53 Fun Smash Wii U facts from the Direct

Fifty-Fact Extravaganza Regarding Smash Bros. For Wii U

1. The fighters in Smash Bros. for 3DS will move over to the Wii U version with the same moves.

2. The resolution between the 3DS and Wii U is major. The Wii U version will have higher resolutions in HD.

3. Eight players will be able to play at once. This is a special mode, so only a few stages will be able to showcase eight fighter gameplay.

4. Bigger stages not found in the 3DS version will be in the Wii U. Temple and Big Battlefield are a couple of examples.

5. Danger Zones are parts of stages that will give damage if touched. Those who have over 100% damage will be KO'd if they come to contact with them.

6. The Jungle Hijinks stage from Donkey Kong Country Returns will allow two different planes for gameplay, much like DKCR has.

7. More stages not found in the 3DS version will be represented in the Wii U version. Stages such as Pilotwings, Onett, Nofair, Wrecking Crew and Luigi's Mansion were shown.

8. A Miiverse stage is coming. It will display messages during battle.

9. Similar to the codex discussions between Snake and crew in Brawl, Palutena will be able to guide Pit in the Wii U version by talking about his opponents. The Starfox team will also have similar discussions whenever Fox or Falco are in play.

10. Metal Face from Xeoblade will be popping up in the Gaur Plain stage.

11. Ridley from Metroid will appear in the Pyrosphere stage, inspired by Metroid. Befriend Ridley and he will be able to join your side. Defeat him and he'll earn you one point when it's time to tally wins.

12. Coin Battles will be making their return in the Wii U version of Smash Bros.

13. Stamina Battles, in which opponents battle each other until the loser reaches zero, is also returning.

14. Special Smash allows players to use different sets of options for battles. Stamina battles are a part of Special Smash.

15. Item frequency can be changed.

16. My Music allows players to change the frequency in which music plays in each stage.

17. Menu music can be changed as well!

18. There will be a ton more music in Smash Bros. for Wii U than in the 3DS version.

19. The number of composers, both from Nintendo and Bandai Namco, have increased as well!

20. CDs can be picked up during gameplay that will unlock new songs.

21. Challenges, seen in the 3DS game, will be in the Wii U version as well. The difference is that there will only be one challenges screen for the Wii U mode.

22. Classic Mode is a bit different than in the 3DS version. The intensity option is in tact, but the different types of battles you'll come across are different. Eight player modes were shown during this factoid.

23. Movies will be shown highlighting characters that beat Classic mode.

24. All Star mode is here. The difference is that the newer characters will be first to challenge you, then the older characters will arrive as you defeat more fighters. The rest area has been revamped.

25. Event mode will be themed battles based on different franchises that can be completed in easy, medium or hard difficulties.

26. Smash Tour is a new board game mode. Spin to advance the board. Those whose spaces you come across will end up in battle! You'll be able to use the same items found in Smash Run in order to power up your Mii, who you will be using in this mode. Use all of these items and boosts for a final battle!

27. Target Blast in the Wii U game is different in that the second bomb is bigger, as well as there being 3 different stages for each fighter.

28. Multiplayer stadium modes, such as multi man smash and co-op Home Run mode, are represented.

29. Special Orders mode is revealed. Master Orders is reciving awards based on difficulty battles. Gold tickets found here can be used for Crazy Orders, in which you fight enemies and collect prizes until you're ready to face Crazy Hand. All rewards are earned upon beating Crazy Hand.

30. Master Fortress is the newest form of Master Core. This is for more intense difficulties only.

31. Tons of controller options are available. Gamecube, Wii Remote Plus, Nunchuck, Wii Classic Controller, Classic Controller Pro, and the Wii U Pro Controller are available control options.

32. Two Gamecube controller adapters can be used on the same Wii U.

33. You'll be able to use the Nintendo 3DS as a controller for Smash Bros. Wii U as well!

34. You can connect the 3DS Smash Bros. game to the Wii U game. Custom characters as well as Miis can be transferred.

35. Tons of trophies will be in the game, more than ever before!

36. Final Smash trophies can be unlocked after clearing All Star mode with a character.

37. Trophy Boxes can be used to display trophies according to a certian theme.

38. Photo Studio allows figurines to be put in dioramas for picture taking.

39. Trophy Rush can be played with two players.

40. Masterpieces are back in which you can play short demo versions of older games starting Smash fighters. Super Mario Bros., Dr. Mario, Earthbound and Punch-Out are just some of the games represented.

41. Amiibos will be in the game. You can play as them and also fight against them.

42. The Wii Lan adapter will be compatible with the Wii U.

43. Automatic notifications are here for the latest Smash Bros. updates.

44. The "With Anyone" online features will feature two player co-op.

45. Tourney Mode will not be in the final game, but it's coming.

46. 64 man tournaments are coming as well!

47. The gamepad will display damage taken during battle.

48. You can pause the screen with the gamepad to take pictures. Decorate the pictures taken with the gamepad for a fun time.

49. The microphone will be able to be used before and after battles. It will not be available during battles for stability purposes.

50. Stage Builder mode will allow you to create stages using the Gamepad.
And here's some extra facts in case you didn't get enough!

51. You'll be able to share stages with other characters online!

52. Movies will have its own section for you to enjoy, including the intro video and movies you unlock after clearing Classic mode.

53. A special soundtrack is available to Club Nintendo members who purchase both the Wii U and 3DS titles. There will be two discs. The blue CD will feature music from the Wii U game while the red CD will have music from the Nintendo 3DS version.

Hyrule Warriors gets Amiibo Support

It has been revealed that Link's Amiibo Character will work with the already released Wii U game Hyrule Warriors. How the Amiibo will interact with that game remains to be seen. To date Amiibo is compatible with Mario Kart 8, Hyrule Warriors, Toad's Treasure Trackers, Super Smash Bros. Wii U & 3DS, Mario Party 10 &Yoshi's Wooly World.

