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Starting from E3 2013, [[Masahiro Sakurai]] began posting one new screenshot from the upcoming ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' every weekday in the [[Miiverse]] community known as the [https://miiverse.nintendo.net/titles/14866558073037299863/14866558073037300685 Director's Room], as well as on the [[Super Smash Bros. 4 Official Site|official website]] for the games. Known as the "pic of the day" series, it was initially just a posting of a screenshot with no information or comment about it provided, but after the start of July he also began adding comments, that were a remark about the screenshot or information about what the screenshot was portraying. In the beginning, the pic of the day series mostly consisted of random screenshots with Sakurai giving no real information about the game, with few being updates of actual information, and barely any of them being something significant. As the series went on however, the proportion of them being updates with actual information gradually increased, and since the start of 2014, nearly all of them have been some sort of informative update, with each week having multiple significant updates. This is an archive of these posts.
Starting from E3 2013, [[Masahiro Sakurai]] began posting one new screenshot from ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' every weekday in the [[Miiverse (social network)|Miiverse]] community known as the '''[https://web.archive.org/web/20171108033521/https://miiverse.nintendo.net/titles/14866558073037299863/14866558073037300685 Director's Room]''', as well as on the [[Super Smash Bros. 4 Official Site|official website]] for the games. Known as the "pic of the day" series, it was initially just a posting of a screenshot with no information or comment about it provided, but after the start of July he also began adding comments, that were a remark about the screenshot or information about what the screenshot was portraying, which were translated into English by Nintendo of America localiser Nate Bihldorff. In the beginning, the pic of the day series mostly consisted of random screenshots with Sakurai giving no real information about the game, with few being updates of actual information, and barely any of them being something significant. As the series went on however, the proportion of them being updates with actual information gradually increased, and since the start of 2014, nearly all of them have been some sort of informative update, with each week having multiple significant updates. The series ended on December 5, 2014. This page is an archive of these posts.


==Legend==
==Legend==
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In order to highlight important posts from the list, each entry is given a background colour that denotes that something new or otherwise important has been revealed. Should multiple reveals be part of one post, the one higher on this list will take precedence. Posts after December 5 are not posted by [[Masahiro Sakurai]] unless otherwise noted.
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*For June-September 2013, see [[/Archive 1|this page]].
*For June-September 2013, see [[/Archive 1|this page]].
*For October 2013-January 2014, see [[/Archive 2|this page]].
*For October 2013-January 2014, see [[/Archive 2|this page]].
*For February-May 2014, see [[/Archive 3|this page]].
*For June-September 2014, see [[/Archive 4|this page]].


