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Dojo update: Yoshi
Today's dojo update brings us the character profile for series veteran Yoshi. We remember many a friendship being destroyed over his Egg Roll attack. With him returning to the series, we're anticipating a large surplus of BFF bracelets to come into our possession soon. Check out some images of Yoshi in-game in the gallery below.%Gallery-3347%
Dojo update: Rumble Falls
Today's dojo update provides us with a look at the stage Rumble Falls. Of course, this stage doesn't look like anything new to those of us who've spent many a hour battling in the previous installments in the Smash Bros. franchise. At the end of the stage, players will need to keep climbing, as shown above.Check out screens of Rumble Falls in our gallery below.%Gallery-3347%
Dojo update: What the heck is "This World?"
With the focus being on Samus this week at the dojo, it's refreshing to see something else presented. What we can't wrap our head around, however, is exactly what this new update presents. It speaks of another world, where trophies live to battle each other, along with the looming danger presented by breaking the rules of engagement in this world.Our tipster suggested this will have something to do with online play for the game, however we think differently. It's probably just a first look at the game's story, along with a first glance at the game's main bad guy. Check out all of the images of the update in our gallery below.%Gallery-3347%[Thanks, Ryan!]
Dojo update: Zero Suit Samus
The dojo updated again, keeping in line with the recent Samus theme by offering up a character profile on Zero Suit Samus. Using her Final Smash maneuver, the Zero laser, causes her Power Suit to crumble into bits, revealing her in her new form. In the Zero Suit, Samus will be a lot quicker, as she will no doubt gracefully dispatch enemies with her Paralyzer.See some new images of the Zero Suit version of Samus in the gallery below.%Gallery-3347%
Dojo update: Zero Laser
Over at the dojo, we're given a look at the Final Smash maneuver for Samus. Dubbed the Zero Laser, the maneuver shows Samus letting loose a shot from her arm cannon that is so supercharged, it causes her own suit to fall to her feet, nothing more than a pile of scrap. The thing has serious screen-clearing power.Hit up the gallery below for some images of the maneuver in action.%Gallery-3347%
Dojo update: Deoxys revealed
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.%Gallery-3347%
Dojo update: Smashville stage
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.%Gallery-3347%[Thanks to everyone that sent this in!]
Dojo update: Donkey Kong and a trailer
The Dojo has updated again, this time providing us with a complete bio of Donkey Kong, along with a short gameplay video. The video, which lasts a too-short 15 seconds, shows off some of the characters' Final Smash maneuvers, as well as some of the stages already revealed. The bio on Donkey Kong is .. well, the usual bio thing we've seen for many character already.As usual, be sure to hit up our gallery below for some new images.%Gallery-3347%Read - Donkey Kong bioRead - Short trailer
Dojo update: Bumper returns
The dojo has updated, yet again, revealing an item from the first Super Smash Bros. game making its return. We recall many an occasion where the item was situated at the edge of a level, prohibiting us from getting back onto said level after we had been knocked far, far away. It's a pretty good weapon, we think, so we're glad to see its return.Check out some images of it in action in our gallery below.%Gallery-3347%
Dojo update: Stages, attacks and Dr. Wright oh my
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.%Gallery-3347%Read - Bridge of EldinRead - Standard combo breakdownRead - Dr. Wright
Dojo update: Giga Bowser and Smash Attacks
Continuing the focus on Bowser, the Dojo has updated, showing off Bowser's Final Smash. Unlike Link's and Pikachu's, Bowser's Final Smash sees him transforming into the monstrosity you see above. In this form, Bowser hands out beatings like the Santa at the mall hands out candy canes during Christmas.The other update over at the Dojo sees the explanation of attacks, and how they're performed using each of the available control schemes. There, each attack, from standard to Smash, are now dictated by how strongly you press the analog stick. This should allow players to control their attacks and fight more effectively.As usual, we've included images of the attack breakdown and Giga Bowser in the gallery below.%Gallery-3347%Read - Giga BowserRead - Attack breakdown[Thanks to everyone that sent this in!]
