4. Super Smash Bros. Spectator

Iwata:

So, with the Share feature, players are able to share Snapshots, stages and...

Sakurai:

...Replay. Replay enables players to record one entire match and replay it. That way, for example, you can play Target Smash!! mode and send a recording to your friends proving that, “hey man, I cleared this in just 5 seconds!” Of course, you can also use this for memorable Brawls and suchlike.

Iwata:

It’s a blast to watch impressive Smash Bros. battles. One of my personal sayings is that a fun game is one you can enjoy just by watching. Smash Bros. is truly one that’s fun to watch.

Sakurai:

That’s why I hope players are looking forward to Spectator. I think this will be a big part of the new title.

Iwata:

The Super Smash Bros. Spectator?

Sakurai:

Right. Super Smash Bros. Spectator. (laughs) With this feature, you can record a Brawl and share it once it’s been posted to Nintendo’s server. (See document)

Iwata:

In other words, this mode enables you to become a Brawl spectator.

Sakurai:

Right. I’m not sure how it will work out, but I really wanted to make it happen this time around.

Iwata Asks
Iwata:

Right. Because watching talented players compete at Smash Bros. tournaments is a lot of fun.

Sakurai:

Memorable Brawls, like sports broadcasts on TV, can be sent to other Wii consoles.

Iwata:

Wow, I can hardly wait. You know though, all we’ve talked about so far are the network features and we already covered this much.

Sakurai:

Yeah, we haven’t even breached the surface of the most fundamental features of the game! (laughs)

Iwata:

Right you are. Well then, let’s start talking about them. (To be continued)