E3 2011

E3 2011: New Super Smash Bros. game in development

By Eddie Makuch

Nintendo announces fresh entry in the brawler series for 3DS and just-announced Wii U; titles promised to work together on both platforms "in some fashion."

LOS ANGELES--The Super Smash Bros. series has been dormant since 2008's well-received Super Smash Bros: Brawl, but now the fighting franchise is leaping back to life.

Everyone clap your hands, because a new Smash Bros. game is coming.

Everyone clap your hands, because a new Smash Bros. game is coming.

During Nintendo's E3 2011 media briefing this morning, the gaming giant announced that a new Super Smash Bros. game is currently in development.

Nintendo did not offer much in the way of details relating to the new game, but did note that the title is currently being created for the just-announced Wii U and 3DS. Additionally, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata said both games will work together on both platforms "in some fashion."

Fore more on Nintendo's latest announcements, check out GameSpot's live show from E3, which begins today at 12:00 p.m. PDT.

For more info on Nintendo's latest console, the Wii U, be sure to check out our Nintendo Wii U: Everything You Need To Know feature or watch Nintendo's E3 2011 Press Conference to see the full reveal.

184 Comments

  • bgghgubcjhgknjk

    Posted Apr 28, 2012 3:51 am GMT

    Seriously for this they could add a few characters, a few levels, and new trophies and sounds and masterpieces and use the same graphics engine from brawl or even melee and i'd be happy. Interesting idea is putting all the info on the bottom screen like health and stock or time and that'd clear up the screen a lot

  • Drazonix

    Posted Mar 27, 2012 6:47 pm GMT

    Sorry, but Kid Icarus Uprising multiplayer is so awesome, that this game won't be able to replace the awesomeness. Trust me, Kid Icarus Uprising is the BEST FIGHTING GAME OF ALL TIME ON ANY DS SYSTEM...

  • LeahMyles

    Posted Mar 22, 2012 1:35 pm GMT

    They spelled "for" wrong. It's "for" not "fore". Still, I'm willing to bet the new game will be amazing.

  • alainsaurus

    Posted Feb 25, 2012 8:36 am GMT

    this game alone will make me buy a 3ds and a wii u

  • BlackDragon901

    Posted Jan 29, 2012 12:41 pm GMT

    Must have game!!!!

  • kingcamel

    Posted Jan 11, 2012 7:51 pm GMT

    my top 5 characters
    bowser junior, lanky/chunky kong (most likely wont happen), megaman, ryu, charmander
    top 5 unique aspects i want
    more hadcore styled fighting with epic combos, evolving pokemon, MUCH improved level custimization, story mode with less repetetive enemys, more UNIQUE characters, for example ice climbers, pok.trainer, olimar PLEASE SEND THIS TO NINTENDO

  • MrScribblenauts

    Posted Dec 31, 2011 2:18 pm GMT

    Cmon, why would they worry about Kid Icarus over SSB? I bet the majority of gamers would choose Super Smash over Kid Icarus any day.

  • rhog45

    Posted Dec 29, 2011 9:44 pm GMT

    @Drazonix shut yOUR MOUTH YOU OVER-HYPED 4TH GRADER 1. the games still in development,2.Nintendo doesnt just let anyone know theyre charecters and 3.F-zero isnt a charecter so shut up.

  • Drazonix posted Dec 26, 2011 9:03 pm GMT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    Drazonix

    Posted Dec 26, 2011 9:03 pm GMT (hide)

    GUARANTEED NEW CHARACTERS
    Megaman
    F-Zero
    Ichigo
    Ryu
    Naruto
    Goku
    Sora
    Luffy
    etc...I know this because Nintendo sent me a message when I e-mailed them. Be happy at the characters people.

  • dark_hound20

    Posted Dec 26, 2011 2:25 pm GMT

    hopin for like 50 characters in the new roster i would love to have a wide selection. giv us some amazing surprises too. please fix wifi to be competiive and not lagy every game

  • inso-maniac

    Posted Dec 24, 2011 8:48 pm GMT

    waluigi, daisy, toad, toadette, koopa kid also for some reason they added wiggler and the bee from mario galaxy in mario kart 7 so them too

  • RavageCobra

    Posted Dec 22, 2011 7:37 pm GMT

    @megakick

    Nintendo said the Wii will coexist with the Wii U during it's beginning of release.

  • polliwog9

    Posted Dec 16, 2011 10:51 am GMT

    [like]... needs chrono

  • Danny_from_TX

    Posted Dec 4, 2011 10:07 pm GMT

    Ghirahim or Demise!

  • HikezKasama

    Posted Nov 21, 2011 3:28 pm GMT

    Im getting this.....Just imagine how much fun im gonna have.

  • JetH7

    Posted Nov 11, 2011 9:15 pm GMT

    Will buy.

  • BulletBill1991

    Posted Nov 10, 2011 10:52 am GMT

    Megaman would be an excellent addition to SSB, I am also in favor of them putting Banjo and Kazooie in

  • Maurik03

    Posted Nov 3, 2011 10:24 am GMT

    best fight game ever!!!!
    hope they put kisuke from muramasa

  • chazy035 posted Oct 31, 2011 1:53 am GMT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    chazy035

    Posted Oct 31, 2011 1:53 am GMT (hide)

    You can't play smash bros on a tiny 3DS screen, idiots.

    Gimme my thumbs down!!

  • baconater87

    Posted Oct 22, 2011 8:07 pm GMT

    if they don't have mr resseti i'm going to nintendos head quarters and slapping the lead designer in the face