Super Smash Bros. Melee didn't ship with online features—it released in 2001 exclusively for the GameCube. The Dolphin emulator changed that, allowing players to compete online in what is still ...

Nintendo’s Super Smash Bros. series is one of its flagship franchises and typically is a major driver of console sales. With every Nintendo console since the N64 having featured a new entry, the ...

Heading into Super Smash Bros. Melee's development, Sakurai and his team new they wanted to represented the NES/Famicom era of games specifically. While the vast majority of Nintendo's most familiar ...

Liam has been a Features writer for Game Rant since 2021. He's a life-long gaming enthusiast, and started covering game news in 2019. Liam has a preference for melee-focused action games, and enjoys ...

Super Smash Bros. Melee debuted in November 2001. The Nintendo GameCube fighting game represented a massive step forward from its N64 predecessor, with more stages, a much bigger roster, and superior ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Nearly 25 years from its initial release on the Nintendo Gamecube, Super Smash Bros. Melee continues to be one of the most popular games in the ...