Editing Super Smash Bros. Brawl

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{{Infobox| title = Super Smash Bros. Brawl
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| developer = "The Studio"
| publisher = [[Nintendo]]
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| released = (US) December 3rd, 2007 <br> (JP) TBA, 2007 <br> (EU) TBA, 2008 <br> (Aus) TBA
| genre = Action
| modes = Single player, Multiplayer Online
| ratings = Rating Pending (RP)
| platforms = [[Wii]]
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'''''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''''' is an upcoming fighting game for the [[Wii]]. It is the third game in the ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros. Series]]'', the sequel to ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''. The game is being developed by [[Masahiro Sakurai]], who also made the last two ''Super Smash Bros.'' games. It is currently scheduled for release in the United States of America on December 3rd, [[Games by Date|2007]].

The game will support [[Wi-Fi Connection]], as revealed in a recent update. See [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl#Wi-Fi|below]] for more information.

== Story ==
[[Image:Brawl_Adventure_Logo.jpg|thumb|left|''The Subspace Emissary'' Logo.]]
The Subspace Emissary is the adventure mode and story of ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. This will be entirely single-player. It has been said that ''The Subspace Emissary'' will rely on character development, meaning that it involves the characters' individual backgrounds.
[[Image:Ancient_Minister.jpg|thumb|right|The [[Ancient Minister]].]]
[[Mario]] and [[Kirby]] have just finished a battle, finishing it with a handshake. However, [[Meta Knight|Meta Knight's]] ship, the [[Battleship Halberd|Halberd]], flies over the main stadium. It drops purple smoke onto the arena, which then turns into a group of strange robotic creatures, named [[Primid]]. Then, [[Princess Peach]] and [[Princess Zelda]], who were watching the match, run down to assist [[Mario]] and [[Kirby]]. The [[Subspace Army]] will be the main antagonist, led by the [[Ancient Minister]]. They drop down a [[Subspace Bomb]], which is activated by the [[R.O.B.]]s. The bomb then shows a detonation timer, indicating that the bomb will explode in three minutes. Mario hurries to deactivate it, but is defeated by a giant cannonball that knocks him out of the stadium. Kirby ponders what to do, and notices Peach and Zelda stuck in cages, being held by a [[Petey Piranha]].
[[Image:Peteyinbrawl.jpg|thumb|left|Petey Piranha roaring at Kirby.]]
Petey proceeds to attack Kirby, by swinging the cages at him. Kirby dodges, and starts to weaken the cages with his attacks. However, Kirby soon realizes that he can only save one Princess. This element of choice hints that the story may be altered by the players actions. What happens to the princess who isn't saved is unknown. It isn't known what happens next, but it appeares that Kirby fails to deactivate the bomb, and the stadium is eventually drawn into [[Subspace (SSB)|Subspace]].

Meanwhile, in [[Skyworld|Angel Land]], [[Pit]] gazes at the stadium, and notices the devastating effects of the [[Subspace Bomb]]. He is then called forth by [[Palutena]], who gives him the Staff of Palutena. She sends Pit on a mission to save "This World" from the Subspace Army, and help out the others who are trying to save it. Pit then then hurries off to the edge of Angel Land, and flies down to "This World", to assist in saving the world from the [[Subspace Army]].

In screenshots of ''The Subspace Emissary'', a [[Hammer Bro.]] and [[Bullet Bill]]s were revealed as enemies. An [[Arwing]] was also seen being chased by the Halberd. Additionally, [[Fox McCloud|Fox]] can be seen running away from a giant sheep-like creature, and several Primid imitate the moves of [[Samus Aran|Samus]] and [[Meta Knight]].

=== List of Bosses ===
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! width=68% | Description
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| [[Image:PeteyInBrawl.jpg|140px|center]]
| align=center | [[Petey Piranha]]
| Petey Piranha captures [[Princess Peach|Peach]] and [[Princess Zelda|Zelda]], and the player has to fight him as [[Kirby]], being able to rescue only one of the princesses.
|}

== Gameplay ==
A new battle mechanic will be the [[Final Smash]], that is triggered by collecting a [[Smash Ball]]. Another new battle mechanic is that players will be able to walk and jump while using projectile-shooting items, like the Super Scope. Some characters have also been seen crawling. However, it is disputable whether all characters have this ability, as only a few were able to perform the [[Wall Jump]] in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''. Additionally, a new technique called the [[Footstool Jump]] will be in the game. It allows players to jump on an opposing players head, and spring up by pressing the jump button at the right time. Players will be able to perform Meteor Smashes by doing this as well. The [[Tether Recovery]] will be a new tactic in the game. It allows players to grab onto ledges, using chain-like items, such as a [[Plasma Whip]] or a [[Clawshot]]. [[Gliding]] will also be a technique in this game. When used, players will be able to glide across the stage, and be able to control the way they fly. They can direct themselves upwards, or downwards, depending on the Button Combination used.
[[Image:My_Music.jpg|thumb|left|The My Music feature.]]
Throughout the game, players will be rewarded with [[stickers]].  Like trophies, these items reflect characters, objects, and places that have appeared throughout Nintendo's history.  Unlike trophies, however, the items will be much easier to find and are simply pieces of 2D game artwork rather than actual new 3D models.  Stickers will be stored in an album and can be used to decorate a screen in an extra mode.  Sakurai suggested that screenshots taken from the game may play a role in this mode, implying a special camera mode similar to that found in ''Melee''.  While the developer has not confirmed nor denied the existance of trophies in the game, he states "Stickers are easier to get a hold of than trophies."  This may indicate their inclusion. Another inclusion is a feature called ''My Music''. Instead of restricting each stage to one music track, with some having an alternate music track, people can now choose which music track they want to play on the stage. For example, on the [[Delfino Plaza]] stage, players can choose between the Delfino Plaza theme from ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', the Castle Music/Fortress Boss from ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', the Ending/Title Screen of ''[[Super Mario World]]'', the main theme to ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'', and many more. Players can set how commonly the track may appear on the stage. To add more music to the collection, the player must collect a [[CD]], which randomly appears across the entire game, in any of the numerous modes of play.

