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


==June 2014==
==October 2014==
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|date=June 02, 2014|bg=stage
|date=October 1, 2014
|image=SSB4 Super Mario Bros. U.jpg|text=Pic of the day. Here's a new Wii U stage, [[Mushroom Kingdom U]]! It brings to life the worlds of [[Mario (universe)|New Super Mario Bros. U]].
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|reply=When Kamek casts a spell, the stage transforms drastically! That said, this is not what you would call a moving stage…<br>…By the way, this stage will be playable in the demo version of the game for [[E3]], a game expo that starts on June 10 in Los Angeles.
|image=SSB4 Orbital Gate 1.jpg
|replyimage=SSB4 Super Mario Bros. U-2.jpg
|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.
|notes=Confirms a new stage for the Wii U version based on ''New Super Mario Bros. U'', with the aesthetic of that game's first world, {{s|supermariowiki|Acorn Plains}}. Kamek, a recurring ''Mario'' antagonist, will be able to transform the stage into at least one variant, with the known one being based on the sixth world in ''NSMBU'', {{s|supermariowiki|Rock-Candy Mines}}.
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|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=June 03, 2014|
|date=October 2, 2014
|image=SSB4 Tortimer Island Trophy.jpg|text=Pic of the day. Some stages have been shrunk down and made into trophies, like this one of Tortimer Island for the 3DS version. I wish I could have a figurine like this in real life.
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|notes=Confirms that in at least the [[3DS]] version, some stages will appear as trophies.
|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=June 04, 2014|bg=item
|date=October 3, 2014
|image=SSB4 Boomerang Item.jpg|text=Pic of the day. Here's a new item that we've thrown in--the [[Boomerang (item)|boomerang]]. As you'd guess, it'll fly back into your hands after you throw it, and if you keep catching it, its attack power grows with each throw! However, opponents can nab the boomerang out of the air, so it might be an easier item to use in Smash Run.
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|notes=Gives details on how the new Boomerang item works.
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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=June 05, 2014|bg=stage
|date=October 6, 2014
|image=SSB4 Town and City The Roost.jpg|text=Pic of the day. Brewster brings The Roost back to Smash Bros. Nothing beats watching a battle of famous fighters with a freshly brewed cup of coffee.
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|notes=Confirms that events may take place in the background during fights in [[Town and City]], similarly to [[Smashville]].
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|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=June 06, 2014|bg=stage
|date=October 7, 2014
|image=SSB4 Fire Emblem Stage Wii U.jpg|text=Pic of the day. Here's Ike, Marth and…a brand-new stage!
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|reply=We've added a familiar setting from the Fire Emblem series, the [[Coliseum]]. In the original game, this place is filled with both hope and despair. There is machinery in the ground that activates variable platforms.
|image=AmiiboWiiU.jpg
|replyimage=SSB4 Coliseum.jpg
|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.
|notes=Confirms a new Fire Emblem stage for the Wii U version of the game.
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|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=June 09, 2014|bg=assist
|date=October 7, 2014
|image=Meloetta SSB4.jpg|text=Pic of the day. Remember the video that introduced {{SSB4|Greninja}} joining the battle? Every Pokémon that appeared in that video will make some kind of appearance in Super Smash Bros! By the way, here's one of the Pokémon that didn't make an appearance in that video--[[Meloetta]]. Its vocal attacks reflect off land forms, so they'll be especially effective in a closed environment.
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|notes=Confirms that every Pokémon in Greninja's reveal trailer will appear in the new games, though in what capacity they will appear is not stated. Whether they will appear as [[Poké Ball]] or [[Master Ball]] assist characters or will simply appear as collectibles like [[trophy|trophies]] was left ambiguous. Known Pokémon that appeared in that trailer that have not been seen in other footage or screenshots are [[Gardevoir]], [[Giratina]], [[Inkay]], [[Kyogre]], [[Oshawott]], [[Togepi]], [[Snivy]], [[Suicune]], [[Swirlix]], and [[Zoroark]]. Interestingly, Sakurai remarks that Meloetta wasn't shown in Greninja's debut trailer, when one in fact can be briefly seen among the summoned Pokemon (between Deoxys and Keldeo).
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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=October 8, 2014
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|image=FlyingMenSakurai.jpg
|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=June 10, 2014|bg=stage
|date=October 9, 2014
|image=SSB4 - Golden Plains 01.jpg|text=Pic of the day. New Super Mario Bros. 2 is a game where you collect tons of coins. Thus, it's only natural that many coins will appear in this stage… Wait, is this really Super Smash Bros??
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|reply=If you collect 100 coins, you transform into a gold fighter! For a short period of time, your attack power will increase and you won't flinch when you receive attacks. This unique stage's name is [[Golden Plains]] and it's exclusive to the 3DS version.
|image=WiiUTrophyShop.jpg
|replyimage=SSB4 - Golden Plains 02.jpg
|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?
|notes=Confirms a new stage for the 3DS version based on ''New Super Mario Bros. 2''. Also talks about the stage's exclusive gimmick of becoming a Gold Fighter, and the benefits that come with it. This is notably the first multiplayer stage shown to take advantage of each player having their own system for the 3DS version, done by showing the player's coin counter in the top left.
|notes=First look at the [[Trophy Shop]] in {{forwiiu}}.
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|date=June 10, 2014|bg=newcomer
|date=October 10, 2014
|image=SSB4 Mii Fighter Screen-1.jpg|text=Posting at a not-so-typical time of the day.<br>An announcement has been made at E3: {{SSB4|Mii Fighter}}s are joining the battle!! "You can fight--anyone can fight!"
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|reply=And {{SSB4|Palutena}} is joining the battle! She's using a lot of powers in the video we released, but these are only a few of the powers featured in Kid Icarus: Uprising. For more details, check out the Super Smash Bros. official website.<br> （www.smashbros.com)
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|replyimage=PotD Palutena comment.jpg
|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=Confirms the arrival of two newcomers: Miis, which are divided into three separate classes ({{SSB4|Mii Brawler}}, {{SSB4|Mii Swordfighter}}, and {{SSB4|Mii Gunner}}), as well as Palutena. Sakurai also mentions that Palutena's attacks are based on {{s|icaruspedia|powers}} from ''Kid Icarus Uprising''.
|notes=First textual mention of {{SSB4|Ganondorf}}'s playability.
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|date=June 10, 2014
|date=October 13, 2014
|image=None.png|text=For the first time ever, we will be holding [[Super Smash Bros. Invitational|a tournament]] using an in-development version of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U! And you can watch the tournament live by visiting the website below!! Bear in mind, every participant will have little to no experience playing with the Wii U version...but what makes the Smash Bros. series really remarkable is the importance of improvisation over memorization. I'd like to stress that this is a work-in-progress version of the game, so please forgive us if we run into some issues.
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|notes=Posted with a link to [http://e3.nintendo.com/tournament/ the Invitational's website].
|image=SSBU Bass Treble Trophy.jpg
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|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.
|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=June 10, 2014|bg=newcomer
|date=October 14, 2014
