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The Super Smash Bros. DOJO!! is 10 years old
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That was an amazing thread. 
NoKisum
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Hmm, that could make a good name for the next non-port game, if Sakurai is up for doing another one.
I honestly wouldn't blame him if he officially calls it quits on the series after 4.
Silent_Ocarina
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It was an amazing time, for sure. I had no way of checking for the update at 3 AM, so I'd go to the middle school library first thing in the morning. It's usually closed at the time, but I remember the librarian letting me in early because I helped put books on the shelf. Of course the first thing I'd do when I got there was hop on one of the computers and check the update.
I don't know if I was ever that excited for a game. It's kinda sad. Smash 4 is great and all, but I played each Smash Bros. iteration less and less than its predecessor. I'm sure it's just the result of growing up, but it still makes me a little sad. The jump from 64 to Melee was just huge and I'm not sure what else Smash can add from here to get my attention.
I don't know if I was ever that excited for a game. It's kinda sad. Smash 4 is great and all, but I played each Smash Bros. iteration less and less than its predecessor. I'm sure it's just the result of growing up, but it still makes me a little sad. The jump from 64 to Melee was just huge and I'm not sure what else Smash can add from here to get my attention.
GuitarGuruu
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Holy shit do I remember this well. I remember the day Sonic got announced, I went bonkers.
F-FLAB!!
Wonderful checking it early morning in the campus library before classes/work.
It's already been stated, but Pokemon Trainer WAS. THE. HYPEST. SHIT. Stuff like Diddy and Olimar reveals were cool, but one could see their inclusion as realistic, earnest, and even a little on-the-nose. Pokemon Trainer was like BSSSHHHWAUUUHT?!? You get to control 3 Pokemon!? (for my money, squirtle is the strongest Pokemon).
Wonderful checking it early morning in the campus library before classes/work.
It's already been stated, but Pokemon Trainer WAS. THE. HYPEST. SHIT. Stuff like Diddy and Olimar reveals were cool, but one could see their inclusion as realistic, earnest, and even a little on-the-nose. Pokemon Trainer was like BSSSHHHWAUUUHT?!? You get to control 3 Pokemon!? (for my money, squirtle is the strongest Pokemon).
Japanmanx3
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Legit would check the sight everyday. Man. That Sonic reveal. That first online test play. Those stages. Glory days of 10th grade.
Pieman0920
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Those were fun times. Checked every day to see what was updated, even though most of the time it wasn't all that much. I'd have to say the most exciting thing for me was Pokemon Trainer, since I hadn't even thought o that. I mean, pretty much everyone else I had seen speculated, including Red as a standalone fighter, but not three Pokemon being switched by a trainer. I kind of wonder if he got completely scrapped from Smash 4 due to the handheld version not being able to deal with too many switching mechanics, or if it was just the design decision to not include that anymore which meant only Charizard got to carry over.
Thinking about it though, Brawl really did add a lot. I think it gets looked on unfairly sometimes, though I won't deny that Melee felt better even from my only slightly competitive point of view.
Thinking about it though, Brawl really did add a lot. I think it gets looked on unfairly sometimes, though I won't deny that Melee felt better even from my only slightly competitive point of view.
IntelliHeath
As in "Heathcliff"
Vital Tundra
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Man I was in middle school back then. Me and my little brother lived for this websites updates. Can't think of a single game that had more hype than Brawl, because of this website.
ughkingdom
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"CONFIRMED FOR BRAWL" is still my favorite go-to obscure line that 98% of people in my life don't get when somebody asks about the certainty of something occurring.
Hod Coldman never says stuff like this.
All I know is that the guy in charge of the official thread was hyped as fuck for like years, really like an unhealthy Obsession.
When the game finally came out he ended up hating it.
Tragic story
People were calling Super Paper Mario [thread=147799]the second coming of Christ[/thread].
There's nothing more tragic than that.
MrSaturn99
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LOL, wow...
Guys, remember this?
Resurrecting this legend for the current generation is something we can all enjoy just a bit.
He is an Assist Trophy.
I already heard he was an Assist Trophy from the *E for All previews, so I wasn't fooled.