The game will be controlled with one of the four controlling methods:
* [[Wii Remote]] (Turned on its side)
* [[Wii Remote]] & [[Nunchuk Attachment]]
* [[Wii Classic Controller]]
* [[Nintendo GameCube]] Controller
[[Image: SSBBNames.jpg|thumb|160px|right]]
The execution of standard combos has been made easier; the A button does no longer have to be hit repeatedly, it is enough to hold it down for the character to start a combo attack.
[[Image:BrawlBunnyHood.jpg|thumb|left|The "Bunny Brawl" setting.]]
Players will be able to set their own button configuration rather than have to play with the default configuration. People will be able to type in names, like Tom or John, just like in the last two games. While names were only a gimmick in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', they now also save the player's controlling options to avoid selecting the control method again each time.

Another new feature is the ''Special Brawl''. Using this, players are able to customize the battle themselves. This means they can attach items, set stats, and add appearance differances to all the players, right from the start of the battle, without having to collect the items themselves. The Special Brawl, thus, allows players to try a variety of settings, instead of the settings given on a certain type of battle (as seen in previous ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' games).

== Wi-Fi ==
[[Image:BrawlWi-Fi.jpg|thumb|right|The main Wi-Fi menu.]]
[[Image:BrawlTaunt.jpg|thumb|left|The message system.]]
Recently, [[Wi-Fi Connection]] was confirmed to be in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. However, similar to what happened with ''[[Mario Strikers Charged]]'', the game tends to slow down and fail a lot more the further the players are. So, playing a game from Japan to America will slow the game down, and cause some problems in the battle. Regardless, it is still capable of connecting overseas. The two modes are '''With Friends''' and '''With Anyone'''. When played with friends, players use friend codes in order to brawl with each other. They choose an emblem to represent themselves, and are able to send messages to each other in-game, using the Taunt command. Players can send four differant kinds of messages, one for each direction; up, down, left, and right. Results are recorded, like many other Wi-Fi games. However, unlike ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', which only allowed battles in multiplayer mode, ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' will allow multiplayer in more than just standard fighting, both with Wi-Fi or local. However, when brawling in the '''With Anyone''' setting, players are unable to send messages to each other in-game, and neither can they see the name or details of their opponent. Also, the results of the battle aren't recorded in the '''With Anyone''' mode. Interestingly, when the game is loading, or when the players are waiting for other opponents, they can practice the game by attacking the [[Sandbag]] from ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''. The other modes of play involved in Wi-Fi haven't been revealed yet.

