DENVER, 7:54 PM, FRI MAY 16 | 60 POSTS IN THE LAST 24 HOURS | tips@kotaku.com | SUBMIT A TIP | RSS
AU
Posts Tagged “

dojo dump

”
super smash bros. brawl

Dojo Dump: Soft Focus

It's funny how much I have written about Super Smash Bros. Brawl. The Wii fighter has stolen a few hours of my life, but you might be shocked to learn how little I've played of the final retail copy. Pre-release? Hours! The full-fledged game? Embarrassingly little. It's just that the Wii is quite frequently powered down or *gasp* not hooked up at all. In my defense, I have eight consoles fighting for receiver hook ups.

Perhaps I should squeeze some Brawl time in this weekend, get some of those unlockable stages I hear the kids are into. This week at the Smash Bros. Dojo, Sakurai and crew talk about a few more precious hidden characters, plus talk about post-completion goodies. It's all in the Dump!

More »

3:20 PM on Fri Mar 28 2008
By Michael McWhertor
9,183 views, 53 comments

super smash bros. brawl

Dojo Dump: ???? ???? ????!

Now that Super Smash Bros. Brawl has shipped in both Japan and North America, expect there to be nothing but spoiler-filled content at the official site. Sure, it's probably all old hat to you—and certainly can't match last week's update—but if you want to take a look at some fabulous Assist Trophy art, make sure to check out what the Smash Bros. Dojo had to offer. Me? I'm gonna go play Brawl! More »

3:20 PM on Fri Mar 14 2008
By Michael McWhertor
11,193 views, 42 comments

Latest by GrimaceXL: @Shaoko: lol ytmnd ftw more »

super smash bros. brawl

Dojo Dump: A Show Of Hands

We're just ten days away from Super Smash Bros. Brawl's arrival in North America. Our friends in PAL territories may have a bit of a wait ahead of them, unless they choose to pick up a Wii FreeLoader and potentially forgo online play, but it's almost here over... here. Can you smell the excitement?! I wonder what I'll do with my Fridays without the comfort of the Dojo Dump. Anyway... This week at the official site, there's one spoilerific character reveal and one hidden stage that slipped past my personal radar. I'm still trying to wrap my noodle around this Master Hand business. The Dump is just after this... More »

3:20 PM on Fri Feb 29 2008
By Michael McWhertor
6,459 views, 52 comments

Latest by xsiranfoneyx: Ahh... Three more days now... I've decided I have no problem with Toon Link, R.O.B, and Lucario. I'll probably be good with Lucario even, I just really think they do not deserve to be there. It's like putting in a more »

super smash bros. brawl

Dojo Dump: Zero Suit Friday

Hey, did you hear? Super Smash Bros. Brawl sold about a bazillion copies in Japan in its debut week. 820,000 is a bazillion, right? With all those copies out there, you're sure to run into some spoilers eventually, if you haven't already gorged on every Brawl detail leaked from before the Japanese release. Still, we'll do our best to keep it spoiler free, but I can't speak for the commenters. This week's additions to the official Smash Bros. web site includes a profile on one hidden character, a bunch of assist trophies and one character's Final Smash. I think you can guess who it is. If not, make your way to the rest of the Dojo Dump and catch up.

More »

3:20 PM on Fri Feb 8 2008
By Michael McWhertor
12,652 views, 73 comments

Latest by StevenRafael: That's lame. You need to grab the final smash to get the suit back on? But you can get rid of it by repeatedly taunting? more »

super smash bros. brawl

Dojo Dump: Enter The Spoiler Era

This week has been a rocky road for those looking for an unspoiled Super Smash Bros. Brawl experience. Just prior to the game's official release in Japan, the full details of Brawl's roster, its bosses, its numerous stages were all revealed by those who got their hands on it early. Even on the official Brawl web site, the Smash Bros. Dojo, producer Masahiro Sakurai has begun to reveal the game's hidden fighters. If you're the least bit concerned about that, it's time to move into the bunker.

