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Tag: Masahiro Sakurai

oprainfall | Kazuya joins Smash Bros. Ultimate
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E3 2021: New Smash Bros Ultimate Challenger, Kazuya, Approaches

June 15, 2021June 17, 2021 Michael Fontanini0

Tekken’s Kazuya joins the Super Smash Bros Ultimate roster.

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Sakurai Reflects on Kid Icarus Uprising

December 9, 2018 Justin Guillou0

Unfortunately, a modern port does not seem likely.

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Nintendo Announces Smash Bros. Direct This Thursday

October 30, 2018 Josh Speer0

What is sure to be a Smashing Direct!

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What Now for Nintendo: Picking a New Leader

July 25, 2015August 15, 2015 Jeff Neuenschwander4

With Satoru Iwata’s sudden passing, Nintendo will have a new leader at the helm. As for who it will be, that’s still up in the air.

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Masahiro Sakurai Will Present at Fire Emblem Concert

April 17, 2015April 17, 2015 Michael Fontanini9

Masahiro Sakurai will be a presenter at the Fire Emblem 25th Anniversary Concert. Will he make an announcement about Roy’s potential return to Smash?

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Sakurai Says Mewtwo DLC for Smash Bros. Nearing Completion

March 25, 2015 Jerry Hrechka1

Fans won’t have long to wait until Mewtwo is here!

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New Pair of Smash Bros. Games Could Be Sakurai’s Last

December 5, 2014December 5, 2014 Michael Fontanini0

Masahiro Sakurai says that the new pair of Super Smash Bros. games for Wii U and 3DS could be his last.

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Super Smash Bros. Will Not Have Paid DLC Anytime Soon

November 20, 2014November 20, 2014 Karli Winata2

Also, don’t expect leaderboards anytime soon.

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Sakurai Addresses Clone Characters in Smash Bros.

October 14, 2014October 15, 2014 Justin Guillou17

This is what he has to say about clones.

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REVIEW: Super Smash Bros for 3DS

October 10, 2014October 9, 2014 Tyler Lubben7

Smash on the go! What else could you ask for?

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Two Fire Emblem Characters Join Super Smash Bros.

July 14, 2014July 15, 2014 Will Whitehurst16

Lucina, Captain Falcon and…the avatar from Awakening? Oh my.

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Super Smash Bros. Direct Recap: Coming Summer and Winter 2014

April 8, 2014April 8, 2014 Jeff Neuenschwander3

Nintendo graced us with a Direct presentation for one of the biggest games of this year, Super Smash Bros. Check out what new information was revealed.

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Sakurai Tweets About Xenoblade from Press Start 2013

August 30, 2013August 31, 2013 Kyle Emch54

PLEASE let this mean that Shulk is coming to the next Smash Bros. game…

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Sakurai Explains Stress Involved in Selecting Characters for Smash Bros.

June 18, 2013June 24, 2013 Andy Na12

Sakurai discusses the strenuous amount of work involved in adding characters to the Super Smash Bros. roster.

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E3 2013: Sakurai: Kirby’s Mega Man Copying in Smash Bros is ‘Classified’

June 15, 2013June 14, 2013 Arik Yates9

“He’s got little tiny arms, so who knows.”

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E3 2013: Sakurai: Namco Characters Not a Priority in Smash Bros.

June 14, 2013June 13, 2013 Andy Na15

Ouch. There go my hopes for seeing Lloyd Irving in Smash Bros.

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APRIL FOOLS 2013! Reggie Turns Into Zombie and Bites Sakurai; Smash Bros. Cancelled Indefinitely

April 1, 2013April 1, 2013 Andy Na6

April Fools Joke that didn’t quite make the cut. Enjoy!

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Decade | Kid Icarus Uprising
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Kid Icarus: Uprising $15 at Best Buy, Today Only!

September 4, 2012September 4, 2012 David Fernandes2

Another worthwhile deal from Best Buy.

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