== Characters ==
=== Veteran Fighters ===

{| border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3 style="border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse"
|-
! colspan=2 width=50% | [[Image:Mario_Bros._Emblem.gif|20px|right]] [[Mario]]
! colspan=2 width=50% style="border-left:3px solid" |  [[Image:Legend_of_Zelda_Emblem.gif|20px|right]] [[Link]]
|-
| colspan=2 | [[Image:BrawlMario.jpg|120px|center]]
| colspan=2 style="border-left:3px solid" | [[Image:571px-Brawlink.jpg|100px|center]]
|-
| colspan=2 | Often said to be the king of balanced characters, Mario returns with his old style of the pick-up-and-go kind of guy. 
| colspan=2 style="border-left:3px solid" | Link re-appears as one of the heavier fighters with a slow movement, but still has a strong attack strength and a large amount of equipment.
|-
| Standard Special Move || [[Fireball]]
| style="border-left:3px solid" | Standard Special Move || [[Bow (move)|Hero's Bow]]
|-
| Side Special Move || [[Cape]]
| style="border-left:3px solid" | Side Special Move || [[Gale Boomerang]]
|-
| Up Special Move || [[Super Jump Punch]]
| style="border-left:3px solid" | Up Special Move || [[Spin Attack (SSB attack)|Spin Attack]]
|-
| Down Special Move || [[F.L.U.D.D.]]
| style="border-left:3px solid" | Down Special Move || [[Bomb (SSB attack)|Bomb]]
|-
| Final Smash || [[Mario Finale]]
| style="border-left:3px solid" | Final Smash || [[Triforce Slash]]
|-
! colspan=2 width=50% | [[Image:Kirby_Emblem.gif|20px|right]] [[Kirby]]
! colspan=2 width=50% style="border-left:3px solid" |  [[Image:Pokémon_Emblem.gif|20px|right]] [[Pikachu]]
|-
| colspan=2 | [[Image:Brawlrkirby.jpg|130px|center]]
| colspan=2 style="border-left:3px solid" | [[Image:Brawlpikachu.jpg|130px|center]]
|-
| colspan=2 | Kirby is back as a light-weight. He has retained his copy-cat style, and his multiple jumping.
| colspan=2 style="border-left:3px solid" | Pikachu is an all-around character, but is very technical due to it's quick speed and strong attacks.
|-
| Standard Special Move || [[Swallow]]
| style="border-left:3px solid" | Standard Special Move || [[Thunder Jolt]]
|-
| Side Special Move || [[Hammer (Kirby)|Hammer]]
| style="border-left:3px solid" | Side Special Move || Unknown
|-
| Up Special Move || [[Final Cutter]]
| style="border-left:3px solid" | Up Special Move || [[Quick Attack]]
|-
| Down Special Move || [[Stone (move)|Stone]]
| style="border-left:3px solid" | Down Special Move || [[Thunder]]
|-
| Final Smash || [[Cook]] (Conjectural)
| style="border-left:3px solid" | Final Smash || [[Volt Tackle]]
|-
! colspan=2 width=50% | [[Image:Star_Fox_Emblem.gif|20px|right]] [[Fox McCloud]]
! colspan=2 width=50% style="border-left:3px solid" |   [[Image:Metroid_Emblem.gif|20px|right]] [[Samus Aran]]
|-
| colspan=2 | [[Image:Foxsmnas.jpg|100px|center]]
| colspan=2 style="border-left:3px solid" | [[Image:Brawlrsamus.jpg|120px|center]]
|-
| colspan=2 | Fox has quite the bounce to his step, but he has weak attacks. He can use his Blaster to do damage to enemies without stopping them from their actions.
| colspan=2 style="border-left:3px solid" | Like Link, Samus has a slow pace and a heavy center of gravity along with powerful attacks. After using her Zero Laser, she becomes Zero Suit Samus for the rest of the match.
|-
| Standard Special Move || [[Blaster (move)|Blaster]]
| style="border-left:3px solid" | Standard Special Move || [[Charge Shot]]
|-
| Side Special Move || [[Fox Illusion]]
| style="border-left:3px solid" | Side Special Move || [[Missile]]
|-
| Up Special Move || [[Fire Fox]]
| style="border-left:3px solid" | Up Special Move || Unknown
|-
| Down Special Move || [[Reflector]]
| style="border-left:3px solid" | Down Special Move || Unknown
|-
| Final Smash || Unknown
| style="border-left:3px solid" | Final Smash || [[Zero Laser]]
|-
! colspan=2 width=50% | [[Image:Legend_of_Zelda_Emblem.gif|20px|right]] [[Princess Zelda|Zelda]]
! colspan=2 width=50% style="border-left:3px solid" |   [[Image:Mario_Bros._Emblem.gif|20px|right]] [[Bowser]]
|-
| colspan=2 | [[Image:BrawlZelda.jpg|100px|center]]
| colspan=2 style="border-left:3px solid" | [[Image:BrawlBowser.jpg|130px|center]]
|-
| colspan=2 | Light-weight and slow, Zelda uses magical attacks that are hard to control, but do much damage when used successfully.
| colspan=2 style="border-left:3px solid" | Bowser is likely both the heaviest and the slowest character. This is probably due to his immense attack strength.
|-
| Standard Special Move || Unknown
| style="border-left:3px solid" | Standard Special Move || [[Fire Breath]]
|-
| Side Special Move || [[Din's Fire]]
| style="border-left:3px solid" | Side Special Move || [[Koopa Klaw]]
|-
| Up Special Move || [[Farore's Wind]]
| style="border-left:3px solid" | Up Special Move || [[Whirling Fortress]]
|-
| Down Special Move || Unknown
| style="border-left:3px solid" | Down Special Move || Unknown
|-
| Final Smash || Unknown
| style="border-left:3px solid" | Final Smash || [[Giga Bowser Transformation]]
|-
! colspan=2 width=50% | [[Image:Donkey_Kong_Emblem.gif|20px|right]] [[Donkey Kong]]
! colspan=2 width=50% style="border-left:3px solid" |   [[Image:Yoshi_Emblem.gif|20px|right]] [[Yoshi]]
|-
| colspan=2 | [[Image:BrawlDK.JPG|130px|center]]
| colspan=2 style="border-left:3px solid" | [[Image:BrawlYoshi.PNG|130px|center]]
|-
| colspan=2 | Much like Bowser, Donkey Kong is heavy and strong. He has a unique ability which allows him to carry characters with him for a short distance.
| colspan=2 style="border-left:3px solid" | Yoshi is an agility based character with strong smash attacks, and a decently heavy weight.
|-
| Standard Special Move || Unknown
| style="border-left:3px solid" | Standard Special Move || Unknown
|-
| Side Special Move || Unknown
| style="border-left:3px solid" | Side Special Move || [[Egg Roll (Move)|Egg Roll]]
|-
| Up Special Move || Unknown
| style="border-left:3px solid" | Up Special Move || [[Egg Toss (Move)|Egg Toss]]
|-
| Down Special Move || [[Hand Slap]]
| style="border-left:3px solid" | Down Special Move || Unknown
|-
| Final Smash || [[Konga Beat]]
| style="border-left:3px solid" | Final Smash || [[Super Dragon]]
|-
! colspan=2 width=50% | [[Image:Mario_Bros._Emblem.gif|20px|right]] [[Princess Peach|Peach]]
! colspan=2 width=50% style="border-left:3px solid" | [[Image:Ice_Climber_Emblem.gif|20px|right]] [[Ice Climbers]]
|-
| colspan=2 | [[Image:BrawlPeach.jpg|100px|center]]
| colspan=2 style="border-left:3px solid" | [[Image:BrawlIceClimbers.jpg|120px|center]]
|-
| colspan=2 | Peach will return with a new outfit design based on her more recent appearances.  Peach retains her floating ability and at least two of her attacks from ''Melee''.
| colspan=2 style="border-left:3px solid" | The Ice Climbers, Popo and Nana, return from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', with an updated appearance. Like always, the player controls either Nana or Popo, while a CPU controls the other. 
|-
| Standard Special Move || [[Toad (SSB attack)|Toad]]
| style="border-left:3px solid" | Standard Special Move || Unknown
|-
| Side Special Move || [[Peach Bomber]]
| style="border-left:3px solid" | Side Special Move || Unknown
|-
| Up Special Move || [[Peach Parasol]]
| style="border-left:3px solid" | Up Special Move || Unknown
|-
| Down Special Move || [[Vegetable (move)|Vegetable]]
| style="border-left:3px solid" | Down Special Move || [[Blizzard (SSB attack)|Blizzard]]
|-
| Final Smash || Unknown
| style="border-left:3px solid" | Final Smash || Unknown
|}

