Super Smash Bros. 1999

About

Super Smash Bros. is a crossover fighting video game between several different Nintendo franchises, and the first installment in the Super Smash Bros. series. Players must defeat their opponents multiple times in a fighting frenzy of items and power-ups. Super Smash Bros. is a departure from the general genre of fighting games: instead of depleting an opponent's life bar, the players seek to knock opposing characters off a stage. Each player has a damage total, represented by a percentage, which rises as the damage is taken.

What is happening now

Super Smash Bros. is a fighting-platformer series that debuted on Nintendo 64 in 1999, establishing itself as a flagship Nintendo franchise. The games have since appeared across multiple platforms and spawned a competitive esports community. Recent speculation suggests a new mainline entry in the series is in development. A leaker with a track record of accurate predictions has claimed that a sixth Smash Bros. game is coming, with some expecting an official announcement during a Nintendo Direct. Series creator Masahiro Sakurai has previously expressed interest in developing another entry. Commentary around the potential new title has focused on what features and design decisions would be necessary to strengthen the game's competitive presence.