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GameCube

Super Smash Bros. Melee

With a impressive Nintendo roster and with tons of unlockales and new modes, SSBM is a must-have for any GameCube owner.

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SONIC AND TAILS IN SMASH MELEE! It’s gotta be true right, it was in an April issue of EGM and… Wait, April issue?! PGC puts the code to the test & the rumors to rest....

by Max Lake - March 1, 2002

Super Smash Bros. Melee Hands-on Preview

HANDS-ON: Mike S starts his romp the rough and tumble world of the Smash Bros, what does he think so far?...

by Mike Sklens - December 5, 2001

Super Smash Bros. Melee Hands-on Preview

HANDS-ON: SSBm = awesome! What did you expect? Now let's get this over with so I can get back to my GameCube....

by David Trammell - December 4, 2001

Super Smash Bros. Melee Hands-on Preview

HANDS-ON: I must write impressions very quickly so I can get back to the gaming. Yes, Super Smash Bros. Melee is that good. And this is coming from a guy who didn’t really care for Smash Bros. to begin with. My e-mail address is inside awaiting flame mail…...

by Billy Berghammer - December 3, 2001

Super Smash Bros. Melee Hands-on Preview

HANDS-ON: We finally have a copy of the hottest Gamecube game in Japan. Find out what we think of this game so far....

by Desmond Gaban - November 30, 2001

Super Smash Bros. Melee Hands-on Preview

HANDS-ON: At last week's Gamer's Summit, I finally got to try out the 1 player mode...and I got to play around with Kirby and the Ice Climbers. Life is good....

by Ed Shih - October 11, 2001

Super Smash Bros. Melee Hands-on Preview

HANDS-ON: TYP finally writes up his impressions of the game that stole the show....

by Michael Cole - September 29, 2001

Super Smash Bros. Melee Hands-on Preview

HANDS-ON: Joe Fletcher got a chance to try Super Smash Brothers Melee at the press conference and here are the new changes....

by Joe Fletcher - August 23, 2001

Super Smash Bros. Melee Hands-on Preview

HANDS-ON: Bryan Dawson covered fighting games on N64 for several years & has long awaited the sequel to the best fighter on N64. Now that Smash Bros. Melee is on the way, he’s come to PGC to give the full low down. ...

by Bryan Dawson - May 28, 2001

Super Smash Bros. Melee Hands-on Preview

HANDS-ON: As Nintendo fans, you all know that Super Smash Bros. rocks. Now just imagine that game with insane graphics, new arenas, a better one-player mode and new characters. Excited yet? I thought so......

by David Trammell - May 21, 2001

Super Smash Bros. Melee Hands-on Preview

HANDS-ON: Nintendo hasn't messed with the tried and true formula of the original, rather they tweaked and polished it to create another huge hit....

by Ed Shih - May 17, 2001

Super Smash Bros. Melee Hands-on Preview

HANDS-ON: You poor poor people. You haven't played Smash Bros. Melee yet. Missing out? Take a peek inside!...

by Zosha Arushan - May 17, 2001

Super Smash Bros. Melee Hands-on Preview

HANDS-ON: i have chosen to retract my comments on this game, for revision. thanks....

by Colin Taibi - December 5, 2000

Smashterpieces Podcast SPECIAL: Super Smash Bros. Melee

Wow! Incredible!...

by Joe DeVader and Matthew Zawodniak - September 29, 2021

NWR 15th Birthday: The Best Game of the Past 15 Years: Sweet Sixteen Zebes/Umbrella Corp Regions

Can Metroid Prime and Resident Evil 4 take out their competitors?...

by Neal Ronaghan - March 18, 2014

NWR 15th Birthday: The Best Game of the Past 15 Years: Round 1 - Planet Zebes Region Part 1

Metroid Prime and Super Smash Bros. Melee are the favorites in this region....

by Neal Ronaghan - March 11, 2014

Nintendo Launch Windows Through the Ages

Every system's launch window is just shy of a year, right?...