Mewtwo Joins the Battle

It was revealed during the Nintendo Direct that Mewtwo will be downloadable in Spring 2015 for Super Smash Bros. Wii U & 3DS for those that purchase and register both games on Club Nintendo.

Official PR - Nintendo Unveils Over 50 New Features and Other Details for Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today Nintendo unleashed a deluge of information about its upcoming Super Smash Bros. for Wii U game, including an eight-player mode, the ability to build and share custom stages and an exclusive soundtrack offer. Nintendo revealed these and many more details in a live-streamed video announcement. To view the video in its entirety, visit http://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct.

“Super Smash Bros. fans got a full look today at the unbelievable variety of options and surprises that await them in the Wii U version of the game,” said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “Millions of fans around the world already can’t get enough of the Nintendo 3DS game, and we want the Wii U version to build on that momentum.”

Some of the topics covered in the video include:

8-Player Smash: In a major first for the franchise, a special mode lets eight players fight simultaneously in local multiplayer. This option appears only in the Wii U version, and lets players compete on even larger stages to accommodate all the characters.

amiibo Figures: When a player touches an amiibo figure to the Wii U GamePad, the character joins as a “figure player.” The amiibo figures can gain levels to become stronger and add equipment as they gain experience through battling. Players can have amiibo fight one another, and amiibo will bring you presents from the battles they fight in.

Custom Stage Creation: The touch screen of the Wii U GamePad makes it easier than ever for players to build their own stages and eventually share them with friends and other players around the world using broadband Internet access.

Controls: Players who own the Nintendo 3DS version of the game can use their Nintendo 3DS systems to control the action on the TV screen, in addition to the many other control options available.

Importing Fighters: Fans of the Nintendo 3DS version of the game can immediately benefit from the fruits of their smashing labors. Players can import custom Nintendo 3DS fighters to the Wii U game, along with their customized equipment, costumes and hats.

Special Soundtrack Offer: Everyone who buys both the Nintendo 3DS and the Wii U versions of Super Smash Bros. and registers both games on Club Nintendo by Jan. 13 will receive a two-disc soundtrack of music from the games.

Mewtwo: Like the soundtrack, this series veteran fighter will be made available as free downloadable content in spring of 2015 for anyone who buys both versions of the game.

Modes: The Wii U version of the game offers many new modes and different ways to play that keep players coming back for more:

Smash Tour: World Smash is a fighting party game that looks like a board game. Players use items, spin a wheel and advance around the map. Up to four players can compete at once as they navigate the board and gain fighters and power-ups they can use in a final battle.
Special Smash Mode: Players can customize battles with unique parameters.
Coin Battles: Players compete to collect coins from other players.
Stamina Matches: Players fight until their hit points reach zero.
Classic Mode: One or two players fight through a series of battles and advance as long as they survive. Many random events can shake things up, and players can adjust the intensity settings. The more difficult the game, the greater the rewards.
All-Star Mode: Like in the Nintendo 3DS version, opponents appear in chronological order. Only this time, the newest fighters appear before the older ones, and two players can battle through this mode together.
Event Mode: One or two players take on set character- and theme-based battles. Clearing stages helps players see the way forward.
Masterpieces: This menu gives players a peek into the past lives of some of the Super Smash Bros. characters. Players can play cut-down versions of the characters’ greatest games.

Stages: The Wii U game offers more stages than any game in the series. The expanded Big Battlefield makes its debut in addition to the traditional Battlefield Stage. The Great Cave Offensive, based on the underground labyrinth found in Kirby games, challenges players to avoid potentially lethal danger zones – or throw their opponents into them. The Jungle Hijinxs stage, based on Donkey Kong Country Returns, lets players fight in the foreground and background. Blast barrels shoot players from front to back and vice versa.

Tunes: The game includes hundreds of music tracks, songs and jingles that players can listen to and settings to customize what music plays during game play. Players add songs to their library by collecting CDs that appear while smashing or after completing challenges.

Movies: When players clear Classic or All-Star modes, they’ll be treated to a brief movie featuring whichever fighter they used. Every fighter has a movie, so it’ll be a challenge to view them all.

Ridley. Yes, Ridley: Fans have been clamoring for Ridley to appear in a Super Smash Bros. game for a while, and now they’re getting their wish. But true to form, Ridley appears in an unexpected way. Players will find him in the Metroid series-inspired Pyrosphere stage, but he does more than just hassle players. If one player attacks Ridley enough, Ridley will join that fighter’s side and attack others. Players (including the one on Ridley’s side) can KO Ridley to earn a point toward the match result total. And if Ridley consumes enough energy, he will become Meta Ridley and all the more vicious.

Characters: The Wii U version offers 40 characters and the use of Mii characters from the start. Each character’s moves match those found in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, so players who hone their skills in the portable game will have an edge over opponents in the console version of the game.

Remember that Wii U and Nintendo 3DS feature parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit http://www.nintendo.com/wiiu or http://www.nintendo.com/3ds.

AMIIBO SMASH DEAL

Smash Bros for the Wii U will be released Nov. 21, 2014.

Retailer Toys R Us has announced their pre-order bonus: if you pre-order Super Smash Bros for the Wii U, they’ll throw in a free Amiibo figure.

The offer is only valid online and while supplies last. In order to take advantage of the offer, customers must purchase Super Smash Bros for the Wii U on Toys R Us’ site, and select an Amiibo figure to the cart at the same time. Free shipping is included.

Amiibo figures are sold separately for around $12, so this is definitely a great deal if you’re looking to invest in an Amiibo lineup.

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