==February 2014==
==October 2014==
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|date=February 3, 2014|bg=move
|date=October 1, 2014
|image=SSB4 - Lucario Screen-11.jpg|text=Pic of the day. A size comparison of {{SSB4|Lucario}}'s standard special attack, [[Aura Sphere]], in its weakest and strongest states. The attack is faster and more powerful when the Aura Sphere is bigger.
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|notes=Confirms Aura Sphere will be able to achieve larger sizes than it did in ''Brawl''.
|image=SSB4 Orbital Gate 1.jpg
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|text=Pic of the day. This is the [[Orbital Gate]] stage. This is a Wii U version-exclusive stage reenacting Team Star Fox's defense of the Orbital Gate from an Aparoid missile attack.
|replyimage=SSB4 Orbital Gate 2.jpg
|reply=Missiles are launched towards the Orbital Gate! The force field shields the machinery for a while, and the missiles eventually get shot down by team Star Fox. Overall, this stage feels like a ride. It's pretty hectic, so hold on tight!
|reply2image=SSB4 Orbital Gate 3.jpg
|reply2=The Arwings are passing through the gate! And the fighters hop on for a free ride!!
|notes=Provides the name of the previously revealed ''Star Fox: Assault'' stage and further details of its layout and setup.
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|date=February 4, 2014|bg=move
|date=October 2, 2014
|image=Lucario SSB4 ExtremeSpeed.jpg|text=Pic of the day. When {{SSB4|Lucario}} shoots out Aura from its hands to fly with [[ExtremeSpeed]], you can control its flight direction. If Lucario's Aura is fully charged, it can fly extremely far, so be careful not to accidentally launch out of the area.
|bg=assist
|notes=Confirms that ExtremeSpeed's distance is now determined by Aura, with it gaining drastically more distance at high damages. Sakurai did not state how its distance will be at low damages however. ExtremeSpeed is also shown to now generate visible aura streams out of Lucario's hands, though Sakurai did not state if this is indicative of gained hitboxes.
|image=SSBU Sheriff.jpg
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|text=Pic of the day. This assist trophy is [[Sheriff]]. Sheriff was an arcade game released in 1979. In this game, the players aim by choosing one of eight directions to shoot using a second joystick separate from the one that controls movement. It was quite a revolutionary game for its time. For shooting games overseas, it's common to see games that utilize the left stick to move around and the right to determine the direction to shoot, so we can say the origin of modern shooting games was this game--which is pretty remarkable.
|notes=This is the first official mention of the Sheriff [[Assist Trophy]].
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|date=February 5, 2014|bg=assist
|date=October 3, 2014
|image=Smash.4 - Palkia Pokeball.jpg|text=Pic of the day. [[Palkia]] appeared in the [[Spear Pillar]] stage of the previous game…but now it's coming out of a [[Poké Ball]]?! Here's Palkia's signature move, Spacial Rend!
|bg=white
|notes=Confirms Palkia will be spawnable from a [[Poké Ball]], instead of being a stage element. Its move is stated to be Spacial Rend, though how the move will actually function in the game has not been stated nor hinted to. This also seemingly disconfirms the return of the Spear Pillar stage.
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|text=Pic of the day. Finally, Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS is being released overseas. Congratulations!!  With the game released globally, from here on out I'll be posting about some of the hidden elements in the game. However, for now they'll only trickle down a little bit at a time. I'll be done with posting new pics by the end of the year, so I hope you'll enjoy the rest of the ride.
|notes=Announces worldwide release of {{for3ds}}.
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|date=February 6, 2014
|date=October 6, 2014
|image=Rosalina Cosmos SSB4.jpg|text=Pic of the day. It is said that the cosmos is beneath {{SSB4|Rosalina}}'s gown. This was actually featured briefly in her debut video.
|bg=other
|notes=An image showing off the unique attack trails of Rosalina's galaxy-based attacks.
|image=InternationalConquestMode.jpg
|postID=AYMHAAACAADMUKljoFcBNQ}}
|text=Pic of the day. [[Conquest]] mode is now open to overseas players. This is when things finally get serious. We've increased the frequency for updates, too. The [[Global Smash Power]] rankings will get interesting with more players involved. Connect online, and keep updating your status. This screenshot is the result from the last Conquest challenge. (image is from the Japanese version)
|notes=Announces Conquest mode is available in the West.  
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|date=February 7, 2014|bg=assist
|date=October 7, 2014
|image=Smash.4 - Mother Brain.jpg|text=Pic of the day. Housed within the Control Capsule! Protected by Rinkas! Eyeball armed with a Laser Brain Attack!! The massive [[Assist Trophy]] [[Mother Brain]] joins the collection!!
|bg=white
|notes=Confirms Mother Brain, a recurring primary antagonist from the ''Metroid'' series, as a new Assist Trophy. It is additionally shown attacking with its trademark laser attack.
|image=AmiiboWiiU.jpg
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|text=Pic of the day. For the first time ever in the Super Smash Bros. series, you can play with a collection of real-life trophies in the form of [[amiibo]]. Simply touch them on this part of the GamePad. This particular screen is dedicated to activating amiibo, but you can also tap your amiibo on the GamePad at the character-selection screen to let that character join the battle.
|replyimage=FPWiiU.jpg
|reply=Once you do, the trophy of your amiibo character transforms into a Figure Player (FP)!!  FPs fight and develop on their own.
|notes=Gives details about amiibo and how they will work.
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|date=February 10, 2014
|date=October 7, 2014
|image=Nintendog with TVSSB4.jpg|text=Pic of the day. A bored-looking dog staring at the TV… Occasionally, the Super Smash Bros. series really makes me confused about what I'm creating.
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|postID=AYMHAAACAADRUqFubauL5Q}}
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|text=Release dates for the Wii U version have been announced! Along with the first amiibo lineup, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U will be released on November 21st in the Americas. In Europe, amiibo will be released on November 28th, while Super Smash Bros. for Wii U will launch on December 5th. In Oceania, amiibo will be released on November 29th, and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U will launch on December 6th. For more details, check out the official website at www.smashbros.com.<br>http://www.smashbros.com/
|notes=Announces the release date for {{forwiiu}}.
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|date=February 11, 2014|bg=move
|date=October 8, 2014
|image=Smash.4 - Double Team.jpg|text=Pic of the day. You missed me, because you attacked my illusory copy from my [[Double Team]] move!
|bg=other
|notes=This image shows off a new aesthetic effect of Double Team, where Lucario's eyes glow upon successful activation. No functional gameplay differences are mentioned though.
|image=FlyingMenSakurai.jpg
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|text=Pic of the day. The Flying Men that appear in the Magicant stage will ally with the first fighter that touches them. Watch out for their flying cross-chop attacks! They also accumulate damage, and a grave gets erected every time a Flying Man falls in battle. And of course, only up to five Flying Men can appear at a time.
|notes=First look in the Pics of the Day of {{SSB4|Ness}}. Also first mention of [[Magicant]] as a stage.
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|date=February 12, 2014|bg=item
|date=October 9, 2014
|image=Smash.4 - New Bat 01.jpg|text=Pic of the day. The [[Home-run Bat]] in this game is black! And it's so powerful that your eyes might bug out!!
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|replyimage=Smash.4 - New Bat 02.jpg|reply=And here's a look at a home run exiting the arena.
|image=WiiUTrophyShop.jpg
|notes=Confirms the return of the Home-Run Bat, with a redesign in its appearance. Donkey Kong is also shown with a new, more comical pain face.
|text=Pic of the day. Here's the Trophy Shop for the Wii U version. It operates identically to the 3DS version, but it sure has a different feel, doesn't it?
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|notes=First look at the [[Trophy Shop]] in {{forwiiu}}.
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|date=February 13, 2014|bg=other
|date=October 10, 2014
|image=Smash.4 - Peachy Rainbow.jpg|text=Pic of the day. Tomorrow is Valentine's Day...and the day the new [[Nintendo Direct]] airs! It will stream in Japan at 7 AM so it's going to be a very early morning for us...!
|bg=veteran
|notes=Peach shown generating a rainbow, though Sakurai did not say anything about it, making it unclear if it's a new attack or taunt (and which attack/taunt it is). Of particular note, Sakurai explicitly remarked at Peach's reveal that she could have some of her old moves changed, and this is the first time Peach has been seen with some sort of new move.
|image=HRContest3DS.jpg
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|text=Pic of the day. Unfortunately, I've been too busy working on developing the Wii U version that I haven't had a chance to play Home-Run Contest with my Global Smash Power turned on. So fighters, with the game now released worldwide, how are you faring with your home-run distance and Global Smash Power? I wonder if Ganondorf gives you some advantage.
|notes=First textual mention of {{SSB4|Ganondorf}}'s playability.
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|date=February 14, 2014|bg=newcomer
|date=October 13, 2014
|image=Little Mac Smash.4 Reveal.jpg|text=Pic of the day. From Punch-out!!, our boxing challenger {{SSB4|Little Mac}} joins the battle!! To get a glimpse of his fearsome punches, check out the newest video or visit the official web site.
|bg=other
|replyimage=Little Mac Smash.4 Reveal - Pt2.jpg|reply=His biggest feature is his Power Meter. When this gets charged up, his standard special move changes! It turns into a one-hit-K.O. uppercut.
|image=SSBU Bass Treble Trophy.jpg
|notes=The pic of the day following Little Mac's reveal in the aforementioned Nintendo Direct, with Sakurai confirming some information about Little Mac's Power Meter seen in the trailer. This was posted late on the 13th in the Americas and Europe, but counts as the post for the 14th due to it being the 14th according to the Japanese timezone.
|text=Pic of the day. Here's Bass, a trophy for the Wii U version!! When I first saw this, I was really surprised by the quality of this trophy and Treble's presence. Even though this will only appear as a trophy, this was made from the ground up. Designers really are amazing.
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|replyimage=SSBU Zero Trophy.jpg
|reply=Zero's here too!! There are also trophies of Roll and Proto Man.
|notes=Confirms four new trophies from the {{uv|Mega Man}} series for the Wii U version.
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|date=February 17, 2014
|date=October 14, 2014
|image=Mac uppercutting Megaman.jpeg|text=Pic of the day. Little Mac can deliver some solid punches while fighting on the ground.
|bg=white
|replyimage=Airborne Mac.jpeg|reply=...However, he's not the strongest fighter while airborne. Try keeping his feet on the ground and avoid being blasted into the air when you use him in battles.
|image=SakuraiTrophyHoard.jpg
|notes=Sakurai alludes that Little Mac will be an exceptionally strong ground fighter, with a significant weakness in his aerial combat abilities, similar to {{SSBB|Snake}} and {{SSBB|Olimar}} in ''Brawl''.
|text=Pic of the day. Now here's a challenge… Find Stalfos!! (Difficulty Level 3) This is a close-up of a specific area in the Trophy Hoard, but the search will be more challenging if you zoom out. You can change the alignment of these trophies by holding down a direction on the +Control Pad while you're entering Trophy Hoard.
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|date=February 18, 2014|bg=item
|date=October 15, 2014
|image=Fairy In Bottle.jpg|text=Pic of the day. Hey look, [[Bottled Fairy|a bottle]]!! This is a special item that can even heal fighters who have accumulated over 100% damage.
|bg=other
|notes=Confirms a new healing item, the Bottled Fairy from the ''Legend of Zelda'' series. It is currently unclear if Sakurai's statement means it can heal more than 100% damage.
|image=SakuraiMasterCrazyOrder.jpg
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|text=Pic of the day. Now, what mode is this…?!
|notes=Teases [[Special Orders]].
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|date=February 19, 2014
|date=October 16, 2014
|image=Nintendogscale.jpg|text=Pic of the day. This dog is huge… Wait, no, the playable characters are small. The Smash Bros. series doesn't always stay true to scale.
|bg=other
|notes=Sakurai's enigmatic statement about the series not staying true to scale led to renewed speculation as to whether he was hinting towards a thought-to-be unplayably-large character, specifically [[Ridley]], being downsized and making the roster.
|image=SakuraiWiiUTips.jpg
|postID=AYMHAAACAADRUqFvxcSrIQ}}
|text=Pic of the day. Tips will display in three columns in the Wii U version. There's more content, which includes descriptions of the original games. This game seems to never run out of easter eggs, even if you play it normally. Knowing that this will get translated into multiple languages, I shouldn't go overboard with the contents, though....
|notes=First look at [[tips]] in the Wii U version.
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|date=February 20, 2014
|date=October 17, 2014
|image=Smash.4 - Height Differences.jpg|text=Pic of the day. As shown in Little Mac's debut video, here is the height difference between Samus and Little Mac. He's used those mighty green gloves to punch out many challengers bigger than himself.
|bg=other
|notes=This image plays off an [http://www.smashbros.com/wii/en_us/items/assist/images/assist10/assist10_071018c-l.jpg image] shown on the Dojo!! comparing Little Mac's height to Samus's.
|image=SSBU Zael Trophy.jpg
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|text=Pic of the day. Zael from The Last Story grabs some Superspicy Curry from Master Hand. "No…! You mustn't let that curry lure you in…!!" In the Wii U version, you can take photos of dream collaborations and funny situations with your trophies in the Photo Studio.
|notes=Confirms a trophy of Zael from ''The Last Story'' and the presence of Photo Studio, which appears to be functionally identical to Diorama mode in ''Brawl''.
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|date=February 21, 2014|bg=veteran
|date=October 20, 2014
|image=Diddy Kong Smash.4 Reveal.jpg|text=Pic of the day. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze is out now in Europe and North America! ...And to celebrate, {{SSB4|Diddy Kong}} joins the battle!!
|bg=other
|reply=We've increased Diddy Kong's flexibility this time. This picture shows how far his punches stretch during his strong side attack.
|image=SSBU Rules 1.jpg
|notes=Confirming Diddy Kong's return as a playable character, along with more elastic limbs that stretch out farther in his attacks, buffing the [[reach]] in his attacks.
|text=Pic of the day. Here's the settings menu for [[Rules]]. Comical pictures appear on the left when you go through the options, so I'll briefly introduce them.
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|replyimage=SSBU Rules 2.jpg
|reply=Going clockwise from the top-left corner, here are the pictures that appear for Rules, Time Limit, Custom Fighters, Stage Choice, Damage Ratio, and Handicap.
|reply2image=SSBU Rules 3.jpg
|reply2=In the Wii U version, you can customize additional rules from the beginning of the game. Here are the pictures displayed for Stock Time Limit, Team Attack, Pause Function, SD Penalty, Damage Display, and Score Display. You can almost hear Fox's cry in the picture displayed for SD Penalty settings.
|notes=Shows the Rules menu for the Wii U version and confirms that all rule options will be available without unlocking. The Damage Display picture confirms [[Temple]] as a returning stage, and the Rules picture implies the return of [[Coin Battle]].
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|date=February 24, 2014|bg=move
|date=October 21, 2014
|image=SSB4 Rocketbarrels.jpeg|text=The [[Rocketbarrel Boost|twin rocketbarrels]] are back, now with the ability to launch along more horizontal trajectories. They can also come off when opponents hit them mid-boost.
|bg=other
|notes=Sakurai confirms a flexibility buff in Diddy Kong's Rocketbarrel Boost, though the extent of its greater horizontal coverage is not shown nor explicitly referred to. This also confirms that the rocketbarrels will maintain their projectile property when Diddy is hit while using the move.
|image=SSBU Xenoblade Trophies.jpg
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|text=Pic of the day. The trophies from the Xenoblade series can be found mostly in the Wii U version. Here's Melia looking the other way.
|notes=Confirms several ''Xenoblade'' trophies for the Wii U version that are not present in the 3DS version.
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|date=February 25, 2014
|date=October 22, 2014
|image=Boxing Ring Smash Design.jpg|text=Pic of the day. There are actually two versions of the [[Boxing Ring|boxing ring stage]]! This ring is the [[Super Smash Bros. (universe)|Smash Bros.]] version…
|bg=newcomer
|replyimage=Boxing Ring PO Design.jpg|reply=…and this one is the [[Punch-Out!! (universe)|Punch Out!!]] W.V.B.A. design. {{SSB4|King Dedede}} really likes fighting in the ring, doesn't he?
|image=Duck Hunt Duo Teaser Picture.jpg
|notes=Confirms that the prior seen Smash version of the Boxing Ring stage will be another version of the stage, rather than just being a placeholder to hide it being a ''Punch Out!!'' stage before Little Mac's reveal. Sakurai also makes a remark referencing how King Dedede is often fought in rings in the ''Kirby'' games.
|text=Pic of the day. Here's what's happening behind the scenes in one of the secret fighter's shooting moves. The object being held is called an NES Zapper. This is an accessory which was released for the NES outside of Japan. Now, this image is edited, but it's a scene from the secret fighter's reveal video.
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|notes=Teases the video reveal of {{SSB4|Duck Hunt}} for the movies in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''.
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|date=February 26, 2014|bg=other
|date=October 23, 2014
|image=Smash 4 - Fox's finishing jab.jpeg|text=Pic of the day. Now consecutive standard attacks will always transition into a finishing move. This is Fox's finishing kick after his standard combo attack.
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|notes=It's not clear what Sakurai is exactly stating in this update, though this is believed to mean "all infinite jabs will have a final hit of decent power when released".
|image=PunchOutScreenWiiU.jpg
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|text=Pic of the day. The giant screen in the Boxing Ring stage for Wii U reenacts the multiscreen effect seen in the arcade version of Punch-Out!! Looks like their aliases are displayed on the screen too.<br>By the way, today, October 23rd at 3 PM PST (October 23rd 11 PM UK time, October 24th 9 AM Sydney Time, we are streaming "Super Smash Bros. for Wii U: 50-Fact Extravaganza" (“Super Smash Bros. for Wii U: 50 Must-See Things”). You can watch the stream from the links below when it starts.<br>
For Americas: http://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct/10-23-2014/<br>
For Europe: http://www.nintendo.co.uk/Misc-/Nintendo-Direct/Latest-Nintendo-Direct/Nintendo-Direct-698557.html<br>
For Oceania: http://www.nintendo.com.au/nintendodirect
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|date=February 27, 2014|bg=assist
|date=October 23, 2014
|image=Waluigi SSB4.jpg|text=Pic of the day. Once again, [[Waluigi]]'s [[Assist Trophy]] joins the collection!! …Which also means he's not a playable character. Just because you try hard doesn't mean you'll make it into the battle.
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|notes=Confirms Waluigi's return as an Assist Trophy, while also disconfirming him being a playable character.
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|text="Super Smash Bros. for Wii U: 50-Fact Extravaganza" (“Super Smash Bros. for Wii U: 50 Must-See Things”) is out now!! If you missed it, watch it from the links below.
|postID=AYMHAAACAABnUYoTrky0yA
|notes=Has the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0BBGzfw0pQ 50-Fact Extravaganza] embedded in the post.
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|date=February 28, 2014|bg=other
|date=October 24, 2014
|image=Dedenne SSB4.jpg|text=Pic of the day. [[Dedenne]]'s hard at work too.
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|notes=Confirms Dedenne will appear, presumably as a [[Poké Ball]] summon. While not outright confirmed as such, its lack of a character page on the official site strongly implies it.
|image=8-Player Smash Original 8.jpg
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|text=Pic of the day. At long last, the Wii U version supports eight-player multiplayer!! It gets pretty hectic watching eight people duke it out at once. For more details, check out "Super Smash Bros. for Wii U: 50-Fact Extravaganza" (“Super Smash Bros. for Wii U: 50 Must-See Things”).<br>For Americas: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0BBGzfw0pQ<br>For Europe: http://www.nintendo.co.uk/Misc-/Nintendo-Direct/Latest-Nintendo-Direct/Nintendo-Direct-698557.html<br>For Oceania: http://www.nintendo.com.au/nintendodirect
|replyimage=8-Player Smash Newcomers.jpg
|reply=And here's a stage prepared for a large number of fighters, [[Big Battlefield]]!! Fighters can spread out, so it should be easier battling on a stage like this.
|notes=Shows off [[8-Player Smash]] and Big Battlefield. As with the previous post, the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0BBGzfw0pQ 50-Fact Extravaganza] is embedded in the post.
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|date=October 27, 2014
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|image=SakuraiShulkAltsWiiU.jpg
|text=Pic of the day. The color variations for Shulk are all based off outfit colors of his travel companions… excluding one of them. Lucina's color variations are also based off the female characters in Fire Emblem Awakening.
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|date=October 28, 2014
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|image=SSBU-SpecialSmash.jpg
|text=Pic of the day. Stamina-based, Mega-sized with the Bunny Hood, Back Shield with Reflect, Lightweight, Slow, Angled Smash.
|notes=Reveals [[Special Smash]] to anyone who didn't watch the direct.
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|date=October 29, 2014
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|image=SakuraiWiiUClassicMode.jpg
|text=Pic of the day. Classic mode in the Wii U version is set up like a battle coliseum with multiple fighters teamed up with each other. Move your trophy and join in anywhere you want. You can see faint images of stages on the platform--the number of fighters clustered on those images indicates the number of fighters you'll face. As you can see, this feature leverages the fact that the game supports multiplayer with up to eight players.
|reply=After each battle, the fighters that lost get blown away!! The fighters remaining on the field will once again team up with other fighters on the field. You can actually choose fighters you've blown away to join your team in team battles. A rival will always appear in this mode, and the longer that character survives, the stronger it will get.
|replyimage=SakuraiWiiUClassicMode2.jpg
|notes=Explains the arrangement of [[Classic Mode (SSB4-Wii U)|Classic mode]] on {{forwiiu}}.
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|date=October 30, 2014
|bg=white
|image=SakuraiYourFingerStinks.jpg
|text=Pic of the day. "Your finger stinks!!"
|reply="It is bitter, yet tasty."
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|date=October 31, 2014
|bg=white
|image=SakuraiStageBuilder.jpg
|text=Pic of the day. In Stage Builder, you can draw lines on your Wii U GamePad to create stages!! It might not be the easiest stage to battle on, but you can even make stages like this one. For more details on how this works, check out "Super Smash Bros. for Wii U: 50-Fact Extravaganza" (“Super Smash Bros. for Wii U: 50 Must-See Things”).
For Americas: http://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct/10-23-2014/
For Europe: http://www.nintendo.co.uk/Misc-/Nintendo-Direct/Latest-Nintendo-Direct/Nintendo-Direct-698557.html
For Oceania: http://www.nintendo.com.au/nintendodirect
|notes=Showcases [[Stage Builder]] in {{forwiiu}}.
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|date=March 03, 2014|
|date=November 3, 2014
|image=Smash.4 - Koume and Kotake.jpg|text=Pic of the day. The twin grannies, Kotake and Koume, appear in [[Gerudo Valley]]! They're definitely up to no good.
|bg=other
|notes=Confirms that the twin witches, Kotake and Koume, from ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time'', will appear on the 3DS's Gerudo Valley stage in some capacity, with Sakurai's commentary implying they will be some sort of stage hazard.
|image=Wii U Main Menu.jpg
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|text=Pic of the day. Here's the main menu of the Wii U Version. Colorful silhouettes of various fighters stream in the background. It looks sparkly.
|notes=Sakurai shows the main menu for ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''.
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|date=March 04, 2014|bg=item
|date=November 4, 2014
|image=Smash.4 - Bumper.jpg|text=Pic of the day. The [[Bumper]] is back with a detailed new design. This also means there will be no [[Flipper]]s.
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|reply=Here's the back side of the Bumper. There's way too much detail put into the side you can't really see. The designers really went overboard.
|image=SSBUClassicMode.jpg
|notes=Confirms the return of the Bumper, with a new more colorful redesign, and a more detailed back. Sakurai also explicitly disconfirms the return of the Flipper, making it the second straight Smash game the Flipper did not return in.
|text=Pic of the day. Here's the Fiend's Scale in Classic mode. When you raise the intensity in the 3DS version, the effects looked similar to a picture book. However, for the Wii U version, as you raise your intensity it looks like you're falling deeper into the underworld. The very bottom looks ferocious.
|replyimage=Smash.4 - Bumper Backside.jpg
|reply=The field in Classic mode has five different backgrounds determined by the intensity level. On low intensity, the background looks peaceful, but on high intensity, the atmosphere gets pretty intimidating.
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|replyimage=SSBUClassicMode2.jpg
|notes=Shows off setting the difficulty in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'', and how it changes the background. Jigglypuff can also be seen in the second picture.
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|date=March 05, 2014|
|date=November 5, 2014
|image=Jet Hammer SSB4.jpg|text=Pic of the day. So far, which attack can blast away enemies the most dynamically… Is it {{SSB4|King Dedede}}'s fully charged [[Jet Hammer]]? Nah, it can't beat the K.O. uppercut. You can damage yourself by overcharging this attack, so watch out.
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|notes=Confirms Jet Hammer still causes damage to King Dedede if overcharged.
|image=SSB4SmashvilleCoinEvent.jpg
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|text=Pic of the day. Jackpot Opportunity is one of the Events in single-player mode where you aim to collect 1,000 Gold to pay off your loan. This scenario uses Coin Battle rules.
|reply=It's Past Your Bedtime sets up another predetermined situation for a single-player Event. In this one, Jigglypuff needs to put every fighter to sleep at the same time. There are quite a few scenarios like this that aren't simply brawls.
|replyimage=SSB4GamerRestEvent.jpg
|notes=Reveals a new event and also gives more info on one revealed during the Direct. Jigglypuff is shown again, and is directly mentioned for the first time in a PotD.
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|date=March 06, 2014|bg=move
|date=November 6, 2014
|image=Mac FSmash Angles.jpg|text=Pic of the day. {{SSB4|Little Mac}}'s side smash attack is his straight right punch...but it can transform into an uppercut if you tilt diagonally upward, or a body hook if you tilt diagonally downward. The body hook is the most devastating of these moves and it doesn't blast the opponents away.
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|reply=The trick in activating these punches is to avoid tilting the controls diagonally from the get go--instead, tilt up or down right after the smash attack starts kicking in. You can also tilt up or down while you're powering up.
|image=SSBUWoollyWorldPotD.jpg
|notes=Sakurai confirms that Little Mac's forward smash will become different attacks when [[angle]]d, instead of the attack simply just being aimed up or down. This is also the first time in the series where angling will alter an attack's properties beyond just changing the general direction it's aimed in and slight damage/knockback modifications. Sakurai's comment about the body hook's properties is unclear, but it seems to imply it'll deal the most damage out of the three punches, while dealing the least knockback. Sakurai also confirms that forward smashes will still be able to be angled by aiming the control stick up/down after initiating it as it could be done in ''Brawl'', instead of having to aim the control stick diagonally when initiating.
|text=Pic of the day. Here's something we didn't even announce in "Super Smash Bros. for Wii U: 50-Fact Extravaganza"(“ Super Smash Bros. for Wii U: 50 Must-See Things”)--a stage from Yoshi's Woolly World. This stage was added and developed quite near the end of development. The surfaces are soft and cushiony.
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|reply=The mobiles are placed in different locations depending on the situation, and they tilt according to weight distribution. The stage also gets rearranged, so the ground may disappear temporarily during a remodel.
|replyimage=SSBUWoollyWorldPotD2.jpg
|notes=Announces a new stage for ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'', [[Woolly World]].
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|date=March 07, 2014|bg=stage
|date=November 7, 2014
|image=Tortimer Island SSB4-3DS.jpg|text=Pic of the day. Here's a new stage for the 3DS version: [[Tortimer Island]]! I've been here countless times to catch bugs.
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|reply=What a beautiful day. On this stage, fighters are randomly placed on a different island layout every time they visit. Yar, come back anytime, will ye?
|image=SSBUWuhuIslandPotD.jpg
|replyimage=Tortimer Island 2.jpg
|text=Pic of the day. Here's a new stage, Wuhu Island. Flying around Wuhu Island may remind you of the Pilot Wings stage, but this time we tour famous locations on the island.
|notes=Confirms the earlier seen unnamed ''Animal Crossing: New Leaf'' stage as being Tortimer Island, along with confirming that it'll have a randomly generated layout each time a match is played on the stage (which is a series first). No farther information was given though on the extent of this layout randomisation.
|reply=For example, here's the starting line of a power-cruising race. You may also find yourself at a mountain summit, in front of a fountain, on a suspension bridge, in a fighting arena, or riding on a boat. The stage really feels like a resort vacation.
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|replyimage=SSBUWuhuIslandPotD2.jpg
|reply2=I've been so busy with developing this game that I dreamed about tropical islands every time I saw this stage. …Beaches in the summer are great, aren't they?
|reply2image=SSBUWuhuIslandPotD3.jpg
|notes=Another new stage for ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' is announced, [[Wuhu Island]].
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|date=March 10, 2014|
|date=November 10, 2014
|image=Smash.4 - Little Mac CR Trophy.jpg|text=Pic of the day. This chubby guy is also [[Little Mac]]. Burn that fat!
|bg=white
|notes=Depicts a [[trophy]] of Little Mac in his design from ''{{s|wikipedia|Captain Rainbow}}''. This screenshot is also the first to depict trophies in the Wii U version, though they were confirmed on January 6th alongside a trophy screenshot from the 3DS version.
|image=Master Beast 2P Wii U.jpg
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|text=Pic of the day. Playing Classic mode with two players means you can battle the Master-type opponents together…but your opponents will also be powered up. The foe in this picture is Master Beast.
|reply=The Wii U version-exclusive Master Fortress is only available in single-player mode. You'll need to attack its heartlike cores.
|replyimage=Master Fortress Shulk Wii U.jpg
|notes=Reveals that bosses will be stronger in [[Classic Mode (SSB4-Wii U)|Classic mode]] when playing with two players. Also confirms that [[Master Fortress]] is single-player only.
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|date=March 11, 2014|bg=stage
|date=November 11, 2014
|image=Lumiose City Smash 4.jpg|text=Pic of the day. The [[Prism Tower]] rises above Lumiose City. Up until a few seconds ago, the fighters were brawling on top of that tower. No, really.
|bg=other
|notes=Confirms a new stage based on Lumiose City from ''{{s|bulbapedia|Pokémon X and Y}}'' for the 3DS version. Sakurai gives no information about the stage beyond an unclear screenshot, other than stating that some portion of the stage will involve fighting on Prism Tower.
|image=SSBUTemplePotD.jpg
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|text=Pic of the day. In earlier Smash Bros. games, the Temple served as a prototypical large stage. Now it's remastered beautifully in HD.
|reply=The one large change we made to this stage is this Hylian text. I wonder what it says? Also featured in this pic is Link in Fierce Deity colors.
|replyimage=SSBUTemplePotD2.jpg
|notes=Confirms the addition of new Hylian text on Temple. The Hylian text says {{ja|スマツシユ・ブラザーズ}} (Smash Brothers).
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|date=March 12, 2014|bg=move
|date=November 12, 2014
|image=Smash.4 - Dins Fire.jpg|text=Pic of the day. Zelda's [[Din's Fire]] is now stronger in its core. The farther it's projected, the bigger and more powerful it will be, but you need to hit foes with the core if you want to make them fall.
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|notes=Confirms Zelda retains Din's Fire as a special move. Sakurai additionally confirms Din's Fire, after its ''Brawl'' buffs proved not enough, will be buffed farther, with Sakurai stating it will now have a more powerful sweetspot in the center of the move, and that the explosion will grow bigger the farther it travels.
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|text=Pic of the day. Here's another new stage!! The Mario Circuit stage is modeled after Mario Kart 8, so the course flips upside down.
|reply=On the upside-down course, Shy Guys jump their karts upside-down too!! It's amazing how the course twists on this stage. Of course, the gravity for the fighters will always go downward.
|replyimage=SSBUMarioCircuit8PotD2.jpg
|notes=Provides extra details on the {{SSB4|Mario Circuit}} stage.
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|date=March 13, 2014|bg=item
|date=November 12, 2014
|image=Smash4 - Motion-Sensor Bomb.jpg|text=Pic of the day. The tiny [[Motion-Sensor Bomb]] is hard to see. If you get any closer, it's dangerous. I warned you.
|bg=other
|notes=Confirms the return of the Motion-Sensor Bomb, with a new visual design.
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|text=[For users in the Americas] Starting today, you can pre-load the Wii U version. If you’re interested in purchasing the digital version, you should be able to start playing right away on the game's release day without having to deal with a potentially congested server if you use this feature. Check out the link below for more details.
 
