It’s finally been done. The fans have been heard and Sakurai put his foot down saying enough is enough. Every time a new Fire Emblem character has been announced for Ultimate, there is much division amongst the fans. The Smash fans complain as there is not enough variety amongst characters and the DLC slots should…
Dabbing, sometimes referred to as “the dab,” is a simple yet effective gesture. In order for one to “hit that dab,” the performer must drop his or her head into the bent crook of a slanted, upwardly angled arm while simultaneously raising the opposite arm out straight in a parallel direction. Of course, you probably…
The latest Super Smash Bros. Ultimate online event tournament is a throwback to the 1990s, featuring select characters and stages prevalent in that decade. Titled “Hailing from the ‘90s”, the event challenges participants to battle with a limited roster and selected stages. Sheik, Young Link, Ganondorf, and the Hyrule Castle and Gerudo Valley stages are…
This week Amanda is reporting from PAX South. She is joined by special guests Cody Davies and AbdallahSmash026!
Turns out that we aren’t the only ones who can’t believe it’s already been 21 years since the release of the original Super Smash Bros. on the Nintendo 64. In a quote-retweet of a Famitsu post, Smash developer Masahiro Sakurai seemed surprised that so much time has passed since his first foray into the fighting…
Masahiro Sakurai, the creator of the Super Smash Bros. series, has announced an upcoming Smash Ultimate-focused Nintendo Direct, designed to announce and showcase the fifth DLC character in the coveted Fighters’ Pass. Fans flocked to Twitter this morning to share their reactions and predictions. The livestream will be about 35 minutes long, which surprisingly isn’t…
To ring in the new year, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has revealed an upcoming tourney event centered around the 2001 GameCube classic, Super Smash Bros. Melee. Characters introduced in that game such as Peach, Ganondorf and Marth are pushed to the forefront as the newest blockbuster Smash title celebrates one of its most beloved predecessors.…
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate took home the honor of Best Fighting Game at the 2019 Game Awards yesterday, securing victory over Mortal Kombat 11, Samurai Shodown, Jump Force, and Dead or Alive 6. Smash Ultimate was also nominated for Game of the Year and Best Family Game, but the competition was fierce and Sekiro: Shadows…
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate turns one year old this week, and Nintendo is sharing the celebration with fans. For three days starting on December 6, players will enjoy a spirit board event that grants tripled experience points and SP. In addition, a 50% damage item will be gifted. If your favorite main is on the…
This year’s Game Awards nominees have been released today by presenter Geoff Keighley. Among the nominees are several Nintendo titles, including Link’s Awakening (2019), Cadence of Hyrule, Smash Bros. Ultimate, and more! Link’s Awakening came through with nominations for “Best Action/Adventure” game and “Best Art Direction.” It’s great that the visual design is being recognized…
Reggie Fils-Aime is one of the most well-known and well-loved figures in the video game industry, and his departure from Nintendo rocked the world of fans everywhere. Fortunately, his retirement from the company where he spent 16 years as president was not the end of Reggie sharing his love for Nintendo. Now a Leader in…
In case you’re a Korok who’s been hiding under a rock, Nintendo announced a sequel to Breath of the Wild during this years E3 Nintendo Direct, and the nerds of the ZUBC are finally here to give you their angles on the über-anticipated game! This…is the ZUCast! If you found us through iTunes, Google Play, or…
Yusuke Nakano, a long-time illustrator for Nintendo, recently shared development details of the massive “Everyone is Here!” Super Smash Bros. Ultimate promotional banner artwork. In an interview with Japanese site Nintendo Dream Web (translated by Siliconera), Nakano discusses the mural’s conception, settling on the art style and design, and the trick behind adding new characters…
Most Zelda fans will usually auto-pick Hyrule Temple when playing Super Smash Bros., as it’s the go-to stage when you need a bit of extra space for your chaotic clashes. However, The Wind Waker’s Pirate Ship also deserves a shout-out for being a fun, dynamic stage in Smash Bros. with its hazards, storms, and great song…
In light of Link’s remastered journey to Koholint Island, the next Spirit Board event for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate will feature Spirits related to Link’s Awakening (one of these things is not like the other). Titled “Return to Koholint,” players will be able to challenge select Zelda spirits for double the usual EXP during the event.…
