Sadly, we think the "return" of the Smash Bros. Dojo will be very short lived and that it will be some time before we see another update to the site. Our European friends who have expertly avoided spoilers up until this point will want to steer clear of this latest update, as unlockable characters abound.

Snapshots Galore #3 [Smash Bros. Dojo - thanks, Kiriphii!]

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!

Monday: Beat the Subspace Emissary campaign yet? If not you won't be playing in the Boss Battles stadium.
Tuesday: The second pink puffball you'll play in Brawl is the unlockable Jigglypuff. Such a pretty voice.
Wednesday: Unlockable stage Hanenbow is from the Nintendo DS non-game Electroplankton. It's weird.
Thursday: Character Roll Call is less of an attendance survey and more of a point and shoot mini-game. Maybe you'll find Sheik's Special Moves a bit more rewarding.
Friday: Another hidden character, this time it's Toon Link who doesn't quite look... right without being properly cel-shaded.

Monday: Secret character Mr. Game & Watch returns, attacking with nothing but the best Game & Watch attacks.
Tuesday: Mr. Game & Watch's stage, Flat Zone 2, has its own soundtrack in Game & Watch: Flat Zone 2.
Wednesday: A few Hidden Masterpieces are scattered throughout the game, essentially slightly different demos of NES and SNES games.
Thursday: Details on a few of the Secret Melee Stages are added. I used to be really good at the original F-Zero, perfecting my Death Wind I lap times for hours on end.
Friday: Some of the Latecomer Assist Trophies come from titles like Custom Robo Arena, Advance Wars and Daigasso! Band Brothers. Yay for fan service!

Monday: This one's a bit wild. The Dojo gives in-depth details on Master Hand and Crazy Hand. If I were ever given a nickname, I'd hope it's not "Crazy Hand."
Tuesday: You know, Pikachu and Samus (regular suit version) have Special Moves too. Why not learn a thing or two?
Wednesday: Collector obsessives will want to pay close attention to the Clear Percentage in the Subspace Emissary campaign.
Thursday: Oh no! Unlockable character spoilers! This one is the dashing Pokémon Lucario.
Friday: Spear Pillar is a Pokémon thing that I don't understand. I got as afar as "it's a stage" and then got lost.

Monday: F-Zero fans will probably love the Port Town Aero Dive stage. Getting smashed by hover cars? Notsomuch.
Tuesday: Hey another stage! Final Destination is clearly the simplest, though.
Wednesday: A whole mess of Assist Trophies get the once over, including some faves like the Metroid and.... Tingle?
Thursday: Look out it's a hidden character known here as ?????.
Friday: Oh my, it's Zero Suit Samus' Final Smash! The Dojo also has a video on the game's Enemies and Allies featuring the hidden character "revealed" the day before.

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.

Monday: The Vault is for obsessive collector types, like yours truly, who like to pore over their virtual stuff. Time in the Vault is time you'll want on your death bed!
Tuesday: For an exhaustive list of the initially available tunes in Brawl, check out First Song in My Music
Wednesday: For a straight up primer on the Brawl portion of the game, read up.
Thursday: Sakurai warns about Future Updates, which should last for the next two months and feature plenty of spoiler-filled info. An Intro Movie that helps explain the numerous game modes is added.
Friday: The first official unlockable character is profiled. If you want to know who that is, click the ?????.

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.

Monday: Zelda's Final Smash is a light arrow. Seems painful. Not as painful as having hearts blasted at your ass, but we're still wincing.
Tuesday: Manaphy the precious Pokémon with a switcheroo power should mix things up.
Wednesday: I love the Mushroomy Kingdom. You should, too. If you're not feeling it, maybe the Super Mario Bros. Ground Theme remix will get you in the mood.
Thursday: Want to watch someone else play Brawl? Test Battle: Tokyo vs. Kyoto is all the envious video you need.
Friday: We already discussed Masterpieces up top. Not a bad way to sell more VC releases, Nintendo.

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

Monday: Challenges bring the hammer down, making items unattainable through normal means within your reach.
Tuesday: The Pikmin-themed battle arena is known as Distant Planet. It's all "om nom nom nom."
Wednesday: Zelda's second form, Sheik, returns as a playable fighter. Makes me feel weird.
Thursday: Pikmin & Olimar's Final Smash is a blast. Ungh.
Friday: Looks like stickers won't just satisfy the collector obsession within, they'll make fighting the Subspace Emissary a bit easier. Or so says the entry on Sticker Power-Ups.

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

Monday: Melee Stages get an update, with details on Yoshi's Island, Brinstar from Metroid, Corneria from Starfox and even more.
Tuesday: The Dojo details Stadium Multi-Man Brawl featuring the Fighting Alloy Team and co-op play. There's even Wi-Fi Connection support!
Wednesday: New characters! Pikmin and Olimar join the fray. The Pikmin World Map remix provides a nice soundtrack while reading this news.
Thursday: Snake's Final Smash involves a rope ladder, a helicopter and a grenade launcher. This is the one hidden character I'm looking forward to most.
Friday: Pikmin and Olimar's special moves are profiled, explaining how Olimar with rely on Pikmin plucking for just about everything.

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!