|image=Pac-Man reveal POTD.jpg|text=Pic of the day, and a surprise announcement. A milestone of video-game history--[[Pac-Man (SSB4)|PAC-MAN]] joins the battle! He's even older than Mario!!
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|reply=How does he fight? Check out the Super Smash Bros. official website for more details. （www.smashbros.com)
|image=SakuraiTrophyHoard.jpg
|notes=Confirms Pac-Man as a newcomer. Posted late June 10th (USA time zones), and was functionally the pic of the day for June 11th.
|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=June 12, 2014|bg=other
|date=October 15, 2014
|image=SSB3DS Home Run Contest.jpg|text=Pic of the day. [[Palutena (SSB4)|The goddess]] is up to bat for the [[Home-Run Contest|Home-run Contest]], a returning mini-game on the 3DS version! It's been streamlined with added features here and there, like sturdier glass and doubled speed for long hits. You can also have fun comparing your rankings for this mini-game with your [[Global Smash Power]].
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|notes=Shows a clear confirmation of the Home-Run Contest returning in the 3DS version, which was briefly seen in the E3 2014 Digital Event trailer two days prior. The post confirms a few tweaks that have been made to the mode, and that its scores will be among the "solo mode" scores used for Global Smash Power online rankings.
|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=June 13, 2014|bg=other
|date=October 16, 2014
|image=SSB4 - The Fantastic Classic Four.jpg|text=Pic of the day. This is quite a line-up of characters for the gaming world. I mean, it's amazing enough that Mario can fight Pikachu. I hope you enjoy this truly unique celebration!!
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|notes=Sakurai comments on the surreal feeling he gets from the fact that four classic gaming all stars are appearing in a game of his own creation.
|image=SakuraiWiiUTips.jpg
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|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=June 16, 2014|bg=move
|date=October 17, 2014
|image=SSB4 - Mii Swordfighter Specials.jpg|text=Pic of the day. Here are some weapons the {{SSB4|Mii Swordfighter}} can use: [[Shuriken of Light|Shurikens of Light]], [[Chakram]]s, and [[Gale Strike]]s. You can control the direction the Chakram is thrown, or even make it stall in midair. The Chakram is also the only one of these tied to the side special move, so you can use one of the other items consecutively with this one.
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|notes=Shows off some of the {{SSB4|Mii Swordfighter}}'s special moves.
|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=October 20, 2014
|image=SSB4 Eggrobo Trophy 3DS.jpg|text=Pic of the day. Here's Dr. Eggman's machine, [[Eggrobo]]. It'll appear as a guest character in Smash Run and attack you with laser beams.
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|notes=Reconfirms Eggrobo as an enemy in Smash Run and shows its trophy.
|image=SSBU Rules 1.jpg
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|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.
|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=June 18, 2014|bg=other
|date=October 21, 2014
|image=Trophy Rush.jpg|text=Pic of the day. Here's a new mini-game that's quite a bit different from [[Coin Launcher]] in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]. It's called [[Trophy Rush]]! The details…will be kept secret for now.
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|notes=Confirms one of the modes seen the ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' E3 trailer as Trophy Rush. No specific details are given, but Sakurai does compare it to the Coin Launcher from ''Brawl''.
|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=June 19, 2014|bg=move
|date=October 22, 2014
|image=Pac-Man Bonus Fruit SSB4.jpg
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|File:Pac-Man Bonus Fruit SSB4.jpg|text=Pic of the day. Pac-Man's [[neutral special move|standard special move]], [[Bonus Fruit]]. As you charge this move, the bonuses will change, and all of them have different characteristics and movement patterns when thrown. The bonuses cycle in the same order as in the original game, and the charge-up period doubles once you cycle beyond the orange.
|image=Duck Hunt Duo Teaser Picture.jpg
|notes=Confirms Pac-Man's neutral special move as Bonus Fruit and gives details on how it works.
|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=June 20, 2014|bg=move
|date=October 23, 2014
|image=Storm Punch.jpg|text=Pic of the day. Here's {{SSB4|Donkey Kong}}'s third standard special attack, Storm Punch!! Thanks to the [[customization]] options, each fighter is stocked with 12 different special moves. The number of attacks is pretty appalling.
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|reply=We've made it so that customization options, including special attacks, will be disabled when you're playing online in [[With Anyone]] mode. After all, we have to think about game balance, and it's crucial for anonymous players to be able to use reliable tactics against one another. When you're playing in single player, battling with friends online, or playing locally, you're free to play however you want--with or without customization.
|image=PunchOutScreenWiiU.jpg
|notes=Confirms one of Donkey Kong's alternative Neutral Specials.
|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>
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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=June 23, 2014
|date=October 23, 2014
|image=Pac-Land Rosalina.jpg|text=Pic of the day. Is this a match made in heaven? Remember, no matter how big you may be, there is always someone bigger.
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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.
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|notes=Has the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0BBGzfw0pQ 50-Fact Extravaganza] embedded in the post.
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|date=June 24, 2014|bg=other
|date=October 24, 2014
|image=Link Skyward Sword Clothes.jpg|text=Pic of the day. Here's {{SSB4|Link}} in an outfit based on his ordinary clothes in Skyward Sword! The art style looks a little different, but the actual clothing model is still his usual tunic.
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|notes=Link is revealed to have an alternate costume based on his ordinary clothes from The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.
|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=June 25, 2014
|date=October 27, 2014
|image=SSB4 - Balloon Fighters.jpg|text=Pic of the day. The all-time classic Balloon Fight returns to the modern age, now playable with four players. This is only a small piece of this jam-packed game.
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|notes=
|image=SakuraiShulkAltsWiiU.jpg
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|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=June 26, 2014|bg=stage
|date=October 28, 2014
|image=SSB4 - Nabbit MKU.jpg|text=Pic of the day. Here's Nabbit, who appears in the [[Mushroom Kingdom U]] stage. You can't see him, but Luigi is inside Nabbit's bag.
|bg=white
|notes=Confirms a new stage hazard for Mushroom Kingdom U.
|image=SSBU-SpecialSmash.jpg
|postID=AYMHAAACAAAYUKlaBO_S5Q}}
|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=June 27, 2014|bg=other
|date=October 29, 2014
|image=SSB4 - Size Mii Up.jpg|text=Pic of the day. Some of the physical characteristics of Miis get carried over when you use them as Mii Fighters. The smaller ones become speed fighters and the bigger ones are more akin to power fighters.
|bg=other
|notes=Sakurai confirms that Miis will retain their different sizes as Mii Fighters. He also confirms that Miis' stats are different based on their size, with smaller Miis being faster and bigger Miis being stronger.
|image=SakuraiWiiUClassicMode.jpg
|postID=AYMHAAACAAAYUKlaK8tmXg}}
|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=June 27, 2014
|date=October 30, 2014
|image=None.png|text={{rollover|By the way!|ところで!}}<br>{{rollover|On June 28 (Saturday), and June 29 (Sunday), at World Hobby Fair '14, "Smash Bros." is Japan's first exhibition.|6月28日（土）、29日（日）次世代ワールドホビーフェア'14において、『スマブラ』が日本国内初出展されますよ。}}<br>{{rollover|For details, here ↓|くわしくは、こちら↓}}<br>http://www.nintendo.co.jp/event/whf2014summer/index.html
