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Smash Bros: Meta Knight, Limited Edition Pack and more

Only 51 days remain until the release of Super Smash Bros. for 3DS, yet the announcements keep rolling out. A returning character, another stage, a limited edition pack AND a Smash Bros. themed sale were all announced over the last 24 hours. Kirby fans can now rejoice, as Sakurai announced the return of Meta Knight. After teasing Meta Knight’s return on Monday, by posting a picture of a Mii ...

Game Boy Stage for New Smash Bros?

As the days count down towards one of the most talked about releases this year, Sakurai continues to drop various hints and sneak pics through his Miiverse account. Yesterdays screenshot appears to reveal a new Game Boy stage. Along with the image above, Sakurai wrote “Pic of the day “?Ba-ding!?”…. If you turn on the 3D effect, it really looks like there is a Game Boy insid...

Bad Arm Might Impact New Smash Bros.

Many young men have perfected the art of navigating a computer with only one arm, however when you are working in the video game industry, specifically as a designer, you really do need both arms. Masahiro Sakurai, designer behind the New Super Smash Bros., is currently suffering from  calcific tendinitis in his right shoulder.  Due to the condition, his doctors have restricted him from using his ...