But for those looking to relish in every detail, every screen shot, every word from Sakurai, savor the Dojo Dump. We've only got two more months together.

More »

4:00 PM on Fri Feb 1 2008
By Michael McWhertor
11,497 views, 67 comments

Latest by Random J: @Aflack: Likes slushies: "Becauae alternate costumes don't affect movesets. It's similar to making Luigi his on character instead of an alt.costume. The moves are similar but function differently. They even outline this in the dojo." I know, but the differences in more »

super smash bros. brawl

Dojo Dump Surprise: Smash Bros. Adds Virtual Console Demos

It would appear that the Smash Bros. Dojo still has a few secrets squirreled away. With the Japanese release of Super Smash Bros. Brawl just days away, we weren't expecting something on the level of Masterpieces to squeak out. Masterpieces, you see, gives Wii gamers the opportunity to play demo versions of classic NES, SNES and Nintendo 64 games, Virtual Console titles that just so happen to feature characters from the Brawl roster. Project lead Masahiro Sakurai hints that even more titles are buried within, a very cool feature.

The rest of the week features some nice little surprises, from details on well-known fighters, to newish Pokémon, to brand new stages. If you aren't caught up on your Super Smash Bros. Brawl news, we suggest you spend a few minutes with this week's Dojo Dump.

More »

3:30 PM on Fri Jan 25 2008
By Michael McWhertor
10,237 views, 102 comments

Latest by pikachumariachi: POKEMON STADIUM DEMO! more »

super smash bros. brawl

Dojo Dump: Treating Post Delay Stress Disorder

Now that the ugliness of Super Smash Bros. Brawl's official delay is behind us, we can move on to the good stuff. Sure, we may be waiting another month for our Kirby versus Snake battles, but that only means more Smash Bros. Dojo updates and an extended lifeline for the Dojo Dump. Yay! This week, the Dojo focused on the newly revealed Olimar and Pikmin brawler, while eking out the minimal amount of updates.

For more info on all things Pikmin, stickers and Sheik, make the jump for the Dojo Dump.

More »

3:20 PM on Fri Jan 18 2008
By Michael McWhertor
4,903 views, 51 comments

super smash bros. brawl

Dojo Dump: Return Of The Dojo

After an insufferable business week that saw the release of zero new information bit about Super Smash Bros. Brawl due to holiday, the Smash Bros Dojo and our weekly wrap up on the matter have returned. The Dojo's return was met with a surprising new addition to the roster of brawlers, space adventurer Olimar of Pikmin fame, who will pluck his partners out of the ground to use as weapons in the heat of battle. We also get a look at Snake's Final Smash, which seems to be the most unique we've seen so far.

Enough chitchat! We've been without for a whole Friday, so on with the Dojo Dump!

More »

3:00 PM on Fri Jan 11 2008
By Michael McWhertor
6,503 views, 66 comments

Latest by Trilbynerd_wii: brains more »

super smash bros. brawl

Dojo Dump: Super Sonic Racing

We're going to start with the bad news. There will be no updates to the Smash Bros. Dojo next week and, in turn, no Dojo Dump next Friday. The lazy bums at Nintendo are taking a week off to rest comfortably in hammocks or possibly scrounge up fresh content from Super Smash Bros. Brawl for the official site. At least this week contains some gems, some of which we've already covered. We get a fresh look at personal favorite Wario and a healthy dose of Sonic the Hedgehog, who I wouldn't mind never hearing from again. The rest? Well, it's mostly filler. On with the Dump!

Monday: Take a look Wario's overalls. You might prefer these over his WarioWare biker duds.
Tuesday: Sonic's Final Smash makes him into a golden god. For more of the hedgehog, listen to the Angel Island Zone theme remix.
Wednesday: Collection obsessives will want to learn more about Trophy Stands and how they're used.
Thursday: Looking to earn more trophies (and stickers)? You'll have to try your luck at Coin Launcher a simple shooting game.
Friday: The Dragoon item is detailed as is info on how to Share your data with Smash Bros. Friends. Good times.