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|notes=Posted only on the Japanese Director's Room community. This post confirmed that the new games would be shown off at the World Hobby Fair show on Japan over the weekend.
|image=SakuraiYourFingerStinks.jpg
|postID=AYMHAAACAAAYUKlaLAFaSg}}
|text=Pic of the day. "Your finger stinks!!"
|reply="It is bitter, yet tasty."
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|date=June 30, 2014|bg=other
|date=October 31, 2014
|image=SSB4 - Poppant Trophy.jpg|text=Pic of the day. Here's a [[Poppant]], an enemy that appeared in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|the previous game in this series]]. Poppants will appear in Smash Run, scampering around as they drop a variety of items.
|bg=white
|reply=There are other bonus characters that appear in this game, too. Here's an [[Iridescent Glint Beetle]] from the [[Pikmin (series)|Pikmin]] series. Keep hitting it!! Keep hitting it for gold!!
|image=SakuraiStageBuilder.jpg
|replyimage=SSB4 - Iridescent Glint Beetle.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”).  
|notes=Sakurai highlights the Poppant and Iridescent Glint Beetle enemies from Smash Run and gives details on them.
For Americas: http://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct/10-23-2014/
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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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==November 2014==
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|date=July 01, 2014|bg=other
|date=November 3, 2014
|image=SSB4 Little Mac Sweatsuit.jpg|text=Pic of the day. The pink sweatshirt looks really cool on Little Mac, so you can use that outfit in this game… How can a pink sweatshirt look so cool?
|bg=other
|reply=Looks like some of you noticed that this version of Little Mac wasn't shown at E3. There are many things, like Link's Skyward Sword tunic design I posted earlier, that haven't been revealed yet.
|image=Wii U Main Menu.jpg
|notes=Sakurai confirms that more costumes have yet to be revealed.
|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.
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|notes=Sakurai shows the main menu for ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''.
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|date=July 02, 2014|bg=other
|date=November 4, 2014
|image=Fancy Gunner Suit.jpg|text=Pic of the day. The {{SSB4|Mii Gunner}} in his suit. Looking sharp! The arm cannon's design will change depending on the outfit, but the attacks and projectiles will be the same.
|bg=other
|notes=Sakurai confirms more costumes for the Mii Gunner and {{SSB4|Rosalina}}. He also states that the Mii Gunner's blaster will change depending on the outfit.
|image=SSBUClassicMode.jpg
|postID=AYMHAAACAAAYUKla8Z0h6A}}
|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.
|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.
|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=July 03, 2014|bg=other
|date=November 5, 2014
|image=Volnutt Exe.jpg|text=Pic of the day. Mega Man.EXE and Mega Man Volnutt!! They only appear for a split second, but the modeling is so detailed. And if that's the case…!
|bg=veteran
|reply=...How can we not use it for trophy creation?! Today's update is a rare mix of Wii U and 3DS images in the same post.
|image=SSB4SmashvilleCoinEvent.jpg
|replyimage=3DS X Trophy.jpg
|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.
|notes=
|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.
|postID=AYMHAAACAABnUYn6Z7}}
|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.
|postID=AYMHAAACAABnUYoWoSm_DQ
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|date=July 04, 2014|bg=stage
|date=November 6, 2014
|image=SSB4 Pac-Maze Stage.jpg|text=Pic of the day. [[Pac-Maze]] is a stage exclusive to the 3DS version, created in the Pac-Man motif. If you eat 100 Pac-Dots, Power Pellets will appear in your color.
|bg=stage
|reply=If you eat a Power Pellet, the monsters will become vulnerable and you can defeat them just by touching them. An important point is that the monsters will become vulnerable only on your screen, which means that they can still damage your opponents!! This is one of the unique game features only possible in the 3DS version.
|image=SSBUWoollyWorldPotD.jpg
|replyimage=Powered-up Pac-Man.jpg
|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.
|notes=Sakurai gives details on the Pac-Maze stage in ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' and talks about some of the stage's features only possible on the [[Nintendo 3DS]].
|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.
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|replyimage=SSBUWoollyWorldPotD2.jpg
|notes=Announces a new stage for ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'', [[Woolly World]].
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|date=July 07, 2014|bg=move
|date=November 7, 2014
|image=SSB4 Mii Gunner Side Smash.jpg|text=Pic of the day. The Mii Gunner's side smash attack may have the farthest reach of all the side smashes…as should be expected from a firearms expert!! Looks like the attack missed this time, though.
|bg=stage
|notes=Sakurai gives details on the Mii Gunner's side smash and reveals that it has the longest range out of all of the side smashes in the game.
|image=SSBUWuhuIslandPotD.jpg
|postID=AYMHAAACAADMUKl2LeJ6xg}}
|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.
|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.
|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=July 08, 2014|bg=move
|date=November 10, 2014
|image=SSB4 - Palutena Up Smash.jpg|text=Pic of the day. I talked about an attack with a far reach in yesterday's post, but it didn't compare to Palutena's up smash attack! No joke, it reaches really far. It reached so far in this shot that even the rocketbarrels got blown up.
|bg=white
|reply= That said, if we're talking just about range, even that can't beat Palutena's power, [[Heavenly Light]]. It has quite a damage field. However, this is a no-flinch attack, which means the opponents won't react to the damage!
|image=Master Beast 2P Wii U.jpg
|replyimage=SSB4 - Palutena Heavenly Light.jpg
|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.
|notes= Sakurai comments on the length of Palutena's up smash, as well as one of her specials. This also marks as Sakurai's 300th Miiverse post, on the English servers.
|reply=The Wii U version-exclusive Master Fortress is only available in single-player mode. You'll need to attack its heartlike cores.
|postID=AYMHAAACAAAYUKlb3K0vUA}}
|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.
|postID=AYMHAAACAAAYUKluj4cXVQ
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|date=July 09, 2014|bg=stage
|date=November 11, 2014
|image=Mii Force.jpg|text=Pic of the day. Just like in the original game, the Dark Emperor can cause status changes based on a fighter's color. Red types generally get powered up. On a different subject, the Mii Fighter is wearing a Mii Force Helmet.
|bg=other
|notes=Sakurai gives details on the Dark Emperor hazard of the [[Find Mii]] stage.
|image=SSBUTemplePotD.jpg
|postID=AYMHAAACAADMUKl2ferxEQ}}
|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).
|postID=AYMHAAACAADRUqGi0hnpKg
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|date=July 10, 2014|bg=other
|date=November 12, 2014
|image=Mario Golf Design.jpg|text=Pic of the day. The character farther in the back isn't from the Imperial forces, and the character in the front is not the infamous drum-playing puppet in Osaka. No, Mario is actually wearing an outfit from Family Computer Golf: U.S. Course! NES Open Tournament Golf might be a more familiar title.
|bg=stage
|notes=Sakurai reveals an outfit for Mario based on ''NES Open Tournament Golf'', in addition to a new color scheme for Samus based on the Light Suit from ''Metroid Prime 2: Echoes''.
|image=SSBUMarioCircuit8PotD.jpg
|postID=AYMHAAACAADMUKl2p4nZNg}}
|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.
|postID=AYMHAAACAAAYUKlu1Uzy6Q
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|date=July 11, 2014|bg=other
|date=November 12, 2014
|image=Namco Roulette Mappy.jpg|text=Pic of the day. Pac-Man's up taunt is known as Namco Roulette! Namco characters from the 1980s will randomly appear.
|bg=other
|reply=See? There's a variety of characters. Huh? One of them looks pretty recent.
|image=None.png
|replyimage=Namco Roulette Other.jpg
|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.
|notes=Sakurai explains Pac-Man's Namco Roulette taunt and shows some of the different characters and items that can appear.
 