http://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/detail/YXIh5ldOpNjK_4ROED9rAGIfPpZNLHvA
|notes=Announces that users in the Americas can pre-load {{forwiiu}} before release.  
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|date=March 14, 2014|bg=stage
|date=November 13, 2014
|image=SSB4 - Villager & WFT indoors.jpg|text=Pic of the day. Looks like someone's enjoying the bachelor life in this pad.
|bg=white
|notes=Confirms a new stage based on the ''{{s|wikipedia|Tomodachi Collection}}'' series.
|image=SSBUMoviesPotD.jpg
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|text=Pic of the day. Long before the game release, we revealed new fighters with videos. The video quality of online streams is not always the best, though. Luckily, you can watch them as they were meant to be in Movies mode on the Wii U version.
|reply=You can even re-watch videos that play after you clear Classic mode and Allstar mode. This is a list of videos which are unlocked when you clear certain things. They tend to be short, but you'll get a lot of information if you play them all in one sitting.
|replyimage=SSBUMoviesPotD2.jpg
|notes=Introduces [[Movies]] in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''. Newcomer trailers and ending videos are included, in the best quality.
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|date=March 17, 2014|bg=item
|date=November 14, 2014
|image=SSB4 Smash Ball.jpg|text=Pic of the day. That item that brings victory one step closer...the [[Smash Ball]]! Of course everyone wants it! Come to think of it, I haven't introduced any of the [[Final Smash]]es yet... Then again, if I introduced every single one, it'd take over a month's worth of posts.
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|notes=This is the first time the Smash Ball has been seen ingame, though the item itself was confirmed previously by Sakurai to return as the activating mechanism for Final Smashes. This screenshot also indirectly confirms Luigi will retain the [[Green Missile]].
|image=SSBUSmashTourPotD.jpg
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|text=Pic of the day. Smash Tour is really hard to explain in words--it's tough to give out guidance tips with such limited space to type!! So I'll stop myself from saying too much--just try playing this mode three times with your friends. Smash Bros. will definitely feel even more like a party if you try this out.
|reply=There are three types of game boards. If you turn on the Custom Fighters option, the fighters will be preset with custom special moves. The number on a fighter's portrait on the game board indicates which custom move set that fighter is using--this also adds to the randomness of this mode.
|replyimage=SSBUSmashTourPotD2.jpg
|notes=Shows all available maps for [[Smash Tour]].
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|date=March 18, 2014|bg=stage
|date=November 17, 2014
|image=SSB4 - 3D Land 1.jpg|text=Pic of the day. Here's some info on the Nintendo 3DS stage called [[Super Mario 3D Land]]! First, it advances by side-scrolling...
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|reply=Then you continue into the valley--it's in 3D Land, after all. The protruding stone blocks change the angles of the platforms.
|image=SSBUWFTKartPotD.jpg
|replyimage=SSB4 - 3D Land 2.jpg
|text=Pic of the day. "Intensify your activity by dodging a rampaging car".
|reply2=After that, back to side-scrolling. Now it gets you moving--you'll have to trot downhill here.
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|reply2image=SSB4 - 3D Land 3.jpg
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|reply3=And finally, you get back on rails to go farther into the stage. It takes roughly two minutes to complete a lap, and at the end you go into a giant pipe that takes you back to the beginning. ...I know this sequence goes above and beyond a traditional Pic of the Day, so consider this a little something extra on the side from me.
|reply3image=SSB4 - 3D Land 4.jpg
|notes=Confirms the name and more of the layout of the previously revealed stage based on the game of the same name, ''Super Mario 3D Land''.
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|date=March 19, 2014|
|date=November 18, 2014
|image=SSB4 - Rosalina knocked down.jpg|text=Pic of the day. [[Floor recovery|Fallen]] {{SSB4|Rosalina}}. Strange how calm and nonchalant she looks even when she takes damage. Is it because she's from outer space?
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|image=SSBUStadiumPotD.jpg
|text=Pic of the day. You can play co-op in all the games in [[Stadium]] mode!! In [[Home-run Contest]], you can either work together or compete by taking turns launching [[Sandbag]].
|reply=The batting order gets determined randomly to make it fair for the poor person that has to go first. [[Target Blast]] and Home-run Contest are games that you play over and over again, but you might find unique ways to play when you only have one shot at victory.
|replyimage=SSBUStadiumPotD2.jpg
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|date=March 20, 2014|bg=move
|date=November 19, 2014
|image=Diddy SSB4 Overcharge Blast.jpg|text=Pic of the day. The [[Peanut Popgun]] now deals a powerful attack when it explodes. It'll be difficult to hit your target, but when you succeed, the explosion will really blow your enemies away. Give it a shot when you break someone's shield.
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|notes=Confirms a new feature for Diddy's neutral special when it overcharges, where its explosion will now have a very powerful hitbox. Interestingly, this is a feature the [[Balanced Brawl]] and [[Brawl Minus]] mods gave Peanut Popgun.
|image=SSBUMasterpiecesPotD.jpg
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|text=Pic of the day. We've added [[Masterpieces]] in the Wii U version--this is where you can look back on what fighters did in the past!! You can actually play the games too.
|reply=Some of the Masterpieces aren't unlocked at the beginning of the game. It's impressive that there are even games from the [[Game Boy]]. Some games have different starting points, while others come loaded with save data.
|replyimage=SSBUMasterpiecesPotD2.jpg
|notes=First look at Masterpieces for {{forwiiu}}. The Japanese pictures have [[Media:Masterpieces SSBWU JP1.jpg|different]] [[Media:Masterpieces SSBWU JP2.jpg|layouts]] due to different release dates and games. The post can be seen [https://web.archive.org/web/20171107010630/https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAACAADRUqGkwwl7iQ here].
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|date=March 21, 2014
|date=November 20, 2014
|image=SSB4 - Phosphora Trophy 01.jpg|text=Pic of the day. The most powerful commander of the Forces of Nature, Lightning Flash Phosphora!!
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|reply=…is a Trophy. The detail in her scarf is amazing.
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|replyimage=SSB4 - Phosphora Trophy 02.jpg
|text=Pic of the day. You'll need to link the 3DS version to the Wii U version to get them to work together. Luckily, this is easy. On the 3DS version, you simply select the Wii U option, and select the 3DS option on the Wii U version.
|notes=Confirms Phosphora from [[Kid Icarus (universe)|''Kid Icarus: Uprising'']] will appear as a [[trophy]] in the Wii U version of the game.
|reply=This is what the screen looks like on the 3DS version when you link it with the Wii U version. We included this hoping that it might work as a remedy when you don't have enough controllers.
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|replyimage=SSB3DSConnectToPotD.jpg
|notes=Shows players connecting between {{forwiiu}} and {{for3ds}}.
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|date=March 24, 2014|bg=other
|date=November 21, 2014
|image=Cucco SSB4.jpg|text=Pic of the day. Never bully [[Cucco]]s. Seriously, attacking them is out of the question! This has always been a cardinal rule of The Legend of Zelda series.
|bg=white
|notes=Confirms the Cucco will appear in a non-playable role, though in what capacity (item, Assist Trophy, or something else) is not specified. It is also implied to, like in the ''Zelda'' games, to attack players who harm it.
|image=SSBUTitleScreenV1.0.1.jpg
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|text=Pic of the day. The day has finally arrived. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U is now available in the Americas!! I hope you'll enjoy this game's many modes and play it as you see fit.
|reply=Here's a look at the controls screen for the [[Wii U Pro Controller]]. We needed to match the default settings for all controllers for buttons such as [[L button|L]] and [[R button|R]], but there must be players out there that want to use the [[ZL]] and [[ZR]] Buttons for [[Shield|shielding]]. You can set the controls closer to the [[GameCube controller]] if you set the [[B button|B]] Button for standard attacks and [[Y button|Y]] for [[Special move|special moves]].
Set up your controls however you like in [[Controls]].
|replyimage=SSBUWiiUProControllerPotD.jpg
|notes=Announces American release of {{forwiiu}}. Also shows settings for the Wii U Pro Controller.
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|date=March 25, 2014
|date=November 24, 2014
|image=SSB4 3DS outline comparison.jpg|text=Pic of the day. Here's a comparison of characters with and without their outlines on the 3DS version. They also give off a different impression in 3D, so customize the look however you like.
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|image=SSBUMyMusicPotD.jpg
|text=Pic of the day. Here's a little tidbit about the song names in [[My Music]]. The tracks with a red icon are song arrangements made for this game, and the ones with the black icons are arrangements from past versions. What might be a little confusing is that some track names from [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]] are now stage names for this version. The track Corneria from Melee isn't a song that plays in Corneria in the original game, but we couldn't change the name of the track. Sorry for any confusion.
|reply=We've included four versions of the Mute City music tracks. The regular Mute City track is from Melee, Ver. 2 is from Brawl and Ver. 3 was specifically arranged for the 3DS and Wii U versions. The track from the original game is in here too. This game probably has the most music tracks compared to any other game.
|replyimage=SSBUMyMusicPotD2.jpg
|reply2=In Sounds, you can even listen to voices of some enemies. [[Metal Face]] has as many voice variations as the fighters…He'll say something a little different when [[Shulk (SSB4)|Shulk]] is on the field.
|reply2image=SSBUMyMusicPotD3.jpg
|notes=Explains tracks in My Music, and reveals that Metal Face has different quotes if Shulk is in the match.
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|date=March 26, 2014|bg=item
|date=November 25, 2014
|image=SSB4 - Ore Club.jpg|text=Pic of the day. Here's a giant attack item, the [[Ore Club]]! It's made of minerals mined on the mountain of the gods. This bulky weapon can even unleash tornadoes.
|bg=white
|notes=Confirms a new item from ''Kid Icarus: Uprising'', the Ore Club. The [[Palutena's Temple]] arena is shown for the second time, with the actual battle grounds being shown for the first time.  
|image=SSBUOrbitalGatePotD.jpg
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|text=Pic of the day. The Orbital Gate, which was shown in yesterday's post, looks like a space station, as you can see in this picture. There was also a pic of the day where the fighters are going through the center gate.  
|reply=…By the way, this model is actually a trophy. Diorama style. The Orbital Gate Assault stage actually took a whole year to complete.
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|date=March 27, 2014|bg=assist
|date=November 26, 2014
|image=SSB4 - Andross.jpg|text=Pic of the day. Oh, Uncle [[Andross]]. He really isn't very considerate.
|bg=white
|notes=Confirms the return of Andross, later confirmed to be retaining his status as assist trophy.
|image=SSBUGamerPotD.jpg
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|text=Pic of the day. In the [[Gamer]] stage, the stage set-up will change at random. Here's Mom appearing from an easel. You'd better stay on your toes.
|reply=Mom even appears out of the TV. Sometimes she jumps out of it and walks around. It gets a little crazy. The guy in the far window is Grandpa, who acts as Mom's decoy. His wig is swaying.
|replyimage=SSBUGamerPotD2.jpg
|notes=—
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|date=March 28, 2014|bg=stage
|date=November 27, 2014
|image=SSB4 - Prism Tower 1.jpg|text=Pic of the day. Here's the [[Prism Tower]] stage for the 3DS version! The battle begins on ground level right in front of the tower.
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|reply=You'll have to climb the tower by securing footholds like these moving platforms!
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|text=Pic of the day. Here's a basic size of the map for [[Smash Tour]]. The card suits and star marks are check points. You'll get a full-round bonus if you pass them all, and you'll get a strength bonus if you stop on any of them.  
|reply2=By the time you reach the top, the sun is already setting. The view from up there is quite a treat.
|reply=If you look reaaally closely, you'll see that by rolling a 5, you can pass through the center of the map to the other end. This means that you'll have an advantage if you keep rolling 5s!! Trophies like Ashley's that slow down the roulette wheel may help you out here.
|reply2image=PrismHigh.jpg
|notes=—
|notes=Reveals that the Prism Tower stage focuses on platforms going up and down along the tower.
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|date=March 31, 2014|bg=move
|date=November 28, 2014
|image=SSB4 - Luigi Poltergust 5000.jpg|text=Pic of the day. {{SSB4|Luigi}} might be thinking, "Who would've thought I'd get to show off the [[Poltergust 5000|Poltergust]] in Super Smash Bros.?!" Wondering if it's going to suck something in? Yeah, it probably will.
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|notes=Reveals that Luigi will have the Poltergust 5000 in ''Smash 4''. Though it's not stated what move it is, it is very strongly implied to be a new [[Final Smash]], given that to date the Final Smash aura has never been shown without the accompanying attack.
|image=SSBUWreckingCrewPotD.jpg
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|text=Pic of the day. Congratulations to the European region where Super Smash Bros. for Wii U was launched today!! Today's post is completely off-topic though. It's the Wrecking Crew stage. When you make the bombs explode, the shock from the explosion transfers to the walls and destroys them. When there are only two panels or less holding up a floor, the floor will crash down, making the stage change constantly.
|reply=You might get stuck inside a metal barrel that falls from above. Players can attack you while you're stuck, so get yourself out by mashing buttons.
|replyimage=SSBUWreckingCrewPotD2.jpg
|notes=Announces European release of {{forwiiu}}.
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==April 2014==
==December 2014==
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|date=April 01, 2014|bg=stage
|date=December 1, 2014
|image=SSB4 - April 1st 2014.jpg|text=Pic of the day. This may look like a side-scrolling action game, but it's actually one of the stages.
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|notes=The Miiverse post states the image is not from a single player mode, despite the great resemblance. Since what stage is was not stated nor hinted that, speculation arose, with people believing it to be a part of [[Palutena's Temple]], or to be a custom stage built through a returning [[Stage Builder]]. The former speculation ended proving correct, with a later [[Nintendo Direct]] showing this to be a part of Paultena's Temple.
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|text=Pic of the day. When you play Master Orders in [[Special Orders]] mode, you will need to use a certain amount of gold to buy a ticket to enter. If you win the challenge, you'll get a reward determined by the difficulty level. The challenges may sound simple, but playing them on [[Difficulty|Very Hard]] is quite challenging.
|reply=On the other hand, the rules in Crazy Orders are very different. You'll earn one turn for every win, and each turn gets harder and harder. Some of your accumulated damage will get carried over. [[Crazy Hand]] will challenge your after 2 turns, so you'll earn your rewards if you beat him. The final battle will be an [[HP]] battle and the more accumulated damage you have, the more HP you'll have in the fight...so the trick is to be a little risky.
|replyimage=SSBUOrdersPotD2.jpg
|notes=Explains Master Orders and Crazy Orders.
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|date=April 02, 2014|bg=item
|date=December 2, 2014
|image=SSB4 - Gust Bellows.jpg|text=Pic of the day. The [[Gust Bellows]] can blow opponents away with its powerful wind blasts. When someone drops it, though, the gusts run wild! Out of the new items, more than a few will be from The Legend of Zelda series. We'll take the most interesting and straightforward ones and reformulate them to match the Smash Bros. world.
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|notes=Sakurai notes the plethora of new [[The Legend of Zelda (universe)|Zelda]] items being added to the game. Including this one, a total of 3 new Zelda items have been confirmed at the time, the other two being the [[Beetle]] and the [[Bottled Fairy]], along with the [[Cucco]] being a potential item.
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|text=Pic of the day. Two-player options were added to a wide range of modes in this game.
<br>-[[Classic Mode (SSB4-Wii U)|Classic]]
<br>-[[All-Star]]
<br>-[[Event match|Events]]
<br>-[[Home-Run Contest]] (up to four players)
<br>-[[Multi-Man mode|Multi-Man Brawl]] (up to four players)
<br>-[[Target Blast|Target Smash!!]] (up to four players)
<br>-[[Trophy Rush]]
<br>-[[Nintendo Network|Online]] [[Team Battle|Team Battles]]
<br>Have fun with your siblings and friends.
|notes=''Multi-Man Smash'' and ''Target Blast'' are mistakenly written as ''Multi-Man Brawl'' and ''Target Smash!!''.
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|date=April 03, 2014|bg=move
|date=December 3, 2014
|image=Pikachu Thunder Combo SSB4.jpg|text=Pic of the day. Pikachu's Thunder now starts off with a thundercloud that deals a Meteor Smash! From left to right, you can see this combo starting with Pikachu throwing the opponent upward, Meteor Smashing with the lightning strike, and then directly attacking. Foes can dodge, of course, so the attack won't hit consistently, but when it does, it sure feels good!
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|notes=This post confirms that the cloud portion of {{SSB4|Pikachu}}'s [[Thunder]] now [[meteor smash]]es opponents, which Pikachu can [[combo]] from. Sakurai additionally vaguely states that foes can dodge the attack. The means of dodging that Sakurai referred to are unknown, as it could mean [[directional influence]], but might refer to using [[hitstun|hitstun canceling]] and an [[air dodge]], or just a mention that airborne opponents can evade it in general. For another note, Thunder meteor smashing is another new move feature that was previously utilised in [[Brawl Minus]] (though there the whole thunderbolt meteor smashed instead of just the cloud).
|image=SSBUFlatTrophiesPotD.jpg
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|text=Pic of the day. Some characters were displayed flat in their original games, so we made some trophies flat as well. For example, flat trophies from [[Rhythm Heaven]] and [[WarioWare]]…
|reply=Strike different poses when viewed from behind!! The designers made these from scratch for this game--thank you, designers. There are other trophies that may strike a completely different pose, and some may not even show their backs at all.
|replyimage=SSBUFlatTrophiesPotD2.jpg
|notes=—
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|date=April 04, 2014|bg=assist
|date=December 4, 2014
|image=SSB4 - Isabelle.jpg|text=Pic of the day. Hello fighters! I'll assist you with fresh-picked fruit from my town!♪
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|reply=Congratulations on your appearance [[Isabelle]]!<br>I also have another important announcement.<br>On 4/8, at 3 PM PST (8/4 11 PM UK time), we'll be airing a [[Nintendo Direct|Super Smash Bros. Direct]]!! There will be all kinds of info about the new Smash Bros. games on this simultaneous global stream that will be delivered "directly" to you, so don't miss it!<br>You'll be able to watch the stream from the official site (www.smashbros.com).
|image=SSBUamiiboPotD.jpg
|notes=Isabelle from ''Animal Crossing'' is announced in a non-playable role, later confirmed in a Nintendo Direct to be an assist trophy. The wording implies she provides the players with [[food]] items, which was also later confirmed. In addition, an upcoming Smash-centric Nintendo Direct was announced.
|text=Pic of the day. To train your [[amiibo]], it's important to give them hands-on time in battles. If you play against your amiibo with the same character, you can act as its teacher and help them learn moves easier.
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That said, it's also important to "feed" your amiibo [[equipment]] so you can make them stronger and give them special abilities.
|reply=The effects in red show when a special ability will have a negative impact, but this is not necessarily a bad thing since the equipment might raise your amiibo's overall stats. It's also important to note that there's a limit on how much you can level an amiibo no matter how much you keep feeding it. However, you can change their balance of attack, defense, and speed.  
|replyimage=SSBUamiiboPotD2.jpg
|notes=Shows how to train your amiibo and use Equipment.
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|date=April 07, 2014|bg=assist
|date=December 5, 2014
|image=SSB4 - Metroid.jpg|text=Pic of the day. An insatiable, unidentified [[Metroid (creature)|extraterrestrial]] is targeting a certain peaceful town…!
|bg=white
|notes=Confirms the return of the Metroid, although whether or not it is still an assist trophy was not stated.
|image=SSBUTitleScreenJapan.jpg
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|text=Pic of the day. Tomorrow, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U will be released in Japan! The players in Japan had to wait a bit longer for their release, but then again, they did get the [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS|3DS version]] first. We were glad to be able to release this game in the Americas just in time for Thanksgiving in the United States.
|reply=Pic of the day has continued since [[E3 2013]], and I would like to bring this series to a close today.
A total of 384 posts and roughly 500 screenshots have been posted, and there's even more screenshots if you count the ones I've posted for different regions.
 
