SUPER SMASH BROS ULTIMATE

John Warren Sep 6, 2019. Less than a minute

Late Lunch September 6, 2019: The Nintendoo

Niki, Andrew, and John look at the Hoop and Leg, Nintendo’s new exciting toy. Some Steven Universe spoilers deep in the episode (but not for the movie). Late Lunch is Fanbyte’s live video podcast that airs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 1pm PST on twitch.tv/fanbyte. We’ll put the VODs up…

Jordan Mallory Sep 4, 2019. 3 minute read

They Did It, They Put Sans Undertale in Smash Ultimate

During a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate deep dive following today’s jam-packed Nintendo Direct, Ultimate director and face of the series Masahiro Sakurai unveiled the third round of Mii Fighter costumes, which include Goemon, Proto Man, Zero, Team Rocket Grunts, and Sans from Undertale. Each costume is available later today for…

Jordan Mallory Sep 4, 2019. 2 minute read

Terry Bogard Is the Fourth Smash Ultimate DLC Character, Arrives in November

Nintendo today revealed that Terry Bogard of Fatal Fury/King of Fighters fame is Super Smash Bros. Ultimate‘s next guest character, supplanting widely spread rumors that Overwatch‘s mech-piloting superstar D.Va would be the next extra-planar hero to enter the fray. Terry is currently in development and will become available sometime in…

John Warren Sep 2, 2019. Less than a minute

Late Lunch September 2, 2019: Super Labor Bros Ultimate

It’s Labor Day! We recorded this episode last week so we could really soak up the day off. We decided to rank the Smash Bros by how good they are at their IRL jobs. What could go wrong??? Late Lunch is Fanbyte’s live video podcast that airs every Monday, Wednesday,…

Virginia Paine Aug 20, 2019. 3 minute read

The Top 7 Columnar Basalt Formations in Games

Columnar basalt formations! Who among us isn’t familiar with these typically hexagonal volcanic arrangements? These fascinating geologic creations are formed by evenly spaced contractions as lava cools. Sure, the Giant’s Causeway and Toketee Falls are among the most famous examples, but columnar basalt formations are easy to find in our…

Jordan Mallory Jul 30, 2019. 4 minute read

Smash Ultimate Hero Guide – Moves, Outfits, Strengths, Weaknesses

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate continues to dominate the hearts and minds of brawl buddies across the world, and Nintendo shows little sign of slowing the money train down anytime soon. The game’s second DLC character, Hero, is now available as part of Smash Ultimate‘s $24.99 season pass, or on his…

Fanbyte Staff Jun 22, 2019. Less than a minute

The DeMiicratic Primary 2019

Fanbyte Managing Editor merritt k and Fanbyte Senior Political Analyst Eric Thurm watched the official DeMiicratic Primary Smash Ultimate Tournament recently and gave us the most insightful political commentary of the year. This year’s candidates include: Furnie Sanders Liz Warrin’ Cory Time! Gofastman Joe Gaiden Betokage BRUTEigieg MrsOfficer The next…

merritt k Jun 20, 2019. 5 minute read

Why Wagooigi Will Never, Ever Be Playable in Super Smash Bros.

Nintendo’s fighting game series, Super Smash Bros., is no stranger to controversy — from overpowered characters to including mechanics that seem designed to frustrate competitive players. But perhaps no disconnect between developer and fans is as large as the demand for one particular character: Wagooigi. As of this writing, Wagoogi remains a…

Jordan Mallory Jun 3, 2019. 4 minute read

5 Things to (Not) Expect at E3 2019

The 2019 Electronic Entertainment Expo blood letting festivities unofficially kick off this weekend, with Microsoft and Bethesda’s respective press conferences taking place this Sunday, June 9. Ubisoft, Square Enix, and Nintendo will follow suit over the next couple of days, and even though Sony isn’t technically at E3 this year,…

merritt k Apr 22, 2019. 1 minute read

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – How to Find Your Shared Content, Content ID

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate now has a stage editor, and with it, Nintendo has added a way to share your creations with the world. Players can upload and browse stages, Mii fighters, and replays using the game’s online functionality. That said, this is Nintendo, so these features aren’t quite as straightforward…

John Warren Apr 16, 2019. 3 minute read

Everything We Know About Smash Ultimate 3.0

Nintendo suddenly dropped a ton of information about Super Smash Bros Ultimate‘s 3.0 update, which goes live tomorrow, April 17, 2019. Wow! Here’s a rundown of everything we learned. Take Your Heart, Joker Persona 5‘s protagonist, Joker, was the main attraction of today’s announcements. We knew the character was on the…

John Warren Apr 16, 2019. 2 minute read

Smash Ultimate Joker Guide – Moves, Outfits, & More

Smash Ultimate is mostly comprised of characters that appeared in previous games in the series. But there are a few exceptions. One of the most notable is Joker, who makes the leap from Persona 5 over to Smash. This DLC fighter is available with the Fighter Pass starting April 17, 2019. You can…

Matthew Koester Mar 21, 2019. 6 minute read

Finding Mastery and Community Through Competitive Gaming

I was born with an upper body brachial plexus injury. While lucky enough to be affected in ways that didn’t prevent me from living a largely functional, average lifestyle, my injury meant I’d always lag behind in sports, my body contorting and compensating to do things — like dribble basketballs,…

Jordan Mallory Mar 7, 2019. 2 minute read

3 Free Ideas for Nintendo’s New Labo VR Kit

Nintendo today announced Labo VR, a new suite of Labo kits that — you guessed it! — turn the Nintendo Switch into a handheld VR headset. The full kit, priced at $80, includes enough cardboard to turn your Switch into a face-mounted rocket blaster, a face-mounted elephant simulator, a faux…

Nerium Mar 6, 2019. 1 minute read

Fanwidth Episode 006: Devil May Kick High

You know who loves video games? We love video games! Specifically, we love having conversations about them for all to enjoy. That’s why we’re back yet again with another episode of the Fanwidth video game podcast. Won’t you please come and join us? Speaking of joining us, wouldn’t you know…

Elizabeth Henges Mar 1, 2019. 3 minute read

5 Ways to Make Super Smash Bros Ultimate More Fun for Your Friends

Super Smash Bros. is one of those series that has widespread appeal, from hardcore competitive players to casual ones. However, this means that sometimes these two crowds are going to end up in the same game — with predictable results. It’s no fun to get thrashed by a friend who’s been…

Alex Meehan Feb 11, 2019. 5 minute read

Super Smooch Bros. Ultimate Tier List

As Super Smash Bros. Ultimate approaches its two month anniversary, the game’s competitive scene is firming up. After the recent 2.0 update and addition of Piranha Plant, tier lists are shifting and settling down as players determine the most reliable characters in the game. But does it always have to…

Andrew King Feb 9, 2019. 4 minute read

The 5 Best Dogs With Jobs in Video Games

Dogs. You love ‘em. I love ‘em. The whole internet loves ‘em! They love you, too. Yes they do. They love tennis balls. They love bacon. And they love loving you. But, most importantly, some dogs love punchin’ in, punchin’ out, guzzling steaming hot cups o’ joe, and eating the cupcakes that Karen brings in…

merritt k Feb 8, 2019. Less than a minute

Furnie Sanders: A Review

Jason Fanelli Feb 5, 2019. 4 minute read

Smash Ultimate Tier List – All Smash Ultimate Characters Ranked Feb. 2019

Smash Ultimate is finally out in the wild. And many competitive players want to know: which fighters will reign supreme in the early going and which need some serious buffs. We’ve got our picks, can share our first Fanbyte Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tier List. Obviously this list is subject…