-sized detriment to Nintendo, other first-party titles such as Metroid Prime 3 Corruption and The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess should help to carry that load.

Honestly, who doesn't like Mario?

[Via Joystiq]

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This Japanese commercial, starring those awesome Hot Mario Bros. dudes, reveals a handful of characters we had not previously known of. During the clip, keen eyes will spot none other than a Koopa Troopa, Boo (although he could just be some kind of power up), Dixie Kong, Shy Guy, and some small yellow thing (could also be a power up of sorts).

JoystiqMario Hoops commercial reveals more characters originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 15 Jul 2006 14:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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With the year half-way over, Nintendo of America's Rufus has seen fit to put out his list of top 10 games so far this year. What's surprising is that Big Brain Academy comes in at the number one spot, a place which we're fairly sure should be given to New Super Mario Bros. instead. What isn't surprising, however, is that the list is dominated by DS titles.

  1. Big Brain Academy (DS)
  2. New Super Mario Bros. (DS)
  3. True Swing Golf (DS)
  4. Drill Dozer (GBA)
  5. Super Princess Peach (DS)
  6. Chibi Robo (GCN)
  7. Super Monkey Ball Touch & Roll (DS)
  8. Tetris DS (DS)
  9. Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day (DS)
  10. Odama (GCN)
What would your own personal list look like?

[Via Infendo]

[Note: This has nothing to do with sales numbers. This is a list purely based on personal opinion of one Nintendo of America employee.]

JoystiqNintendo's top 10 games of 2006 (so far) originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 14 Jul 2006 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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By way of DS Revolution, we're to believe that a gamer, who naturally has an inside source at Nintendo, is telling him that a few of Ubisoft's most notable characters are being looked at to be included in the roster of characters in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Of Ubisoft's long line of franchise characters, the proposed character has been narrowed down to Jade, Rayman, the Prince, and Sam Fischer.

Now, this is purely a rumor, but the thought of either Jade or Sam Fischer being included tickles my fancy in ways it was not meant to be tickled. Obviously, Sam versus Solid Snake would be a stealth fan's dream come true, but the thought of Jade getting in the spotlight again, which would then help bring us a much needed sequel to Beyond Good & Evil, is too much to pass up. Yes it's a rumor, but who would you like to see the cut if it turns out to be true?

JoystiqRumor: Ubisoft character making Super Smash Bros. Brawl roster originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 19 Jun 2006 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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DS homebrew hero ali banana has come up with a customer application entitled Super Smash Bros. Tactics. With two confirmed playable characters in Samus and Link, along with another character being shown in Kirby, the application looks to be a huge step in the right direction. While this blogger has yet to actually download the files and get it going on the DS, maybe one of our fine readers would like to step up to the plate and comment on the gameplay?

[Thanks Nushio!]

JoystiqHomebrew: Super Smash Bros. Tactics originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 05 Jun 2006 10:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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