We'll see you in a fortnight!

3:20 PM on Fri Dec 28 2007
By Michael McWhertor
3,433 views, 27 comments

Latest by pikachumariachi: PLEASE Kotaku, PLEASE don't post spoilers in the front page. more »

super smash bros. brawl

Dojo Dump: What's The Hell Is Wrong With Kirby?

What? What the hell is going on that screen shot, you may be wondering. Don't fret, it will all be revealed in this week's Dojo Dump! In addition to new modes, items and stages, this week provides arguably the best look at Kirby in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Kirby with a beard. Kirby with a ponytail. Kirby performing an unsettling move in which Mario is vacuumed into the puffball's gaping maw. Get ready to shudder as you make your way to the Dump! More »

3:20 PM on Fri Dec 21 2007
By Michael McWhertor
11,446 views, 65 comments

Latest by ProjectThanatos: Snake Kirby is by far the best win. more »

super smash bros. brawl

Dojo Dump: Your Lovely Assistants

This week's additions to the Smash Bros. Dojo show that there is still some fresh content kicking around the Super Smash Bros. Brawl warehouse. A pair of new Assist Trophies were revealed this week, as was another Pokémon, and a confirmed stage from Mario Kart helped in breaking up the rather jejune updates involving menu screens. It may be an unpopular choice with some, but this associate editor certainly won't shed any tears over Waluigi's second string appearance in the Wii brawler.

I'm going to change into my casual cardigan and sneakers before we do this week's Dojo Dump. Won't you join me?

More »

3:20 PM on Fri Dec 14 2007
By Michael McWhertor
6,320 views, 56 comments

Latest by elsiluro: [en.wikipedia.org] for the uninformed. cutest little starfish ever. i am lucky enough to have played part 4 on the DS. more »

super smash bros. brawl

Dojo Dump: Pokemon X

One has to wonder if Sakurai and team are growing tired, at this point, of providing daily updates to the Smash Bros. Dojo. The game was supposed to have been released by now and there's seemingly little left to be revealed. Most of the characters have had their move sets, specials and Final Smashes detailed and we haven't had a new character reveal since the middle of October. They're troopers, though, and soldier on through another work week of what's new in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. We're given another week of nitty-gritty details, with a gaggle of Pokemon, more online gameplay specifics and even some X. What's X? The answer, and hints about more hidden characters, lies beneath.

On with the Dojo Dump!

More »

3:20 PM on Fri Dec 7 2007
By Michael McWhertor
11,840 views, 65 comments

Latest by MilesTormani: 3 Man Survival Test = 3 Stock. That said, I don't think the screenshot for Character Select at the Dojo is the final one, either. And either Mega Man or Zero would be awesome. Sadly, if I recall, Sakurai said he was more »

super smash bros. brawl

Dojo Dump: Sin, Punishment & Final Smashes

This week's additions to the Smash Bros. Dojo include more detail depth from some of the game's non-marquee characters. Lucas, Ice Climbers, Saki Amimiya, anyone? Not exactly household names for Nintendo. But who cares? This is Super Smash Bros. Brawl and it's for the hardcore fan. Of note is this week's detail on costume changes. Don't miss Solid Snake's stylish alternate colorways, including a sexy cheetah print! The Dojo Dump is right after this. More »

3:30 PM on Fri Nov 23 2007
By Michael McWhertor
7,758 views, 62 comments

super smash bros. brawl

Dojo Dump: It's Handicapable

Why focus on the least impressive aspect of this week's batch of updates to the Smash Bros. Dojo, the Handicap option, for the title? To set the bar low, as the weekly dose of Super Smash Bros. Brawl news features some solid stuff. In addition to the newly announced Spectator mode, which is kind of like Smash Bros TV with a bit of wagering thrown in, there's new music, new moves and even a focus on taunts. Taunts give you a chance to see the SSBB line-up in rarely seen poses. Oh, look. It's Zero Suit Samus...

