Super Smash Brothers Brawl

Ever since we got a Gamecube and Super Smash Brothers Melee several years ago, my son and I have enjoyed pitting adorable Nintendo characters against one another. The new Super Smash Brothers Brawl releases next weekend, and we're very much looking forward to it. Not the least of which because Greg already pre-ordered it for us!

A bunch of new game modes promises to make Brawl the most expansive game yet in the series. You're able to play many online, as well as design your own or download other stages, share pictures and videos, and compare your stats with other players. Achievements abound, with stickers, trophies, music, and the new challenges unlockables all track your process in Brawl.

Additionally, the amount of new content is staggering. Sixteen favorites return along with sixteen newly announced contenders. Those are besides the secret characters always present and unlocked through play. There are also a huge number of stages to choose from, with over twenty new stages and several that return from Melee.

Because of the built-in SD slot on the Wii, I'm sure I'll be able to share some funny screenshots, and hopefully videos if those are exportable, once the game releases in March.