=== Newcomers ===
{| border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3 style="border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse"
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! colspan=2 width=50% | [[Image:Kid_Icarus_Emblem.gif|20px|right]] [[Pit]]
! colspan=2 width=50% style="border-left:3px solid" |  [[Image:Wario_Emblem.gif|20px|right]] [[Wario]]
|-
| colspan=2 | [[Image:Pitart.jpg|120px|center]]
| colspan=2 style="border-left:3px solid" | [[Image:BrawlWario.jpg|120px|center]]
|-
| colspan=2 | Pit can multi-jump in the air. He uses a bow in battle, which he can break into two blades for brawl battles.
| colspan=2 style="border-left:3px solid" | Wario has many obscure attacks. He can attack by biting his opponents.
|-
| Standard Special Move || [[Palutena Arrow]]
| style="border-left:3px solid" | Standard Special Move || Unknown
|-
| Side Special Move || Unknown
| style="border-left:3px solid" | Side Special Move || [[Wario Chopper]]
|-
| Up Special Move || [[Wings of Icarus]]
| style="border-left:3px solid" | Up Special Move || Unknown
|-
| Down Special Move || Unknown
| style="border-left:3px solid" | Down Special Move || [[Wario Waft]]
|-
| Final Smash || [[Palutena's Army]]
| style="border-left:3px solid" | Final Smash || Unknown
|-
! colspan=2 width=50% | [[Image:Metroid_Emblem.gif|20px|right]] [[Zero Suit Samus]]
! colspan=2 width=50% style="border-left:3px solid" |  [[Image:Fire_Emblem_Emblem.gif|20px|right]] [[Ike]]
|-
| colspan=2 | [[Image:Brawl_ZeroSuitSamus.jpg|90px|center]]
| colspan=2 style="border-left:3px solid" | [[Image:BrawlIke.jpg|120px|center]]
|-
| colspan=2 | Zero Suit Samus enters battle after Samus used her Zero Laser. She is lighter and faster than with her Power Suit, but has weaker attacks.
| colspan=2 style="border-left:3px solid" | Ike uses his two-handed sword in battle, which he, despite this, can even hold in only one hand.
|-
| Standard Special Move || Unknown
| style="border-left:3px solid" | Standard Special Move || [[Eruption]]
|-
| Side Special Move || Unknown
| style="border-left:3px solid" | Side Special Move || Unknown
|-
| Up Special Move || [[Plasma Whip]]
| style="border-left:3px solid" | Up Special Move || [[Aether]]
|-
| Down Special Move || Unknown
| style="border-left:3px solid" | Down Special Move || Unknown
|-
| Final Smash || Unknown
| style="border-left:3px solid" | Final Smash || Unknown
|-
! colspan=2 width=50% | [[Image:Pokémon_Emblem.gif|20px|right]] [[Pokémon Trainer]]
! colspan=2 width=50% style="border-left:3px solid" | [[Image:Donkey_Kong_Emblem.gif|20px|right]] [[Diddy Kong]]
|-
| colspan=2 | [[Image:BrawlPokemonTrainer.jpg|150px|center]]
| colspan=2 style="border-left:3px solid" | [[Image:BrawlDiddyKong.jpg|120px|center]]
|-
| colspan=2 | The Pokémon Trainer will use three Pokémon to fight for him, rather than actually fight by himself. Those are [[Squirtle]], [[Ivysaur]] and [[Charizard]]. While the Down move is shared, the other special moves are unique to each of the Pokemon, giving 10 different moves, excluding the Final Smash.
| colspan=2 style="border-left:3px solid" | Diddy Kong will be fast and light, and will have many unique attacks.
|-
| Standard Special Move || '''[[Squirtle]]:''' Unknown <br> '''[[Ivysaur]]:''' [[Bullet Seed]] <br> '''[[Charizard]]:''' [[Flamethrower (SSB attack)|Flamethrower]]
| style="border-left:3px solid" | Standard Special Move || [[Peanut Popgun]]
|-
| Side Special Move || '''[[Squirtle]]:''' [[Withdraw]] <br> '''[[Ivysaur]]:''' Unknown <br> '''[[Charizard]]:''' [[Rock Smash]]
| style="border-left:3px solid" | Side Special Move || Unknown
|-
| Up Special Move || '''[[Squirtle]]:''' [[Waterfall]] <br> '''[[Ivysaur]]:''' [[Vine Whip]] <br> '''[[Charizard]]:''' Unknown
| style="border-left:3px solid" | Up Special Move || [[Rocketbarrel Boost]]
|-
| Down Special Move || [[Pokémon Change]] 
| style="border-left:3px solid" | Down Special Move || Unknown
|-
| Final Smash || Unknown
| style="border-left:3px solid" | Final Smash || Unknown
|-
! colspan=2 width=50% | [[Image:Kirby_Emblem.gif|20px|right]] [[Meta Knight]]
! colspan=2 width=50% style="border-left:3px solid" | [[Solid Snake]]
|-
| colspan=2 | [[Image:BrawlMetaKnight.jpg|135px|center]]
| colspan=2 style="border-left:3px solid" | [[Image:BrawlSolidSnake.jpg|120px|center]]
|-
| colspan=2 | Meta Knight can multi-jump in the air and float for a short time. He has a very fast combo attack. His introduction on the official website was delayed, for reasons, even [[Masahiro Sakurai|Sakurai]] does not know.
| colspan=2 style="border-left:3px solid" | Solid Snake uses a variety of explosives in battle, as well as a rifle.
|-
| Standard Special Move || [[Mach Tornado]]
| style="border-left:3px solid" | Standard Special Move || Unknown
|-
| Side Special Move || [[Triple Dash]] 
| style="border-left:3px solid" | Side Special Move || Unknown
|-
| Up Special Move || [[Shuttle Loop]] 
| style="border-left:3px solid" | Up Special Move || Unknown
|-
| Down Special Move || [[Dimensional Cape]]
| style="border-left:3px solid" | Down Special Move || Unknown
|-
| Final Smash || Unknown 
| style="border-left:3px solid" | Final Smash || Unknown
|}