The Dojo Dump will be back after this short link.

More »

3:20 PM on Fri Nov 16 2007
By Michael McWhertor
7,418 views, 36 comments

Latest by Toasticus: Exhibit A: [metroidrecon.planets.gamespy.com] Completely unnecessary and over-the-top. Very few women have physiques like that outside of pornstars and supermodels. They don't look like real breasts, they look like a boob job. And as for DoA comparisons: well, duh. DoA is well-known for more »

super smash bros. brawl

Dojo Dump: In Case You Didn't Feel Like Showing Up

It was a practical week over at the Smash Bros. Dojo, revealing new game modes, one new stage, a Final Smash and more bottom of the barrel kind of stuff. Sure the new Stage Builder is totally nifty, but another week without Zero Suit Samus pics and the Ice Climber stage? Boring! We live and breathe for earth shattering announcements!

For those who missed out on what went down in the world of Super Smash Bros. Brawl this week, make the click in the direction of the Dojo Dump!

More »

3:20 PM on Fri Nov 2 2007
By Michael McWhertor
5,370 views, 48 comments

super smash bros. brawl

Dojo Dump: Deja Vu Edition

The week in Super Smash Bros. Brawl news wasn't full of bombshell announcements, but it did see some rather curious revelations. From the appearance of King Dedede from the Kirby series and the inclusion of a Nintendo DS themed stage, the week was full of low-key, but high-interest news for fans. You may recognize many of these Dojo Dump items from throughout the week, but a refresher won't hurt will it? One warning, though. This week's Zero Suit Samus pic count is a depressing zero.

We'll find a way to soldier on. To the Dump with you!

More »

3:20 PM on Fri Oct 26 2007
By Michael McWhertor
5,607 views, 56 comments

Latest by Mact: @Josh*: Or... you know... you could just casually check the site whenever... Much like you do with Kotaku. more »

smash bros.

Brawl Gets Mega Meta With Pictochat

Normally, we're not in the business of providing our thoughts on daily Super Smash Bros. Brawl news, for our opinions on, say, Ashley's Theme from WarioWare aren't that strong. However, when Sakurai and team do something as oddball as including a Pictochat themed stage, it simply can't wait until the weekly Dojo Dump rolls around. The arena's spartan appearance is made more magical by the random drawing of stage elements, like wind, platforms and thunderclouds. It even features Wii Channel tunes to really up the self-referentiality.

The only way they can up their meta game at this point is to include Shigeru Miyamoto's bicycle as a playable character. Beyond that, I can't see this game becoming any more packed with fan service.

PictoChat [Smash Bros. Dojo]

3:20 PM on Tue Oct 23 2007
By Michael McWhertor
3,866 views, 86 comments

Latest by MichaelR: @ChickenOfTheSea: That would be the best. It's like forge, but without as much explosions & betrayals. more »

nintendo

Dojo Dump: Pork 'n' Peach

This week's updates to the Smash Bros. Dojo won't blow you away (no new Zero Suit Samus pics), as its strictly for the hardcore fans. A Mother stage, a new assist trophy and a handful of practical updates make for a rather dry Dojo Dump. I'm starting to wonder how many updates Sakurai and crew will be able to squeeze out of the game now that it's shipping three months later. Hopefully, they have some Zero Suit Samus wallpapers tucked away...

Just think, if you were at E For All right now, you could be playing this game instead of all this icky reading. What's new in the world of Super Smash Bros. Brawl? All this stuff!

More »

3:30 PM on Fri Oct 19 2007
By Michael McWhertor
6,127 views, 56 comments

Latest by somari: Rope snake. Thats all the assurance I need that Lucas is not a ness clone. more »