|postID=AYMHAAACAABnUYn8H9Gn3w}}
http://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/detail/YXIh5ldOpNjK_4ROED9rAGIfPpZNLHvA
|notes=Announces that users in the Americas can pre-load {{forwiiu}} before release.  
|postID=AYMHAAACAABnUYoYbUPYDg
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|date=July 11, 2014
|date=November 13, 2014
|image=None.png|text=Oh, by the way! I'd like to reveal a new challenger. Instead of doing the unveiling on something like a Nintendo Direct, we're going to live-stream the reveal on the official website on Monday, July 14,  at 7:00 AM US Pacific Time (4:00 PM European Central Time). Looks like we're nearing the bottom of the stash of new challenger videos that we've made... Like always, we put a lot of effort into it, so I hope you'll enjoy watching it live.
|bg=white
|notes=Sakurai announces that there will be a challenger reveal coming up on the official website.
|image=SSBUMoviesPotD.jpg
|postID=AYMHAAACAADRUqGG_w5Nyg}}
|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.
|postID=AYMHAAACAADMUKmJbHDjgQ
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|date=July 14, 2014
|date=November 14, 2014
|image=SSB4 Rayman Trophy.jpg|text=Pic of the day. In order to make Rayman's trophy, we asked Ubisoft to share their references. We were expecting to receive 2D drawing references for Rayman, but to our surprise, they sent us data of a brand new 3D model that they rendered for this game!! And that was how this trophy was created. It takes a lot of work creating each model, so it's wonderful that the creators contributed their own efforts!!
|bg=other
|notes=Confirms a trophy of a third-party character not represented by any universe with a playable character.
|image=SSBUSmashTourPotD.jpg
|postID=AYMHAAACAADMUKl3TMQjFQ}}
|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]].
|postID=AYMHAAACAAAYUKlvEUsLyw
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|date=July 14, 2014
|date=November 17, 2014
|image=None.png|text=Just another reminder: Today at 7AM US Pacific Time and 4PM European Central Time, a video revealing a new fighter will be live-streamed on the official website. Go to the site from the link below.<br>www.smashbros.com
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|postID=AYMHAAACAAAYUKlc1F3y1Q}}
|image=SSBUWFTKartPotD.jpg
|text=Pic of the day. "Intensify your activity by dodging a rampaging car".
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|date=July 14, 2014|bg=newcomer
|date=November 18, 2014
|image=SSB4 - Robin Daily.jpg|text=Pic of the day. {{SSB4|Robin}}, the avatar in Fire Emblem Awakening, joins the battle!! As a master of tomes and the Levin sword, Robin's not like any other swordfighter. You can also select Robin's gender when you play.
|bg=other
|reply=And welcome back, {{SSB4|Captain Falcon}}!! When are you ever getting a new game of your own?
|image=SSBUStadiumPotD.jpg
|replyimage=SSB4 - Captain Falcon POTD.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]].
|notes=Posted after the reveal trailer of {{SSB4|Lucina}}, Robin, and Captain Falcon.
|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.
|postID=AYMHAAACAABnUYn84Hh1cg}}
|replyimage=SSBUStadiumPotD2.jpg
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|date=July 14, 2014|bg=newcomer
|date=November 19, 2014
|image=None.png|text=In case you missed it, here's the link to the character reveal video.
|bg=white
|notes=Posted with [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9ytrX0wweA Robin and Lucina's reveal trailer] embedded in the post.
|image=SSBUMasterpiecesPotD.jpg
|postID=AYMHAAACAADMUKl3Wnw02g}}
|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].
|postID=AYMHAAACAADRUqGkwsIP4w
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|date=July 14, 2014|bg=newcomer
|date=November 20, 2014
|image=Robin and Lucina Poster.jpg|text=And here's an illustration celebrating the newcomers! This was drawn by Yusuke Kozaki, the illustrator for Fire Emblem Awakening. The character reveal movie was created by anima, which also worked on the movie sequences for the original game. We've really jumped into the world of "Awakening."
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|postID=AYMHAAACAADMUKl3WtcEQg}}
|image=SSBUConnectToPotD.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.
|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.
|replyimage=SSB3DSConnectToPotD.jpg
|notes=Shows players connecting between {{forwiiu}} and {{for3ds}}.
|postID=AYMHAAACAABnUYoaRrrgWg
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|date=July 15, 2014|bg=newcomer
|date=November 21, 2014
|image=Marth Lucina PotD.jpg|text=Pic of the day. Along with Robin, {{SSB4|Lucina}} joins the battle!! Her physical ablilites are identical to Marth's--it must be in her D.N.A. However, where Marth's power is concentrated in the tip of the sword, Lucina's attack strength is balanced throughout the weapon, which might make her easier to control. She's also a little bit shorter than Marth.
|bg=white
|reply=With the Wii Fit Trainers, the male and female Robins, the Villagers, and Little Mac, varying their appearances and voices works just like selecting alternate color variations. However, whenever there is even a small difference in abilities, that character gets an actual roster slot. That is why you can select Lucina individually.
|image=SSBUTitleScreenV1.0.1.jpg
|replyimage=Marth Lucina WFTs.jpg
|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.
|reply2=By the way…there's probably no chance you'll be able to see this in the game, but Lucina has the mark of Naga in her left eye.
|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]].
|reply2image=Lucina Mark of Naga.jpg
Set up your controls however you like in [[Controls]].
|notes=Confirms Lucina's moveset [[clone]] status in relation to Marth (and why she is a standalone character), and explains some of the minor differences between their gameplay.
|replyimage=SSBUWiiUProControllerPotD.jpg
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|notes=Announces American release of {{forwiiu}}. Also shows settings for the Wii U Pro Controller.
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|date=July 16, 2014|bg=move
|date=November 24, 2014
|image=SSB4 - Robin Levin Sword.jpg|text=Pic of the day. The [[Levin Sword|Levin sword]] and tomes are {{SSB4|Robin}}'s life lines. The Levin sword can be activated by using smash attacks--you can even activate these moves in midair! However, just like in the original game, the Levin sword can be used only a limited number of times before it breaks, at which point it takes some time to regenerate. When the Levin sword is unavailable, Robin fights using the bronze sword.
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|reply=The way Robin launches [[Arcfire]] is kind of crazy—he or she calls down a bolt of flame from above, then launches a pillar of fire! By the way, Robin’s tome changes with each special attack.
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|replyimage=SSB4 - Robin Arcfire.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.
|notes=Explains how Robins swords and tomes function in battle, as well as how they are switched.
|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.
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|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.
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|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=July 17, 2014|bg=stage
|date=November 25, 2014
|image=3DS Living Room Cat.jpg|text=Pic of the day. We have [[Nintendog]]s plus cats! How could we forget them!! Just FYI, there are about five dog breeds in this game. This was me, reporting from the 3DS-exclusive stage, [[Living Room]].
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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=July 18, 2014|bg=other
|date=November 26, 2014
|image=SSB4 - Mario Mac Screen KO.jpg|text=Pic of the day. Here's a [[Screen K.O.]] shot. There are also patterns where players will disappear into the sky for [[Star K.O.]]s, but as a match's [[time]] limit approaches, those K.O.s will not occur anymore.
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|notes=Confirms that Star KOs no longer occur when the timer is near its limit, making high blast line K.O.s more reliable at the end of timed matches. Also implies that Star KOs no longer occur at random, but instead at a set pattern.
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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.
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|date=November 27, 2014
|image=SSB4 - Nosferatu Effect.jpg|text=Pic of the day. Robin's [[Nosferatu]] is the first ability in the Smash Bros. series that recovers your damage as it gives damage to others. The attack becomes even stronger if you strike from behind! Robin doesn't actually use this ability in the original game, but we added that element to make the character unique. Who knows--the ideas we use in this game may contribute to the original series.
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|notes=Confirms that Nosferatu is more effective when used from behind.
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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.
|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.
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|date=November 28, 2014
|image=SSB4 - Great Fox.jpg|text=Pic of the day. Here's the [[Great Fox]] from Star Fox: Assault. I wonder what missions it will conduct. It'll probably have fighters running around on top of it without the pilot's consent.
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|notes=Sakurai shows the Great Fox in a new stage in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''.
|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.
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|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.
|date=July 23, 2014|bg=stage
|replyimage=SSBUWreckingCrewPotD2.jpg
|image=Dr Wily Castle 3DS.jpg|text=Pic of the day. In general, there are completely different stages in the 3DS and Wii U version, but we made Wily Castle and the special boxing ring available for both versions! We didn't forget the Yellow Devil either. There may be some small differences in the stages, such as the 3DS stage appearing to be during daylight hours.
|notes=Announces European release of {{forwiiu}}.
|notes=Sakurai reveals that [[Wily Castle]] will appear in ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS''. He also confirms that the Yellow Devil will appear in both versions.