The origins of pic of the day was sharing one picture a day of the game in development inside the company. It started out just as a small bonus for the staff.
 
However, once we started sharing pictures with the public, it was a much tougher process. We had to be more careful to choose appropriate pictures to post while keeping a consistant{{sic}} schedule regardless of how busy we got, all while some people only wanted new information from my posts.
 
It's nice to finally be able to get one weight off of my shoulders. But, we promised to create {{SSB4|Mewtwo}} as a playable character, so I can't relax too much yet. I hope you'll look forward to Mewtwo joining the battle!
|notes=Announces the release of {{forwiiu}} in Japan. Also announces that the Pic of the Day series has been discontinued, and acknowledges Mewtwo for the first time in a POTD post.
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|date=April 08, 2014|bg=item
|date=December 6, 2014
|image=SSB4 - Crates.jpg|text=Pic of the day, and a very important announcement.<br><br>On 4/8, at 3 PM PST (8/4 11 PM UK time), we'll be airing a Super Smash Bros. Direct!! There will be all kinds of info about the new Smash Bros. games on this simultaneous global stream that will be delivered "directly" to you, so don't miss it!<br>It's airing at a really late time for some of you, but it'll probably be worth the wait.<br>You can watch the stream from the official site (www.smashbros.com).
|bg=white
|notes=Shows the designs of the [[Crate|Crates]] in the Wii U version, including rolling crates. Makes an update regarding the upcoming Nintendo Direct. A [http://www.smashbros.com/ link] to the official site is included at the bottom of the post.
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|text=Hi everyone, I hope you’re enjoying Super Smash Bros. for Wii U!
 
I have an announcement... Wait for it... We’re doing a photo event using the photo studio in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U! Woot woot!!
 
Our first theme is...Eat! Try to take a [[snapshot]] that matches the theme, then post it to this [https://miiverse.nintendo.net/titles/14866558073037299863/14866558073495822235 photo event community] after you’ve carefully read through the guidelines and instructions on how to participate.
 
*Be sure to post your snapshot as a new post, and not as a comment to my post! Doing so won’t count as you submitting your entry.
 
Out of the submissions, [[Masahiro Sakurai|Mr. Sakurai]] and the development staff will choose our favorites and announce our top pics.
 
Even if you don’t have Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, give a Yeah to the screenshots that make your mouth water, and cheer everyone on!
 
Thanks, good luck, and I’ll be looking forward to seeing everyone’s submissions!
 
(Here’s my shot at it. Take it away, [[Chrom]]!)
 
