When Super Smash Brothers Brawl for the Wii was revealed via trailer back at E3 2006, we wanted to feel the “improved” gameplay as soon as possible. Most of us knew, however, that Brawl wouldn’t be playable at E306, but expectations were high for a showing at Leipzig 06. Nothing. Fans then looked forward to the Nintendo World event where demos of the company’s latest games were to be shown. That day came and went with still no sign of a playable version of SSBB. Both GDC and E3 2007 showed no demos. Really Nintendo…where’s my Smash Brothers?

This repeating pattern struck me when I realized that we would be playing Brawl in less than three months! I don’t want to pull a Matt Casamassina, but don’t you think we should of at least seen a playable version for the public? Take a step back and look at the other two mega hit titles. We had both Metroid Prime 3 and Super Mario Galaxy demos playable at E306, Leipzig 06, Nintendo world, GDC07, E307, and Leipzig 07. I know Nintendo is known for keeping a tight lid on their projects, but has this embargo gone on for too long? Being a huge fan of the first two Smash Brothers, I want more than just daily screen shots. I want to see this title in motion.

What do you think Infendo? Is it about time we see some gameplay, or should the hype train roll on?