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|date=July 24, 2014|bg=stage
|image=SSB4 Tomodachi Life.jpg|text=Pic of the day. This is the Tomodachi Life stage that's exclusive to the 3DS version! The front walls of the apartments disappear so you can see the area within when a fighter overlaps with the room. The rooms are randomly placed and selected from among several types. Planting an X Bomb behind a wall might be an effective tactic.
|reply=You might run into a Mii living in the room! The Mii characters are taken from the data in your 3DS system, so you could find your friends living in the apartments.
|replyimage=SSB4 Tomodachi Life Personal Mii.jpg
|notes=Sakurai gives details on the Tomodachi Life stage and confirms that Miis from the player's Mii Maker can appear.
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|date=July 25, 2014|bg=other
|image=3DS Main Menu.jpg|text=Pic of the day. For the first time ever, I present to you…the main menu for the 3DS version!! The icons are even animated. The design concept may look similar if you've played other games I've worked on. But we had a hard time making this one because…
|reply=The bottom screen displays pictures matching each mode! This was quite a task for the UI (User Interface) designers, but they made it happen. Kudos to them! You can tap the screen to look up additional info like how to play--complete with diagrams.
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|notes=Sakurai shows the main menu for ''Super Smash Bros. for 3DS''.
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|date=July 28, 2014|bg=assist
|image=Takamaru SSB4.jpg|text=Pic of the day. I, [[Takamaru]], have waited many years to appear in Super Smash Bros.! Link, Samus, Pit, and I debuted in the same year! Multidirectional Pinwheel Knife Rook Attack!! (FYI, I'm an Assist Trophy.)
|notes=Confirms Takamaru as an assist trophy.
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|date=July 29, 2014|bg=stage
|image=3DS Hither Thither Hill.jpg|text=Pic of the day. For the first time ever in the Super Smash Bros. series, here's a Paper Mario stage! It's made of paper, so strong winds will blow it away.
|reply=Since the stage is paper, it transforms when it folds over and opens up again. This ship is the S.S. Flavion from Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door.
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|notes=Confirms an unnamed [[Paper Mario stage|''Paper Mario'' stage]] in the 3DS version.
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|date=July 30, 2014|bg=item
|image=Galaga PotD.jpg|text=Pic of the day. If you get caught in the [[Boss Galaga]] item's tractor beam, it will carry you away to the top of the screen. You can shoot it down, but it won't join you in battle for double the firepower.
|notes=Confirms a previously seen item called the Boss Galaga.
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|date=July 31, 2014|bg=stage
|image=SSB4 - N's Castle Reshiram.jpg|text=Pic of the day. Reshiram appears on one of the stages in the 3DS version! Zekrom and Milotic will appear, too. It's close enough to the launch date, so I don't have to describe this stage to you, right? The design of this stage is based off of the surroundings of [[N's Castle|someone's castle]].
|notes=Confirms N's Castle as a new stage, as well as three Pokémon that appear on the stage as hazards.
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==August 2014==
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|image=Target Blast 1.jpg|text=What's up with this bomb? This looks like the stadium for the [[Home-run Contest]], but there's no bat. Once you touch the bomb, it begins to count down. Give it enough damage and launch it at the right time…then once the bomb's countdown hits zero…!!
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|reply=...It goes BOOOOOM! Not only will the blast destroy targets, but it'll also cause a chain reaction by using shattered walls and bomb blocks--all of which contributes to you getting a high score!! This is a new activity that combines the concepts of [[Target Smash]] and the [[Home-run Contest]]--it's called [[Target Blast]]! Your final score is the total you rack up over two rounds. Of course, your Target Blast scores contribute to your [[Global Smash Power]], too.
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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.
|notes=Sakurai explains a new solo mode seen briefly during the E3 2014 trailer.
|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.
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|notes=Explains Master Orders and Crazy Orders.
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|date=August 04, 2014|bg=assist
|date=December 2, 2014
|image=SSB4 - Prince Sable.jpg|text=Pic of the day. In this Smash Bros. installment, this little guy is also making an appearance! I…don't know his name, but he's [[Sablé Prince|the Prince of the Sablé Kingdom]]. He's from the Game Boy game {{s|wikipedia|Kaeru no Tame ni Kane wa Naru}} (translated as The Frog For Whom the Bell Tolls), which was only released in Japan.
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|reply=Here's the trophy of the Sablé Prince. He transforms into a snake or a frog, and unloads multiple attacks on any opponent he catches. Keep attacking your foes when they're trapped in his dust cloud.
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|text=Pic of the day. Two-player options were added to a wide range of modes in this game.
|notes=Sakurai reveals a new [[Assist Trophy]].
<br>-[[Classic Mode (SSB4-Wii U)|Classic]]
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<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=August 05, 2014|bg=item
|date=December 3, 2014
|image=SSB4 - Daybreak Parts.jpg|text=Pic of the day. Look at these three radiant pieces... Yup, you guessed it! It's another combinable item like the Dragoon-the [[Daybreak]].
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|reply=This is what it looks like when all three parts are combined together. How powerful will its beam blast be? FYI, you can fire shooting items while moving backward and forward. Change direction by flicking the Control Stick or Circle Pad toward the back of the fighter.  
|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]]…
|notes=Sakurai reveals Daybreak from ''Kid Icarus: Uprising'' as a new item.
|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.
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|date=August 06, 2014|bg=assist
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|image=SSB4 - Xerneas Victini.jpg|text=Pic of the day. [[Victini]] and [[Xerneas]] are both support [[Pokémon]]. Victini's Victory Star boosts the attack of whoever throws the [[Poké Ball]], and also prevents flinching. Xerneas's Geomancy increases the launch power of all fighters, but exceptionally raises it for whoever had the Poké Ball.
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|notes=Sakurai explains the functions of Victini and Xerneas.
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|date=August 07, 2014|bg=other
|date=December 4, 2014
|image=SSB4 - Dr. Wily Trophy Gallery.jpg|text=Pic of the day. Here's the trophy gallery for the 3DS version. You can rotate the trophies by drawing circles on the bottom screen. [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]] had tons of trophies, but rumor has it that the 3DS version alone may have more than Brawl. Looks like the Dr. Wily that we made from scratch for the 3DS version is on his knees in disbelief.
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|reply=Here's something new--the [[trophy shop]]. If you're having a hard time getting certain trophies, why not just buy them? They sometimes go on sale, too.
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|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.
|notes=Sakurai shows what the trophy gallery looks like in ''Super Smash Bros. for 3DS'', and explains a new feature: the trophy shop.
That said, it's also important to "feed" your amiibo [[equipment]] so you can make them stronger and give them special abilities.
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|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.  
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|date=August 08, 2014|bg=stage
|notes=Shows how to train your amiibo and use Equipment.
|image=SSB3DS Game Boy stage.jpg|text=Pic of the day. "♪Ba-ding!♪"
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|reply=If you turn on the 3D effect, it really looks like there's a Game Boy inside the screen.
|notes=Reveals a new {{b|Game Boy|stage}} stage.
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|date=August 11, 2014|bg=other
|image=Metaknightmii.jpg
|text=Pic of the day. "Hello! I'm Samus, the intergalactic bounty hunter!" "And I am Meta Knight, joining the battle!!"
|notes=Reveals two new pieces of clothing for the {{SSB4|Mii Fighter}} that depict Samus's and Meta Knight's headwear.
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|date=December 5, 2014
|image=Special Flag Function.jpg
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|text=Pic of the day. If you manage to raise this [[Special Flag]] for long enough, an additional [[KO]] count will be added to your score in a [[time]] match, or you'll get an extra [[stock]] for a stock match. When this appears on the stage, the fight for the flag becomes a fierce battle of tactics, which makes things pretty interesting.
|image=SSBUTitleScreenJapan.jpg
|notes=Explains the function of the Special Flag.
|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.
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|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=August 13, 2014|bg=veteran
|date=December 6, 2014
|image=SSB4 - Metaknight Reveal.jpg|text=Pic of the day. "Looks like there was [[Mii Swordfighter (SSB4)|an impostor]] in the earlier posts, so I introduced him to my sword!" ...I'll leave it up to your imagination if he really said that or not. The [[veteran]] hero, {{SSB4|Meta Knight}}, returns to battle!! We didn't forget the [[Battleship Halberd]] either!!
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|reply=Meta Knight's [[Up Special Move]], [[Shuttle Loop]], changed quite a bit in this game. The [[glide]] is gone, and the attack slashes opponents twice while spinning in a large loop. This has turned into a highly technical and effective move.
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|replyimage=SSB4 - Shuttle Loop.jpg
|text=Hi everyone, I hope you’re enjoying Super Smash Bros. for Wii U!
|notes=Sakurai reveals [[Meta Knight]].  
 
