Official Super Smash Bros. Brawl Thread (OUT NOW!)

[ubersaurus]

We're going to need to get some DP games going. Why is there no voice chat? It seems like Nintendo is one generation behind in all new advancements - disks for N64, online play for GC, and now amenities for the online play for Wii. What I really want to see is a true server browser for those who want it on the Wii games, along with voice chat. While I love Nintendo, I must admit that their online policies are asinine. Oh well, I guess I shouldn't be complaining; at least there IS online play.

Why no voice chat? I'd assume because smash is a game that's going to be played by a wide variety of people, and Nintendo doesn't want to take flak from little kids being taunted by guys telling them they're gonna rape them in their sleep. Especially in a game where you can play Mario!

I've never had a good experience with voice chat in a fighting game, anyway. Usually it's the other person whining and bitching when I'm beating them, and nasty, nasty trash talk when I'm losing.

[Icarus Moonsight]

Voice chat... when video games jumped the shark.

[Trumpman]

Well I guess you have a point, but you can just mute the douches. It's more useful in TF2, sure, but I still would like it in Brawl. Meh, as I said before, I'm just happy there is online play.

[FantasiaWHT]

R.O.B. the robot?????? There is such a thing as trying to hard, Nintendo

[diskoboy]

Why is it that I DON'T want this game?

[heybtbm]

Let's make one thing clear. Voice chat scares the shit out of Nintendo. They want to eliminate the potential for trash talking and tarnishing their "family friendly" image. It's typical corporate cowardice...no doubt the decision was made by lawyers, not designers.

It's sad too, because voice chat works when you're playing with/against friends. I would wager most people who are "against" such features are the typical Nintendo Mafia who tow the line and insist that every decision "N" makes is a good one or antisocial losers who want everyone else to be friendless and miserable like they are. Just a guess.

[PDorr3]

if you REALLY want voice chat do what my friends will be doing. Turn on your 360, go to a game such as an arcade game like Aegis Wing. Sit in the lobby and turn down your xbox volume, use the xbox mic to have chat between 2-4 people and then just play on your wii, problem solved. Another solution is using a computer chat client but to me xbox is easier.

[heybtbm]

if you REALLY want voice chat do what my friends will be doing. Turn on your 360, go to a game such as an arcade game like Aegis Wing. Sit in the lobby and turn down your xbox volume, use the xbox mic to have chat between 2-4 people and then just play on your wii, problem solved. Another solution is using a computer chat client but to me xbox is easier.

That's a pretty good idea.

[Oobgarm]

Yeah, I remember using TeamSpeak while playing Resident Evil Outbreak.

Might do the XBox thing if I play with some folks from here.

[Snapple]

I would wager most people who are "against" such features are the typical Nintendo Mafia who tow the line and insist that every decision "N" makes is a good one or antisocial losers who want everyone else to be friendless and miserable like they are. Just a guess.

Pissy, much?

I've never been a fan of voice chat. I don't play video games to socialize, so I won't miss it.

[heybtbm]

Pissy, much?

Not at the morons I was referring to in the quote you highlighted. Those people make me laugh, not get angry.

I'm just a little pissy at Nintendo for their cowardice and being behind the curve...again. Regardless, it's probably a moot point in the end. Voice chat or not, this game will be legendary. I've been waiting for this one for years.

[Sotenga]

Okay, if I'm lucky, I'll get to play a slight bit of the game before I head off to college. However, due to a community service dealy at my college, I'm going to have to forgo coming home this weekend, so that's TWO weeks away from my beloved Brawl.

But hey, my roommate will be getting it, so I'll get my fix of the game. Plus, one more week after that, and I'll be on my Easter break. Oh, THAT will be enjoyable for sure.

[Apollo]

Don't have any money for Brawl, but I decided to start completely from scratch in Melee. Deleted everything.

Right now, I'm going through the challenges with only Marth, and I think that #28 is waaay harder than #50 and #51. Seriously.

[FantasiaWHT]

I haven't seen this mentioned yet, but doesn't anyone think the fact that the online service is provided FREE by Nintendo might have something to do with the lack of voice chat?

Given a choice between paying and getting voice chat, and getting it free but with no voice chat, that's a complete nobrainer for me, and I'd imagine a lot of people, to get it free. Whip our your phone/cell phone/VoIP/360 etc. if you feel talking to your friends while you play is absolutely necessary.

[Apollo]

On the whole voice chat issue, I think it's only needed in certain games. You don't need it for games like Brawl, since it's pretty much you or one other person, but even then, a lot of communication isn't needed if you know the person you're playing with.

Compare this to other games, like CoD4, where the best teams are usually ones where the teammates communicate almost every action they do, and letting their team know what they are doing (UAV, choppers, etc).


But mostly, I'm not upset about a lack of voice chat in Brawl mostly because I don't need to tell 14 year old kids that I rocked the shit out of em. They'll be able to see me the whole time. They'll know.

[Blitzwing256]

Holy shit,


got a chance to play the us version of the game today, and its everything that it was hyped up to be, we played the "story mode" for a good 3 hours and were only 30% of the way through.

its just an incredibly fun experience and nintendo DEFINATLY has my 50$ for this game.

[MonoTekETeA]

Playing it now, 30% in story line, going to see how far me and my friends can get in it tonight. Best story line with no words said in it what so ever. Great game, just as good as the last in my opinion, with an even better soundtrack. Keep ya'll updated.

[FantasiaWHT]

Who else got a call from automated GS for a preorder saying the game would be available...

ON MONDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Normally, people know I'll defend GS/EB for a lot of stuff, but this is just plain WRONG.

[Lothars]

Who else got a call from automated GS for a preorder saying the game would be available...

ON MONDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Normally, people know I'll defend GS/EB for a lot of stuff, but this is just plain WRONG.

Just call or go in on sunday because I know some EB's/GS are doing the midnight opening but I would be shocked if you wouldn't be able to get it on sunday

I know I will be getting it on sunday.

[Cobra Commander]

Anyone here going to take part in the tournament?