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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
New E3 to not have playable Smash Bros. on display
According to the fine folks over at Game | Life, next week's E3 is going to be disappointing to fans of those brothers who make with the super smashing. Why? No playable version of the game will be available at the show. And, as much as we'd like to, we'll refrain from quoting that line about voices crying out and being suddenly silenced.The Nintendo representative that confirmed all of this to Game | Life said that due to the nature of the new E3, Nintendo decided to go with a smaller roster of games. With several new titles that we've never seen before likely to pop up at the show, Nintendo undoubtedly wants to keep the focus on them. Can't blame them, but with Smash Bros. being the high-profile title it is, we can't say we would've made the same decision.
No playable Smash Bros at Min-E3, but still coming in 2007
Game|Life reports this morning that Super Smash Bros. Brawl will not be playable at next week's adorable little E3 expo, according to one Nintendo media representative.Though normally this would be considered bad mojo for any major title in development, we already know that Metal Gear Solid's Hideo Kojima played a "very complete" version of the game back in April. Game|Life's Chris Kohler chalks up Brawl's absence to Nintendo's limited presentation time at the newly-downsized event, and a possible plethora of new titles to show off. As if to ease our anxieties further, the representative also emphasized that Brawl was still very much a 2007 release title. We all know how much Nintendo likes letting release dates slip, so let's hope that Brawl digs in and lands in our laps by the holiday season.
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: Link's Final Smash
Back when the Final Smash item was revealed to us, we thought such a change would be good for the game. When we delved deeper into the news, we found out Mario turned into a total badass when he got the Final Smash item. Well, now the same can be said for Link as today's Dojo update showcases the Final Smash for Hyrule's hero. Utilizing the power of the Triforce, Link traps his enemy and lets loose slash after slash from the Master Sword.You can see images of Link's Final Smash in action in the gallery below.%Gallery-3347%
Smash Bros blog shows seasonal stages, sliding barrels, Samus
Since revealing -- but not detailing -- four ways to control the game, the Smash Bros. Brawl blog has continued with its Monday through Friday updates to show off itty-bitty portions of the game at a time. A snippet from the Metroid: Boss Battle music, a newly-dressed Fox, and an updated Yoshi's island stage that changes season during battle.For the first time, shots of Samus Aran were shown. It's not really surprising to see a fan favorite from the last two iterations return, and the published images give no hints as to new or revised special moves.Perhaps the most entertaining update concerns crates and barrels. The rugged item boxes of old will now have thematic skins based on the stage (e.g. they look like presents when playing on Yoshi's island stage), and crates have gained the ability to slide when thrown. "Be careful and make sure you don't get knocked for a loop by a box madly rushing downhill," said the entry. That has to add a few points for the game on the tried-and-true Crate Review System.
Dojo update: Fox and Yoshi's Island
The Dojo has updated again, bringing us a character profile for that cheap jerk Fox and an in-depth look into Yoshi's Island. The character bio on Fox is old hat, but Yoshi's Island is receiving some changes this time around. As the battle progresses, the seasons will change, tossing dead leaves and snow about the ply area. Aside from that, the central platform will tilt and move around.You can see some images of Fox, as well as Yoshi's Island, in the gallery below.%Gallery-3347%Read - Yoshi's IslandRead - Fox
Dojo update: Pikachu and Kirby get profiled
The Smash Bros. Dojo updated again, providing a few biographies on some familiar faces in the franchise. Taking a look at both Kirby and Pikachu, it's revealed that they both haven't changed much from the last game. We find that to be a very good think in Kirby's case, but we're not so sure about Pikachu. We found that every single person who used them couldn't help but be the cheapest player ever. Check out new images of Pikachu and Kirby in the gallery below.%Gallery-3347%Read - Kirby's bioRead - Pikachu's bio
Smash Bros. update: Fall recovery tactics
The Dojo updates yet again, this time highlighting fall recovery tactics in the game. We all know the drill, someone hits you with the baseball bat or maybe Samus blasts you with a charged shot from her arm cannon and you go flying off the side of the stage and you have to try to get back. So you perform your mid-air jump, followed by your Up special move to get back. Nothing new, right? Well, at least we get some more images of in-game action.%Gallery-3347%
Smash Bros. Brawl update brings out fireworks [Update 1]
The Smash Bros. Brawl website has been keeping true to its promise of daily updates. Since the Final Smash post, the blog has shown a new map (Delfino Plaza), a new weapon (the unfortunately-named Cracker Launcher) and the ability to now move while shooting.One interesting note in the description of the Cracker Launcher, essentially a Roman candle, is how you can "aim the launcher at different angles by tilting the Control Stick up or down." The mention of the control stick sounds like a reaffirmation of series creator Masahiro Sakurai's statement at the game's unveiling to keep the game compatible with GameCube controllers -- then again, it could also be a reference to the joystick on the Nunchuk attachment.The constant stream of a news, coupled with earlier comments from Hideo Kojima, indicate that the game is coming along well. Here's hoping we'll get a release date (and some hands-on impressions) at Min-E3.