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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=December 22, 2014
|image=Mega Man Custom Specials PotD.jpg|text=Pic of the day. Here's Beat! And Plant Barrier!! These are some of {{SSB4|Mega Man}}'s [[Character customization|custom special moves]]. You might also be able to use some signature boss-like moves from the [[Mega Man (universe)|Mega Man series]], too.
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|notes=Reveals two new custom special moves for Mega Man.
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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!
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|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!
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|reply3="Beauty and the Beast: Romantic Dinner " by L.A.C.!
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|reply4="The Food Chain" by Lil’Burksy!
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|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!
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|notes=Announces the winners of the first competition.
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|image=SSB4 Power Organizer.jpg|text=Pic of the day. Here's the place you equip powers for [[Smash Run]]. Pack a good mix of them like a lunch box, and off you go! You can change how your powers are set up by touching their icons and dragging them.
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|reply=If you hit the X Button, it will randomly fill up the remaining weight allowance with powers. You can keep changing the line-up as many times as you please. The level of a power is proportional to its strength, number of uses, and weight. Organizing them might be easier if you label your favorite powers with a ★.
|image=SSBUPhotoStudioEvent2.jpg
|notes=Explains how powers are set up for Smash Run.
|text=Hi everyone! It's been pretty chilly outside, so it's the perfect time to turn things up in a heated Smash battle!
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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=August 18, 2014|bg=assist
|date=February 5, 2015
|image=SSB4 - Nightmare.jpg|text=Pic of the day. [[Nightmare Wizard]] appears as an [[Assist Trophy]]! He will engulf the stage in darkness, and fighters will need to brawl blindly for a while. Look out for the effect before it goes dark, and play it to your advantage. Blinding and reversal effects even make the computer players mess up.
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|notes=Reveals a new Assist Trophy, and that screen-altering effects will also affect CPU character performance.
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|postID=AYMHAAACAADRUqGP5_a8sg
|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!
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|notes=Announces the winners of the second competition.
|postID=AYMHAAACAAADVHijvPQVdg
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|date=August 19, 2014|bg=stage
|date=February 20, 2015
|image=Samus Zero Shorts.jpg|text=Pic of the day. Looking at the number of days we have left for development, it would be an impossible task to create this… That's what I told my staff. But thanks to the determination of her female designer, these Zero Suit outfits got completed in time. From the ending of Metroid: Zero Mission, here's Samus in shorts!
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|reply=Here's a look at the 3DS version. You can use the same outfit variations in both the 3DS and Wii U versions.
|image=SSBUPhotoStudioEvent3.jpg
|replyimage=SSB4 Samus Zero Shorts 3DS.jpg
|text=Hi everyone! Time for some more Super Smash Bros. news!
|notes=Reveals a new costume for {{SSB4|Zero Suit Samus}} based on her outfit from the ending of ''Metroid: Zero Mission''. Additionally, confirms [[Brinstar]] to be returning in {{for3ds}}, as well as that all alternate costumes appear in both versions.
 