*Speaking of which, anyone else remember that? I think people only cared about it for the Brawl coverage, lol
IntelliHeath
As in "Heathcliff"
Jan 21 2019 would be 20th anniversary for Smash Bros franchise, so it would be cool if they release Smash for Switch in early 2018, and finishing it up with new DLC characters on Jan 21, 2019.
Rosalina, Duster, and few more.
I remember the rumor about Chucky Kong for Smash 4 demo.
I seriously doubt it would happens anyway (the latter one)
Rosalina, Duster, and few more.
I remember the rumor about Chucky Kong for Smash 4 demo.
MrSaturn99
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Best one was when Brawl Central said "Barbara the Sheep" from Animal Crossing was an Assist Trophy and it turned out to be Barbara the Bat.
Actually, I think that site made up stuff like saying Ness would appear in the background of Onett.
I distinctly recall some Fire Emblem ones (Sothe and a generic Pegasus Knight).
Mass Effect
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Man, I remember following this daily all throughout the summer, getting hyped about every update on the Wii Lobby/GB on IGN...
damn time flies.
damn time flies.
All Possible Ways
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Oh man, those were the highlight of my day! The thrill of it, the hype, and the eventual disappointment at a lame update. Nothing comes close.
Pieman0920
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Two I remember were Chunky Kong and a Pegasus trio from Fire Emblem.
PhilipDoesMatter
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I loved it to death. Updates every morning and when Sonic popped up it was like OMFG!!!
woopWOOP
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I'll never forget the pages mocking Ganondorf, lol
One of the best things to look forward to every early morning. And even if the update was a smaller deal like an item or BGM preview, there was still enjoyment to be had from all the angry disappointed comments from people who stayed up until 3AM for this
One of the best things to look forward to every early morning. And even if the update was a smaller deal like an item or BGM preview, there was still enjoyment to be had from all the angry disappointed comments from people who stayed up until 3AM for this
At one point I thought it would be fun to map out the sequence of updates to look for patterns. Even in younger years, I already knew there wouldn't be patterns, but I kept this anyway:
In retrospect, I'm really surprised I just left character reveals and character move showcases as the same color.
In retrospect, I'm really surprised I just left character reveals and character move showcases as the same color.
Quintin DM
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I remember checking this shit every day and just getting more and more hype for Brawl, good times man,
NinjaCoachZ
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In retrospect, I think the people who claimed they saw Rosalina mistook Gardevoir for her. It was during the E for All demos and I remember people describing Rosalina's effect and it was the same as what Gardevoir's ended up being. In the heat of the moment on an SD screen in a crowded room, they look vaguely similar, so I could see the mistake being easy to make.
Hey, that's pretty awesome.
The thing I always remember finding funny about those photo contests was NOA putting up a message sternly asking people to stop sending them pictures of Peach's underpants. The idea that it was that bad a problem for them was hilarious to me.
Suburban Thug
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Used to check this site everyday back when 1up was a thing
Holy shit the Sonic thing is in the OP. October 10th. Yep. Guess it was a mass shared experience.
Can anyone link the GAF thread after Sonic was revealed?
EDIT: Got it
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=157914&page=551
Can anyone link the GAF thread after Sonic was revealed?
EDIT: Got it
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=157914&page=551
balladofwindfishes
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I was in senior year during the Dojo. I had programming class early in the morning with my friends, so we'd all check the Dojo
The Sonic day... was an experience.
The Sonic day... was an experience.
KeyBladerXIII
Member
I remember when I saw the announcement of Waluigi. I was so excited since he was my go-to for all Mario Party and sports games and I was finally going to get my Mario/Luigi/Wario/Waluigi free for all.
....and then I saw the words "Assist Trophy"...
....and then I saw the words "Assist Trophy"...
PadWarrior
Member
I remember seeing sonic and thinking mega man is next right??? Still a hyped time for me and loved brawl. Even did the midnight release.
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
Dojo was something from its time...
...but honestly I enjoyed Pic of the Day more, if only because social media has become mainstream by then. We see mental meltdowns due to late posting live.
...but honestly I enjoyed Pic of the Day more, if only because social media has become mainstream by then. We see mental meltdowns due to late posting live.
Barrel Cannon
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Best marketing hype. That and the soundtrack will always be the two things I most fondly remember brawl for... And the broken mk
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