Super Smash Bros. 25th Anniversary

This week on All Things Nintendo, we celebrate a belated 25th anniversary of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 64. Joining Brian for this episode is Suriel Vazquez, former Game Informer editor and current Narrative Lead at Big Blue Sky Games. After sharing the history of Super Smash Bros., the two read some memories from members of the All Things Nintendo free Patreon page and give their top 5 Super Smash Bros. stages.

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The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we celebrate, discuss, and break down all the latest games, news, and announcements from the industry's most recognizable name. Each week, Brian is joined by different guests to talk about what's happening in the world of Nintendo. Along the way, they'll share personal stories, uncover hidden gems in the eShop, and even look back on the classics we all grew up with. A new episode hits every Friday!

00:00:00 – Introduction
00:01:09 – More Second-Half 2024 Nintendo Predictions
00:20:20 – Super Smash Bros. Retrospective
01:05:34 – Listener Smash Bros. Memories
01:14:14 – Definitive Ranking: Super Smash Bros. Stages
01:26:12 – eShop Gem of the Week: A Highland Song

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