|postID=AYMHAAACAADRUqGQIIQH0w
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.
|postID=AYMHAAACAAADVHiysc-gCQ
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==March 2015==
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|date=August 20, 2014|bg=other
|date=March 12, 2015
|image=SSB4 - Treasure.jpg|text=Pic of the day. The treasure chests that appear in Smash Run are very important. Not only do they give you stat boosts, but they also give you custom parts (the bag on the right) and Smash Run powers (the bag on the left). You should pick these up and use them in the next battle!!
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|reply=…However, watch out for Mimicuties disguised as treasure chests. Run away! RUN AWAY!!
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|replyimage=SSB4 - Mimicutie.jpg
|text=Hi there! I hope you're all having a smashing time in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U!
|notes=Confirms that Mimicuties disguise themselves as regular Treasure Chests.
 
|postID=AYMHAAACAADRUqGQXQ-yEQ
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=August 21, 2014|bg=assist
|date=May 1, 2015
|image=SSB4 - Ghirahim.jpg|text=Pic of the day. "No, I'll just beat you within an inch of your life!" Demon Lord [[Ghirahim]] makes an appearance in Smash Bros!! He's an Assist Trophy, so he could conceivably back up {{SSB4|Link}}, too.
|bg=white
|notes=Confirms Ghirahim as an Assist Trophy.
|image=SSBUPhotoStudioEvent4.jpg
|postID=AYMHAAACAADRUqGQlAaeiw
|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=August 22, 2014|bg=other
|date=May 28, 2015
|image=SSB3DS Sounds Menu 1.jpg|text=Pic of the day. The 3DS version has an excellent Sounds collection! The design looks nice for a sound test screen, doesn't it? The font color for the "Remix" text on remixed songs comes in pink or white. The pink ones are songs arranged for this version of Super Smash Bros., while the white ones are remixes made in earlier Smash Bros. games. This means there are reoccuring songs from past releases.
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|reply=Choose your songs and play with features on the bottom screen. You can listen to character voices, too. One of the new highlights for this feature is the "Play in Sleep Mode" option in the upper right. If you turn this on, you can listen to the tracks with your headphones even when your Nintendo 3DS is closed. The L and R Buttons will let you skip tracks. This means you can use it as a portable music player. Enjoy listening to the tracks you love by putting all songs in loop, shuffle, or selecting your favorite tracks!!
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|replyimage=SSB3DS Sounds Menu 2.jpg
|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!
|reply2=In Smash Run, the background music plays randomly from the songs you select from the track list. This means you can customize your own song lineup!! Usually each stage has two tracks-which makes for a lot of songs on its own-but as a bonus, we've added more songs for you to enjoy in Smash Run and in the Sounds area.
|replyimage=SSBUCompetition4Winner1.jpg
|reply2image=None.png
|reply=Allow me to announce the winners!
|reply3=By the way, here's another music announcement!! You can now listen to some of the tracks on the official website. We're planning to add more tracks a little at a time, so stay tuned.<br>www.smashbros.com
The winner of the Gold prize is…
|reply3image=None.png
""happiness is seeing your kid coming home after a long day at school with a smile on his face."" by iWecky!
|notes=Reveals the sound test for the 3DS version and its functionality. The official website was also updated with the first selection of music samples.
 
