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Super Smash Bros. Brawl: Japan release +

If the release of Super Smash Bros. Brawl in Japan is any indication of how its going to be here in the states, you better reserve your copy now. Sadly, Americans have to wait till March 9th, 2008 for the release. Akihabara was sold out everywhere with people lined up ready to snatch a copy of Nintendo’s next blockbuster game. Many shops in Akihabara had over 200 people waiting in line, and many were disappointed with the “Sold Out” stickers attached to the display boxes. Stats showed that over 500,000 copies of Super Smash Bros Brawl sold in the first day in Japan! If you happen to work at IGN, then you may have noticed the buzz around the office due to Super Smash Bros being delievered to them yesterday. Check out their review, and reserve your copy with Gamestop today!

Update Feb 7 2008: Check out my top 10 Wii games for 2008 list!

The 3D fighter, developed by Nintendo, Sora and Game Arts, is always at the tip-top of GameStats’ most wanted list and these days it’s also the most popular game on IGN thanks to readers like you. It’s not difficult to understand why, either — after all, the anticipated Wii brawler represents the culmination of Nintendo’s beloved franchise; more characters, stages and options than ever before, not to mention enhanced graphics and addictive online-compatible multiplayer modes to boot. (IGN)

 

A shop in Akihabara displaying Super Smash Bros Brawl.

The game box. HAHA Ash Catchem.

Look at all of those sold out stickers. So many people went home disappointed I’m sure.

The hordes of fans hoping to get a copy of SSBB! Thanks to Akibablog.net

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7 Responses to “Super Smash Bros. Brawl: Japan release”

1. 1
   Hollow-Ichigo Says:
   February 2nd, 2008 at 11:15 pm

   I can wait till this comes out in U.S. It’s a definate buy!!
2. 2
   xorsyst Says:
   February 3rd, 2008 at 1:01 pm

   For sure. I actually have another post coming for my Top Wii games I want in 2008. Stay tuned!
3. 3
   Top 10 Wii Games for 2008! Says:
   February 6th, 2008 at 9:34 pm

   [...] writing my Super Smash Bros. post a few days ago, I started to think about all of the great games being released in 2008 for [...]
4. 4
   Mario Kart Wii: Japanese screens and more! Says:
   February 13th, 2008 at 10:32 am

   [...] that I already posted, so if you subscribe, you wont miss it next time!For most Wii game owners, Super Smash Bros. Brawl is taking the spotlight, but I’m sure once they get their hands on a copy of that, they will [...]
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   AkibaBlog now in English! Says:
   February 17th, 2008 at 8:49 am

   [...] great news because AkibaBlog is considered to be the largest Otaku blog in Japan! I have posted a few summaries of their stories in the past because I realize most of my readers don’t speak [...]
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   Weekend News Says:
   April 19th, 2008 at 1:14 pm

   [...] dancing for the Wii? Girlfriend sick of you spending all your time playing Super Smash Bros Brawl? Well, there may be a game coming out that both of you can equally enjoy! Makers of Peekaboo [...]
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   James Says:
   June 24th, 2008 at 3:54 pm

   Can’t wait for its release in the Uk now!

   Only 3 days and counting now…

   I found a cheap pre-order here:

   http://www.supersmashbrothersbrawl.co.uk/

   :)

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