=== Notes ===
==== Confirmed Characters ====
In the E3 2006 Trailer, the first few characters introduced were the main heroes of [[Nintendo]]'s most popular series. This includes [[Mario]], [[Link]], [[Kirby]], [[Pikachu]] and [[Samus]]. The trailer also introduced [[Pit]], [[Meta Knight]], [[Wario]] and [[Zero Suit Samus]] as new characters. At the end of the trailer, [[Solid Snake]] was revealed, acting as the first Third-Party character in the series. In the end of the Nintendo World Trailer, a separate trailer from the aforementioned one, [[Fox McCloud]] was revealed as a playable fighter.

[[Princess Zelda]] and [[Bowser]] were later confirmed on the official website on June 25th and July 3rd, respectively. [[Donkey Kong]] appeared in the 15-second E3 2007 clip on July 12th, and his profile was soon after added to the official website. The official site also announced [[Yoshi]] as a returning player on July 24th. [[Ike]], a character from ''Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance'' (a game that ''was'' released outside of Japan, unlike the original ''Fire Emblem'') appeared on the site on August 1st, and became the first character to be confirmed since Solid Snake. [[Princess Peach]] was seen in a trailer for ''The Subspace Emissary'' on August 3rd, and finally confirmed on August 17th, which also showed Peach's new design. On August 13th, the [[Pokémon Trainer]] was revealed as a character, and [[Diddy Kong]] followed on August 22nd. The most recent character confirmed, was the [[Ice Climbers]], who were revealed on September 14th.

There are currently 19 different characters revealed, excluding the three [[Pokémon]] used by Pokémon Trainer. Also excluding Zero Suit Samus because she is not a stand alone character.

==== Speculated Characters ====

*[[List of Cameos|Ridley]] was vaguely hinted, as a music track based on his theme was put on the official website. Although it says Ridley "Boss" Fight which means he could be a boss.
*[[Captain Falcon]] is hinted to return, as Samurai Goroh also appears as an [[Assist Trophy]].
*[[Ganondorf]] was hinted when the Internet Movie Database listed a voice actor for him. [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0928380/fullcredits#cast]. 
*[[Sheik]] and Ganondorf were said to have been submitted for the game, as stated by gameinformer.com [http://www.gameinformer.com/News/Story/200708/N07.0802.1741.54921.htm]. However, the reliability of this source is disputed.
*According to [[Masahiro Sakurai|Sakurai]], discussions for possible additional third-party character additions are underway, but nothing has been confirmed. The amount of third-party characters will amount to 1 or 2, plus Snake, according to Sakurai.
*A character from the ''EarthBound series'' has been vaguely hinted as an item from the EarthBound series has been revealed, the [[Franklin Badge]].
*A character from the ''Animal Crossing series'' has also been vaguely hinted as a stage named [[Smashville]] and an item named [[Pitfall]] from the ''Animal Crossing'' series appeared.
*[[Waluigi]] has also slightly been hinted. Since his logo is chooseable in multiplayer mode.