“Cook this too!”
|notes=A new competition is open. This is also the first post by a user named [https://web.archive.org/web/20171007215025/https://miiverse.nintendo.net/users/NintendoSmash SmashGuide].
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|date=April 08, 2014
|date=December 22, 2014
|image=None.png|text=[For North America]<br>4/8 3 PM PT!!<br>We'll be airing Super Smash Bros. Direct!!<br>There will be tons of new info in this one, so don't miss it!<br>Click on the link below for the stream.
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|notes=Posted with a link to the [http://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct Nintendo Direct] page for North America.
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|text=Hi there! I hope you're all having a smashing time in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U!
 
I'm here to announce the results for the Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Photo Challenge! Woot Woot!
 
There were a lot of great snapshots, so we really had a fun time browsing through them all and choosing our favorites. Check out the results in the comments below!
|replyimage=SSBUCompetitionWinner1.jpg
|reply=Without further ado, I would like to announce the winners!
The winner of the Gold prize is…"The Final Checkpoint" by  The Driz!
Here's a message from Mr. Sakurai himself.
 
"This pig waved that checkered flag every day.
For Donkey Kong, who fought for justice.
For the players that played their best every day.
After his long journey, this is his final checkpoint.
May our little, glasses-wearing friend be blessed with happiness."
 
Congratulations The Driz!
|reply2=Next, here are the Silver prize winners. This is "To eat, or not to eat? That is the question." by  Auro!
|reply2image=SSBUCompetitionWinner2.jpg
|reply3="Beauty and the Beast: Romantic Dinner " by L.A.C.!
|reply3image=SSBUCompetitionWinner3.jpg
|reply4="The Food Chain" by Lil’Burksy!
|reply4image=SSBUCompetitionWinner4.jpg
|reply5=And last but not least, "Non, un 46eme gateau est mauvais pour votre ligne! (No, eating this 46th cake is bad for your waistline!)" by Thomas!
|reply5image=SSBUCompetitionWinner5.jpg
|reply6=Thank you very much for all of your submissions!
And...you must be wondering if we're holding another photo event in the future, right?
If so, we'll be announcing it right here, so stay tuned!
|reply6image=none.png
|notes=Announces the winners of the first competition.
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==January 2015==
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|image=None.png|text=[For Europe]<br>8/4 11 PM UK time!!<br>We'll be airing Super Smash Bros. Direct!!<br>There will be tons of new info in this one, so don't miss it!<br>Click on the link below for the video.
|bg=white
|notes=Posted with a link to the [http://www.nintendo-europe.com/landing/Language-Selection-Nintendo-Direct-747669.html Nintendo Direct] language selection page for Europe.
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|text=Hi everyone! It's been pretty chilly outside, so it's the perfect time to turn things up in a heated Smash battle!
 
And Smash isn't the only way to have fun in Super Smash Bros... That's why we're having another Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Photo Challenge! Hooray!
 
The theme this time is...""Uh-oh!"" Take a snapshot where it's obviously a tight situation, and then post it to this photo event community after you’ve carefully read through the guidelines and instructions on how to participate.
 
*Be sure to post your snapshot as a new post, and not as a comment to my post! Doing so won’t count as you submitting your entry.
 
*Snapshots taken outside the Trophy Hoard's photo studio mode (like in Smash mode) and painted snaphsots will not count as valid entries.
 
Out of the submissions, [[Masahiro Sakurai|Mr. Sakurai]] and the development staff will choose our favorites and announce our top picks.
 
Even if you don’t have Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, give a Yeah to the snapshots that you like, and cheer everyone on!
 
Thanks, good luck, and I’ll be looking forward to seeing everyone’s submissions!
 
(Here’s my shot at it. Isn't Boo adorable?)
 
“Show us the real you.”
|notes=The second Miiverse competition is announced.
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==February 2015==
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|date=April 08, 2014
|date=February 5, 2015
|image=None.png|text=Pic of the day? No, it's an internet broadcast!<br>The video of the Super Smash Bros. Direct can be seen right here!! There's quite a bit of new info in this one, so make sure to check it out!
|bg=white
|notes=Instead of an image, the post contains the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xUWnQu2Grs Super Smash Bros. Direct] video.
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|text=Hi there! I hope you're all having a smashing time in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U!
 
I'm here to announce the results of the second Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Photo Challenge, so get ready!
|replyimage=SSBUCompetition2Winner1.jpg
|reply=Allow me to announce the winners!
The winner of the Gold prize is…
""Use the Song of Time! USE THE SONG OF TIME!!"" by Eric!  
 
Here's a message from Mr. Sakurai himself:
""A very 'timely' topic, indeed. The placement of the pieces against the background is also nicely done. But in this case, going back using the Song of Time might require the ability to solve 5-Back problems, at least.""
 
Congratulations, Eric!
|reply2=Next, the Silver prize winners. This is "That's a new one..." by spud!
|reply2image=SSBUCompetition2Winner2.jpg
|reply3=..."Link will never learn." by Chaos!
|reply3image=SSBUCompetition2Winner3.jpg
|reply4=..."Looks like Mario forgot to save his game…" by Viridi!
|reply4image=SSBUCompetition2Winner4.jpg
|reply5=And last but not least, "Should I turn around?" by Din0!
|reply5image=SSBUCompetition2Winner5.jpg
|reply6=Thank you very much for all of your submissions in this second challenge!
When we’re ready to have another photo event we'll be announcing it right here, so stay tuned!
|reply6image=none.png
|notes=Announces the winners of the second competition.
|postID=AYMHAAACAAADVHijvPQVdg
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|date=April 08, 2014
|date=February 20, 2015
|image=None.png|text=[For North America]<br>There has been an internet broadcast for Super Smash Bros. Direct. Make sure you watch it all the way to the very end.
|bg=white
|notes=Also posted with the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xUWnQu2Grs Super Smash Bros. Direct] video.
|image=SSBUPhotoStudioEvent3.jpg
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|text=Hi everyone! Time for some more Super Smash Bros. news!
 
We're very grateful for all the posting you've done for the first and second events. Now, by popular demand, we're opening a third round of the Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Photo Challenge! Yay!
 
The theme this time is...""The Moment of Truth!"" Take a snapshot with characters going all out to win that last deciding point, and then post it to this photo event community after you’ve carefully read through the guidelines and instructions on how to participate.
 
*Be sure to post your snapshot as a new post, and not as a comment to my post! Doing so won’t count as you submitting your entry.
 
*Snapshots taken outside the Trophy Hoard's photo studio mode (like in Smash mode) and painted snaphsots will not count as valid entries.
 
Out of the submissions, Mr. Sakurai and the development staff will choose our favorites and announce our top picks.
 
Even if you don’t have Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, give a Yeah to the snapshots that you like, and cheer everyone on!
 
Thanks, good luck, and I’ll be looking forward to seeing everyone’s submissions!
 
(Here's my take on the theme. Whether it's football or Smash, there's nothing like scoring the winning point right at the end!)
 
""The ball's mine, Falcon!"" ""No way, Fox!""
|notes=The third Miiverse competition is announced.
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==March 2015==
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|date=April 08, 2014
|date=March 12, 2015
|image=None.png|text=[For Europe]<br>There has been an internet broadcast for Super Smash Bros. Direct. Make sure you watch it all the way to the very end.
|bg=white
|notes=Posted with [http://www.nintendo-europe.com/landing/Language-Selection-Nintendo-Direct-747669.html a link] to the language selection for the Super Smash Bros. Direct on the European website for Nintendo.
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|text=Hi there! I hope you're all having a smashing time in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U!
 
I'm here to announce the results of the third Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Photo Challenge, so get ready!
|replyimage=SSBUCompetition3Winner1.jpg
|reply=Allow me to announce the winners!
The winner of the Gold prize is…
"Two racers down, but who will win?" by Joseph!
 
Here's a message from Mr Sakurai himself:
"Sonic does drive occasionally, but when he does I just want to tell him to get out and walk."
|reply2=Next, the Silver prize winners. This is "You're adopted" by Aimee!
|reply2image=SSBUCompetition3Winner2.jpg
|reply3=..."Die Zeit ist gekommen... los Luigi! Zeig allen was du drauf
hast!!! (The time has come… Go, Luigi! Show them what you've got!!!)" by Dеιτα!
|reply3image=SSBUCompetition3Winner3.jpg
|reply4=..."True 'Moment of Truth!'" by RYO!
|reply4image=SSBUCompetition3Winner4.jpg
|reply5=And last but not least, "After being trapped underground for what seemed liked weeks, rescuers successfully pulled Mario from the collapsed mine." by Chris E.!
|reply5image=SSBUCompetition3Winner5.jpg
|reply6=Thank you very much for all of your submissions in this third challenge!
When we’re ready to have another photo event we'll be announcing it right here, so stay tuned!
|reply6image=none.png
|notes=Announces the winners of the third competition.
|postID=AYMHAAACAAADVHjE6Uu6WQ
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==May 2015==
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|date=May 1, 2015
|image=SSB4 - Samus & ZSSamus.jpg|text=Pic of the day. {{SSB4|Samus}} and {{SSB4|Zero Suit Samus}}!! How will she match up with her new jet boots?
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|text=Hi everyone! Time for another Super Smash Bros. announcement!
 
A ""Share"" mode has been added that lets you show off your snapshots, replays, Mii Fighters and original stages to other players around the world! We hope you enjoy it!
 
And let's not forget the fourth Wii U Photo Challenge! Awesome!
 
The theme this time is...""Happiness"". Take a snapshot of someone looking ecstatic, and then post it to this photo event community after you’ve carefully read through the guidelines and instructions on how to participate.
 
*Be sure to post your snapshot as a new post, and not as a comment to my post! Doing so won’t count as you submitting your entry.
 
*Snapshots taken outside the Trophy Hoard's photo studio mode (like in Smash mode) and painted snaphsots will not count as valid entries.
 
Out of the submissions, Mr. Sakurai and the development staff will choose our favorites and announce our top picks.
 
Even if you don’t have Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, give a Yeah to the snapshots that you like, and cheer everyone on!
 
Thanks, good luck, and I’ll be looking forward to seeing everyone’s submissions!
 
(Here's my attempt. Now I really want a Robin amiibo...)
 
""Look at the gold trim on that coat! And the purple! *sigh*""
 
|notes=The fourth Miiverse competition is announced.
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|date=April 11, 2014
|date=May 28, 2015
|image=SSB4 - Pit Smash Run.jpg|text=Pic of the day. Your character starts a Smash Run as a relatively ordinary fighter. But before the game, you can outfit yourself with certain items that can help power you up early, which will give you a big advantage later on!! These items are much like the Powers you'd find in Kid Icarus: Uprising.
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|reply=For those who are wondering what Smash Run is, check out the Super Smash Bros. Direct. You can find the link on the post two days before this one.
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|text=Hello! It's the moment you've all been waiting for - we'll now reveal the winners of the fourth Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Photo Challenge!
|replyimage=SSBUCompetition4Winner1.jpg
|reply=Allow me to announce the winners!
The winner of the Gold prize is…
""happiness is seeing your kid coming home after a long day at school with a smile on his face."" by iWecky!
 
Here's a message from Mr Sakurai himself:
""It's said that the key to happiness is to not take the little things in life for granted.""
|reply2=Next, the Silver prize winners. This is "Happy birthday, Toad! I've bought a cute Poké-Doll for you." by Stefan!
|reply2image=SSBUCompetition4Winner2.jpg
|reply3=…"Luigi in the nature" by AupMaster!
|reply3image=SSBUCompetition4Winner3.jpg
|reply4=…"Let's see that Blue Bomber beat THIS!" by Eric!
|reply4image=SSBUCompetition4Winner4.jpg
|reply5=And last but not least, "!Traemos musica, sonrisas y diversion! !que empiece la fiesta! :D" by Marina!
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|reply6=Thank you very much for all of your submissions in this fourth challenge! We're glad to be getting so much interest from Smash fans!
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|notes=Announces the winners of the fourth competition.
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==June 2015==
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|date=April 14, 2014|bg=move
|date=June 5, 2015
|image=SSB4 - Greninja 01.jpg|text=Pic of the day. Here's a very, very new fighter in the upcoming Smash games, {{SSB4|Greninja}}. Greninja's sophisticated moves are extremely fun to use once you get used to how it controls!
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|reply=The side special attack [[Shadow Sneak]] is a move that makes Greninja suddenly disappear and ambush opponents. If you press and hold the button, Greninja will move a greater distance. Another unique feature is you can move Greninja around freely while charging up.
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|replyimage=SSB4 - Greninja 02.jpg
|text=Hey, [[Sakurai]] here. Long time no see.  
|notes=Confirms the official name of Greninja's side special, as well as how the move functions.
 
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I'm happy to announce that {{SSB4|Lucas}} will be available beginning 08:00 AM on June 14 (PT), 17:00 (CEST) on June 14th, and 01:00 AM on June 15 (AEST).
 
The {{uv|Splatoon}} [[Mii Fighter]] gear and the [[Miiverse]] stage for the Wii U version are included in this update as well. It'll be here soon!
 
