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Wii Fanboy Weekly: Apr. 10 - Apr. 16

Posted Apr 16th 2008 11:59PM by David Hinkle
Filed under: Meta


This week, we said goodbye to a longtime friend: the Smash Bros. Dojo. It has been a constant source of kicks for us over the past really long time (seriously, it's been around for awhile). We'll miss you Sakurai, and all of your fun and wonderful postings.

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RIP: Smash Bros. Dojo

Posted Apr 15th 2008 6:30PM by Alisha Karabinus
Filed under: Features

The Smash Bros. Dojo has been with us for so long, offering daily glimpses into one of the Wii's most anticipated titles, but as of yesterday, the blog is no longer updating. Where will we turn now for our daily fix? Oh, we could play the game, sure (at least, those of us not in Europe; sorry, folks), but Masahiro Sakurai's informative, enthusiastic posts gave us the tools we needed to succeed and grow as people (and, uh, players). It's like losing a friend.

In honor of our months with the dojo, the Wii Fanboy staff got together and prepared a gallery collecting some of our favorite reveals, so that we can relive the experience one last time. Can someone pass the tissue? We're having a moment here.



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Dojo update: Going waaay back

Posted Mar 10th 2008 6:00PM by Chris Greenhough



So, are we all enjoying Brawl? Of course, because I'm a mug and reside in the UK, I'm still waiting for my copy, but as long as you guys are happy and having a hoot, that's all that matters. Seriously, no jealousy here. Really! What, that throbbing vein? Yeah, it's always been there. Go past the break for the usual spoilers while yours truly curls up in the corner and sobs heavily.

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Dojo update: Picture perfect

Posted Mar 7th 2008 12:45PM by Chris Greenhough
Filed under: Screens



This is it, folks: the final dojo update before Brawl hits the U.S., and there's a definite "last day of school" feel to proceedings. Rather than deal with the drudgery of introducing new stages or describing individual items in fine detail, Sakurai and his team of translators have just loafed around with their shirts hanging out, flicked ink at girls, and uploaded around a hundred of the goofiest images that users have taken using Brawl's Snapshot mode (unfortunately, because we have a blog to run here, we only found time to upload around half).

Some of these made us titter, some missed the mark, and others really need to be viewed with their caption (you'll have to go to the dojo itself for that) for the full effect. Oh, and you can forget shots of Peach's underwear, or of Snake and Pikachu in compromising positions. The dojo is a place for all the family, after all. Not some depraved message board thread populated by the likes of us.

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Dojo update: The final brawler

Posted Mar 6th 2008 12:00PM by Chris Greenhough
Filed under: News, Screens



Looks like we may have our final character, folks! Hit the break to find out who it is!

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Dojo update: A double dose of spoiler goodness

Posted Mar 4th 2008 3:00PM by David Hinkle
Filed under: News, Screens


You all know the drill by now. What's included after the break can be considered spoiler material, so continue at your own risk.

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Dojo Update: Continuing will cost you

Posted Mar 3rd 2008 8:00PM by Candace Savino
Filed under: News


Ah, where would we be without continues? You'd probably find us taking an anger management class or two if they didn't exist, truth be told.

Of course, you shouldn't rely on continues. Even though you can use them, you should certainly try to get by without them. Sakurai seems to feel the same way, which is why you get punished for using continues in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

Not that the punishment is all that bad -- Kirby won't puff into your home and slap you in the face, for example. Yet, in Classic Mode, each continue comes at the cost of points and coins. Your score will automatically get cut in half, and the amount of coins you owe is based on the difficulty you're playing in. Naturally, easy playthroughs cost less coins than difficult playthroughs. And yes, these are the same coins that you'll be using in Spectator Mode. Just like an arcade game, if you don't have enough coinage to continue, it's game over.

As for Adventure Mode, the consequences aren't as bad. You don't have to spend your coins to continue, but you'll lose half of the trophies and stickers that you've collected on your current quest. You'll also receive less coins when you beat stages after continuing.

We wonder just how hard these single player modes are going to be. Until we figure that out, you can bet that we'll be big penny pinchers.

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Dojo update: A new stage: let us show you it

Posted Feb 29th 2008 8:00PM by Chris Greenhough
Filed under: News, Screens



Would you believe Brawl contains even more Pokemans? It's true! See which of the other critters made the cut after the break.

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Dojo update: The Pokemon ranks swell

Posted Feb 28th 2008 5:00PM by Chris Greenhough
Filed under: News, Screens



The 31st character to be revealed on the dojo might not be who you expect -- go past the break for the full, spoiler-filled lowdown.

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Dojo update: 100%

Posted Feb 27th 2008 2:15PM by Chris Greenhough
Filed under: News, Screens



Fancy some quick tips on how to complete -- and by that we mean fully, 100% complete -- The Subspace Emissary? Hit the break!

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Dojo update: An old hand (or two)

Posted Feb 25th 2008 2:15PM by Chris Greenhough
Filed under: News, Screens



Hit the break to learn more about the latest Smash Bros. veteran to appear on the dojo, but be warned: if you're showing spoilers the hand (oof), you'll want to stay put.

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Dojo update: Another veteran returns

Posted Feb 22nd 2008 8:00PM by Chris Greenhough
Filed under: News, Screens



The spoiler barrier is back down for today, after Masahiro Sakurai revealed another unlockable character in Brawl. To find out who, go past the break! To remain free of spoilers, stay here!

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Dojo update: More on Bowser and Meteor Smashes

Posted Feb 21st 2008 11:15AM by Chris Greenhough
Filed under: News, Screens



We're lifting our spoiler barrier for today's dojo update, simply because there's a complete lack of stuff to spoil. Bowser's special moves -- the Flying Slam and the Bowser Bomb -- have long been available on his dojo character profile.

The former replaces Koopa Klaw from Melee, and sees Bowser grab his opponents (either on the ground or in mid-air) and slam them back down to earth, providing the victim doesn't reverse the move and clamber on top of Bowser (damage will play a part in how strong any resistance is). The Bowser Bomb, meanwhile, is much the same as it was in Melee.

Elsewhere, Sakurai discusses Meteor Smashes, maneuvers that let you spike already stricken opponents, sometimes with devastating effect.

Read: Bowser: Special Moves
Read: Meteor Smash

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Dojo update: The bird flies again

Posted Feb 20th 2008 4:00PM by Chris Greenhough
Filed under: News, Screens



For the past fortnight, we've been positioning all dojo updates and spoilers past the post break, so if you've been avoiding anything that could ruin Brawl's element of surprise, move on now! The rest of you are advised to click through for one of the juicier updates in a while...

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Dojo update: A double whammy of special moves

Posted Feb 19th 2008 3:00PM by Chris Greenhough
Filed under: News, Screens



It would be something of a stretch to describe today's dojo update as a spoiler, but we're not taking any chances -- our protective spoiler barrier remains! Further details are past the break.

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