== Stages ==

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|-
! width=15% |
! width=17% | Stage
! width=68% | Description
|-
| [[Image:Battlefield_SSBB.jpg|100px|center]]
| align=center | [[Battlefield]] [[Image:Super_Smash_Bros._Emblem.gif|20px]]
| Returning from ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', the stage will now be set in a green landscape and feature different daytimes.
;Currently known songs:
*[http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/music/music01.html Menu 1 (Super Smash Bros. Melee)]
|-
| [[Image:BattleshipHalberd.jpg|100px|center]]
| align=center | [[Battleship Halberd]] [[Image:Kirby_Emblem.gif|20px]] <br>
| Meta Knight's ship. Takes place on a [[Battlefield]]-like platform, then lands on the Halberd itself, which has a double-barreled battery in the background, which attacks the players.
;Currently known songs:
*Unknown
|-
| [[Image:Bridge_of_Eldin.jpg|100px|center]]
| align=center | [[Bridge of Eldin]] [[Image:Legend_of_Zelda_Emblem.gif|20px]]
| A flat stage. King Bulblin will occasionally destroy the bridge, halting the battle for a while.
;Currently known songs:
*Title (The Legend of Zelda)
*Main Theme (The Legend of Zelda)
*The Dark World
*The Hidden Mountain & Forests
|-
| [[Image:CastleSiege.jpg|100px|center]]
| align=center | [[Castle Siege]] [[Image:Fire_Emblem_Emblem.gif|20px]]
| Taking place on a castle, this stage encorporates elements of various ''Fire Emblem'' games.
;Currently known songs:
*Unknown
|-
| [[Image:Delfino_Plaza_Stage.jpg|100px|center]]
| align=center | [[Delfino Plaza]] [[Image:Mario_Bros._Emblem.gif|20px]]
| A moving stage, comparable to [[Mute City]] from ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''. It will feature a flying moving platform that takes the characters to various locations in Delfino Plaza.
;Currently known songs:
*Delfino Plaza
*Castle Music / Fortress Boss
*Ending / Title Screen (Super Mario World)
*Main Theme (New Super Mario Bros.)
|-
| [[Image:Helipad.JPG|100px|center]]
| align=center | [[Helipad]] <br>(''Conjectural'')
| It will apparently feature an outdoor area and an indoor area as the battlefield.
;Currently known songs:
*Unknown
|-
| [[Image:Brawl_Stages_-_Lylat_Cruise_Ship.jpg|100px|center]]
| align=center | [[Lylat Cruise]] [[Image:Star_Fox_Emblem.gif|20px]]
| A stage that moves through the Lylat System. Very similar to [[Corneria]] and [[Venom]].
;Currently known songs:
*Unknown
|-
| [[Image:Mariocircuit.png|100px|center]]
| align=center | [[Mario Circuit]] [[Image:Mario_Bros._Emblem.gif|20px]] <br>(''Conjectural'')
| Comparable to [[Mute City]] from ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''; it has [[Shy Guy]]s driving across occasionally as an obstacle.
;Currently known songs:
*Unknown
|-
| [[Image:Pokemon_Stadium_2.jpg|100px|center]]
| align=center | [[Pokémon Stadium 2]] [[Image:Pokémon_Emblem.gif|20px]] <br>
| An exact copy of the Pokémon Stadium from ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' (which has fall through platforms). This stage is now upgraded to look like Pokémon Stadium 2, the game. It will change into one of four terrains as time passes. They are Ice, Electric, Ground, and Flying.
;Currently known songs:
*[http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/music/music09.html Pokémon: Pokémon Stadium/Evolution]
|-
| [[Image:Rumble_Falls_Stage.jpg|100px|center]]
| align=center | [[Rumble Falls]] [[Image:Donkey_Kong_Emblem.gif|20px]]
| A Donkey Kong stage similar to [[Icicle Mountain]]. It will have ladders to climb upwards.
;Currently known songs:
*Unknown
|-
| [[Image:Stage08_070725a-l.jpg|100px|center]]
| align=center | [[Skyworld]] [[Image:Kid_Icarus_Emblem.gif|20px]]
| Pit's homeland. It consists of several breakable platforms.
;Currently known songs:
*Unknown
|-
| [[Image:Brawl_Stages_-_Smashville.jpg|100px|center]]
| align=center | [[Smashville]] [[Image:Animal_Crossing_Emblem.gif|20px]]
| The stage's date time is based on the Wii's internal clock. K.K. Slider makes live performances Saturdays on 8 P.M.
;Currently known songs:
*[http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/music/music07.html Go K.K. Rider! (Animal Crossing)]
|-
| [[Image:WarioWare.jpg|100px|center]]
| align=center | [[WarioWare (stage)|WarioWare]] [[Image:Wario_Emblem.gif|20px]]
| The players fight through a barrage of [[Microgame]]s, eventually reaching a simplistic setting.
;Currently known songs:
*Unknown
|-
| [[Image:Yoshi'sIslandStage1.jpg|100px|center]]
| align=center | [[Yoshi's Island (place)|Yoshi's Island]] [[Image:Yoshi_Emblem.gif|20px]]
| Yoshi's Island is based on its appearance in ''[[Yoshi's Island DS]]''. It will change seasons.
;Currently known songs:
*Unknown
|}