Lucas is already finished, and I've been playing with him daily. It's really satisfying when his up smash and Meteor Smash attacks connect.
 
|notes=Sakurai's first post since the release of {{forwiiu}}.
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|date=April 15, 2014|bg=stage
|date=June 8, 2015
|image=SSB4 - Gerudo Valley Final Destination.jpg|text=Pic of the day. This is the [[Final Destination (SSB4)|final destination]] version of [[Gerudo Valley]]. No more surprise visits from Koume and Kotake, and the bridge is gone. There are no distractions and there's nowhere to run. And the score that plays in the background is "Gerudo Valley."
|bg=white
|reply=You can make most stages turn into a final destination. Depending on the stage, it might be floating in midair or perched on a cliff.
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|notes=Confirms that final destination variations of other stages exists on the 3DS version as well as the Wii U version. And that they exist for most, if not all, stages.
|text=The update that includes Lucas will be available beginning  08:00 AM on June 14 (PT), 17:00 (CEST) on  June 14th, and 01:00 AM on June 15 (AEST).
|postID=AYMHAAACAABnUYntKN1loQ}}
 
We made a special video broadcast to talk about the update. In it, I'll be on camera to give you all the details!
We'll air the video online right before the update, at 07:40 AM on June 14 (PT), 16:40 (CEST) on June 14th, and 0:40 AM on June 15 (AEST). Please check it out before the update becomes available!
 
http://www.smashbros.com/
 
|notes=Sakurai announces a video presentation before the update.
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==August 2015==
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|date=April 16, 2014|bg=move
|date=August 6, 2015
|image=SSB4 - Acrobatics.jpg|text=Pic of the day. Ready now? Together with me!
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|notes=Indirectly confirms {{SSB4|Zero Suit Samus}} will retain [[Flip Jump]], as well as shows off a new afterimage graphical effect the move has.
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|text=Hi everyone! Time for another Super Smash Bros. announcement!
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|date=April 17, 2014
As you've probably noticed, there's been a new update for both the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS versions of the game! Now that you can post your replays online and take part in tourneys in the Wii U version, we've opened two brand new Miiverse communities: the Replay Viewing Community and the Tourney Community. Take a look at some of your fellow fighters' best replays, or find some hot new tourneys to take part in yourself!
|image=SSB4 - Smash Run Tac.jpg|text=Pic of the day. Tac (on the left) steals your charged power. If you've charged up a lot, he might steal a ton of it. Chase after him quickly to get it back!!
 
|notes= Explaining how the enemy Tac functions in [[Smash Run]].
And now, it's time for the fifth Wii U Photo Challenge! Unfortunately, this is the very last one...so now's the time to take part!
|postID=AYMHAAACAAAYUKlROOnL4w}}
 
{{MiiversePostRow
The theme this time is...""Unity"". Remember, the team that smashes together, wins together!... Or something like that. Take a snapshot of some winning teamwork, and then post it to this photo event community after you’ve carefully read through the guidelines and instructions on how to participate.
|date=April 18, 2014|bg=assist
 
|image=SSB4 - Isabelle 3DS.jpg|text=Pic of the day. The 3DS version will have roughly the same types of Assist Trophies and Pokémon. Just roughly...
*Be sure to post your snapshot as a new post, and not as a comment to my post! Doing so won’t count as you submitting your entry.
|notes=Sakurai confirms that the two versions will have mostly the same Assist Trophies and Pokémon, while implying there will be a few differences in the available assist characters, though he does not specify if there will be version exclusives or if the 3DS version will have a few cut out for space limitations.
 
|postID=AYMHAAACAABnUYntl6TU1g}}
*Snapshots taken outside the Trophy Hoard's photo studio mode (like in Smash mode) and painted snaphsots will not count as valid entries.
{{MiiversePostRow
 
|date=April 21, 2014|bg=item
Out of the submissions, Mr. Sakurai and the development staff will choose our favorites and announce our top picks.
|image=SSB4 - Beam Sword and Fire Bar.jpg|text=Pic of the day. For the first time in the Smash series, [[Beam Sword]]s will feature graduated colors. The attack item on the left is the [[Fire Bar]]. This is a peculiar weapon that becomes shorter after each swing.
 
|notes=—
Even if you don’t have Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, give a Yeah to the snapshots that you like, and cheer everyone on!
|postID=AYMHAAACAADMUKlsMx1XHg}}
 
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Thanks, good luck, and I’ll be looking forward to seeing everyone’s submissions!
|date=April 22, 2014|bg=stage
 
|image=SSB4 - Balloon Fight Stage.jpg|text=Pic of the day. Here's a special stage exclusive to the 3DS version, [[Balloon Fight]]!! The stage loops on the left and right sides so you can walk off one side and appear on the other.
(Here's my attempt. Jingle's putting a lot of faith in his new little helpers...)
|notes=Confirms the Balloon Fight stage will have an entirely new mechanic, where players can move through one side of the stage to end up on the other. It's not stated though if players [[launch]]ed through the side will continue flying on the other side, or if the side [[blastline]]s will operate like the top blastline in this stage (i.e. players can safely move past them, but will get KO'd if they're hit past them).
 
|postID=AYMHAAACAADMUKlsMx1XHg}}
""I'll just take this...
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...and put it under the tree!""
|date=April 23, 2014
|notes=The fifth and final Miiverse competition is announced.
|image=Smash Run Dee Grab.jpg|text=Pic of the day. Don't eat him. You can't eat him.
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|notes=Confirms that enemies in Smash Run can be grabbed, though not whether they must be immediately thrown as in the Subspace Emissary.
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{{MiiversePostRow|date=August 26, 2015
|date=April 23, 2014|bg=move
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|image=SSB4 - Yoshi and Samus.jpg|text=Pic of the day. Yoshi's [[Egg Throw]] now leaves a rainbow trail, and we've improved the pose Samus strikes when she fires the [[Paralyzer]]. Every staff member is working hard as we brush up whatever we can.
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|notes=Confirms that Zero Suit Samus is retaining her Paralyzer special.
|text=Hello! It's the moment you've all been waiting for - we'll now reveal the winners of the fifth Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Photo Challenge!
|postID=AYMHAAACAABnUYnujp4VEQ}}
|replyimage=PhotoContest5Winner.jpg
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|reply=Allow me to announce the winners!
|date=April 25, 2014|bg=move
 
|image=SSB4 - POTD 4-25-14.jpg|text=Pic of the day.<br>MegaMan.EXE!<br>X!<br>{{SSB4|Mega Man}}!<br>Mega Man Star Force!<br>Mega Man Volnutt!<br>The Mega Man legends, united.
The winner of the Gold prize is…
|notes=A Picture showing off Mega Man's currently [[Mega Man's Final Smash|unnamed Final Smash]].
""Sometimes you need to unite, to achieve big goals in your live."" by Andrés!
|postID=AYMHAAACAADMUKlsn2BksQ}}
 
Here's a message from Mr Sakurai himself:
""Giant display versions of games consoles like this used to really exist. The difficulty of pressing the buttons was all part of the fun, but with the number of buttons consoles have these days...things might be a little difficult.""
|reply2=Next, the Silver prize winners.
 
This is ""Duck-Hunt: Co-Op Mode"" by DX_Horizon.
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|reply3=…"Are you sure you have the right tome? This spell is starting to seem like a recipe for stew." by Caleb!
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|reply4=…"The Big Kings" by ColdFruit!
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|reply5=And last but not least, "Defeated is the monster!" by Eric!
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|reply6=Thank you very much for all of your submissions in this fifth challenge! That's the last of our Wii U Photo Challenges, but I hope you'll keep playing Super Smash Bros. - and make sure to check out all the other great Miiverse communities for the game!
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|notes=Announces the winners of the fifth and final Photo Contest.
|postID=AYMHAAACAAADVHkZJ9DRfg}}
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[[Category:Lists]]
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Latest revision as of 12:34, December 16, 2023

Starting from E3 2013, Masahiro Sakurai began posting one new screenshot from Super Smash Bros. 4 every weekday in the Miiverse community known as the Director's Room, as well as on the official website for the games. Known as the "pic of the day" series, it was initially just a posting of a screenshot with no information or comment about it provided, but after the start of July he also began adding comments, that were a remark about the screenshot or information about what the screenshot was portraying, which were translated into English by Nintendo of America localiser Nate Bihldorff. In the beginning, the pic of the day series mostly consisted of random screenshots with Sakurai giving no real information about the game, with few being updates of actual information, and barely any of them being something significant. As the series went on however, the proportion of them being updates with actual information gradually increased, and since the start of 2014, nearly all of them have been some sort of informative update, with each week having multiple significant updates. The series ended on December 5, 2014. This page is an archive of these posts.

Legend[edit]

In order to highlight important posts from the list, each entry is given a background colour that denotes that something new or otherwise important has been revealed. Should multiple reveals be part of one post, the one higher on this list will take precedence. Posts after December 5 are not posted by Masahiro Sakurai unless otherwise noted.

Type Color
Newcomer Red
Veteran Orange
Stage Green
Assist character Blue
Item Yellow
Move Magenta
Other Cyan
No reveal White

Previous months[edit]

October 2014[edit]

Date Image Comment Notes Link
October 1, 2014
SSB4 Orbital Gate 1.jpg
 Pic of the day. This is the Orbital Gate stage. This is a Wii U version-exclusive stage reenacting Team Star Fox's defense of the Orbital Gate from an Aparoid missile attack. Provides the name of the previously revealed Star Fox: Assault stage and further details of its layout and setup.
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SSB4 Orbital Gate 2.jpg
 Missiles are launched towards the Orbital Gate! The force field shields the machinery for a while, and the missiles eventually get shot down by team Star Fox. Overall, this stage feels like a ride. It's pretty hectic, so hold on tight!
SSB4 Orbital Gate 3.jpg
 The Arwings are passing through the gate! And the fighters hop on for a free ride!!
October 2, 2014
SSBU Sheriff.jpg
 Pic of the day. This assist trophy is Sheriff. Sheriff was an arcade game released in 1979. In this game, the players aim by choosing one of eight directions to shoot using a second joystick separate from the one that controls movement. It was quite a revolutionary game for its time. For shooting games overseas, it's common to see games that utilize the left stick to move around and the right to determine the direction to shoot, so we can say the origin of modern shooting games was this game--which is pretty remarkable. This is the first official mention of the Sheriff Assist Trophy.
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October 3, 2014
SakuraiRelease.jpg
 Pic of the day. Finally, Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS is being released overseas. Congratulations!! With the game released globally, from here on out I'll be posting about some of the hidden elements in the game. However, for now they'll only trickle down a little bit at a time. I'll be done with posting new pics by the end of the year, so I hope you'll enjoy the rest of the ride. Announces worldwide release of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.
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October 6, 2014
InternationalConquestMode.jpg
 Pic of the day. Conquest mode is now open to overseas players. This is when things finally get serious. We've increased the frequency for updates, too. The Global Smash Power rankings will get interesting with more players involved. Connect online, and keep updating your status. This screenshot is the result from the last Conquest challenge. (image is from the Japanese version) Announces Conquest mode is available in the West.
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October 7, 2014
AmiiboWiiU.jpg
 Pic of the day. For the first time ever in the Super Smash Bros. series, you can play with a collection of real-life trophies in the form of amiibo. Simply touch them on this part of the GamePad. This particular screen is dedicated to activating amiibo, but you can also tap your amiibo on the GamePad at the character-selection screen to let that character join the battle. Gives details about amiibo and how they will work.
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FPWiiU.jpg
 Once you do, the trophy of your amiibo character transforms into a Figure Player (FP)!! FPs fight and develop on their own.
October 7, 2014
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 Release dates for the Wii U version have been announced! Along with the first amiibo lineup, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U will be released on November 21st in the Americas. In Europe, amiibo will be released on November 28th, while Super Smash Bros. for Wii U will launch on December 5th. In Oceania, amiibo will be released on November 29th, and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U will launch on December 6th. For more details, check out the official website at www.smashbros.com.
http://www.smashbros.com/ 		Announces the release date for Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
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October 8, 2014
FlyingMenSakurai.jpg
 Pic of the day. The Flying Men that appear in the Magicant stage will ally with the first fighter that touches them. Watch out for their flying cross-chop attacks! They also accumulate damage, and a grave gets erected every time a Flying Man falls in battle. And of course, only up to five Flying Men can appear at a time. First look in the Pics of the Day of Ness. Also first mention of Magicant as a stage.
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October 9, 2014
WiiUTrophyShop.jpg
 Pic of the day. Here's the Trophy Shop for the Wii U version. It operates identically to the 3DS version, but it sure has a different feel, doesn't it? First look at the Trophy Shop in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
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October 10, 2014
HRContest3DS.jpg
 Pic of the day. Unfortunately, I've been too busy working on developing the Wii U version that I haven't had a chance to play Home-Run Contest with my Global Smash Power turned on. So fighters, with the game now released worldwide, how are you faring with your home-run distance and Global Smash Power? I wonder if Ganondorf gives you some advantage. First textual mention of Ganondorf's playability.
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October 13, 2014
SSBU Bass Treble Trophy.jpg
 Pic of the day. Here's Bass, a trophy for the Wii U version!! When I first saw this, I was really surprised by the quality of this trophy and Treble's presence. Even though this will only appear as a trophy, this was made from the ground up. Designers really are amazing. Confirms four new trophies from the Mega Man series for the Wii U version.
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SSBU Zero Trophy.jpg
 Zero's here too!! There are also trophies of Roll and Proto Man.
October 14, 2014
SakuraiTrophyHoard.jpg
 Pic of the day. Now here's a challenge… Find Stalfos!! (Difficulty Level 3) This is a close-up of a specific area in the Trophy Hoard, but the search will be more challenging if you zoom out. You can change the alignment of these trophies by holding down a direction on the +Control Pad while you're entering Trophy Hoard. —
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October 15, 2014
SakuraiMasterCrazyOrder.jpg
 Pic of the day. Now, what mode is this…?! Teases Special Orders.
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October 16, 2014
SakuraiWiiUTips.jpg
 Pic of the day. Tips will display in three columns in the Wii U version. There's more content, which includes descriptions of the original games. This game seems to never run out of easter eggs, even if you play it normally. Knowing that this will get translated into multiple languages, I shouldn't go overboard with the contents, though.... First look at tips in the Wii U version.
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October 17, 2014
SSBU Zael Trophy.jpg
 Pic of the day. Zael from The Last Story grabs some Superspicy Curry from Master Hand. "No…! You mustn't let that curry lure you in…!!" In the Wii U version, you can take photos of dream collaborations and funny situations with your trophies in the Photo Studio. Confirms a trophy of Zael from The Last Story and the presence of Photo Studio, which appears to be functionally identical to Diorama mode in Brawl.
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October 20, 2014
SSBU Rules 1.jpg
 Pic of the day. Here's the settings menu for Rules. Comical pictures appear on the left when you go through the options, so I'll briefly introduce them. Shows the Rules menu for the Wii U version and confirms that all rule options will be available without unlocking. The Damage Display picture confirms Temple as a returning stage, and the Rules picture implies the return of Coin Battle.
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SSBU Rules 2.jpg
 Going clockwise from the top-left corner, here are the pictures that appear for Rules, Time Limit, Custom Fighters, Stage Choice, Damage Ratio, and Handicap.
SSBU Rules 3.jpg
 In the Wii U version, you can customize additional rules from the beginning of the game. Here are the pictures displayed for Stock Time Limit, Team Attack, Pause Function, SD Penalty, Damage Display, and Score Display. You can almost hear Fox's cry in the picture displayed for SD Penalty settings.
October 21, 2014
SSBU Xenoblade Trophies.jpg
 Pic of the day. The trophies from the Xenoblade series can be found mostly in the Wii U version. Here's Melia looking the other way. Confirms several Xenoblade trophies for the Wii U version that are not present in the 3DS version.
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October 22, 2014
Duck Hunt Duo Teaser Picture.jpg
 Pic of the day. Here's what's happening behind the scenes in one of the secret fighter's shooting moves. The object being held is called an NES Zapper. This is an accessory which was released for the NES outside of Japan. Now, this image is edited, but it's a scene from the secret fighter's reveal video. Teases the video reveal of Duck Hunt for the movies in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
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October 23, 2014
PunchOutScreenWiiU.jpg
 Pic of the day. The giant screen in the Boxing Ring stage for Wii U reenacts the multiscreen effect seen in the arcade version of Punch-Out!! Looks like their aliases are displayed on the screen too.
By the way, today, October 23rd at 3 PM PST (October 23rd 11 PM UK time, October 24th 9 AM Sydney Time, we are streaming "Super Smash Bros. for Wii U: 50-Fact Extravaganza" (“Super Smash Bros. for Wii U: 50 Must-See Things”). You can watch the stream from the links below when it starts.

