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Sakurai Discusses the Reasoning Behind Mega Man’s SSB Appearance

Sakurai Discusses the Reasoning Behind Mega Man’s SSB Appearance

And just for the record: By “appearance,” we don’t just mean how he looks, but the rationale behind that and how he fits into Super Smash Bros. as a whole. LanceHeartlocalhost/tmmn

And just for the record: By “appearance,” we don’t just mean how he looks, but the rationale behind that and how he fits into Super Smash Bros. as a whole. In a recent edition of his column for Famitsu (as reported by Polygon), Super Smash Bros....
Sakurai Discusses the Reasoning Behind Mega Man’s SSB Appearance

Gamers React to Mega Man in Smash Bros. Live

Won’t lie. My reaction to Mega Man in Super Smash Bros. was pretty subdued. I had to watch it when I got up in the morning for work, hours after the announcement was made. In fact I chose to go to bed 20 minutes before the Nintendo Direct, because I had a lot to do […]

Won’t lie. My reaction to Mega Man in Super Smash Bros. was pretty subdued. I had to watch it when I got up in the morning for work, hours after the announcement was made. In fact I chose to go to bed 20 minutes before the Nintendo Direct, because I had a lot to...
Sakurai Discusses the Reasoning Behind Mega Man’s SSB Appearance

“Getting Mega Man into Smash Bros. was Easy” says Sakurai

Since the announcement of Mega Man’s much deserved inclusion in Super Smash Bros., some fans have been wondering just how the deal was brokered. Smash producer Masahiro Sakurai gives some insight in an interview with Polygon. LanceHeartlocalhost/tmmn

Since the announcement of Mega Man’s much deserved inclusion in Super Smash Bros., some fans have been wondering just how the deal was brokered. Smash producer Masahiro Sakurai gives some insight in an interview with Polygon. Sakurai says the addition of Mega...
Sakurai Discusses the Reasoning Behind Mega Man’s SSB Appearance

So, How Does Mega Man Figure Into the Adventure Mode Story of Super Smash Bros.?

Well, to put it simply: He doesn’t. Now, before anyone goes flying of the handle about this, hear us out: In an interview with Polygon, director Masahiro Sakurai explains that the forthcoming Super Smash Bros. titles for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U won’t have the same sort of Adventure Mode experienced in Super Smash Bros. […]

Well, to put it simply: He doesn’t. Now, before anyone goes flying of the handle about this, hear us out: In an interview with Polygon, director Masahiro Sakurai explains that the forthcoming Super Smash Bros. titles for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U won’t have...
Sakurai Discusses the Reasoning Behind Mega Man’s SSB Appearance

Thoughts, Musings, and Other Ponderings on Mega Man in Super Smash Bros.

As you might have noticed, I don’t tend to do many editorials on here, but after this week’s events, I’ve just been compelled to just write and express my thoughts. Anyone who knows me knows that I’m a huge Nintendo fan– not to such a point that I’ll defend anything they do, but at least […]

As you might have noticed, I don’t tend to do many editorials on here, but after this week’s events, I’ve just been compelled to just write and express my thoughts. Anyone who knows me knows that I’m a huge Nintendo fan– not to such a...
Sakurai Discusses the Reasoning Behind Mega Man’s SSB Appearance

Fans Take to Miiverse to Celebrate Mega Man Coming to Super Smash Bros.

The last time we checked in on the Wii U’s Miiverse community, fans were celebrating the arrival of the Blue Bomber on the Wii U Virtual Console with the release of the original NES Mega Man. Now that he’s been revealed as a new addition to the roster of the upcoming Super Smash Bros. title […]

The last time we checked in on the Wii U’s Miiverse community, fans were celebrating the arrival of the Blue Bomber on the Wii U Virtual Console with the release of the original NES Mega Man. Now that he’s been revealed as a new addition to the roster of...
Sakurai Discusses the Reasoning Behind Mega Man’s SSB Appearance

Some Mega Man-Based Super Smash Bros. Images to Entertain and Amuse You

By the look of things, many of you are excited to see Mega Man finally make his Super Smash Bros. debut. Gee, who would have imagined? But surely that one video, great as it may be, isn’t enough to tide you over for the rest of E3, right? Right. As such, we’ve gone through and […]

By the look of things, many of you are excited to see Mega Man finally make his Super Smash Bros. debut. Gee, who would have imagined? But surely that one video, great as it may be, isn’t enough to tide you over for the rest of E3, right? Right. As such,...
Sakurai Discusses the Reasoning Behind Mega Man’s SSB Appearance

Sakurai Demonstrates Mega Man’s Moves in Super Smash Bros.

Want to see more of Mega Man in Super Smash Bros., following his debut trailer? Of course you do! In the video above, director Masahiro Sakurai takes us through the way Mega Man looks, moves, and attacks (including the previously-unseen Top Spin) in the upcoming title, as well as fellow newcomers Villager from Animal Crossing […]

Want to see more of Mega Man in Super Smash Bros., following his debut trailer? Of course you do! In the video above, director Masahiro Sakurai takes us through the way Mega Man looks, moves, and attacks (including the previously-unseen Top Spin) in the upcoming...
Sakurai Discusses the Reasoning Behind Mega Man’s SSB Appearance

New Challenger Approaching: Mega Man Joins Super Smash Bros.!

For one reason or another, Mega Man did not get to appear in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. This omission has now been rectified as Nintendo has released the official trailer for the game’s Wii U and Nintendo 3DS iterations, which are slated for 2014. Joining the fray in the video is the Villager from Animal […]

For one reason or another, Mega Man did not get to appear in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. This omission has now been rectified as Nintendo has released the official trailer for the game’s Wii U and Nintendo 3DS iterations, which are slated for 2014. Joining the fray...
Sakurai Discusses the Reasoning Behind Mega Man’s SSB Appearance

Project X Zone Demo Now Available on 3DS eShop

A demo for Project X Zone, the big Capcom, Sega and Namco Bandai collaboration, is now available on the 3DS eShop. Unfortunately this demo doesn’t feature any Mega Man related missions or characters, but it does have a woman in skimpy bat lingerie, so… there’s that. Also, this demo is reportedly limited to five tries, […]

A demo for Project X Zone, the big Capcom, Sega and Namco Bandai collaboration, is now available on the 3DS eShop. Unfortunately this demo doesn’t feature any Mega Man related missions or characters, but it does have a woman in skimpy bat lingerie, so…...
Sakurai Discusses the Reasoning Behind Mega Man’s SSB Appearance

Get Equipped with Mega Puns

The newest Machinima edition of “NoPUNintendo” features a few involving Mega Man characters, and being the cruel and unjust site that we are, we had to share them with you. And when you’re through crying, check out more at the NoPUNNintendo website! LanceHeartlocalhost/tmmn

The newest Machinima edition of “NoPUNintendo” features a few involving Mega Man characters, and being the cruel and unjust site that we are, we had to share them with you. And when you’re through crying, check out more at the NoPUNNintendo website!...
Sakurai Discusses the Reasoning Behind Mega Man’s SSB Appearance

Mega Man Fights the Console Wars

Doctor Octoroc is pretty well known for making mashups of pop phenomenons in old-school video game form.  It comes as no surprise that he would finally tackle the video game console wars in a way that would grab the attention of both old-school and current-gen gamers alike.  In a reprisal of what could easily be […]

Doctor Octoroc is pretty well known for making mashups of pop phenomenons in old-school video game form.  It comes as no surprise that he would finally tackle the video game console wars in a way that would grab the attention of both old-school and current-gen gamers...