by Neal Ronaghan - November 1, 2013

INTERVIEW: Apex 2014 Interview: Talking 'Bout the Biggest Smash Bros. Tournament Around

Curious about the competitive Smash Bros. world?...

by Neal Ronaghan - October 9, 2013

BLOG: Nintendo World Report's Classic Mega Man 10K

Our NY/NJ crew is getting together on July 27 to live stream some Mega Man games....

by Justin Berube, Josh Max, Joe Patnick, Neal Ronaghan, Jared Rosenberg, and Alex Wanschura - July 26, 2013

Super Smash Bros. Dreams: Birdo & Mike Jones

A dinosaur confused abouts its gender and a yo-yo-wielding time-traveling hero would be awesome in Smash Bros....

by Neal Ronaghan - April 12, 2013

How I Got My GameCube - A Remembrance of a System Launch : Zach's Story

It was a day filled with joy and also humiliation....

by Zachary Miller - November 18, 2011

How I Got My GameCube - A Remembrance of a System Launch : Aaron's Story

This GameCube had quite a story to tell before it ever came into Aaron's possession....

by Aaron Kaluszka - November 18, 2011

How I Got My GameCube - A Remembrance of a System Launch : Patrick's Story

Several games were sacrificed for the sake of a GameCube......

by Patrick Barnett - November 18, 2011

How I Got My GameCube - A Remembrance of a System Launch : Danny's Story

GameCube Getting - Bivens style!...

by Danny Bivens - November 18, 2011

How I Got My GameCube - A Remembrance of a System Launch : Neal's Story

Neal weaves a holiday tale of smashings, dark knights and pro skaters....

by Neal Ronaghan - November 18, 2011

The Music of GameCube: Page 3

TimeSplitters to Tetris to Wario to Wind Waker....

by Nate Andrews - November 17, 2011

The GameCube 10: Super Smash Bros. Melee

The second remains the most beloved Smash Brothers of them all!...

by Jonathan Metts - November 10, 2011

PGC E3 2006 Awards: Best Hotel Game

The PGC staff picks its favorites from the year's biggest funfest!...

by Michael Cole - May 22, 2006

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 702: More Crane Than Kick, You Might Say

Age takes us all....

by James Jones, Greg Leahy, Jon Lindemann, and Guillaume Veillette - December 13, 2020

NWR PRESENTS: CUBE FIGHT: Pikmin vs. Super Smash Bros Melee

Well, that escalated quickly....

by Andy Goergen and Neal Ronaghan - June 10, 2016

THE FAMICAST: NWR Fighting Game Podcast Special

Celebrate the world of fighting games with the NWR staff!...

by James Jones, Daan Koopman, Ty Shughart, and Addison Webb - March 1, 2015

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 375: Whatcha Been Shipping?

Our games range from old to recent and brand new, including a stunningly difficult new platformer. We also look at the state of RPGs on Wii U and respond to Smash Bros tournament backlash....

by James Jones, Jon Lindemann, Jonathan Metts, and Guillaume Veillette - March 23, 2014

THE FAMICAST: Episode 26: FAMI-FEST

Join the chaps for revelations, discussions and the warriors of competitive gaming....

by Danny Bivens, Daan Koopman, and Ty Shughart - July 28, 2013

CONNECTIVITY: Episode 9: The GameCube 10 Plus More

We're kicking it old school in this roundtable on the GameCube 10....

by Karl Castaneda, Zachary Miller, Mike Sklens, and Scott Thompson - November 20, 2011

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: RFN Special: Jonny's E3 2001 Audio Diaries

Long before podcasts were invented, Jonny recorded these audio logs for his trip to E3, including first impressions of GameCube, GBA, and the Planet GameCube staff....

by Jonathan Metts - April 27, 2011

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Game Profile

Genre Fighting
Developer HAL Laboratory
Players1 - 4

Worldwide Releases

na: Super Smash Bros. Melee
Release Dec 02, 2001
PublisherNintendo
RatingTeen
jpn: Dairantou Smash Brothers DX
Release Nov 21, 2001
PublisherNintendo
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