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Joyswag: Win a copy of Super Smash Bros. Brawl
[Update: Contest is over! We'll be notifying the winner shortly so be sure to check your inbox!]If you're not one of the 1.4 million people to pick up Super Smash Bros. Brawl in the first week (or the countless others who bought it the week after that), here's your chance to win our copy of the game free of charge. This time around, Nintendo gave us Solid Snake and Sonic the Hedgehog, but we can't help wonder who else could have fit in the Brawl universe. Mega Man? Sub-Zero? Q-Bert? An ASCII monster known only as "Zork?" (Hey, we can dream.) To enter this giveaway, tell us a character you wanted to be playable in Brawl You must be 18 years or older and a resident of the US or Canada (excluding Quebec; désolé, mais il n'ya rien que nous puissions faire pour le moment). Limit 1 entry per person per day. If you enter this giveaway more than once each calendar day you'll be automatically disqualified and forced to play internet solitaire! This entry period ends in five days at 12:00pm ET Wednesday, March 26, 2008. We'll randomly select one winner at that time (please check your email!) For complete rules you don't need an Assist Trophy for, click here %Gallery-8530%
Wii Warm Up: Reppin' the set
For us, there are certain stages in Smash Bros. Brawl that, should we lose, we'd feel absolutely horrible about. There are certain stages that we just feel to be our favorite, as we feel our skills on these stages are unmatched or our luck is just too good. As of right now, we'd have to say our favorite stage is the new WarioWare-themed one.How about you all? Favorite stage? Is it a Melee one, or a Brawl one? Or, is it one you designed yourself? Which set are you representing on?%Gallery-3347%
Brawl sneakers sprint into our hearts
The rabid excitement of the pre-Brawl days affected us all in different ways. Fueled by daily dojo updates, some simply crossed dates off on a calendar, while others we would bore their our friends senseless about one day playing as Snake. Joseph Colon did something far, far cooler: he grabbed a pair of plain old white Nike Air Force 1s, went to town on them with a marker pen, and made something beautiful.These customized sneakers feature all 36 Brawlers, as hand-drawn by Joseph himself, who clearly doesn't lack talent. The results are fantastic, and we'd totally wear these while "shooting hoops" at the local court if, you know: We ever actually went outside We were in any way whatsoever sporty [Via Go Nintendo]
Super Smash Bros. Brawl knocks sales records into the sky
Smashing (get it? Get it?) Nintendo of America's first-week sales records (held at one point by Pokemon Gold and Silver), Super Smash Bros. Brawl has sold a ridiculous 1.4 million copies from its March 9th launch (and, well, before that) and yesterday. That comes out to 120 copies a minute. Nintendo's Cammie Dunaway described the reaction to Brawl in sweeping, but appropriate, terms: "Super Smash Bros. Brawl has made the leap from video game to cultural phenomenon." We get the feeling our Game Nights are just going to continue to get more crowded, which is okay! We're happy to lose to a large and varied group.[Via Joystiq]
Smash Bros. Brawl sells record-breaking 1.4 million first week in US
var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/nintendo/Smash_Bros_Brawl_sells_1_4_million_in_first_week'; Nintendo's brawler Super Smash Bros. Brawl has smashed records with its US release. According to a press release from Nintendo of America, the game has sold over 1.4 million in the region, with 874,000 of those sales on its March 9 release date. That makes it the "fastest-selling video game in Nintendo of America's history."Always one to play the numbers game, Nintendo claims to have sold "at a rate of more than 120 units per minute between launch and March 16." Assuming they mean the entirety of March 16 (i.e. the first eight days), that amounts to 8 days * 24 hours/day * 60 minutes/day * 120 units/minute = 1,382,400 units. Too bad they didn't make 130 units per minute. Oh well, better luck next time. %Gallery-8530% Check out all of our extensive coverage of Super Smash Bros. Brawl, including galleries, news, impressions, a metareview, and more.
A Crystal Brawl for a tournament winner
Daniel Jung probably already has a Wii, since he had enough interest in Super Smash Bros. Brawl to attend, and then win, a tournament. But he's about to have another one -- this time, with stuff glued to it. As a prize for his victory in the New York City finals of Nintendo's Brawl tournament, Daniel will soon be awarded this crystal-bedazzled Wii, designed by CrystalIcing.com. It features Mario against a silver background on one side, and Bowser against a blue background on the other (picture after the break). It was somebody's job to form the shape of Bowser out of Swarovski crystals and glue that shape onto the side of a Wii. That strikes us as pretty surreal -- although our job is to write about the act of gluing a Bowser-shaped constellation of crystals onto a Wii.