Monday: Remember the single player Special Events feature? Well, now you can play in pairs with Co-op Events. The Dojo says it's perfect for couples! L-O-L!
Tuesday: Hey! Listen! Listen to Porky's Theme from Mother. Then check out the Frigate Orpheon, another Metroid-themed stage. Looks less painful than Norfair.
Wednesday: Another item, the Team Healer, does pretty much what you'd expect it to in Team Battle mode.
Thursday: An update on Kirby's Special Moves provides frightening insight into what that little pink puffball is capable of. Cannot be unseen.
Friday: A movie of the Subspace Emissary adventure mode mission is added.

Clock watchers may want to note that, as of this weekend, the North American release of Super Smash Bros. Brawl is just 50 days away. Woooo!

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

Monday: Bonsly, the sturdy bonsai tree doppleganger from Pokémon gets the once over. Too cute.
Tuesday: Have more than four players in the room? Help solve disputes with who's got next via the Rotation feature.
Wednesday: Music from the NES action game Ice Climber is added for your previewing pleasure. Options, including a welcome BGM test, are listed in detail.
Thursday: The Mario Circuit stage is officially shown off. It's very shy guy friendly.
Friday: New assist trophies Waluigi and Stafy are revealed. You don't know Stafy? Get thee to an importer, posthaste!

On with the Dojo Dump!

Monday: Pointers on how to create a Friend List, via Friend Codes, natch, are added.
Tuesday: A list of ten Returning Pokemon makes for a colorful update.
Wednesday: Music from X, a Japan-only Game Boy game, and the rather fluffy Battle for the Smash Ball gives humpday something to hump about.
Thursday: King Dedede's Final Smash is nothing short of a Waddle Dee infestation. Sickening.
Friday: No friends? You can play With Anyone, in this case, in Basic Brawl mode.

Friday's update also mentions more, as yet unrevealed, hidden characters being available through the single-player Adventure Mode. The Dojo team worries that those who play in online mode will have things spoiled for them. Perhaps Nintendo still have a few more veterans and newcomers left to reveal...

Monday: The Ice Climbers' Final Smash is just the tip of iceberg this week. :(
Tuesday: Suck? Training mode is for you. It's option-tastic. The Smart Bomb item is also given its own update.
Wednesday: For fashionable SSBB fans, you'll want to check out all your options in Color Changes. Snake in safari camo?! OK!
Thursday: Saki Amamiya from Sin & Punishment joins the roster as an Assist Trophy.
Friday: Charged Special Moves are detailed. This is pure house cleaning stuff. But Lucas' Final Smash is the PK Starstorm and it's nuts! I was hoping for something involving his cowlick, frankly.

The Dojo Dump will be back after this short link.

Monday: Ike's Final Smash is officially profiled. Great Aether!
Tuesday: Each character in Super Smash Bros. Brawl has three different taunts. They run from flamboyant to dramatic to humorous. Hey, it's the cardboard box!
Wednesday: Handicapping options return. It's not very exciting, but should provide some challenge for vets versus noobs.
Thursday: An arranged track from Kirby Super Star, titled "Meta Knight's Revenge" is added, as are Meta Knight's special moves.
Friday: Spectator mode is profiled. We wrote about it earlier today.

Too bad that Spectator mode is totally anonymous. I suppose that Nintendo doesn't want to subject the kids to foul language or characters named "clOWNp3nis", but it would have been cool to see online Brawlers real names.

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!

Monday: The new Stage Builder lets you "build" your own "stages." Aren't you happy I do these round ups?
Tuesday: The single player Classic mode is detailed, featuring a GIANT Meta Knight and vague clues about spending your winnings.
Wednesday: The Summit is the frosty stage home to the Ice Climbers. Hey! It's the Balloon Fight fish! Isn't it?
Thursday: Meta Knight's Final Smash goes public. Looks like he's one of those icky "skill" characters.
Friday: A handful of fighters' on-screen appearances are shown, with Solid Snake's and Lucas' arrivals topping the cool charts.

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

Monday: A PictoChat stage is added to the line up
Tuesday: Donkey Kong makes a stand against banana thieves in video form. He's my hero.
Wednesday: Another aspect of the Stadium, the Target Smash is detailed. The replay function is also revealed.
Thursday: King Dedede joins the cast of Brawl! Finally! Wait... who?
Friday: King Dedede's got some special moves, apparently.

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]

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!

Monday: A new stage in New Pork City, courtesy of Mother 3, joins the line up.
Tuesday: One of the Stadium features, the Home Run Contest, features Mario abusing a sandbag. Plenty of sandbag beating modes await you.
Wednesday: Meowth one of the expected Poké Balls appears alongside a tutorial on how to use the Wii Remote.
Thursday: Little Mac is back! The underdog Punch Out!! star is just an Assist Trophy, sadly.
Friday: Peach's peachy Final Smash is officially detailed.

The Dojo Dump is right after this.

Monday: Zero Suit Samus shows off her Special Moves. Can I play as Zero Suit Samus without having to do a Final Smash?!
Tuesday: Ashley's Theme music from WarioWare and Kirby's Final Smash are the calm before the storm.
Wednesday: Not sure if you heard but Sonic is in Brawl. Two movies prove it.
Thursday: Even more Sonic details as his Special Moves are revealed.
Friday: Dojo give specifics on taking snapshots with a quick E For All and launch date update.