== Items ==
{| class=sortable cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3 border=1 align=center width=100% style="border-collapse:collapse; font-family:Arial"
|-
! width=15% |
! width=17% | Item
! width=68% | Description
|-
| [[Image:Assist_Trophy.jpg|75px|center]]
| align=center | [[Assist Trophy]] [[Image:Super_Smash_Bros._Emblem.gif|20px]]
| Comparable to the Poké Ball, makes a character appear with a random effect. See the [[Assist Trophy#List of Assist Characters|Assist Trophy page]] for a list of Assist characters.
|-
| [[Image:Banana_Peel.jpg|100px|center]]
| align=center | [[Banana|Banana Peel]] [[Image:Super_Smash_Bros._Emblem.gif|20px]]
| Can be dropped on the stage. Other characters will trip over it and fall, causing damage to them.
|-
| [[Image:SSBBBARREL.PNG|75px|center]]
| align=center | [[Barrel]] [[Image:Super_Smash_Bros._Emblem.gif|20px]]
| Contains three random items.
|-
| [[Image:BrawlBumper.jpg|100px|center]]
| align=center | [[Bumper (item)|Bumper]] [[Image:Super_Smash_Bros._Emblem.gif|20px]]
| Lies on the ground or floats in the air and hits back all characters touching it.
|-
| [[Image:BrawlBunnyHood.jpg|100px|center]]
| align=center | [[Bunny Hood]] [[Image:Legend_of_Zelda_Emblem.gif|20px]]
| When picked up, it will attach to the players head, making them run faster, and jump higher.
|-
| [[Image:BrawlCD.jpg|100px|center]]
| align=center | [[CD]] [[Image:Super_Smash_Bros._Emblem.gif|20px]]
| Adds songs to the My Music options.
|-
| [[Image:Cracker_Launcher.jpg|100px|center]]
| align=center | [[Cracker Launcher]] [[Image:Super_Smash_Bros._Emblem.gif|20px]]
| Shoots out fireworks. Players can aim with it.
|-
| [[Image:SSBBCRATE.PNG|95px|center]]
| align=center | [[Crate]] [[Image:Super_Smash_Bros._Emblem.gif|20px]]
| Contains three random items.
|-
| [[Image:Franklin_Badge.jpg|95px|center]]
| align=center | [[Franklin Badge]] [[Image:Earthbound_Emblem.gif|20px]]
| Deflects any energy-based projectile back at the opponent.
|-
| [[Image:BrawlGoldenHammerArtwork.jpg|95px|center]]
| align=center | [[Golden Hammer]] [[Image:Mario_Bros._Emblem.gif|20px]]
| Acts like the [[Hammer]], only is much stronger, and allows the player to float in mid-air, if the button is tapped rapidly.
|-
| [[Image:Gooey_Bomb.jpg|100px|center]]
| align=center | [[Gooey Bomb]] [[Image:Super_Smash_Bros._Emblem.gif|20px]]
| Can be attached to the ground or a character and explodes after a few seconds.
|-
| [[Image:BrawlHammer.jpg|100px|center]]
| align=center | [[Hammer]] [[Image:Donkey_Kong_Emblem.gif|20px]]
| When collected, the player will automatically swing the Hammer up and down. Occasionally, the head falls off, making the item worthless
|-
| [[Image:BrawlMunchlax.jpg|100px|center]]
| align=center | [[Lip's Stick]] [[Image:Super_Smash_Bros._Emblem.gif|20px]]
| Can be used to whack opponents, sending fairy-like dust into the air. Gives the opponent a health-sapping flower.
|-
| [[Image:BrawlMetalBox.jpg|100px|center]]
| align=center | [[Metal Box]] [[Image:Mario_Bros._Emblem.gif|20px]]
| When picked up, the player turns into Metal, and won't flinch as much.
|-
| [[Image:BrawlPeanut.jpg|100px|center]]
| align=center | [[Peanut]] [[Image:Donkey_Kong_Emblem.gif|20px]]
| Appears after Diddy Kong's [[Peanut Popgun]]. Can be eaten to restore health.
|-
| [[Image:PitfallArt.jpg|95px|center]]
| align=center | [[Pitfall]] [[Image:Animal_Crossing_Emblem.gif|20px]]
| Can be set on the ground. Other characters fall straight through the ground when walking over it.
|-
| [[Image:SSBBPokeball.jpg|95px|center]]
| align=center | [[Poké Ball]] [[Image:Pokémon_Emblem.gif|20px]]
| Makes a random [[Pokémon]] appear and fight for the player. See the [[Pokémon#Poké Ball Pokémon in Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Pokémon page]] for a list of Pokémon.
|-
| [[Image:Samus_070718e.jpg|100px|center]]
| align=center | [[Power Suit]] [[Image:Metroid_Emblem.gif|20px]]
| Appears after Samus's [[Zero Laser]]. Can be thrown to hurt other characters.
|-
| [[Image:CrateOnWheels2.jpg|100px|center]]
| align=center | [[Sliding Box]] [[Image:Super_Smash_Bros._Emblem.gif|20px]]
| A Crate with wheels at the bottom, which glides away when hit.
|-
| [[Image:Smash_Ball.jpg|95px|center]]
| align=center | [[Smash Ball]] [[Image:Super_Smash_Bros._Emblem.gif|20px]]
| Lets the character use their [[Final Smash]] move.
|-
| [[Image:Smoke_Ball.jpg|100px|center]]
| align=center | [[Smoke Ball]] [[Image:Super_Smash_Bros._Emblem.gif|20px]]
| Emits a large cloud of colorful smoke. Doesn't do any damage.
|-
| [[Image:BrawlSticker.jpg|100px|center]]
| align=center | [[Stickers|Sticker]] [[Image:Super_Smash_Bros._Emblem.gif|20px]]
| Adds Stickers to the players' collection.
|-
| [[Image:Brawl_Super_Scope.jpg|100px|center]]
| align=center | [[Super Scope]] [[Image:Super_Smash_Bros._Emblem.gif|20px]]
| Shoots out many small energy balls or three bigger, more powerful blasts. Can also shoot while walking or in mid-air.
|-
| [[Image:Superspicy_Curry.jpg|100px|center]]
| align=center | [[Superspicy Curry]] [[Image:Kirby_Emblem.gif|20px]]
| Allows the player to shoot fire when he/she uses any normal attack.
|}