Wii Warm Up: The Subspace Emissary
Many of you have been playing Brawl this week, and we've been hearing that the Subspace Emissary is on the "meh" side of the scale. Jason Cipriano over at MTV Multiplayer recently argued, though, that the Subspace Emissary should get its own sequel. Just think about it: A game entirely devoted to a one-player (or co-op) adventure, using some of the most beloved characters in video game history. If the Subspace Emissary had been Sakurai's (or someone else's) whole focus, we'd bet it would be a lot more fine-tuned.So, what say you, readers? Should the Subspace Emissary get its own sequel? Even if you haven't played Brawl yet, do you think something like that would be a good idea? Share your thoughts here, folks.
Friday Video: Super Cock Fight Brawl
Now, we would never condone any kind of thing that endangers animals. We aren't PETA or anything, but we have a respect for our friends in the animal kingdom. With that said, we present Super Cock Fight Brawl, a parody on this week's obsession in the Nintendo world. This video is just so ... weird. We're equal parts fascinated and confused by the video above. We know it was made for teh lulz and everything, but we're more focused on the individual that made it. We'd just like to ask them why?%Gallery-3347%[Thanks, Chris!]
Another Week in Japan: Hardware and software numbers 3/3-3/9
To most of us, Metroid Prime 3: Corruption is old news. The U.S. has had it since last summer, and even Europe has been enjoying the game for a few months now. It only debuted in Japan last week, though, and we were happily surprised to see it make the top five. It only sold 32,000 copies in its first week, but that's still not too shabby for a Metroid game in Japan. Hopefully, the game will have some legs and not plunge off the charts after its first week, like many other first-person shooters tend to do.As for other software, the Wii didn't have too many games in the top thirty -- only eight, in fact -- yet it was still the second most represented gaming system on the charts. With the exception of the aforementioned Metroid and Everyone's General Knowledge Training TV, all the Wiis top games have consistently stuck around for (at least) a few weeks. In other news, Smash Bros. once again failed to take the first place spot. The game beat out last week's chart champ, the new Gundam for the PS2, but fell behind the newly released Yakuza 3.In hardware, the Wii claimed the top spot once again as Japan is clearly so over the Mint Green PSP (that was so five minutes ago). You can check out the hardware and software numbers for last week in Japan after the break -- we recommend that you do so.
WRUP: Double dose of zombie slaughter edition
In looking over this week's releases, we only have two games on our mind: Super Smash Bros. Brawl and House of the Dead 2 & 3 Return. You can bet we're going to pick up Sega's arcade shooter this weekend (we've been too busy playing Brawl to get to the store!). What about you all? Going to give this one a play?We're sure most of you will be fine with just enjoying Brawl during the immediate future.%Gallery-10506%
Wii Fanboy Weekly: Mar. 6 - Mar. 12
Wii Fanboy has been in the loving embrace of Super Smash Bros.Brawl for the past week. We've been loving it back, as you all undoubtedly have. So if there are some goodies you missed here at Joystiq, check us at Wii Fanboy out. Remember: tomorrow is Game Night and we'll be enjoying some Brawl, so head on over to Wii Fanboy for the details!Oh, and we're giving away a free copy of Dragon Quest Swords! Hit up our contest post for the skinny on what you need to do.Features: Wii Fanboy Review: Nyko's wireless nunchuk adapterA lot better than we hoped Wii Fanboy Review: Super Smash Bros. BrawlWe point out the flaws, but think it's the best game the Wii has yet Another Week in ...Our weekly sales analysis expands from just Japan to Europe Virtually Overlooked: Flashback (SNES)Yours truly hijacked the feature this week Revolutionary: A musical revolutionOur main man Mike is at it again with Audiosurf VC Monday Madness video wrap-up 3/10/08We check out the pair of imports on offer this week Video: Mario Kart tracks make the jump from DS to Wii, look awesomeHow long until this releases? New Mushroom Men trailer sproutsNifty! Other items of interest: Wii World 1-1 Super Mario Bros. modSeriously sweet mod based on the iconic SMB level We Love Golf even more more now that it supports online playFore! Wii Fanboy poll: Best way to play Brawl?What's your weapon of choice?
Gripes and Glees: One week with Smash Bros. Brawl
Oh Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Our blogging super-powers have given us an entire week with your dual-layered, nostalgia-filled awesomeness, where most gamers have only had the past few days. In spite of the nega-review, Brawl still seems to be pure gold in the eyes of most gamers and reviewers. Of course, a game as massive as Brawl is bound that have hidden its imperfections somewhere. So let's go hunting, listing the game's many gleeful points, each followed by a gripe that may have been overlooked in our fanboyish devotion to the franchise. No facet of the game will go untouched here, so be warned that spoilers may abound. Now that the disclaimer is out of the way, let's play Gripes and Glees!Glee: The opening cinematic to Brawl is gorgeous as always, and even updates as new characters become unlocked. Gripe: The initial load-screen for the cinematic lasts around ten to fifteen seconds, a wait time normally unheard of in first-party Nintendo titles. The unskippable load time feels even longer due to the lack of music and an almost entirely black screen.