Dojo update: Bowser
Today's Dojo update brings us images and the character profile for the game's resident tank character Bowser. If there's one thing we can say after seeing today's update, it's that Bowser looks amazing. Seriously, look at that character model above. Do you not cower in fear? We do, oh how we do.Check out the new images of Bowser in the gallery below.%Gallery-3347%
Dojo update: Assist Trophies
Today's Dojo update is a fairly awesome. In the same way that Pokeballs allow players to summon captured beasts, Assist Trophies will allow players to summon Nintendo characters outside the confines of the Pokemon universe. As you can see above, players will be able to have the F-Zero franchise's Samurai Goroh on their side, as well as a Hammer Brother. Oh, and that Nintendog we saw back at E3? That's an Assist Trophy, as well.Check all the images of the Assist Trophies, as well as Friday's update on Wario's moves, in the gallery below.%Gallery-3347%
Dojo update: Wario's special moves
We are so happy when the new Brawl info is new for real! Today's update is about Wario's special attacks, which are unexpectedly awesome.We've all seen the amusing flatulence attack from the original trailer. That's the Down special attack, and it gets more powerful the longer the interval between uses. It turns out we saw another Wario special move too.Wario's other special attack, the Side attack, is the business, and is probably going to make Wario quite a popular character. He summons a motorcycle! You can do 180's with the Control Stick (or D-pad?) and jump off with an attack button. You can apparently also be knocked off. The bike seems to be persistent, so can other players hop on and steal it?
Dojo update: custom controller configurations
Today's Dojo update is a rather interesting one, revealing the custom control schemes supported by the game. As with Melee, you can save your own profile name, but this time around it will also keep your preferred control method settings. Not only that, but you can also change the button mapping, allowing you that much more freedom when it comes to laying the smack down on the competition.You can see some images of how it will look in the gallery below.%Gallery-3347%[Thanks, vidGuy!]
Dojo update: a comedy classic
Today's Super Smash Bros. Brawl Dojo update actually revealed something new! Like, actually new, and not something that was also in Melee. We wonder if it was a mistake-- maybe this update was meant for September and they accidentally posted it instead of more about Fox.Banana peels are the newest addition to the arsenal of items that serious players will ban. We look forward to the hilarity! Poor Kirby looks really annoyed, either because he slipped or because he didn't get to eat the banana and gain its Potassium Power.
Dojo update: Zelda bio
It's been a long weekend, void of no new information regarding one of the three biggest titles to hit the Wii this year. As we come back to work, it's nice to see the Dojo has updated us with a new character bio. Aside from her updated design, nothing particularly new is revealed, but at least we have new screens to gawk at.You can check them out in the gallery below.%Gallery-3347%
Dojo update: Lylat Cruise stage revealed
While battling atop space ships in the Lylat system is nothing new to the Smash Bros. franchise, the revised stage looks a lot better. Now, the ship warps to different sectors, making its way through epic space battles and even the atmosphere of Corneria. Heck, maybe we won't be battling exclusively in Hyrule anymore, with such a promising looking stage as this.Check out all of the new Lylat Cruise stage images in the gallery below.%Gallery-3347%
Dojo update: Wario and Fox
Another Dojo update hits, bringing us a better look at newcomer Wario and resident cheap jerk Fox. We got an intimate look at Pikachu's Final Smash the other day, but with Fox and his reflection, and Wario with his gigantic bite, we think Pokemon's resident rat thing is going to have a tough time in this installment in the franchise. As usual, you can check out some images of Wario and Fox in action through our gallery below.%Gallery-3347%Read - Fox move listRead - Wario bio
Dojo update: Pikachu's Final Smash
Today's Dojo update brings us screens of Pikachu's Final Smash maneuver the Volt Tackle. Much like Link's Triforce Slash, it looks like it'll be putting quite the hurting on Pikachu's foes. Unlike Link's maneuver, however, is the difficulty of controlling it. While in mid-air, if the Volt Tackle is interrupted, you'll lose control of the little yellow bastard (we find him to be so cheap) and could possibly fall to your death.Catch an eye full of Pikachu's Volt Tackle in the gallery below.%Gallery-3347%
