This week will see the
release of Super Smash Bros. for 3DS, the latest iteration in Nintendo's Super
Smash Bros. series, one of the most endearing of Nintendo's spinoff series. The
games' frantic, free-for-all type gameplay has made them a popular a staple for
both competitive and casual gamers alike. With the series's stunning success,
it's shocking to think that once upon a time Super Smash Bros. was just a
modest fighter that was not destined for release outside of Japan. With that in
mind, I think it would be worthwhile to go back 15 years to take a look at the
game that started it all.