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Dojo update: Peach gets a Final Smash
Peach's Final Smash maneuver isn't really in line with most of the other brawler's super move, as she lures her foes to sleep and takes the opportunity to gorge herself on the fruit by which her name is derived. Or, she could take the opportunity to launch her enemies into the stratosphere. So, it's a difficult decision to make: heal yourself or destroy your enemies.%Gallery-6869%%Gallery-3347%
Dojo update: Little Mac
Oh man, why couldn't he have been a playable character?We guess we can't be too upset, considering he still made his way into the game. This is something we've been dying for since the first game on the N64. Little Mac has two different attacks, his swift jabs and his special move, the uppercut. In fact, now our thoughts are drifting toward a resurrection for the franchise on the Wii.%Gallery-6869%%Gallery-3347%
Dojo update: Meowth returns [update 1]
Skipping making an appearance in Super Smash Bros. Melee, Meowth is returning in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. As you might expect, his attack deals with showering the battlefield in precious, precious gold coins. For such a greedy little guy, it's somewhat odd that he'd choose to part with some of his fortune just to put the hurting on your enemies. But, at least he has the good greed to never part with that coin on his head. Are we happy to see him returning to the field of battle?Update: Turns out, there was another update at the dojo we overlooked. The controls for using the Wiimote are also explained.%Gallery-6869%%Gallery-3347% Read - Meowth Read - How to use the Wiimote
Dojo update: The return of the Home Run Derby
Remember the Home Run Derby from Smash Bros. Melee? Well, it's returning, but getting beefed up for Brawl. Not only will it feature simultaneous play for two players, but it will also allow for online play. Yup, two players can either alternate or go at it at the same time, which we imagine can be quite the ordeal. Trying to battle on that platform for the right to send that big bag of sand into the the atmosphere sounds like quite the bit of fun.What do you guys think?%Gallery-6869%%Gallery-3347%
Dojo update: New Pork City?! Get a rope!
Mother 3 fans are getting everything but the actual GBA game with Super Smash Bros. Brawl -- Franklin Badges, Lucas as a playable character, and now, New Pork City, one of several memorable locations from the Earthbound sequel. The massive arena is one of the game's largest, putting to rest worries that the game wouldn't have any Hyrule-Temple-sized battlegrounds. New Pork City boasts among its attractions a swinging boat and a stage-specific menace. Before you preview the screenshots at the Dojo, be warned that there are some Mother 3 spoilers scattered around the images. You can also watch a 2D tour of the metropolis after the post break.%Gallery-3347%%Gallery-6869%
Dojo update: Taking snapshots
Following the other updates we've seen, the final one for this week might seem like it's not quite as exciting. Well, maybe it isn't, but the ability to take snapshots anytime and save them to your Wii's memory or to an inserted SD card is pretty neat. Also, being able to send them over WFC to your friends is a nice feature.Oh, and you might notice one feature is blurred out there. That should be revealed in a future update, but feel free to speculate in the comments.%Gallery-6869%%Gallery-3347%
Dojo update: Sonic has got some moves
Following the revelation of Sonic appearing in the game and the trailer of him working his magic, today we get a breakdown on his arsenal of special moves. And, from the looks of it, he is either going to be our new favorite character, or most despised enemy. His special moves look like they may be cheaper than that of Fox's, if he's zipping around all quick like in a little ball, just running everyone over. Guess we'll have to wait and see.In the meantime, be sure to hit up our gallery below for some images of Sonic performing his special moves.%Gallery-6869%%Gallery-3347%
Dojo update: Sonic the Hedgehog (of course)
After dropping the bomb on us very late last night (or really early this morning, depending on how you want to look at it), it's only natural that the dojo would update us with a new trailer and bio for newcomer Sonic the Hedgehog. And, based on the trailer above, Sonic's Final Smash involves him transforming into his super self. Be sure to also hit up the gallery below, where some screens of Sonic in-game await your eager eyes. And be sure to head past the break for another new trailer for the game.%Gallery-6869%%Gallery-3347%
Dojo update: Kirby's cooking up a Final Smash
Kirby's cooking up trouble, as his Final Smash is revealed over at the dojo today. As you might have already seen in trailers for the game, Kirby's Final Smash involves cooking up his competition so that he may devour them. Kirby, the sick ball of pink that he is, has an insatiable appetite and will eat any and all, so it's only natural his Final Smash reflects that. Our only question is how do you get your opponents into the pot? Or, is it basically automatic? Since it appears most other Final Smashes actually allow the player to control the character while performing the maneuver. we're just wondering.%Gallery-6869%%Gallery-3347%
Dojo update: Zero Suit Samus special moves
