“I can answer that: no. We don’t have the time to fully recreate every single character who’s been in Smash Bros at this point,” Sakurai explained.

“Adding new characters is not a simple addition – it’s really multiplication. The amount of work, adding a character is multiplied and becomes bigger and bigger as you go. We can’t because of the amount of work it takes. However, I do believe I understand that each character has its own set of fans out there who really like that character.

“So we’re not going to cut characters out of the way, we’re going to put in as many characters as we can, we really want to do that, because it’s good for the fans and good for all of us. But in the event that we do have to cut some characters, I’d like to apologise in advance to those fans.”

Now, let me riddle you this. Would you rather have a new Smash Brothers game in the next year or wait another 2-3 years to give developers a chance to flush out more characters?

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In Mutant Mudds, the player takes control of a young man called Max. With the help of his snazzy water pistol and jetpack, he is tasked with saving the world from Mudd Mutants. The player uses Max, and his abilities, to find their way through a nostalgic 12-Bit platformer game, while collecting Water Sprite’s to help save the world.

Mutant Mudds Deluxe adds 20 new Ghost levels, which brings the game’s total levels to 60. These extra 20 ghost levels are loosely based on pre-existing levels but add an extra undead twist. In the Ghost levels, the Mudd Mutants are replaced by altered ghost mutants. These ghost mutants cannot be hurt by water…because they are ghosts. Instead the player needs to find a different, more unique, way around the world. This mostly consists of dodging, ducking, and jumping for dear life over and under these undead mutants.

I was very skeptical that the addition of Ghost levels would be enough to keep my attention for a third time (3DS, iOS and Wii U). However, seeing Mutant Mudds in all the HD glory is something that impressed me all over and soon my skepticism went away. Playing the game on the big screen makes things feel fresh, new and fun again. The addition of off-screen play, with the Wii U GamePad, is nice but takes away from what makes the game the Deluxe version: the HD graphics.

One of my favorite aspects about Mutant Mudds 3DS, was how it played with layers. Each level has three different layers; front, middle, back. Throughout the game Max is teleported between the three different layers to explore and collect the water sprites. With the 3D of the 3DS, this experience was really unique by adding a sense of depth and a feeling of looking into the game; with Max looking small and far away in the back level and larger in the front level. Obviously the Wii U version is missing that 3D effect but the game still feels like it has some depth to the levels even without the 3D effect.

I am at a loss to what to rate this game. The original Mutant Mudds was bestowed the highest honor of a 10/10. Mutant Mudds Deluxe is the same game but without the 3D effect but does have 20 fun new levels. This game is a must buy for any Mutant Mudds fan, and for anyone looking for a nostalgic platformer, but for some reason I feel this game is missing a little charm from the original. For that reason it is hard for me to give this game another 10.

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Hello, this is Takemoto, the director of New SUPER MARIO BROS. U. An update for the game has been made available to go with the release of New SUPER LUIGI U. With this update, you can now purchase the New SUPER LUIGI U add-on content from within the game, and play using the Wii U Pro Controller. We’ve also opened a New SUPER LUIGI U community on Miiverse, so feel free to share your thoughts about Luigi, Nabbit, or anything else related to the game!

I have not been able to confirm this on my system. Has anyone been able to download this update?

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This downloadable game combines two classic arcade games: Tower of Doom, and Shadow over Mystara.  The 2-D side-scrolling RPGs will feature online play, a number of different modes, and a Challenge system.  There will also be some unique Game Pad functionality when the version releases on the Wii U, allowing you to manage your spells and inventory.

Click here for the full press release.

European and Japanese update info.

Information comes from Neogaf.

• Two kinds of games in a “bigger” Mii Plaza – ones you’ve already, plus ones to purchase!
• We’ve now got a Shop, and Exchange Booth, a Check for Updates button and a new Play icon, along with a new second screen menu.
• New games – Streetpass Squad, Streetpass Garden, Streetpass Battle, Streetpass Mansion.
• New game selection section.
• Games are bought with real money, as in eShop purchases.
• Streetpass Squad is like Streetpass Quest. Takes place in space. Battle the Gold Bone Gang. Costs £4.49.
• Streetpass Garden. You move in to a house in Leafington and try to become a Master Gardener, under the tutelage of Mr Mendel. Grow flowers and decorate your garden. Costs £4.49.
• Streetpass Battle. Game of strategy and luck. Rule a remote country in a wartorn land. Your butler, Wentworth, helps you build an army via Streetpass to battle other generals. Ultimate goal to conquer the world! Costs £4.49.
• Streetpass Mansion. Spooky paranormal investigation. You’re a detective trying to solve the mystery of a haunted house, helped by your assistant Ella Mentree. You work to uncover truth with the help of people you meet inside. Battle enemies to reach the top floor. Costs £4.49.
• Combo pack is only available for your first purchase and costs £13.49 (saving of £4.47). Deal only available if you buy all four at first. If you buy one on its own, the rest cost full price.
• Exchange booth is locked. Clicking on it doesn’t do anything yet. You’ll need to earn tickets (see below) to use it.
• No Xenoblade puzzle for me, but I did get a Skyward Sword one.
• Playing games wins you hats and plaza tickets for achieving certain goals. Exchange these for new Mii accessories. Not available in the StreetPass Quest/Quest II or Puzzle Swap.
• Get a Pixel Mario hat to commemorate

NA 3DS firmware update info.

The NA 3DS update 6.0.0-11 adds the ability to back up and save data for 3DS download software and most Virtual Console titles. Also, the normal system stability adjustments.