== Music ==
The official ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' website lists a total of 36 composers to work on music for the game. [http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/music/music01.html]

*A remix of Menu 1 from ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' will be used for the stage Battlefield, which can be heard on the link just above.
*The official website revealed a track called ''Yoshi's Story: Ending'' [http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/music/music02.html], which is a remix of the ending music to ''[[Yoshi's Story]]''. It might be one of the songs that play on the [[Yoshi's Island (place)#Super Smash Bros. series|Yoshi's Island stage]].
*A track from the original ''Metroid'' game was also revealed. It is called ''Metroid: Boss Battle Music'' [http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/music/music03.html], or ''Ridley's Theme''. It is the theme music of when Ridley appears in the Metroid game. It is unknown what Metroid stage it could possibly play on.
*A medley from ''[[Wikipedia:The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]'' [http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/music/music04.html] was shown on the official website. It is combination of many music tracks from the said game. It also includes a remix of Saria's Theme, an alternate tune that played on the [[Great Bay]] stage in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''. Whether this track plays on [[Bridge of Eldin]] or not, is unknown, but most likely so, as the My Music feature determines the likelihood of certain songs playing in a stage whether or not it is from the same game the stage itself came from.
*A Star Fox music track was revealed, titled ''Star Fox: Space Armada'' [http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/music/music05.html]. It is a remix of the [[Corneria]] stage music from Melee. It is likely one of the songs to play on the [[Lylat Cruise]] stage.
*A jolly remix of the Grim Reaper and Game Over music from Kid Icarus was put on the official site, title ''Kid Icarus: The Underworld'' [http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/music/music06.html]. This remix sounds similar to the brand of music used for [[Green Greens]]. It is possible this plays on the [[Skyworld]] stage along with other songs. It was also heard on the part of the Subspace Emissary, titled '''Pit's Descent'''.
*A remix of K. K. Slider's theme music from Animal Crossing was revealed by the official site, titled ''Animal Crossing: Go K.K. Rider!'' [http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/music/music07.html]. It will play on [[Smashville]], as stated by the official site.
*A remix of the Gym Leader and Pokémon Evolution music was recently put on the official website, named ''Pokémon: Pokémon Stadium/Evolution'' [http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/music/music09.html]. There is a very good chance it will be one of the songs for the [[Pokémon Stadium 2]] stage.
*Famed ''Final Fantasy'' composer Nobuo Uematsu contributed the main theme of the game, named ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl: Main Theme'' [http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/music/music10.html]. It is done completely in Latin Lyrics, and will play throughout the game, making it the main music representation of ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. It is unknown whether he will be composing additional tracks.
*In the first trailer, the game over music from ''Metal Gear Solid'' (likely Snake's victory music in ''Brawl'') is heard at the end. In the second trailer, one of the altenate arrangements of the main theme is heard, along with music from the [[Corneria]] stage in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', implying that music as heard in ''Melee'' will be in the game, likely through the "My Music" feature.

== Media ==
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| name1        = BrawlMainTheme
| description1 = {{Image:BrawlMainTheme.ogg}}
| length1      = 2:02
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== External Links ==
*[http://www.smashbros.com/ Smash Bros Dojo - The official Super Smash Bros. Brawl website]

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