Falcon cake goes great with a little Falcon punch
Reader Angela loves herself some Brawl. And, so do her friends. The gang got together to celebrate the game's release by making themselves a Smash Bros.-themed cake. If there's anything we'd like to replace Falcon's punch with, it's definitely cake. We like cake.Angela, dear, nice job on including the DS in the picture. We have to ask, though. Why do you eat saltines with your cake? We usually go with the tried-and-true glass of milk.
Tons of original Brawl stages are now at your fingertips
One really enjoyable feature in Super Smash Bros. Brawl is the Stage Builder. Not only is it a medium for players to channel some of their creativity, but it's also fun to try out stages that other people have made. There are limits to the stage builder, though. You can't just peruse user-created levels at will -- you're limited to either the ones that Nintendo features, or the ones that your friends send you. Fortunately, IGN has created a web page for users to share and download Brawl levels with ease. For example, if you want to play on the N64 Hyrule Castle stage, just check out this fan recreation. IGN has also provided some helpful directions explaining how to upload a level onto the site and download someone else's to play. Before you head on over and check them out, though, be warned that some of the stage screenshots depict spoiler characters.So, what are some of your favorites?[Thanks, Brent and David!]
Wii Fanboy Review: Super Smash Bros. Brawl
I'll just come out and say it: Smash Bros. Brawl is the best game on the Wii right now. It beats Super Mario Galaxy, it is a better game than Metroid Prime 3: Corruption and it .. it's just amazing. Smash Bros. Brawl is a must-own game in the Wii's line-up and a benchmark for everything the system can do, both correctly and incorrectly.%Gallery-3347%
Wii Warm Up: Who's your favorite Brawler?
Now that you've had some time to test out the characters (and, hopefully, unlock them all) in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, we were wondering who you liked best? Have you stuck by an old favorite? Have you found one of the new playable characters like Snake or Metaknight to be more to your liking? Who's your #1 brawler?%Gallery-3347%
Super Smash Bros. Brawl has voice chat ... it's called Xbox Live, PSN, Skype, etc.
The sound of human silence is deafening a mere 48 hours into the online Super Smash Bros. Brawl experience. With some vigorous testing, we've discovered five simple ways to bring the mysteries of voice chat to the Wii. Harnessing the power of other consoles, or a com-pu-ter, the joy of sharing voice while playing online with someone hundreds or thousands of miles away can be experienced by many. Don't forget to check out our list of Brawl friend codes if you need some online buds. Xbox Live: Or as we've come to know it -- Brawl LIVE®. Just set up private chat and off you go. Got more than one friend? Go into a Halo 3 lobby (you do have Halo 3, right?). PSN: Start up a new chat under the "friends" section of the XMB. Invite all the friends you want and wait for them to join. Works and sounds exceptional! USB and Bluetooth compatible. Skype: Set up a conference call. TeamSpeak or Ventrilo: Guilds, clans and other computer types know these services. Perfect for guildies brawling together. Nintendo DS: Use Metroid Prime Hunters or Pokémon Diamond or Pearl. Warning: More inane codes required to pull this option off. There are also homebrew options. Of course, if none of these options are viable, might we suggest using a classic: The phone.
Toys "R" Us: Quest for a Brawl deal
Haven't hopped onto the Brawl bandwagon yet? If you're still looking for one more reason to pick up the epic fighter, keep this deal in mind! Starting today until next Sunday, Toys "R" Us will throw in an extra game for half its regular price with every order of Super Smash Bros. Brawl. The list of eligible titles isn't 100% quality, but there are a few that you might be interested in: Bee Movie Game My Sims Mario & Sonic At the Olympic Games Raving Rabbids 2 The Spiderwick Chronicles Super Smash Brothers Brawl (Buy two copies!) Super Smash Bros. Brawl Guide (Prima book) Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure (only $14.98!) Now is the time to use up that Super Mario Galaxy gift card you've been saving for a special occasion!%Gallery-3283%
Give Smash Bros. Brawl a voice ... with Xbox Live
Alright, a quick disclaimer: this post is not about an Xbox 360 game. it is about a Wii game. Thank you. Now, if you own a Wii (and some of us do here at X3F), chances are you have picked up (or plan on picking up) Super Smash Bros. Brawl. If you have done this, you'll know that it is one of the few games that supports online play. If you know that, you probably know that it does not support any kind of voice chat. So, how do we fix that? With Xbox Live of course! After the break we have come up with a quick guide for getting your Brawl on complete with voice chat.
Dojo update: Going waaay back
So, are we all enjoying Brawl? Of course, because I'm a mug and reside in the UK, I'm still waiting for my copy, but as long as you guys are happy and having a hoot, that's all that matters. Seriously, no jealousy here. Really! What, that throbbing vein? Yeah, it's always been there. Go past the break for the usual spoilers while yours truly curls up in the corner and sobs heavily.