|postID=AYMHAAACAABnUYoGBjiK1g
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!
|reply5image=SSBUCompetition4Winner5.jpg
|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!
|reply6image=none.png
|notes=Announces the winners of the fourth competition.
|postID=AYMHAAACAAADVHkID9cj1A
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==June 2015==
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|date=August 25, 2014
|date=June 5, 2015
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|image=SSB4 - Classic Mode.jpg|text=Pic of the day. In Classic mode, you challenge multiple stages en route to a climactic final battle. The more gold you put onto the Fiend's Scale, the harder the battles will be. In return, your rewards will get better and more abundant. The best way to earn gold fast is to win Classic battles on higher intensity.
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|reply=In Classic mode, you can choose your next challenge on the route map. Looks like [[Master Hand]] is waiting at the end, but perhaps something might change if you raise the intensity…
|text=Hey, [[Sakurai]] here. Long time no see.  
|replyimage=SSB4 - Classic Mode Map.jpg
 
|notes=Reveals this iteration's [[Classic Mode]], and Sakurai hints at an additional feature during the fight with Master Hand that will occur based on the difficulty setting.
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).
|postID=AYMHAAACAADMUKl-TDlkXg
 
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=June 8, 2015
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|image=SSB4 - Spectator Mode.jpg|text=Pic of the day. [[Spectator Mode]] is available even on the compact 3DS version!! In this mode, you can watch players all around the world fight and make bets with in-game gold. Wager wisely by checking out the player names, rules, win rates, odds, fighters, and stage!!
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|reply=Being able to cheer someone on is what really makes spectating matches fun. This time, 1st and 2nd place will get prizes in four-player matches, and spectators can bet the gold they win on Bonus Chances.
|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).
|replyimage=SSB4 - Spectator Mode Reward.jpg
 
|notes=Reveals the appearance of the Spectator Mode for the 3DS version of Smash, along with the appearance of the currency used for betting. Also reveals that Final Destination forms of stages are called "Ω forms".
We made a special video broadcast to talk about the update. In it, I'll be on camera to give you all the details!
|postID=AYMHAAACAABnUYoG78c2pg
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.
|postID=AYMHAAACAAADVHkJ-Xncng
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==August 2015==
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|date=August 27, 2014
|date=August 6, 2015
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|image=Challenges PotD.jpg|text=Pic of the day. A panel in the [[Challenges]] area will unlock everytime you clear a challenge. When you unlock a panel, you'll see hints for unlocking panels directly adjacent to it on all sides. And this time, each panel will unlock pictures related to the challenge. This is tougher than it looks, you know? The challenges in the 3DS version are a little on the easy side, but the Wii U version challenges might be a bit trickier.
|image=SSBUPhotoStudioEvent5.jpg
|notes=Confirms the Challenges Mode to be returning in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U versions.
|text=Hi everyone! Time for another Super Smash Bros. announcement!
|postID=AYMHAAACAABnUYoHJUOb7A
 
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!""
|notes=The fifth and final Miiverse competition is announced.
|postID=AYMHAAACAAADVHkVvHZiJQ
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|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!
|replyimage=PhotoContest5Winner.jpg
|reply=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.""
|reply2=Next, the Silver prize winners.
 
This is ""Duck-Hunt: Co-Op Mode"" by DX_Horizon.
|reply2image=PhotoContest5Second.jpg
|reply3=…"Are you sure you have the right tome? This spell is starting to seem like a recipe for stew." by Caleb!
|reply3image=PhotoContest5Third.jpg
|reply4=…"The Big Kings" by ColdFruit!
|reply4image=PhotoContest5Fourth.jpg
|reply5=And last but not least, "Defeated is the monster!" by Eric!
|reply5image=PhotoContest5Fifth.jpg
|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!
|reply6image=None.png
|notes=Announces the winners of the fifth and final Photo Contest.
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[[Category:Lists]]
[[Category:Lists]]

Latest revision as of 14:59, August 9, 2024

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 had been revealed. When multiple reveals were part of one post, the one higher on this list will take precedence. Posts after December 5 were 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.
Miiverse Icon.png
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
None.png
 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
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 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
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 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
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 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
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 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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 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
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 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
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 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
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 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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 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
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 Pic of the day. "Your finger stinks!!" —
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 "It is bitter, yet tasty."
October 31, 2014
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 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
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 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
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 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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 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
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 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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 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
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 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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 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
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 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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 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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 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
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 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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 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
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 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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 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
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 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]

Date Image Comment Notes Link
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*""

The fourth Miiverse competition is announced.
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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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 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!

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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 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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