For Americas: http://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct/10-23-2014/
For Europe: http://www.nintendo.co.uk/Misc-/Nintendo-Direct/Latest-Nintendo-Direct/Nintendo-Direct-698557.html
For Oceania: http://www.nintendo.com.au/nintendodirect

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October 23, 2014
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 "Super Smash Bros. for Wii U: 50-Fact Extravaganza" (“Super Smash Bros. for Wii U: 50 Must-See Things”) is out now!! If you missed it, watch it from the links below. Has the 50-Fact Extravaganza embedded in the post.
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October 24, 2014
8-Player Smash Original 8.jpg
 Pic of the day. At long last, the Wii U version supports eight-player multiplayer!! It gets pretty hectic watching eight people duke it out at once. For more details, check out "Super Smash Bros. for Wii U: 50-Fact Extravaganza" (“Super Smash Bros. for Wii U: 50 Must-See Things”).
For Americas: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0BBGzfw0pQ
For Europe: http://www.nintendo.co.uk/Misc-/Nintendo-Direct/Latest-Nintendo-Direct/Nintendo-Direct-698557.html
For Oceania: http://www.nintendo.com.au/nintendodirect 		Shows off 8-Player Smash and Big Battlefield. As with the previous post, the 50-Fact Extravaganza is embedded in the post.
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8-Player Smash Newcomers.jpg
 And here's a stage prepared for a large number of fighters, Big Battlefield!! Fighters can spread out, so it should be easier battling on a stage like this.
October 27, 2014
SakuraiShulkAltsWiiU.jpg
 Pic of the day. The color variations for Shulk are all based off outfit colors of his travel companions… excluding one of them. Lucina's color variations are also based off the female characters in Fire Emblem Awakening. —
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October 28, 2014
SSBU-SpecialSmash.jpg
 Pic of the day. Stamina-based, Mega-sized with the Bunny Hood, Back Shield with Reflect, Lightweight, Slow, Angled Smash. Reveals Special Smash to anyone who didn't watch the direct.
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October 29, 2014
SakuraiWiiUClassicMode.jpg
 Pic of the day. Classic mode in the Wii U version is set up like a battle coliseum with multiple fighters teamed up with each other. Move your trophy and join in anywhere you want. You can see faint images of stages on the platform--the number of fighters clustered on those images indicates the number of fighters you'll face. As you can see, this feature leverages the fact that the game supports multiplayer with up to eight players. Explains the arrangement of Classic mode on Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
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SakuraiWiiUClassicMode2.jpg
 After each battle, the fighters that lost get blown away!! The fighters remaining on the field will once again team up with other fighters on the field. You can actually choose fighters you've blown away to join your team in team battles. A rival will always appear in this mode, and the longer that character survives, the stronger it will get.
October 30, 2014
SakuraiYourFingerStinks.jpg
 Pic of the day. "Your finger stinks!!" —
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SakuraiBitterYetTasty.jpg
 "It is bitter, yet tasty."
October 31, 2014
SakuraiStageBuilder.jpg
 Pic of the day. In Stage Builder, you can draw lines on your Wii U GamePad to create stages!! It might not be the easiest stage to battle on, but you can even make stages like this one. For more details on how this works, check out "Super Smash Bros. for Wii U: 50-Fact Extravaganza" (“Super Smash Bros. for Wii U: 50 Must-See Things”).

For Americas: http://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct/10-23-2014/ For Europe: http://www.nintendo.co.uk/Misc-/Nintendo-Direct/Latest-Nintendo-Direct/Nintendo-Direct-698557.html For Oceania: http://www.nintendo.com.au/nintendodirect

Showcases Stage Builder in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
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November 2014[edit]

Date Image Comment Notes Link
November 3, 2014
Wii U Main Menu.jpg
 Pic of the day. Here's the main menu of the Wii U Version. Colorful silhouettes of various fighters stream in the background. It looks sparkly. Sakurai shows the main menu for Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
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November 4, 2014
SSBUClassicMode.jpg
 Pic of the day. Here's the Fiend's Scale in Classic mode. When you raise the intensity in the 3DS version, the effects looked similar to a picture book. However, for the Wii U version, as you raise your intensity it looks like you're falling deeper into the underworld. The very bottom looks ferocious. Shows off setting the difficulty in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, and how it changes the background. Jigglypuff can also be seen in the second picture.
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SSBUClassicMode2.jpg
 The field in Classic mode has five different backgrounds determined by the intensity level. On low intensity, the background looks peaceful, but on high intensity, the atmosphere gets pretty intimidating.
November 5, 2014
SSB4SmashvilleCoinEvent.jpg
 Pic of the day. Jackpot Opportunity is one of the Events in single-player mode where you aim to collect 1,000 Gold to pay off your loan. This scenario uses Coin Battle rules. Reveals a new event and also gives more info on one revealed during the Direct. Jigglypuff is shown again, and is directly mentioned for the first time in a PotD.
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SSB4GamerRestEvent.jpg
 It's Past Your Bedtime sets up another predetermined situation for a single-player Event. In this one, Jigglypuff needs to put every fighter to sleep at the same time. There are quite a few scenarios like this that aren't simply brawls.
November 6, 2014
SSBUWoollyWorldPotD.jpg
 Pic of the day. Here's something we didn't even announce in "Super Smash Bros. for Wii U: 50-Fact Extravaganza"(“ Super Smash Bros. for Wii U: 50 Must-See Things”)--a stage from Yoshi's Woolly World. This stage was added and developed quite near the end of development. The surfaces are soft and cushiony. Announces a new stage for Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, Woolly World.
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SSBUWoollyWorldPotD2.jpg
 The mobiles are placed in different locations depending on the situation, and they tilt according to weight distribution. The stage also gets rearranged, so the ground may disappear temporarily during a remodel.
November 7, 2014
SSBUWuhuIslandPotD.jpg
 Pic of the day. Here's a new stage, Wuhu Island. Flying around Wuhu Island may remind you of the Pilot Wings stage, but this time we tour famous locations on the island. Another new stage for Super Smash Bros. for Wii U is announced, Wuhu Island.
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SSBUWuhuIslandPotD2.jpg
 For example, here's the starting line of a power-cruising race. You may also find yourself at a mountain summit, in front of a fountain, on a suspension bridge, in a fighting arena, or riding on a boat. The stage really feels like a resort vacation.
SSBUWuhuIslandPotD3.jpg
 I've been so busy with developing this game that I dreamed about tropical islands every time I saw this stage. …Beaches in the summer are great, aren't they?
November 10, 2014
Master Beast 2P Wii U.jpg
 Pic of the day. Playing Classic mode with two players means you can battle the Master-type opponents together…but your opponents will also be powered up. The foe in this picture is Master Beast. Reveals that bosses will be stronger in Classic mode when playing with two players. Also confirms that Master Fortress is single-player only.
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Master Fortress Shulk Wii U.jpg
 The Wii U version-exclusive Master Fortress is only available in single-player mode. You'll need to attack its heartlike cores.
November 11, 2014
SSBUTemplePotD.jpg
 Pic of the day. In earlier Smash Bros. games, the Temple served as a prototypical large stage. Now it's remastered beautifully in HD. Confirms the addition of new Hylian text on Temple. The Hylian text says スマツシユ・ブラザーズ (Smash Brothers).
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SSBUTemplePotD2.jpg
 The one large change we made to this stage is this Hylian text. I wonder what it says? Also featured in this pic is Link in Fierce Deity colors.
November 12, 2014
SSBUMarioCircuit8PotD.jpg
 Pic of the day. Here's another new stage!! The Mario Circuit stage is modeled after Mario Kart 8, so the course flips upside down. Provides extra details on the Mario Circuit stage.
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 On the upside-down course, Shy Guys jump their karts upside-down too!! It's amazing how the course twists on this stage. Of course, the gravity for the fighters will always go downward.
November 12, 2014
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 [For users in the Americas] Starting today, you can pre-load the Wii U version. If you’re interested in purchasing the digital version, you should be able to start playing right away on the game's release day without having to deal with a potentially congested server if you use this feature. Check out the link below for more details.

http://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/detail/YXIh5ldOpNjK_4ROED9rAGIfPpZNLHvA

Announces that users in the Americas can pre-load Super Smash Bros. for Wii U before release.
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November 13, 2014
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 Pic of the day. Long before the game release, we revealed new fighters with videos. The video quality of online streams is not always the best, though. Luckily, you can watch them as they were meant to be in Movies mode on the Wii U version. Introduces Movies in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. Newcomer trailers and ending videos are included, in the best quality.
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 You can even re-watch videos that play after you clear Classic mode and Allstar mode. This is a list of videos which are unlocked when you clear certain things. They tend to be short, but you'll get a lot of information if you play them all in one sitting.
November 14, 2014
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 Pic of the day. Smash Tour is really hard to explain in words--it's tough to give out guidance tips with such limited space to type!! So I'll stop myself from saying too much--just try playing this mode three times with your friends. Smash Bros. will definitely feel even more like a party if you try this out. Shows all available maps for Smash Tour.
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 There are three types of game boards. If you turn on the Custom Fighters option, the fighters will be preset with custom special moves. The number on a fighter's portrait on the game board indicates which custom move set that fighter is using--this also adds to the randomness of this mode.
November 17, 2014
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 Pic of the day. "Intensify your activity by dodging a rampaging car". —
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November 18, 2014
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 Pic of the day. You can play co-op in all the games in Stadium mode!! In Home-run Contest, you can either work together or compete by taking turns launching Sandbag. —
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 The batting order gets determined randomly to make it fair for the poor person that has to go first. Target Blast and Home-run Contest are games that you play over and over again, but you might find unique ways to play when you only have one shot at victory.
November 19, 2014
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 Pic of the day. We've added Masterpieces in the Wii U version--this is where you can look back on what fighters did in the past!! You can actually play the games too. First look at Masterpieces for Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. The Japanese pictures have different layouts due to different release dates and games. The post can be seen here.
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 Some of the Masterpieces aren't unlocked at the beginning of the game. It's impressive that there are even games from the Game Boy. Some games have different starting points, while others come loaded with save data.
November 20, 2014
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 Pic of the day. You'll need to link the 3DS version to the Wii U version to get them to work together. Luckily, this is easy. On the 3DS version, you simply select the Wii U option, and select the 3DS option on the Wii U version. Shows players connecting between Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.
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 This is what the screen looks like on the 3DS version when you link it with the Wii U version. We included this hoping that it might work as a remedy when you don't have enough controllers.
November 21, 2014
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 Pic of the day. The day has finally arrived. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U is now available in the Americas!! I hope you'll enjoy this game's many modes and play it as you see fit. Announces American release of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. Also shows settings for the Wii U Pro Controller.
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 Here's a look at the controls screen for the Wii U Pro Controller. We needed to match the default settings for all controllers for buttons such as L and R, but there must be players out there that want to use the ZL and ZR Buttons for shielding. You can set the controls closer to the GameCube controller if you set the B Button for standard attacks and Y for special moves.

Set up your controls however you like in Controls.

November 24, 2014
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 Pic of the day. Here's a little tidbit about the song names in My Music. The tracks with a red icon are song arrangements made for this game, and the ones with the black icons are arrangements from past versions. What might be a little confusing is that some track names from Super Smash Bros. Melee are now stage names for this version. The track Corneria from Melee isn't a song that plays in Corneria in the original game, but we couldn't change the name of the track. Sorry for any confusion. Explains tracks in My Music, and reveals that Metal Face has different quotes if Shulk is in the match.
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 We've included four versions of the Mute City music tracks. The regular Mute City track is from Melee, Ver. 2 is from Brawl and Ver. 3 was specifically arranged for the 3DS and Wii U versions. The track from the original game is in here too. This game probably has the most music tracks compared to any other game.
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 In Sounds, you can even listen to voices of some enemies. Metal Face has as many voice variations as the fighters…He'll say something a little different when Shulk is on the field.
November 25, 2014
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 Pic of the day. The Orbital Gate, which was shown in yesterday's post, looks like a space station, as you can see in this picture. There was also a pic of the day where the fighters are going through the center gate. —
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 …By the way, this model is actually a trophy. Diorama style. The Orbital Gate Assault stage actually took a whole year to complete.
November 26, 2014
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 Pic of the day. In the Gamer stage, the stage set-up will change at random. Here's Mom appearing from an easel. You'd better stay on your toes. —
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 Mom even appears out of the TV. Sometimes she jumps out of it and walks around. It gets a little crazy. The guy in the far window is Grandpa, who acts as Mom's decoy. His wig is swaying.
November 27, 2014
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 Pic of the day. Here's a basic size of the map for Smash Tour. The card suits and star marks are check points. You'll get a full-round bonus if you pass them all, and you'll get a strength bonus if you stop on any of them. —
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If you look reaaally closely, you'll see that by rolling a 5, you can pass through the center of the map to the other end. This means that you'll have an advantage if you keep rolling 5s!! Trophies like Ashley's that slow down the roulette wheel may help you out here.
November 28, 2014
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 Pic of the day. Congratulations to the European region where Super Smash Bros. for Wii U was launched today!! Today's post is completely off-topic though. It's the Wrecking Crew stage. When you make the bombs explode, the shock from the explosion transfers to the walls and destroys them. When there are only two panels or less holding up a floor, the floor will crash down, making the stage change constantly. Announces European release of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
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 You might get stuck inside a metal barrel that falls from above. Players can attack you while you're stuck, so get yourself out by mashing buttons.

