We've known since E3 that a Super Smash Bros. game is in development for the upcoming WiiU system, but a recent leak (or fake) suggests the name of the game will be "Super Smash Bros. Universe."
The source is a supposedly leaked design document that you see above. A translation of the blurry text reportedly points to third-party support (hinting at the possible inclusion of more characters like Sonic and Snake), and the abolishing of tripping a/k/a "prat-falling" (a game mechanic that has characters sometimes falling over when dashing), as well as more speed for Samus in the new game.
The provenance of this document is shady, and Nintendo is saying "No comment," so there's no indication of whether it's real or not... still, it's hard to imagine anyone would have enough time on his or her hands to create such a document, but I've been wrong on this very point before. I should learn to never underestimate the amount of time people on the internet will spend to create fake documents. Anyway, until there's a definite word, take this news with a grain of Internet-salt (tm).
As for the official take on the game, here's what SSB creator Masahiro Sakurai said back in June, when asked about the new Smash Bros:
"Right now, we're devoting all our manpower to working on Kid Icarus... We've got no plans whatsoever -- we've got two new games out in the open when there's no extra time to work with them at all. It makes me cringe, and I'm not sure it's the smartest thing to make gamers wait for several years, but the early announcement was made chiefly in order to attract new team members."
Source: 1Up
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TheKidReviewer
i prey that this is real, that means they don't have to waste time on the name and add more time on perfecting the game! brawl was my favorite game EVER. so i'm so pumped, im going to buy ssb4 the day t comes out, but this does look fake, as long as they keep wario, im happy. - the Kid Reviewer
Standout5
Dont even joke about Super Smash Bros Like That
yoshiman11
i just hope that they enhance the online game play.
TheCyclonicStorm
Doubt this is real. Thought I heard the wasn't gonna work on the next smash for awhile.
thesilentmole
I'm calling fake. I remember all this 'early news' back when Brawl was announced that turned up false. I'm taking everything with a grain of denial-infused salt until I see Nintendo themselves announce it.
willhighwind
They announced this game at e3 and all they've done so far is a banner. Looks like Smash is coming along smoothly.
Fusion13
Interesting... Idk what to think about this. The name of the game fits with the name of the console. If it's not real then I think Nintendo will pick up on it and us it anyways as they did with the 3DS.
SonicPhan630
I doubt this is the name. Wasn't the next Smash Bros. confirmed to be on BOTH Wii U and 3DS?
lilhotdude1313
Having "Universe" in English on the Japanese logo appears to be a tip off of this document being fake. "Melee" wasn't in the Japanese title for that game and neither was "Brawl" so it doesn't make much sense for the English subtitle to be on the Japanese logo. Although I wouldn't be surprised if the "Universe" subtitle makes it into an MMO for the system (especially with the announcement of DQX showing that the possibility for one exists)
Andras
I seriously doubt this thing is legit. The font is identical to Brawl's (melee's was slightly different) with only a minor color scheme change. That and I don't think nintendo would do something like use the same U symbol as they have on the Univserity. Everything about it just screams fake.
Splatch
Im not going to buy in just yet only because it doesnt really fit with the title theme to call it universe after the last ones were melee and brawl. I also dont mind the falling, I would kind of miss it I think, part of what makes captain falcon fun for me to play is how unpredictable he gets and he trips quite a lot when you start dashing around.
teac77
It's true--the developers should do some crowdsourcing to find out what aspects of Super Smash Bros people like, but they won't. I miss being able to say "BURNED!" while playing against friends in the first SSB. The death animation and sound were great. Since then, they replaced it with "F'shoowwww...."
cooperjs1
Maybe they can make the online play NOT SUCK. I personally loved SSBB. Then, when I tried to play an online match, I realized that it didn't really exist. It was just pretend. Come on Nintendo, you are 2 generations behind in online gaming.
Chris0246
I will definitely get this IF i get the Wii U. Because it's nintendo though, i'll most likely get the Wii U. I just hope this one is better than Brawl, it was ok, its just that the gravity was messed up, everyone pretty much floated. I hope the physics are more like melee this time.
j22
man whatever that is so cliche mellee hands down was the best iteration is the best never forget that but you cant replace two pivotal characters like roy and marth wtf introducing solid snake and them other characters what the hell connects them to nintendo anyways that is my vent
Josh-Fetz
I agree that Melee was a better experience for me. And I just thought back to old school Characters that could be playable. Does anyone remember Joe & Mak for the SNES? They could do well with those chars. I think
FuzzofPekinopolis
Stephen, Are you trademarking Internet-salt (tm)?
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Internet-salt is wholly licensed and owned by Stephen Johnson.
Blue_Vortex
The name makes sense that it would be a build off of the 'U' in Wii U
So should we expect other games to feature U titles as well?
StarWars_Enigma
Hopefully is more like Melee then Brawl. Not to take anything away from Brawl, but I found Melee better lol
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