The Miiverse and the official website are now online too!
Nintendo definitely left the best until last with their Nintendo Direct this year, and revealed the all new Smash Brothers game.
The trailer began with a very distinct cel shaded style which seemed quite indicative of a new artistic direction that the team were taking – then the characters were suddenly re-rendered in glorious high definition. That’s right, the game is coming to the 3DS and the Wii U with a unique visual style for each.
Following some reveals of the characters we already know and love, Nintendo were quick to drop the bomb by announcing new characters that will be joining the frey. The first of which was the Villager from Animal Crossing, marking the first time an Animal Crossing character will appear.
Not to be outdone by the Solid Snake reveal last year, however, the trailer ended by showing off none other than Megaman! Featuring all his moves from throughout his storied history, this is quite possibly one of the characters we all wanted the most but probably didn’t realistically expect.
Iwata also announced that the game will be released in 2014 and is coming to both Wii U and 3DS. Both games will be available on the eShop. The MiiVerse community and website for Smash Brothers will also be going live shortly.
What are your thoughts on the blue bomber being a guest character in Smash Brothers? Let us know in the comments.
UPDATE: You can now access the official Smash Brothers website here: http://www.smashbros.com/en-uk/
Or in the office, we won't judge
Definitively done with the Wii U now.