It's another week and that means another 5 days full of updates over at the dojo. Today showcases the variety of maneuvers Samus can perform while in her Zero Suit, which you may or may not know occurs when she lays the smack down hard. Personally, we can't wait to give her a try in both forms, so that we may see which is better for us. Considering she was our favorite character in Melee, we're sure we'll like playing as her again.%Gallery-6869%%Gallery-3347%
Dojo update: Get your co-op on
The last dojo update for a week brings news that the new game mode will include co-op play for two players. Much like playing as Tails in Sonic the Hedgehog 2, the second player is not the focus and just follows the first player around. Still, playing with a friend can't be beat.The update also hints at a special way to power your character up for battle with the Subspace Army.%Gallery-6869%%Gallery-3347%
Dojo update: Fox Final Smash and some hot dodging action
As if we didn't hate Fox in Smash Bros. enough, we now learn the guy's Final Smash has him piloting a huge tank. You should be familiar with the tank's arsenal of maneuvers, including hovering, doing barrel rolls and firing large bursts from its cannon. Seriously, it looks like too good of a Final Smash. Fox gets that much cheaper, we suppose.The other half of the update deals with shielding and dodging. Dodging will allow you to perform backflips and sidesteps, even rolling to your opponent's back, to get your character out of danger and find your opponent surprised and vulnerable.%Gallery-6869%%Gallery-3347%Read - Shielding and DodgingRead - Fox Final Smash
Dojo update: Get excited for Excitebike
Today's dojo update reveals another kickass assist trophy. It's none other than those nuts and bolts fanatics from the NES title Excitebike. And here they do what they do best: drive really fast.In summoning up the crew, all of the racers will ride back and foth, running over any enemy of the initial summoner. And, as you can see in the picture including Bowser below, they do quite the considerable amount of damage.There is also another assist trophy revealed today in Super Mario Bros. franchise enemy Lakitu. And, as you might imagine, he tosses down Spinies left and right, hoping to catch an unsuspecting brawler.%Gallery-6869%%Gallery-3347%
Dojo update: Shadow Moses Island
There just might be a new level to topple our current favorite from Smash Bros. Melee, Hyrule. Not only is this stage a wonderful piece of nostalgia, it is also fairly functional and includes a feature we wish more stages had: nowhere to fall to your death. Seriously, we hate ourselves some plunging to doom. Oh, and occasionally a Metal Gear will appear. Rock!Click on through to check out some videos aside from the ones featured this morning, including one where Snake talks about him and Samus taking their clothes off. "!" indeed.%Gallery-6869%%Gallery-3347%
Dojo update: Enter Lucas
Yay, another new character for Smash Bros. Brawl! Unfortunately, we've never heard of him. Oh, that's probably because the game he is from (Mother 3, in case you were wondering) never released outside of Japan. Still, a new character is nice, regardless of what game he is from, so we can't complain.%Gallery-6869%%Gallery-3347%
Dojo update: Tourney game mode revealed
For those of us who've participated in many a Smash Bros. tournament, Nintendo has provided us with a Tourney game mode now. Complete with brackets and an official approach, there's no getting out of your loss. Documentation proves who kicked the crap out of who.So, yeah ... Tourney mode.%Gallery-6869%%Gallery-3347%
Dojo update: Pokemon Trainer's Final Smash
Just as we suspected, the Pokemon Trainer's Final Smash maneuver has all three of his comrades getting in on the action. Dubbed the Triple Finish, the maneuver shows all three Pokemon dishing out a huge attack for some combined carnage. The closer the opponent is, the more damage it inflicts.Check out some images of the attack in action below.%Gallery-6869%%Gallery-3347%
Dojo update: Don't turn the game off without saving
While he isn't going to do much in the way of actually assisting, the assist trophy of Mr. Resetti is still quite humorous. Like his role in the Animal Crossing series of games, his job is to lecture you to death. The update doesn't talk about what will happen if you turn the game off mid-fight, but we're sure Mr. Resetti still has his job to do, despite the game not actually being Animal Crossing.Hit up the gallery below for some images of Mr. Resetti in action.%Gallery-6869%%Gallery-3347%
Dojo update: Diddy will peel your cap back
The update today over at the dojo reveals Diddy's Final Smash maneuver: Rocketbarrel Barrage. As you can see above, Diddy wields twin pistols while flying about with a bongo jetpack. Interestingly enough, if you miss any shots with Diddy, some peanuts will hit the ground and be up for grabs. What do the peanuts do? Well, they restore health.Check out some images of Diddy performing his Final Smash in the gallery below.%Gallery-6869%%Gallery-3347%
Dojo update: Taking a look at trophies
Today's dojo update deals with the game's trophies. The update focuses on all of the things users can do with their trophies, including some of the information each one provides, as well as the ability to group and organize them however one wishes. It's nothing really too exciting, but for those completionists (see: us), it means a lot of collecting is coming our way in December.%Gallery-6869%%Gallery-3347%