December 2014[edit]

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December 1, 2014
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 Pic of the day. When you play Master Orders in Special Orders mode, you will need to use a certain amount of gold to buy a ticket to enter. If you win the challenge, you'll get a reward determined by the difficulty level. The challenges may sound simple, but playing them on Very Hard is quite challenging. Explains Master Orders and Crazy Orders.
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 On the other hand, the rules in Crazy Orders are very different. You'll earn one turn for every win, and each turn gets harder and harder. Some of your accumulated damage will get carried over. Crazy Hand will challenge your after 2 turns, so you'll earn your rewards if you beat him. The final battle will be an HP battle and the more accumulated damage you have, the more HP you'll have in the fight...so the trick is to be a little risky.
December 2, 2014
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 Pic of the day. Two-player options were added to a wide range of modes in this game.


-Classic
-All-Star
-Events
-Home-Run Contest (up to four players)
-Multi-Man Brawl (up to four players)
-Target Smash!! (up to four players)
-Trophy Rush
-Online Team Battles
Have fun with your siblings and friends.

Multi-Man Smash and Target Blast are mistakenly written as Multi-Man Brawl and Target Smash!!.
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December 3, 2014
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 Pic of the day. Some characters were displayed flat in their original games, so we made some trophies flat as well. For example, flat trophies from Rhythm Heaven and WarioWare… —
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 Strike different poses when viewed from behind!! The designers made these from scratch for this game--thank you, designers. There are other trophies that may strike a completely different pose, and some may not even show their backs at all.
December 4, 2014
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 Pic of the day. To train your amiibo, it's important to give them hands-on time in battles. If you play against your amiibo with the same character, you can act as its teacher and help them learn moves easier.

That said, it's also important to "feed" your amiibo equipment so you can make them stronger and give them special abilities.

Shows how to train your amiibo and use Equipment.
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 The effects in red show when a special ability will have a negative impact, but this is not necessarily a bad thing since the equipment might raise your amiibo's overall stats. It's also important to note that there's a limit on how much you can level an amiibo no matter how much you keep feeding it. However, you can change their balance of attack, defense, and speed.
December 5, 2014
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 Pic of the day. Tomorrow, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U will be released in Japan! The players in Japan had to wait a bit longer for their release, but then again, they did get the 3DS version first. We were glad to be able to release this game in the Americas just in time for Thanksgiving in the United States. Announces the release of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U in Japan. Also announces that the Pic of the Day series has been discontinued, and acknowledges Mewtwo for the first time in a POTD post.
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Pic of the day has continued since E3 2013, and I would like to bring this series to a close today.

A total of 384 posts and roughly 500 screenshots have been posted, and there's even more screenshots if you count the ones I've posted for different regions.

The origins of pic of the day was sharing one picture a day of the game in development inside the company. It started out just as a small bonus for the staff.

However, once we started sharing pictures with the public, it was a much tougher process. We had to be more careful to choose appropriate pictures to post while keeping a consistant[sic] schedule regardless of how busy we got, all while some people only wanted new information from my posts.

It's nice to finally be able to get one weight off of my shoulders. But, we promised to create Mewtwo as a playable character, so I can't relax too much yet. I hope you'll look forward to Mewtwo joining the battle!

December 6, 2014
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 Hi everyone, I hope you’re enjoying Super Smash Bros. for Wii U!

I have an announcement... Wait for it... We’re doing a photo event using the photo studio in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U! Woot woot!!

Our first theme is...Eat! Try to take a snapshot that matches the theme, then post it to this photo event community after you’ve carefully read through the guidelines and instructions on how to participate.

  • Be sure to post your snapshot as a new post, and not as a comment to my post! Doing so won’t count as you submitting your entry.

Out of the submissions, Mr. Sakurai and the development staff will choose our favorites and announce our top pics.

Even if you don’t have Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, give a Yeah to the screenshots that make your mouth water, and cheer everyone on!

Thanks, good luck, and I’ll be looking forward to seeing everyone’s submissions!

(Here’s my shot at it. Take it away, Chrom!)

“Cook this too!”

A new competition is open. This is also the first post by a user named SmashGuide.
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December 22, 2014
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 Hi there! I hope you're all having a smashing time in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U!

I'm here to announce the results for the Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Photo Challenge! Woot Woot!

There were a lot of great snapshots, so we really had a fun time browsing through them all and choosing our favorites. Check out the results in the comments below!

Announces the winners of the first competition.
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 Without further ado, I would like to announce the winners!

The winner of the Gold prize is…"The Final Checkpoint" by The Driz! Here's a message from Mr. Sakurai himself.

"This pig waved that checkered flag every day. For Donkey Kong, who fought for justice. For the players that played their best every day. After his long journey, this is his final checkpoint. May our little, glasses-wearing friend be blessed with happiness."

Congratulations The Driz!

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 Next, here are the Silver prize winners. This is "To eat, or not to eat? That is the question." by Auro!
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 "Beauty and the Beast: Romantic Dinner " by L.A.C.!
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 "The Food Chain" by Lil’Burksy!
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 And last but not least, "Non, un 46eme gateau est mauvais pour votre ligne! (No, eating this 46th cake is bad for your waistline!)" by Thomas!
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And...you must be wondering if we're holding another photo event in the future, right? If so, we'll be announcing it right here, so stay tuned!

January 2015[edit]

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January 16, 2015
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 Hi everyone! It's been pretty chilly outside, so it's the perfect time to turn things up in a heated Smash battle!

And Smash isn't the only way to have fun in Super Smash Bros... That's why we're having another Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Photo Challenge! Hooray!

The theme this time is...""Uh-oh!"" Take a snapshot where it's obviously a tight situation, and then post it to this photo event community after you’ve carefully read through the guidelines and instructions on how to participate.

  • Be sure to post your snapshot as a new post, and not as a comment to my post! Doing so won’t count as you submitting your entry.
  • Snapshots taken outside the Trophy Hoard's photo studio mode (like in Smash mode) and painted snaphsots will not count as valid entries.

Out of the submissions, Mr. Sakurai and the development staff will choose our favorites and announce our top picks.

Even if you don’t have Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, give a Yeah to the snapshots that you like, and cheer everyone on!

Thanks, good luck, and I’ll be looking forward to seeing everyone’s submissions!

(Here’s my shot at it. Isn't Boo adorable?)

“Show us the real you.”

The second Miiverse competition is announced.
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February 2015[edit]

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February 5, 2015
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 Hi there! I hope you're all having a smashing time in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U!

I'm here to announce the results of the second Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Photo Challenge, so get ready!

Announces the winners of the second competition.
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 Allow me to announce the winners!

The winner of the Gold prize is… ""Use the Song of Time! USE THE SONG OF TIME!!"" by Eric!

Here's a message from Mr. Sakurai himself: ""A very 'timely' topic, indeed. The placement of the pieces against the background is also nicely done. But in this case, going back using the Song of Time might require the ability to solve 5-Back problems, at least.""

Congratulations, Eric!

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 Next, the Silver prize winners. This is "That's a new one..." by spud!
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 ..."Link will never learn." by Chaos!
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 ..."Looks like Mario forgot to save his game…" by Viridi!
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 And last but not least, "Should I turn around?" by Din0!
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When we’re ready to have another photo event we'll be announcing it right here, so stay tuned!

February 20, 2015
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 Hi everyone! Time for some more Super Smash Bros. news!

We're very grateful for all the posting you've done for the first and second events. Now, by popular demand, we're opening a third round of the Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Photo Challenge! Yay!

The theme this time is...""The Moment of Truth!"" Take a snapshot with characters going all out to win that last deciding point, and then post it to this photo event community after you’ve carefully read through the guidelines and instructions on how to participate.

  • Be sure to post your snapshot as a new post, and not as a comment to my post! Doing so won’t count as you submitting your entry.
  • Snapshots taken outside the Trophy Hoard's photo studio mode (like in Smash mode) and painted snaphsots will not count as valid entries.

Out of the submissions, Mr. Sakurai and the development staff will choose our favorites and announce our top picks.

Even if you don’t have Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, give a Yeah to the snapshots that you like, and cheer everyone on!

Thanks, good luck, and I’ll be looking forward to seeing everyone’s submissions!

(Here's my take on the theme. Whether it's football or Smash, there's nothing like scoring the winning point right at the end!)

""The ball's mine, Falcon!"" ""No way, Fox!""

The third Miiverse competition is announced.
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March 2015[edit]

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March 12, 2015
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 Hi there! I hope you're all having a smashing time in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U!

I'm here to announce the results of the third Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Photo Challenge, so get ready!

Announces the winners of the third competition.
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 Allow me to announce the winners!

The winner of the Gold prize is… "Two racers down, but who will win?" by Joseph!

Here's a message from Mr Sakurai himself: "Sonic does drive occasionally, but when he does I just want to tell him to get out and walk."

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 Next, the Silver prize winners. This is "You're adopted" by Aimee!
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 ..."Die Zeit ist gekommen... los Luigi! Zeig allen was du drauf

hast!!! (The time has come… Go, Luigi! Show them what you've got!!!)" by Dеιτα!

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 ..."True 'Moment of Truth!'" by RYO!
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 And last but not least, "After being trapped underground for what seemed liked weeks, rescuers successfully pulled Mario from the collapsed mine." by Chris E.!
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When we’re ready to have another photo event we'll be announcing it right here, so stay tuned!

May 2015[edit]

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May 1, 2015
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 Hi everyone! Time for another Super Smash Bros. announcement!

A ""Share"" mode has been added that lets you show off your snapshots, replays, Mii Fighters and original stages to other players around the world! We hope you enjoy it!

And let's not forget the fourth Wii U Photo Challenge! Awesome!

The theme this time is...""Happiness"". Take a snapshot of someone looking ecstatic, and then post it to this photo event community after you’ve carefully read through the guidelines and instructions on how to participate.

  • Be sure to post your snapshot as a new post, and not as a comment to my post! Doing so won’t count as you submitting your entry.
  • Snapshots taken outside the Trophy Hoard's photo studio mode (like in Smash mode) and painted snaphsots will not count as valid entries.

Out of the submissions, Mr. Sakurai and the development staff will choose our favorites and announce our top picks.

Even if you don’t have Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, give a Yeah to the snapshots that you like, and cheer everyone on!

Thanks, good luck, and I’ll be looking forward to seeing everyone’s submissions!

(Here's my attempt. Now I really want a Robin amiibo...)

""Look at the gold trim on that coat! And the purple! *sigh*""

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May 28, 2015
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 Hello! It's the moment you've all been waiting for - we'll now reveal the winners of the fourth Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Photo Challenge! Announces the winners of the fourth competition.
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 Allow me to announce the winners!

The winner of the Gold prize is… ""happiness is seeing your kid coming home after a long day at school with a smile on his face."" by iWecky!

Here's a message from Mr Sakurai himself: ""It's said that the key to happiness is to not take the little things in life for granted.""

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 Next, the Silver prize winners. This is "Happy birthday, Toad! I've bought a cute Poké-Doll for you." by Stefan!
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 …"Luigi in the nature" by AupMaster!
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 …"Let's see that Blue Bomber beat THIS!" by Eric!
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 And last but not least, "!Traemos musica, sonrisas y diversion! !que empiece la fiesta! :D" by Marina!
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June 2015[edit]

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June 5, 2015
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 Hey, Sakurai here. Long time no see.

I'm happy to announce that Lucas will be available beginning 08:00 AM on June 14 (PT), 17:00 (CEST) on June 14th, and 01:00 AM on June 15 (AEST).

The Splatoon Mii Fighter gear and the Miiverse stage for the Wii U version are included in this update as well. It'll be here soon!

Lucas is already finished, and I've been playing with him daily. It's really satisfying when his up smash and Meteor Smash attacks connect.

Sakurai's first post since the release of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
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June 8, 2015
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 The update that includes Lucas will be available beginning 08:00 AM on June 14 (PT), 17:00 (CEST) on June 14th, and 01:00 AM on June 15 (AEST).

We made a special video broadcast to talk about the update. In it, I'll be on camera to give you all the details! We'll air the video online right before the update, at 07:40 AM on June 14 (PT), 16:40 (CEST) on June 14th, and 0:40 AM on June 15 (AEST). Please check it out before the update becomes available!


http://www.smashbros.com/

Sakurai announces a video presentation before the update.
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August 2015[edit]

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August 6, 2015
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 Hi everyone! Time for another Super Smash Bros. announcement!

As you've probably noticed, there's been a new update for both the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS versions of the game! Now that you can post your replays online and take part in tourneys in the Wii U version, we've opened two brand new Miiverse communities: the Replay Viewing Community and the Tourney Community. Take a look at some of your fellow fighters' best replays, or find some hot new tourneys to take part in yourself!

And now, it's time for the fifth Wii U Photo Challenge! Unfortunately, this is the very last one...so now's the time to take part!

The theme this time is...""Unity"". Remember, the team that smashes together, wins together!... Or something like that. Take a snapshot of some winning teamwork, and then post it to this photo event community after you’ve carefully read through the guidelines and instructions on how to participate.

  • Be sure to post your snapshot as a new post, and not as a comment to my post! Doing so won’t count as you submitting your entry.
  • Snapshots taken outside the Trophy Hoard's photo studio mode (like in Smash mode) and painted snaphsots will not count as valid entries.

Out of the submissions, Mr. Sakurai and the development staff will choose our favorites and announce our top picks.

Even if you don’t have Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, give a Yeah to the snapshots that you like, and cheer everyone on!

Thanks, good luck, and I’ll be looking forward to seeing everyone’s submissions!

(Here's my attempt. Jingle's putting a lot of faith in his new little helpers...)

""I'll just take this... ...and put it under the tree!""

The fifth and final Miiverse competition is announced.
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August 26, 2015
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 Hello! It's the moment you've all been waiting for - we'll now reveal the winners of the fifth Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Photo Challenge! Announces the winners of the fifth and final Photo Contest.
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 Allow me to announce the winners!

The winner of the Gold prize is… ""Sometimes you need to unite, to achieve big goals in your live."" by Andrés!

Here's a message from Mr Sakurai himself: ""Giant display versions of games consoles like this used to really exist. The difficulty of pressing the buttons was all part of the fun, but with the number of buttons consoles have these days...things might be a little difficult.""

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 Next, the Silver prize winners.

This is ""Duck-Hunt: Co-Op Mode"" by DX_Horizon.

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 …"Are you sure you have the right tome? This spell is starting to seem like a recipe for stew." by Caleb!
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 …"The Big Kings" by ColdFruit!
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 And last but not least, "Defeated is the monster!" by Eric!
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